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Teen Titans Returns To Kid's WB (Mon 11-26-2007)
From a press release BURBANK, CA (NOVEMBER 26, 2007) Kids' WB! on The CW adds even more punch to its action-packed Saturday morning lineup with the return of the popular animated series Teen Titans this Saturday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT. Pro...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...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... WB Fall: Birds of Prey On Wednesdays
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-15-2002)
...tion from the WB website:
"The Batman
legend is about to take a very unexpected turn. With Birds of Prey,
the producers of Smallville masterfully combine the human drama of
their hit WB series with a stunning cinematic visual style.
"It begins
wi... WB erasing weekday ani block (Wed 06-01-2005)
The WB Network is looking to grow up a bit in the afternoons. The WB confirmed Tuesday that as of January, the network will drop its 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Kids' WB! animation block in favor of sitcom repeats ...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... 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... 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. 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... 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... 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 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, ... 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... 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 ... 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. ... 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 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.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' 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 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 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!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...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 ...'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...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.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 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... 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: 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.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... 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... 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...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."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. 17Kid'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. 13The 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: WB Description For 4.4 "Devoted" (Fri 09-24-2004)
The WB has released their official description for the fourth episode of Smallville Season 4, which is titled "Devoted."Smallville's 'Crisis' Tidbit From The WB 2004 (Fri 02-27-2004)
The WB spilled the beans on Lionel Luthor's (John Glover) obsession with Clark Kent (Tom Welling) with a "Crisis" blurb. Click to read (spoilers within).'Global Frequency' gets the WB Greenlight
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-03-2004)
Over at the WB, greenlit dramas include 'Prodigy,' from Joel Silver's production shingle; 'Rocky Point,' from the creative team behind 'Blue Crush'; and Mark Burnett's take on the DC Comics title 'Global Frequency.' All three come from Warner Bros. TV. Mo... Revised WB Smallville 'Velocity' Description (Fri 01-30-2004)
The WB has released a revised version of their previously-released "Velocity" episode description, which includes some more spoilery details about this "Adam" character...Dunst on 'Spider-Man 2', WB and Cartoon Network briefly (Fri 12-12-2003)
"It's going to be cool, I think," Dunst said on CBS' The Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday. "The movie looks a lot better. You get more into the characters now." Saturday's episode of Teen Titans on Kids' WB! ranked among the top 10 broadcast ...Smallville: The WB Magazine Now Online (Mon 05-10-2004)
The latest WB Magazine (May 2004/Vol 3) is now online, which include Smallville's Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang) on the cover and season finale tidbits. Click to read the whole issue!Kids WB new line-up & Teen Titans schedule (Mon 01-03-2005)
The Batman and Teen Titans will remain in their time periods when Kids' WB! unveils a new Saturday morning lineup on Saturday, Jan. 29. Cartoon Network has released the schedule of episodes for Teen Titans for Jan. 3-30, including four new episodes.New "Spider-Man" Series on Kids' WB! In Early 2008
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-01-2007)
Kids' WB! has revealed that they have acquired the rights to air the upcoming animated Spider-Man series, starting in 2008. The series, tentatively titled "The Amazing Spider-Man" is being produced by Culver Entertainment, with Greg Weisman ("Gargoyles", ... Stan Lee's Fantastic Cameo & Kids' WB broadcast (Thu 10-12-2006)
20th Century Fox has provided The Continuum a fourth image of Stan Lee during filming of his cameo in 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'. Lee was in Vancouver for the production of a wedding scene. Lee played Willie Lumpkin, FF's mailman, in Fant...WB Announces "Batman" Vol. 3 and "Superfriends" Season 2 (Fri 05-20-2005)
WB announced plans to release Batman: The Animated Series Vol. 3 alongside the much anticipated Superfriends Second Season to DVD on May 25th. Tonn Zone have details and artwork for the new releases.The Batman joins Kids WB weekday lineup (Fri 04-08-2005)
Kids' WB! is excited to announce a special two-week stunt as The Batman joins the weekday lineup, Monday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT. Don't miss an encore presentation of the first season. (Please note: The Batman will air for two weeks only and Yu-Gi-Oh...'Smallville' premiere sets WB record (Sun 10-02-2005)
The fifth-season premiere of Smallville helped The WB to its highest ratings ever for a Thursday night. More...More Teasing from The WB on Smallville (Fri 01-07-2005)
We seen all the teasers for January 26th episode, "Unsafe," now watch another one that has quick shots of new scenes at the end of a "Run" Trailer on The WB.Cartoon Network/Kids' WB Upfront Report: Part 2 (Fri 03-12-2004)
Turtles, Titans, JLU and lots more discussed during the recent "Upfront Report" from Cartoon Network and Kids' WB'The Batman' Coming to Kids WB
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-09-2004)
Warner Bros. Animation will produce The Batman, a new animated series based on the DC Comics character, for Kids WB and Cartoon Network, the studio formally announced today.
