There’s a joke thrown around The CW offices: “We have more fans than viewers,” the network’s president of entertainment Brad Schwartz told TheWrap in a recent interview.
It’s a good line, one that alludes to the network’s dedicated fan bases that routinely make small-audience shows like “Nancy Drew” and “Gotham Knights” trend on Twitter. But it’s also a joke that nods to why the network is in the middle of such a massive transition following its 2022 acquisition by Nexstar. For Schwartz, The CW’s future is dependent on both retaining the passionate audience that’s been loyal to the brand over the past 20 years, and diversifying so it can compete with its network peers.
This fall, the network is expanding well past what audiences may think is the typical CW brand. The 2023-2024 season features everything from more mature dramas and a Tuesday night comedy...
It’s a good line, one that alludes to the network’s dedicated fan bases that routinely make small-audience shows like “Nancy Drew” and “Gotham Knights” trend on Twitter. But it’s also a joke that nods to why the network is in the middle of such a massive transition following its 2022 acquisition by Nexstar. For Schwartz, The CW’s future is dependent on both retaining the passionate audience that’s been loyal to the brand over the past 20 years, and diversifying so it can compete with its network peers.
This fall, the network is expanding well past what audiences may think is the typical CW brand. The 2023-2024 season features everything from more mature dramas and a Tuesday night comedy...
- 7/7/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
“All American: Homecoming” regulars Peyton Alex Smith and Kelly Jenrette will not return as regulars for Season 3 of the CW college series, a source close to the production confirmed to TheWrap on Thursday.
Jenrette, who plays journalism professor Amara Patterson, will be back as a recurring character, while Smith will also likely recur as baseball prodigy Damon Sims.
Cast members confirmed to return as series regulars are Geffri Maya, Sylvester Powell, Netta Walker, Mitchell Edwards, Cory Hardrict and Rhoyle Ivy King, with Hardrict and King likely to appear in fewer episodes.
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No decision has been made yet on Camille Hyde’s character, Thea Mays.
The cuts come after Nextstar’s purchase of the network late last year.
The “Superman & Lois” cast is also seeing significant reductions, with, only four of the 12 regulars from Season 3 series returning...
Jenrette, who plays journalism professor Amara Patterson, will be back as a recurring character, while Smith will also likely recur as baseball prodigy Damon Sims.
Cast members confirmed to return as series regulars are Geffri Maya, Sylvester Powell, Netta Walker, Mitchell Edwards, Cory Hardrict and Rhoyle Ivy King, with Hardrict and King likely to appear in fewer episodes.
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‘Superman & Lois’ and ‘All American: Homecoming’ Will Return to The CW
No decision has been made yet on Camille Hyde’s character, Thea Mays.
The cuts come after Nextstar’s purchase of the network late last year.
The “Superman & Lois” cast is also seeing significant reductions, with, only four of the 12 regulars from Season 3 series returning...
- 7/6/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
As Nexstar continues to put its stamp on The CW, another network staple is set to depart. Kevin Levy, who is the the executive vice president of program planning, scheduling and acquisitions, will be leaving The CW on August 1, TheWrap can confirm. Levy first joined the network at its launch.
The CW’s president of entertainment Brad Schwartz announced the impending departure in a memo to staff. “A 25-year industry veteran, Kevin helped build this network twice: first during his time at Upn where he began his television career and helped launch shows like ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ ‘Veronica Mars’ and ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ then again as part of the original executive team that created The CW in 2006,” the memo reads.
Schwartz also praised Levy for his work on network staples such as “The Flash,” “Supernatural,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Riverdale,” “All American” and “Gossip Girl.”
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The CW’s president of entertainment Brad Schwartz announced the impending departure in a memo to staff. “A 25-year industry veteran, Kevin helped build this network twice: first during his time at Upn where he began his television career and helped launch shows like ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ ‘Veronica Mars’ and ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ then again as part of the original executive team that created The CW in 2006,” the memo reads.
Schwartz also praised Levy for his work on network staples such as “The Flash,” “Supernatural,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Riverdale,” “All American” and “Gossip Girl.”
