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UPDATED! - SCOOP: WB TV wants more ANGEL...but will they get it?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-20-2004)
This isn't the first time someone's said that there will be more adventures for ANGEL, the vampire with a soul that lasted five years running on The WB, only to be summarily dispatched last season by network executives. Angel's co-creator, Joss Whedon, is... MEGAMAN: NT WARRIOR for WB
by Mike Whybark (Fri 02-14-2003)
VARIETY reports that the WB will air MEGAMAN: NT WARRIORas a Saturday-morning kids' show beginning this summer.John Hardman, WB exec, says, "It's part MATRIX, part POKEMON." He noted that the WB considers the show "a high marquee property."Questions? Comm... WB Trumpets Smallville, Birds of Prey Ratings (Mon 11-11-2002)
Last Thursday The WB issued a press release touting the success of two of it's comic based properties, Smallville and Birds of Prey. The November sweeps are here, and The WB continues to best it's last year ratings for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Tu...
Millar Denied SUPERMAN Pitch by WB
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
...d me that the WB people had seen this and it absolutely factored in how quickly all those doors opened for me. Super-bad DVD Lawsuit for WB
by Jason Lethert (Tue 06-25-2002)
Warner
Bros. has
been dealt yet another blow in the Comics2Film rivalry.
In
a previously unfathomable development, WB has been sued for releasing their
own Superman series on DVD! The Hollywood
Reporter has run a story this morning st... POWERPUFF GIRLS coming to Kids WB
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 03-15-2002)
In addition to flying into a theatre near you this July 3, Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles, aka THE POWERPUFF GIRLS, will be joining the Kids WB weekday and Saturday lineups.New episodes of PPG will continue to air on the Cartoon Network, which is a WB AOL... Kids WB: Static Meets Justice League
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-26-2002)
Kids WB! has
announced their new fall schedule. The Saturday morning schedule kicks off on
Saturday, September 14, with a "Scoob-Tacular-Saturday Sweepstakes"
which offers kids the chance to win one of thousands of prizes throughout the
morning (8:0... WB takes over The Grove
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-09-2003)
On October 1st WB Network held a Wednesday Night Premiere Party for ANGEL and SMALLVILLE at The Grove on Fairfax and Third Street, put on by KTLA and KIIS FM. Radio host Clarence Barnes and KTLA's Mindy Burbano and Sam Rubin were the hosts of the night.T... GLOBAL FREQUENCY loses WB transmission
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-04-2004)
The Frequency Site has confirmed with executive producer/writer John Rogers that The WB Television Network has passed on picking up the proposed television series GLOBAL FREQUENCY, based on the Warren Ellis comic book series. Rogers told the site "You can... WB: No Biz With Fox
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-15-2001)
The bad feelings between The WB TV network and 20th Century Fox TV, starting with the departure of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, continue with word that the netlet has chosen to cancel all pitches made by the latter.According to Variety, The WB canceled all p... Feature film spin-offs on Kids' WB!
by Eric Moro (Wed 01-16-2002)
Yesterday, the Kids' WB! announced the addition of two animated series to its 2002-2003 season both of which stem from Warner Bros. feature film franchises. OZZIE & DRIX (a spin-off of last summer's OSMOSIS JONES) and ALL NEW SCOOBY-DOO! THE ANIMATED... WB Grabs a BUCKET of Cash
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-13-2008)
It seems that earlier press releases about Uwe Boll’s In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale were a bit misleading. Sure, the film got 3,000+ theaters but only 1,605 of those theaters were in here in the states in its opening debut. As such, ... TEEN TITANS slated for WB, Cartoon Network
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 10-01-2002)
The Teen Titans have joined the Justice League and the X-Men in the ranks of animated super-hero teams.Cartoon Network and Kids' WB! have announced a new TEEN TITANS animated series. The series will feature Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Raven. ... The WB Talks BUFFY
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-18-2001)
At the Television Critics Association gathering in L.A., the WB chose to address why they had to let BUFFY go.Talking for the WB, Brad Turrell spoke of the series, saying, "We love the show. We loved working with Sarah. And we made a tremendous effort to ... WB officially makes Routh SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-22-2004)
It's official. Late last night Warner Bros. issued a press release announcing that it has cast Brandon Routh in the part of SUPERMAN. Also contained in the statement were comments by SUPERMAN director Bryan Singer about the casting of Routh as well as the... WB movie stars are in the ZONE
by Coming Attractions (Thu 03-27-2003)