More details and artwork... Smallville's Kristin Kreuk Featured in The WB Magazine (Mon 01-26-2004)
The WB Magazine was delivered with last weekend's Los Angeles Time, but is now availible to view and download online on their website. Smallville's Kristin Kreuk is featured in a short Q&A.WB/VRP To Partner On Catwoman?
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-13-2003)
Variety
reports on a new co-financing arrangement between Village Roadshow Ltd. and
Warner Bros. that has the Aussie entertainment company providing half the
financing for 40 W.B. pics.
The most famous
collaboration between the two media gian... More Superheroes Coming to DVD, Courtesy of WB, in 2004 and Beyond (Fri 03-26-2004)
More DVDs featuring both DC Comics and Marvel Comics characters will hit later this year, WB has confirmed for Toon Zone. Aside from the previously reported box sets, many more single disc episodic releases are on the way...'LXG' and other Comics on HBO, 'Static Shock' on WB... (Fri 06-04-2004)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen movie will premiere on HBO on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. Other genre programming on HBO during August includes Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero, Alien vs. Predator: HBO First Look, Steel and The Crow: City of Angels. ...WB 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... "The Batman" leads Kids WB #1 Again! (Fri 09-24-2004)
'The Batman' leads Kids' WB! to capture all Saturday morning competition to rank as #1 network in boy 6-11, tweens 9-14 and male tweens 9-14 and #1 broadcaster in kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and boys 2-11...The Batman on Kids WB Episode Update (Fri 09-17-2004)
Kids WB has chnaged the line up for 'The Batman.' Click for the latest details.C2F@5: WB Animated DVDs!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-28-2002)
The
prizes have started pouring in for Comics2Film's 5th Anniversary
giveaway. Last week Warner Home Video
shipped copies of their five newest animated releases on DVD.
We'll be
awarding individual copies of the movies to contestants in the daily... '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.Spidey set at Kids' WB (Thu 03-15-2007)
With "Spider-Man 3" hitting theaters this summer, Kids' WB hopes to capitalize on the anticipated blockbuster by picking up Sony's new animated "Spider-Man" skein. "The Amazing Spider-Man," from Sony Pictures TV's Culver Entertainment shingle, will lau...'Astro Boy', 'Static Shock' in the WB Saturday rotation January
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-15-2003)
Kids' WB will once again shuffle its Saturday ayem sked with the addition of "Astro Boy" and "Static Shock" on Jan. 17.
Classic toon "Astro Boy" will debut at 8:30 a.m. Kids' WB has picked up 25 new episodes to introduce to the U.S.
"Static Shock" will ... 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...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).Ellis' 'Global Frequency' to hit the WB
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-21-2003)
A CNN article discussing an overall deal between the WB Network and 'Survivor' executive producer Mark Burnett contains this revelation:
"Burnettt has also teamed with writer-producer John Rogers (CBS' 'Cosby') for a drama based on the DC spy comic 'Gl... 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... 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 ... 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 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... 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 ... '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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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!" 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 ... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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...WB 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...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.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.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 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...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.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 ...WB 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... 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: 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 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 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.'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 ... 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 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... 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... 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! - 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.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 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... 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,... WB Unleashes New Trailer for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 11-15-2008)
Warner Bros. has revealed a new full trailer for their next installment Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The sixth installment into their popular franchise stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, David Bradley, Robb... Segal's WB deal good for CAPTAIN MARVEL
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-21-2008)
'Get Smart' director Peter Segal (along with his Callahan Filmworks partner Michael Ewing) has signed a three-year, first look deal with Warner Bros. Part of the deal includes Warners acquisition of the 'Captain Marvel' movie, which Segal has de... WB and DC Executives Talk Comic Properties
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 08-18-2008)
Those of you Maniacs around last summer will remember the madness known as Justice League and how every other day, some new tidbit was coming across the wires about the film getting fast tracked to theaters for Warner Bros. and DC Comics. At first, the fe... WB Green Lights Strangler by ENTERING HADES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-16-2008)
Looks like we have another killer hitting the big screen courtesy of Warner Bros. The studio has has acquired the John Leake book Entering Hades, based on Jack Unterweger's crimes in the early 90s. Robert Schwentke is set to direct the adaptation, publis... WB Bringing Colombian Rescue to the Big Screen
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-23-2008)
Warner Bros. executives seem to like the real life rescue scenario that played out in Colombian jungles last summer so much that they're planning on bringing the story to the big screen. The studio has acquired an untitled action thriller pitch, based aro... 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). WB ties Smallville TV, comic and Website closer together (Fri 11-14-2003)
Warner Bros and DC Comics are developing a symbiotic relationship when it comes to telling the tales of the hit television series Smallville and the life of pre-Superman Clark Kent. The third season marks a serious attempt to tie the events from the te...WB Announces Wednesday Smallville Repeat (Mon 03-15-2004)
The WB's previously-unnanounced Smallville episode airing on Wednesday night at 9pm will be the first season episode "X-Ray." It will be following the already-scheduled repeat of "Slumber" at 8pm.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...WB, Mattel and VEIL Tech. announce Batman Television Toy Line (Wed 02-11-2004)
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Mattel and VEIL Interactive Technologies announce a new line of Batwave children's toys that merges action figure and vehicle play with interactive television to create the next generation of entertainment. The product line...WB registers Batman website (Thu 09-04-2003)
ChristopherNolan.net learned that that the domain names batman-intimidation.net and batman-intimidation.com are registered to Warner Bros., confirming the newly uncovered title of the movie.WB Chief Talks Superman, Batman
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-16-2002)
Hollywood
Reporter film editor Gregg Kilday sat down with Warner Bros. chief operating
officer Alan Horn last week to talk about the success of the Harry Potter
sequel and the future direction of the studio.