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- 6/27/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Kevin Levy is leaving his post as the CW’s executive vice president of program planning, scheduling and acquisitions.
The news was announced to CW staffers in a memo sent by Brad Schwartz, president of entertainment, on Tuesday, which also noted that Levy’s last day at the network will be on Aug. 1.
Levy began his career at Upn, and was part of the team that transitioned into and launched the CW after Upn shut down. He remained at the CW for the entirety of his television career, starting as director of program planning and scheduling before rising the ranks and landing as executive vice president in 2018.
See Schwartz’s full memo below.
Team CW,
As we head toward an exciting fall launch for the new CW, I wanted to let you know that on Aug. 1st, Kevin Levy will be stepping down from his role as executive vice president,...
The news was announced to CW staffers in a memo sent by Brad Schwartz, president of entertainment, on Tuesday, which also noted that Levy’s last day at the network will be on Aug. 1.
Levy began his career at Upn, and was part of the team that transitioned into and launched the CW after Upn shut down. He remained at the CW for the entirety of his television career, starting as director of program planning and scheduling before rising the ranks and landing as executive vice president in 2018.
See Schwartz’s full memo below.
Team CW,
As we head toward an exciting fall launch for the new CW, I wanted to let you know that on Aug. 1st, Kevin Levy will be stepping down from his role as executive vice president,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The CW veteran Kevin Levy is stepping down from his role as EVP, Program Planning, Scheduling and Acquisitions on August 1.
A CW original who joined the network at launch in 2006, Levy was promoted to his most recent role in 2018.
A 25-year scheduling veteran, Levy was named SVP Program Planning and Scheduling for the CW in 2014. He joined as Director of Program Planning and Scheduling and was promoted to VP in 2007. His key acquisitions for the net included Penn & Tell: Fool Us and adventure series The Outpost. Levy transitioned to the CW from Upn, where he began his television career in 1998 as an assistant in the scheduling department. During his tenure there he helped launch shows such as America’s Next Top Model, Veronica Mars and Everybody Hates Chris.
As EVP, Levy oversees the strategic planning and scheduling of all network programming and is responsible for the acquisitions of movies, specials and series.
A CW original who joined the network at launch in 2006, Levy was promoted to his most recent role in 2018.
A 25-year scheduling veteran, Levy was named SVP Program Planning and Scheduling for the CW in 2014. He joined as Director of Program Planning and Scheduling and was promoted to VP in 2007. His key acquisitions for the net included Penn & Tell: Fool Us and adventure series The Outpost. Levy transitioned to the CW from Upn, where he began his television career in 1998 as an assistant in the scheduling department. During his tenure there he helped launch shows such as America’s Next Top Model, Veronica Mars and Everybody Hates Chris.
As EVP, Levy oversees the strategic planning and scheduling of all network programming and is responsible for the acquisitions of movies, specials and series.
- 6/27/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Nexstar-ization of The CW is nearly complete.
Kevin Levy, the exec vp program planning, scheduling and acquisitions, will leave the broadcast network on Aug. 1. Levy had been with The CW since it was launched in 2006 and had been among the last remaining executives from the network’s Mark Pedowitz regime. Pedowitz, and all of his top lieutenants, have systematically been pushed out at the network since station group Nexstar took over a 75 percent controlling stake of The CW in October.
Brad Schwartz, The CW’s president of entertainment, announced Levy’s departure in a memo to staff Tuesday. (Read it in full, below.) “Now that the hard transition work is done, he is ready for his next adventure. We want to thank Kevin for his immeasurable contributions to The CW. Kevin has been an integral member of our team and I have the utmost respect for his leadership,...
Kevin Levy, the exec vp program planning, scheduling and acquisitions, will leave the broadcast network on Aug. 1. Levy had been with The CW since it was launched in 2006 and had been among the last remaining executives from the network’s Mark Pedowitz regime. Pedowitz, and all of his top lieutenants, have systematically been pushed out at the network since station group Nexstar took over a 75 percent controlling stake of The CW in October.