Microsoft's ZONE website has proven to be a popular online destination for players seeking to test their video game skills, but one new addition is supplying gamers with their jones for movie stars.On OUTSMART, the ZONE's celebrity-based trivia game, actr... The fate of comic cartoons after the Kids WB! switchover
by Jim Harvey (Fri 10-05-2007)
If you're worried about where 'The Batman', 'Legion of Super Heroes', 'Word of Quest' or 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' will reside next year after the switch from Kids' WB! to 4KIDS...insiders say, "fret not, younglings!" WB Joins With O'Bannon's CULT
by News Editor (Sat 08-20-2005)
The WB has announced they will produce the pilot episode of FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O'Bannon's CULT.O'Bannon says the show is "very creepy" and that it "gets-under-your-skin." The thriller centers on two lead characters who try to get to the bottom of... Smallville on The WB Press Tour (Thu 01-23-2003)
The Comics Continuum has posted a transcript of the Smallville portion of The WB Press Tour in Hollywood last weekend. A wide variety of topics were discussed but here are some of the highlights. The panel included creators Miles Millar and Al Go...Kids WB announces Fall 2006-2007 line-up (Tue 04-25-2006)
Kids WB! on The CW has unveiled its Saturday morning line-up for 2006-07. Themed "Too Big for Your TV," the five-hour block of kids 6-11 targeted programming will feature three new series (Legion of Super Heroes, based on the DC Comics characters, Shaggy ...Box Office Update: KNIGHT Captures Box Office History for WB
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-21-2008)
...behind is the WB led adaptation of the 60’s television series Get Smart. The Steve Carell film is also one of the surprise highlights (outside of Bats) for the studio. It landed in 9th place in its fifth weekend of distribution by pulling in anot... WB Takes a Dip with AQUAMAN
by News Editor (Mon 11-14-2005)
The WB Network has given the go-ahead for Miles Millar and Alfred Gough to produce a pilot for AQUAMAN.The series is being envisioned as "a contemporary reinterpretation of the character who lives in the deep sea and enlists sharks and other oceanic creat... Smallville and Global Frequency: More from WB Upfront 2004 (Tue 05-18-2004)
The WB network has officially announced their 2004-2005 Primetime schedule at Madison Square Garden. Click to read the complete wrap-up including "Smallville" and "Global Frequency" which is based on the comics series created by Warren Ellis.WB Announces Aug. 11 'Smallville' Repeats (Sat 07-24-2004)
The August 11 WB repeats of 'Smallville' will be the season 3 episodes 'Asylum' and 'Whisper.'Kid's WB Fall Lineup (Thu 08-14-2003)
X-Men: Evolution will be part of the lineup with new episodes when Kids' WB! kicks off its new season on Saturday, Sept. 13WB Insider Previews New 'Smallville' Season (Sun 09-05-2004)
Several Tribune-owned WB stations will be showing a Fall Preview "Insider" of what to expect from the new season, including the new season of 'Smallville.' Visit KryptonSite for details about the special, and some screen captures featuring the ladies of t...WB planning 'Flash' spin-off series? (Wed 10-20-2004)
A scooper reports attending the Screamfest Film Festival in which he sat in on the "'Comic Books to TV' talkie, which mainly focused on classic 'Tales from the Crypt', it was revealed that the WB is working on another series of The Flash, sorta like CBS's...Smallville: Schedule of June WB Repeats (Sun 05-29-2005)
The WB plans on airing repeats from Smallville's fourth season on Wednesdays at 9PM (ET) during the month of June. Click for a schedule.WB 'Smallville' Screensaver (Tue 11-16-2004)
The WB has posted a new 'Smallville' screensaver for fans to enjoy. It features the show's three leads.The Batman on Kids WB (Mon 10-24-2005)
The Batman is on Kids WB aftertoons all this week. If you missed any of new shows this season this is your opportunity to catch up. Plus this past weekend Cartoon Network aired the recently released on DVD, Batman vs. Dracula movie. According to Comca...Smallville: More Teasing from The WB (Mon 08-16-2004)
The WB aired an all new teaser early last night focusing on Smallville's Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk). Click to view the video clip and several screen captures at the Devoted to Smallville Website!'The Batman' Lead Kids WB! to week to week growth (Fri 10-29-2004)
On Saturday, October 23, this season's breakout hit 'The Batman' and animé-adventure 'Pokémon Advanced Challenge' led Kids' WB! to impressive week-to-week double-digit ratings/share increases in several demographic categories. More...'The Batman' brings it on for Kids WB (Fri 09-17-2004)
The highly anticipated series The Batman premiered strongly with Kids' WB!'s best ever 10:30 a.m. ET debut among Tweens 9-14 and Male Tweens 9-14.Action Clip From Kids' WB!'s The Batman (Wed 09-01-2004)
Check out this action clip from Kids' WB!'s and Warner Bros. Animation's new original animated series, The Batman.The WB Passes On 'Global Frequency?' (Tue 11-02-2004)
An unconfirmed rumor is in the air the WB has passed on making a series out of the 'Global Frequency' TV pilot. More ...It's Official: The WB Passes On 'Global Frequency' series (Thu 11-04-2004)