In talking about
the difference between ... New Birds of Prey Feature at The WB (Fri 11-15-2002)
The WB site has a brand new feature in their Birds Of Prey section, called New Gotham Genealogy. It's a database of all the major characters, their birth dates and places, and parentage. Thanks to Birds of Prey Online for pointing the way!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...Kids WB! schedule (Mon 03-01-2004)
Check the link for the network's complete schedule for the weekMore 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 ... Teen Titans featured in Kids' WB! JPA! in July (Thu 04-29-2004)
A new DC Comics anthology featuring adaptations of Teen Titans, Scooby Doo, Mucha Lucha and other cartoon episodes.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... 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!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'.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 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 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. 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", ... 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 ... 'Justice League' still on WB agenda (Fri 06-13-2008)
Playthings.com has an interesting report from the NYC trade show, including a round up of DC Comics/Warner Bros. offerings. Most interesting is the fact that the studio is still, apparently, pushing the 'Justice League' movie! Warner Bros. will soon be...THQ to release 'Constantine' game with WB pic
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-23-2004)
Video game publisher THQ has added another comic book property to its upcoming lineup. It will distribute "Constantine" in February in conjunction with the Warner Bros. Pictures film, shortly after it ships Marvel Comics' "The Punisher" on Jan. 17. The th... Smallville Stars at WB Party (Fri 01-21-2005)
John Schneider (Jonathan Kent), John Glover (Lionel Luthor), and Erica Durance (Lois Lane) were at a party on Thursday night to celebrate 50 years of Warner Brothers television in Burbank, California.WB stars still keen for Superman (Sat 09-25-2004)
'Superman' is moving faster than a speeding bullet production wise - i.e special effects are being decided upon, and are apparently being handled by a NZ company - but that Bryan Singer is still yet to decide who he's going to get to play the title role. ...WB high on 'Bat' scribe (Tue 08-31-2004)
After teaming with Warner Bros. on the upcoming revitalization of its "Batman" franchise, David Goyer has inked a one-year first-look writing, producing and directing deal with the studio. Goyer is expected to develop two comicbook-related properties wit...Kids WB Announces Fall Schedule (Thu 08-26-2004)
Want to know when 'Teen Titans' or 'The Batman' will be on? You have to click on the link to find out!Duracell and WB Joins Forces for Superman Returns (Fri 06-09-2006)
Duracell this week revealed a Super Hero-themed commercial as the latest spot in its successful "Trusted Everywhere" advertising campaign. The new ad, entitled "Superman," was unveiled as a part of an integrated promotional partnership with Warner Bros. P...WB booking a scribe for 'Rex Libris' (Tue 04-03-2007)
Warner Bros. Pictures has hired Mark Burton to pen the bigscreen adaptation of James Turner's comicbook "Rex Libris," about an everyday guy who becomes part of a secret sect of librarians who battle forces of darkness in chasing down overdue or stolen boo...WB Announces Game for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-21-2008)
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Equity Games Production and Halcyon Games have announced "Terminator Salvation – The Videogame," an action-packed, third-person shooter, to be released in conjunction with the highly anticipated Warn... 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... WB Approves of Francis Lawrence's Delta Force Prison Project
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 11-13-2008)
Warner Bros. has picked up the untitled Delta Force prison project, says the Hollywood Reporter. The action thriller was penned by Ari Rubin and has Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, Constantine) attached to direct. Michael De Luca is producing along with Da...