Confirming the FrequencySite report earlier this week, the WB has indeed passed on the Global Frequency TV project. More news and details on the project's future at FrequencySite...Smallville: WB Description For #5-20 "Fade" (Sun 04-09-2006)
The WB has released their official write-up for "Fade," the 20th episode of Smallville's current season airing on April 27.The WB Advertises Smallville's "Recruit" (Mon 01-31-2005)
The WB will be taking to the magazines to promote the Feb. 9 Smallville, which is titled "Recruit." The episode guest stars the OC's Chris Carmack. Take a look at the promotional ad by clicking...WB Teases 'Smallville' Season 4 (Wed 08-25-2004)
The WB has released a write-up about the upcoming fourth season of Smallville that reveals some previously-unknown details to fans, including a few elements from the comics that will be showing up in the upcoming season. Look under 'General Spoilers' near...Smallville's Kristin Kreuk in 'The WB Magazine' (Fri 04-30-2004)
The 3rd edition of "The WB Magazine" will be released in selected newspapers this weekend and will feature Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang). Preview to see the cover and to find out what newspapers the magazine will be in.The New Batman Series on Kids' WB (Fri 02-06-2004)
According to Reed Television, Kids' WB! and Cartoon Network next season will share Warner Bros. Animation's The Batman, a new take on DC Comics' legendary super hero. More...Smallville's 'Resurrection', 'Crisis' - Official WB Descriptions (Tue 02-03-2004)
The WB Network released Episode Descriptions for the remaining 2 episodes of February Sweeps. The February 25th episode is "Resurrection" and the March 3rd episode is titled "Crisis."WB Magazine Reveals Smallville Season Finale Tidbits (Sun 05-02-2004)
The WB Magazine (May 2004/Vol 3) has been released in selected newspapers, but you can find the Smallville related items now online. Click to view the scans at the 'Devoted to Smallville' website!'Smallville' may get new timeslot at WB (Mon 05-10-2004)
Key to the unveiling of this fall's schedule for The WB could be the relocation of both its top drama ("Smallville") and comedy ("Reba") as well as novel ways of double-pumping shows. "Smallville" is likely headed back to its 9pm slot. More...The WB Welcomes 'Smallville''s New Additions (Wed 07-14-2004)
The WB has issued a press release announcing the additions of Jensen Ackles and Erica Durance to the Smallville cast.Smallville: 2004 WB Image Campaign Video Clip (Wed 06-02-2004)
The WB Network recently put up their new 2004 Image Campaign Video online and the main cast of Smallville is prominently featured. Click to watch.John Dykstra on Doc Ock. Also: Kids WB! (Mon 12-15-2003)
John Dykstra, who is returning as visual effects supervisor, said the tentacles are a combination of presentations. List of the Kids' WB!'s new Saturday morning lineup, beginning Jan. 17WB stuffs BIRDS OF PREY
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-19-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER covers the WB Network's Monday decision to end the run of the superheroine series BIRDS OF PREY. The Batman-mythos series focused on a troika of young ladies keeping Gotham safe in tights.The network will run the show though the end... 'Spider-Man', 'Batman', 'Legion' - Kids WB! has too many heroes!
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-01-2008)
On March 8, Kids' WB! brings you Super Hero Saturday, an action-packed television event like nothing you've seen before!
On that morning, 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' premieres on Kids' WB!, 'The Batman' comes to its final exciting conclusion, and 'Legio... Birds Producer Responds to Criticism from The WB (Thu 11-28-2002)
... heart of The WB. Besides being the force behind the hit show Smallville, they are producing a midseason martial-arts drama called The Black Sash, as well as working on three other shows for The WB's 2003 Fall lineup. Thanks to Birds of Prey Onlin...Miller Confirmed for WB Fast Tracking JLA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-21-2007)
Veteran Maniac Jakester reminded me of some more timely reporting from Variety. The trade publication which is usually on top of the news industry is reporting that George Miller will be directing the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA live action feature film for... Smallville: 2004 WB Upfront Pictures (Tue 05-25-2004)
Last week the WB network announced it's 2004-2005 Fall line-up and both Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum were in attendance. Check out some pictures from both the WB presentation and After-Party by clicking on the link (more will be added soon).Fans Get Backstage Pass Into the World of WB Animation (Fri 07-30-2004)
Industry leaders Kids' WB!, the #1 broadcast network for kids, Warner Bros. Animation, the most awarded animation studio in history, Xbox, Microsoft's groundbreaking video game company, and Eventive Marketing, Inc., specialists in "reaching consumers at p...BIRDS OF PREY landing at The WB this fall
by Eric Moro (Wed 01-23-2002)
While promoting the change in The WB's winter primetime lineup, the network's president of entertainment Jordan Levin not only confirmed his commitment to genre programming, but also revealed that the next comic book adaptation, BIRDS OF PREY, is further ... WB Taking on TARZAN
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-23-2001)
The WB has ordered up a modern day take on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic hero, TARZAN.Warner Bros. Television will produce a SMALLVILLE-like pilot focusing on the literary apeman as a 17 year old. The pilot and potential series premise will see an injured... WB President talks SUPERMAN sequel
by Karl Schneider (Sat 08-19-2006)
Warner Bros. Pictures' President, Alan Horn, spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the box office performance of SUPERMAN RETURNS and his plans for a sequel.The LA Times writes, "Horn expects "Superman Returns" to eventually gross about $400 million worl... WB to start broadcasting SMALLVILLE in HDTV
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-23-2002)
The WB has announced more than half its affiliates will start broadcasting five hours of HDTV programming beginning September 12.While the full list of stations switching over to the new digital broadcast standard has yet to be revealed, the network hopes... The WB Making a Comeback
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-09-2008)
You read the headline right, The Warner Brothers Television Group is bringing The WB back but in a much more hip and less expensive way. The network will be coming back exclusively to the internet. Warner plans to stream all of the Warner created sho... Smallville 'Legacy' trailer on WB (Wed 03-24-2004)
The WB tonight aired a trailer for "Legacy," the April 14 episode guest starring Christopher Reeve, following tonight's repeat of the "Perry" episode. Screen captures of the trailer will be up at KryptonSite tonight!WB renews ANGEL for fifth season
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-12-2003)
The WB has renewed Joss Whedon's ANGEL series for a fifth season on the Frog network -- and it's adding another vampire to the mix. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER cast member James Marsters, who plays that other vamp with a soul named Spike, will be joining th... Central Park Becomes Mystical Realm for WB
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
Warner Bros. has grabbed the rights of an untitled pitch for a fantasy set in Central Park, reports Variety. Bryan Schulz and Neil Uliano will write the script. Dan Lin will produce through his WB-based Lin Pictures, and Jon Silk will co-produce. The ide... Kids WB to end. 4Kids takes the Saturday morning reigns
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-03-2007)
Variety reports that The CW will shutter its Kids WB! Saturday morning block at the end of the 2007/2008 season. After that 4Kids, which used to fuel Fox's Saturday morning toons, will take over.
Under the five-year pact, 4Kids will program five hours ... WB Fall Sched Debut
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-13-2001)
When Friday comes this week, the WB TV network will still be debuting its new fall programming as scheduled. Word has it that the net's affiliates urged the WB to carry forth with their initial plans despite the recent tragic events. The WB's Jordan Levin... The WB Cancels BABY BLUES
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 08-28-2001)
The WB has chosen to cancel their long in the works BABY BLUES animated TV series. As a result, the network will not only not get around to showing the initial six complete episodes held over from the program's first season, but the entire 13-episode seco... WB sets Xmas specials
by Mike Whybark (Fri 11-22-2002)
The WB announced a pair of Christmas season special broadcasts this week. On Friday December 13, the animated A SCOOBY-DOO CHRISTMAS will air at 8:30 pm.Also set is THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, RETURN TO MIDDLE EARTH for a run on December 4 at 8... Routh is Still SUPERMAN for WB
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-05-2008)
It seems that different moles over at Warner Bros. are not seeing eye to eye over Brandon Routh donning the tights once again. As you know, we passed along the speculation from Latino Review that WB has decided to let go of Routh's services in favor of wh... WB Responds to Marvel Success with... Wonder Twins?!
by Jason Lethert (Mon 06-10-2002)
With
Marvel characters ruling Hollywood right now, fans are waiting to see the response
from Warner Bros. However, according to the Hollywood
Reporter, WB's next superhero movie will shock the fan community: The
Wonder Twins is now in deve... Box Office Update: WB Has SMART Victory While HULK Drops
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)
It’s happening again for Universal Pictures and fans of the Hulk.
While the drop is just a tad lower this time around, it’s still significant. In 2003, Ang Lee’s version of The Hulk opened in theaters on June 20 to the tune of a $62.1 ... Update: WB Is Now Blu-Ray Exclusive, HD-DVD Responds
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-05-2008)
Update: The high-definition war may not be "officially" over but Sony just scored a major victory today. Warner Bros. has announced their loyalty through the following press release.
In response to consumer demand, Warner Bros. Entertainme... Kids WB! announces Cookie Jar's 'World of Quest'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-04-2008)
From a press release
New Comedic Action-Adventure Show Set to Air March 15 on the #1 Broadcast Network for Kids
BURBANK, CA (March 3, 2008) - Cookie Jar Entertainment's newest series, 'World of Quest,' makes its debut on Kids' WB! on The CW on Saturday,... Kids' WB! - briefly (Sat 11-15-2003)
Kids' WB! has begun promoting its 2004 shows, including the Static Shock episode featuring Batman Beyond and the upcoming Astro Boy series.WB Press Release with Smallville Tidbits for Feb Sweeps (Tue 02-03-2004)
The WB Press Release contains tidbits for Smallville's episodes during February Sweep Month. Check it out!WB exec talks BIRDS cancellation
by Richard Salter (Tue 11-26-2002)
... million. The WB's ANGEL will move to the Wednesday night slot in January to replace the cancelled show.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. WB Acquires TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-10-2007)
Warner Bros has acquired the North American distribution rights for the next Terminator film, newly named TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS, says Variety. The studio plans to release the first film of the new trilogy in the summer of 2009 ... Kids' WB! Previews (Wed 11-19-2003)
Kids' WB! will provide previews of its 2004 shows -- including Static Shock and Astro Boy -- during "Turkey Surprise Day," a special block of programming scheduled to air on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 8 a.m.-noonWB Interactive to Develop Videogame Prequel to SPECIES
by News Editor (Wed 10-05-2005)
WB Interactive Entertainment will develop the videogame THE CONDEMNED: CRIMINAL ORIGINS which will serve as a prequel of sorts for a new movie they are putting into development called SPECIES X.The idea for the game & film was created by Jason Hall and Na... LOST IN SPACE on The WB
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-09-2003)
The new version of LOST IN SPACE has found itself a home on The WB. The froggy network won the right to broadcast the updated version of Irwin Allen's sci-fi family adventure by ponying up more than $2 million bucks. The pilot was written by former BUFFY ... The WB Heads to the CITY OF GOLD
by News Editor (Mon 11-28-2005)
The WB is developing an adventure series called CITY OF GOLD. The show written by Harley Peyton centers on an archeological expedition in the Amazon, with the conflict between a father and son at the core.If the show goes into production it would take pl... SURVIVOR producer brings GLOBAL FREQUENCY to The WB
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-22-2003)
Details have emerged concerning SURVIVOR producer Mark Burnett setting up a script commitment for Warren Ellis' comic book series GLOBAL FREQUENCY at The WB Network. The news broke in Variety, on CNN and online that screenwriter John Rogers (THE CORE, CAT... WB toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-22-2006)
ANT BULLY opens next Friday, a modern fable in which a bullied kid who takes out his aggressions on the lowly ants in his front yard, only to find out how the other half really lives when he's shrunk and abducted by an any wizard. It takes a while to warm... WB Finds Heyman for PADDINGTON BEAR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-14-2007)
Warner Bros seems to really like producer David Heyman for UK based storytelling classics. According to Variety, the WB studio has hired producer David Heyman (Harry Potter series) to direct another British childrens' classic, PADDINGTON BEAR, t... WB plans "Justice League"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 02-24-2007)
According to Variety, Warner Bros. Pictures is looking to make a feature film based on the comic super team, Justice League.Since its inception in 1960, JLA has featured almost every major hero in the DC Comics universe, although the core team has largely... Cuoco is CHARMED by WB
by News Editor (Wed 06-29-2005)
Kaley Cuoco will join the cast of the WB's CHARMED for next season. The 8 SIMPLE RULES star will play "a young witch under the tutelage of the Charmed ones (Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs and Rose McGowan)."Mark McGrath has also signed on to the series ... Return of the TV
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 12-15-2003)
....
© The WB Television Network
has their minds plundered for devious purposes. The plunderer winds up with three spider-webs and an animated cuckoo clock. (Repeat)SMALLVILLE (8 pm, WB) Red Kryptonite turns Clark into evil (a.k.a. sexy) Clark again... WB Grabs Berlanti to Helm GREEN LANTERN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-29-2007)
A day after David Dobkin reveals to the press that he's directing the FLASH spin-off, Warner Bros has confirmed to Variety a director for their future GREEN LANTERN film. The trade reports that Greg Berlanti will be directing the feature film and co-writi... WB Launches 10,000 BC Site
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-21-2008)
Warner Bros. has launched the official website for their upcoming action-adventure 10,000 B.C. , which comes equipped with a new extended clip from the film, some photos, downloads and more. The film stars Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Omar ... WB Splits TERMINATOR Rights with Sony
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 02-26-2008)
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group has acquired the international distribution rights to Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, the upcoming next installment of a planned new trilogy featuring Christian Bale (John Connor) and Sam Worthington (... November's for crybabies
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 11-10-2003)
....
© The WB Television Network
EVERWOOD (9 pm, WB) The town believes a mechanic has mystical powers when he correctly diagnoses a sick individual. Next week the town believes an elderly man is a psychic when he slows down near a traffic light befo... Fox Sues WB Over WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-12-2008)
Another potentially high-profile film in jeopardy over a lawsuit, this time centering on Fox, Warner Bros. and the upcoming Watchmen from director Zack Snyder. Fox has initiated a legal battle against Warner Bros. over the rights to develop, produce and d... WB Gets DEATHWATCH
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 01-07-2002)
Warner Bros. has acquired a horror pitch called DEATHWATCH.Pitched by Michael Weiss, the concept is based on an idea by Jonathan Hung and developed by MBST Entertainment producers Larry Brezner and Walter Hamada. The potential film will tell the story of ... WB renegotiating Miller's 'Justice League' deal? (Tue 06-17-2008)
Superheroes are the new movie stars...and that's not necessarily good news for the actors and directors who used to claim that role. With the perception that bankable properties like 'Spider-Man' and 'Iron Man' can sell themselves, Hollywood deal makers a...Goldsman, WB fall for 'Small' tale (Mon 07-30-2007)
Warner Bros. and Akiva Goldsman's Weed Road Pictures has acquired screen rights to the Michael Hague graphic novel "In the Small," to be published later this year by Little, Brown. Story concerns a strange explosion that leaves everything else in the wor...WB Picks Up Treasure GANG
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)
Looks like Harry Potter producer David Heyman has a new adventure in store for Warner Bros. The studio has picked up Timothy Dowling's adventure-comedy spec The Treehouse Gang and set David's Heyday Films as the production company in charge. Heyman has pr... THE MATRIX ACTION FIGURE SET (WB Toys)
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)
The hit sci-fi film of Summer `99 seemed like a natural for action figures. Warner Bros. partnered with N2 Toys to make their own line of figures. These 6-inch scale figures are highly detailed, with lots of accessories. The likenesses range from very goo... The WB Addresses CHARMED
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-18-2001)
While answering questions at the TCA press gathering in Los Angeles, a number of WB's own addressed what happened this last year on CHARMED regarding Shannen Doherty's exit. The network's Jordan Levin spoke of the matter, saying, "We knew last year that t... WB finds HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN director
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-22-2002)
Following months of speculation following the departure of director Chris Columbus from the HARRY POTTER series, Alfonso Cuaron (A LITTLE PRINCESS) has snagged the job of directing HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN. Columbus, who directed last year... WB Launches official "Superman/Doomsday" Website
by Jim Harvey (Wed 05-02-2007)
Warner Bros. has launched the official website for the up-coming direct-to-DVD animated movie Superman: Doomsday. While Warner Bros. did ask sites to pull down the prematurely leaked video trailer for this movie a few days ago, they have now launched an o... SCOOP! WB schedules T3 sneak peeks!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-25-2003)
A source working in show business has told us Warner Bros. has given the go ahead for theaters to hold early screenings of TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES on July 1. The movie is scheduled to begin its theatrical run in North America on July 2.Warner B... Superman/Superboy Lawsuit in WB Quarterly Report
by Jim Harvey (Tue 09-30-2008)
If you're looking for the details on the dispute between the Seigels and DC comics over the rights to Superman and Superboy, and how it could effect the Superman movies and 'Smallville', look no further than the company's SEC filings (page 42). Another 'Wonder Woman' for WB (Thu 02-01-2007)
Warner Bros. Pictures and Silver Pictures are quietly in the process of buying a "Wonder Woman" spec script from newcomers Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland, sources said. The studio and producer Joel Silver have been developing a big-screen rendi...WB decide fate of Superman's next return? (Mon 08-14-2006)
Will "Superman Returns" return? Warner Bros. Pictures execs are mulling whether to go ahead with a planned sequel and ink another deal with director Bryan Singer. The film is not such a blockbuster that a follow-up is inevitable -- but not such a di...'Bat' boosts WB to #2 summer box office
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-07-2005)
'Batman Begins' was Warner Bros. top-grossing movie, yeilding an overall successful summer box office for the studio. WB Goes Virtual with the 300 Movie Expo (Mon 03-19-2007)
In anticipation of the worldwide release of the epic action adventure 300, Warner Bros. Pictures launched an immersive 3-D exposition within the fast-growing online community known as Second Life. A live Q&A with the film's director, Zack Snyder, award-wi...WB signs up for BT Vision
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-29-2007)
British Telecom today announced a range of deals for its BT Vision download store including Warner Bros. titles such as the entire film series of 'Batman,' 'Superman' and 'Harry Potter.'
The new content partners are: Avalon, Cookie Jar, Contender Home ... WB Records to Release 300 Soundtrack (Fri 01-19-2007)
The "300" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack -- the innovative score to the upcoming feature film "300" -- will be released by Warner Bros. Records on March 6th, three days before the movie, also distributed by Warner Bros., opens nationwide. The film, wh...WB & DC looking to follow Marvel's "universe" approach to movies? (Fri 07-11-2008)
DC Comics and Warner Bros. have long seemed to watch Marvel's big-screen success and try emulate it (inclusion of the DC Logo before movies, happened after Marvel asserted its brand name in the same way, for example). With Marvel now producing it's own fi...Fox 'X' vexed by WB moves
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-07-2005)
First they got the director, now they're going after the date.
Last summer, Warner Bros. engineered a coup when it landed Bryan Singer to helm 'Superman'. Now Warners has set the release for Wolfgang Petersen's next tentpole, "The Poseidon Adventure", ... Cover art for WB/DC Animation classics (Wed 08-11-2004)
Take a gander at covers for 'Justice League: The Brave and the Bold', 'Superman: The Animated Series: A Little Piece of Home', and 'Batman: The Animated Series - Secrets of the Caped Crusader'.Capcom and WB Unleash LOST PLANET
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-15-2008)
With Resident Evil and Street Fighter already being a franchise of films, there have been hints of a Lost Planet film on the horizon, based on Capcom's best selling 2006 property. Variety's confirming that it is indeed on the way and Warner Bros. has reac... Marvel Studios Pressuring WB/DC To Change?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
While today seems to be a rather slow news day, some interesting speculation is going on within Hollywood and the trades this morning. It seems that word has been leaked of some changes happening between Warner Bros. and DC Comics and their partnership in... DC Heroes Part of WB Strategy
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-02-2002)
With Spider-Man
and Blade 2 topping the box-office during 2002 and a slate of Marvel
movies on the horizon for 2003 many fans have been asking the question,
"where are the DC superheroes?"
A write-up in
yesterday's Variety on Warner Bros.
developm... Smallville:The WB Releases Official Description of Perry (Mon 10-13-2003)
Perry White (guest star Michael McKean, 'A Mighty Wind,' 'Best in Show'), a once promising journalist whose career was destroyed by Lionel Luthor (John Glover), arrives in Smallville in search of alien stories for a tabloid news show...Smallville: New 'Chloe Chronicle' on The WB (Wed 04-21-2004)
The first edition of the all new "Chloe Chronicles" is now available to view for all-non AOL users. Click to watch!Kids WB! schedule (Mon 03-01-2004)
Check the link for the network's complete schedule for the weekWB Sends Out Full KNIGHT Gallery
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)
The opening day is etching closer for those eager fans and Warner Bros. has sent out their press kits to all online media outlets for The Dark Knight. By clicking on the photo below, you will be sent to a full gallery of photos covering The Joker, Batman,... More Info on the Fox vs. WB WATCHMEN Suit
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-27-2008)
As most of you know, there's currently a lawsuit between 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. on the latter's upcoming adaptation of Watchmen. A suit which is causing a fan boy flame up around the web due to the fact that even the March 2009 release of Zack ... WB Shifts BATMAN Release Date
by News Editor (Thu 04-28-2005)
Warner Bro.s has announced they are moving the release date of BATMAN BEGINS up two days to June 15th.A Warner spokesman said they wanted the opening date to coincide "with the earliest overseas date.""Batman" is also opening on June 15 in France, Belgium... Legal exorcism successful for WB, filmmakers
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-15-2003)
Before the case could go to trial, Warner Bros. and EXORCIST director William Friedkin and writer William Peter Blatty have settled their differences over profit participation regarding THE EXORCIST -- THE VERSION YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. Friedkin and Blatty ha... WB taking the FALL for the GUY
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-12-2003)
Warner Bros. wants to turn the 80s TV series THE FALL GUY into a feature film, reports today's edition of The Hollywood Reporter. The trade states that Warners won the movie rights after a heated bidding war broke out between the studio and Paramount Pict... WB and Paramount front runners for "Halo"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 10-27-2006)
According to Variety, Microsoft and Halo's producers have concentrated their efforts to land a new studio on Warner Bros. and Paramount.
Sony, is not in the running because of various conflicts stemming from PlayStation, Disney is all but out due t... WB Options ARSONIST'S GUIDE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
The Indie branch of Warner Bros., Warner Independent, has optioned the rights to AN ARSONIST'S GUIDE TO WRITERS' HOMES IN NEW ENGLAND, a book which was published by author Brock Clarke and Algonquin Books just last month. John Wells, Claire Polstein &... WB Planning Tie-in Bonanza for SPEED RACER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-26-2008)
Normally wouldn't report this because really, who cares about most tie-in promotional campaigns...Still, it's the number which caught my eyes here in the latest news from Variety. The trade reports that Warner Bros. has activated an eye-popping upcom... WB Confirms JUSTICE LEAGUE On Hold
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-17-2008)
Warner Bros. has finally confirmed that Justice League has been placed on hold, pending the WGA strike and a possible SAG strike in June-July. The studio let their options lapse on Tuesday, reports Variety. Apparently, the studio does want a script re-wri... WB seeks fans advice for RELOADED DVD cover
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-29-2003)
Warner Home Video is asking fans for their input as to which cover they like best for the forthcoming DVD release of THE MATRIX RELOADED. According to The Digital Bits, Warner asked fans via an online survey to tell them which one of three possible cover... WB announces special edition ROBIN HOOD DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-07-2003)
Slated for release on June 10, Warner Home Video announced plans today for a ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES - EXTENDED VERSION DVD. The two-disc set will include twelve never-before-seen minutes of footage plus additional bonus material. As well, the 199... Gellar: 'I'm Out If Buffy Moves' (Tue 01-23-2001)
... stays on the WB,` Gellar told E! Online TV columnist Wanda. `And you know what? Print that. My bosses are going to kill me, but print that. I want them to know.`Gellar said she wouldn`t feel any loyalty to another network and a move would crush long-t...The Passing of the Netlets
by Jason Davis (Mon 01-30-2006)
Well, it's been an interesting ten years. As I suspect everyone with an interest in TV already knows, the WB and UPN will cease transmission next season to make way for a new hybrid network called CW (taken from CBS, the owner of UPN, and WB). Though I'... 300's DeFaria to run animation, visual effects dept. for WB (Wed 11-15-2006)
Chris deFaria has been tapped to run the recently merged animation and visual effects department at Warner Bros. Pictures. He [and his team] is working on upcoming releases including Zach Snyder's "300", "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," and Ro...Beating a Dead Monkey
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 12-08-2003)
...g sent to the WB executives pleading with them to keep the show alive. One reader suggested that there should be a kill to save TARZAN revolution. That reader has had their e-mail forwarded to the proper authorities. Alright enough funning here are the... Batman Beyond
by Coming Attractions (Sun 05-18-2003)
... heard of the WB discussions. "It's a real idea that they're considering, but no, no one has asked us to be involved with it." [Reported by Patrick Sauriol.]November 9, 1999... 'Jett D60', who's webmaster of his own Batman 5 page has heard of an inter... The WB hopes to experience some GLORY DAYS
by CHRIS WYATT (Tue 01-15-2002)
The WB's marketing department is tripping all over itself to make sure viewers know that their midseason replacement series, GLORY DAYS, is the brain child of Kevin Williamson, the "creator" of SCREAM and DAWSON'S CREEK. As goofy as a "SCREAM/DAWSON-hybri... L. Frank Baum's OZ On The WB?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-16-2001)
A TV pilot for a potential series based on L. Frank Baum's OZ books has been ordered up by the WB.According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, X-MEN scribe David Hayter will write the pilot as well as executive produce, with Lawrence Bender (GOOD WILL ... DiCaprio & WB Developing AKIRA Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-21-2008)
Variety reports that Warner Bros. will turn anime artist Katsuhiro Otomo's six-volume graphic novel masterwork Akira into two live action feature films, the first of which is being fast tracked for release in summer 2009. The studio first had the rights s... WB & Clooney Agree on THE TOURIST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)
Warner Bros. has picked up the rights to a yet-to-be-published spy novel called THE TOURIST, says the Hollywood Reporter. The spy story is an upcoming novel by Olen Steinhauer but the manuscript for it has already been prepped for production by Georg... WB Preparing JUSTICE LEAGUE for 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 02-27-2008)
Yesterday's news of Justice League production issues with Australia seem to be untrue or solved. Variety is now reporting that the Warner Bros. production will be picking up full steam over the next month with some script polishing in the works from scrib... World's Finest Superman Auditions for WB (Fri 09-03-2004)
Michael O'Hearn, who plays Superman in the short film 'World's Finest' actor had an audition for the new Superman film. Click for a brief description in Mike's own words of what happened...Tom Welling At WB Upfront (Tue 05-18-2004)
Tom Welling attended the WB's 2004-2005 Upfront Presentations today in New York City. Click for more details and a very small image! (Working on getting more)WB considering 'Witchblade' DVD release
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-10-2004)
TVShowsOnDVD followed up on recent talk of a DVD release of the 'Witchblade' TV series. Warner Bros told them that they don't have the show scheduled for release, but they have it under consideration. More... 'Bruce Wayne': The WB Series That Never Was (Tue 06-14-2005)
To tie in with the release of 'Batman Begins' in theaters on June 15, KryptonSite has posted a look back at the aborted 'Bruce Wayne' television series project. Contains script details, a look at the series outline, why the show never happened, and more.WB Prexy predicts 'Superman Returns' again in 2009 (Fri 08-18-2006)
"I thought 'Superman Returns' was a very successful movie, but I think it should have done $500 million worldwide," Warner Bros. President Alan Horn said. "We should have had perhaps a little more action to satisfy the young male crowd." Still, he's be...PepsiCo & WB Join Forces on Superman Returns (Tue 06-06-2006)
As America awaits the return of the Man of Steel in Warner Bros. Pictures' highly anticipated release of Superman Returns on June 30, PepsiCo, the film's official food and beverage partner, is launching exclusive promotions, packaging and products tied to...WB seeks vigorous 'V' (Fri 03-17-2006)
Will "V for Vendetta" become B for boffo? Amid high hopes after a four-month delay, Warner Bros. is launching the sci-fi thriller starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving at 3,365 playdates domestically. "Vendetta," produced by Joel SilverJoel Silv...Smallville's You Say it, The WB Play it - Final Results (Tue 03-09-2004)
The votes are in and the top five favorites episodes of Smallville are...Smallville: New Interview with Tom Welling on The WB (Thu 11-04-2004)
On Tom's motto for season four: "There is nothing holding us back! Our production is running on 8 cylinders now. We have it down to the perfect amount of energy." Click to read more...BONE Comic Picked Up by WB
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 03-08-2008)
Warner Bros. has picked up the rights to Bone, the acclaimed independent comic book series from artist Jeff Smith, says The Hollywood Reporter. The series ran irregularly from 1991-2004. Scholastic has been publishing the collected stories in graphic nov... WB Grabs Simmons' HYPERION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)
A new award winning sci-fi franchise may be hitting a theater near you soon. Dan Simmons' Hugo Award winning novel Hyperion has just been picked up by producer Graham King and Warner Bros. Trevor Sands is already on board to adapt the first two books as ...