Brad Schwartz, The CW’s president of entertainment, announced Levy’s departure in a memo to staff Tuesday. (Read it in full, below.) “Now that the hard transition work is done, he is ready for his next adventure. We want to thank Kevin for his immeasurable contributions to The CW. Kevin has been an integral member of our team and I have the utmost respect for his leadership,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Swarm, the big-budget series based on the Frank Schätzing best-seller and executive produced by Game of Thrones producer Frank Doelger, has landed with The CW in the U.S..
The deal sees the Beta Film and Zdf Studios thriller headed to American audiences after debuting at the Berlin Film Festival and recently being acquired by Sky for the U.K. and Spain’s Movistar+ channel. The U.S. deal also comes amid the WGA writers strike, when the appeal of foreign TV product for American buyers is expected to grow.
The Swarm chronicles the struggle of humankind against an unknown enemy that lives in the depths of the sea. Just as the reckless treatment of the oceans threatens the natural habitat of this mysterious collective, it strikes back.
The series stars Cécile de France, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Jack Greenlees, Lydia Wilson, Krista Kosonen, Alexander Karim, Leonie Benesch and Barbara Sukowa.
The deal sees the Beta Film and Zdf Studios thriller headed to American audiences after debuting at the Berlin Film Festival and recently being acquired by Sky for the U.K. and Spain’s Movistar+ channel. The U.S. deal also comes amid the WGA writers strike, when the appeal of foreign TV product for American buyers is expected to grow.
The Swarm chronicles the struggle of humankind against an unknown enemy that lives in the depths of the sea. Just as the reckless treatment of the oceans threatens the natural habitat of this mysterious collective, it strikes back.
The series stars Cécile de France, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Jack Greenlees, Lydia Wilson, Krista Kosonen, Alexander Karim, Leonie Benesch and Barbara Sukowa.
- 5/18/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The CW is continuing to look abroad to solidify its schedule.
The youth-skewing network has picked up Italian drama series Leonardo, starring Poldark’s Aidan Turner, and Australian comedy drama Bump.
It comes after the broadcaster picked up Patrick Dempsey-fronted Italian series Devils as well as titles such as Canada’s Coroner and UK’s Dead Pixels. It also shares New Zealand comedy Wellington Paranormal, created by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, with HBO Max.
Created by The X-Files’ Frank Spotnitz and Sherlock’s Steve Thompson, the hourlong Leonardo explores the secrets and drama behind the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, played by Turner. The eight-part series follows da Vinci as he grows into an unparalleled genius and renowned polymath whose work overturned the established order.
It also stars Matilda de Angelis, Freddie Highmore, Giancarlo Giannini, Carlos Cuevas, Alessandro Sperduti, James D’Arcy, Robin Renucci, Hugo Becker, Miriam Dalmazio and Max Bennet.
The youth-skewing network has picked up Italian drama series Leonardo, starring Poldark’s Aidan Turner, and Australian comedy drama Bump.
It comes after the broadcaster picked up Patrick Dempsey-fronted Italian series Devils as well as titles such as Canada’s Coroner and UK’s Dead Pixels. It also shares New Zealand comedy Wellington Paranormal, created by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, with HBO Max.
Created by The X-Files’ Frank Spotnitz and Sherlock’s Steve Thompson, the hourlong Leonardo explores the secrets and drama behind the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, played by Turner. The eight-part series follows da Vinci as he grows into an unparalleled genius and renowned polymath whose work overturned the established order.
It also stars Matilda de Angelis, Freddie Highmore, Giancarlo Giannini, Carlos Cuevas, Alessandro Sperduti, James D’Arcy, Robin Renucci, Hugo Becker, Miriam Dalmazio and Max Bennet.
- 10/19/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Covid-19 pandemic was barely a week old when Fox moved to enlist L.A.’s Finest — meaning, Spectrum’s Jessica Alba/Gabrielle Union cop drama — to fill one of the programming holes that would inevitably be caused by the swift shutdown of TV and movie productions.
“I knew that it was [originally] developed for broadcast television, it had two stars…. So before the end of March 2020, I was negotiating for it,” Dan Harrison, the EVP of Program Planning and Content Strategy at Fox Entertainment, recalls for TVLine.
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“I knew that it was [originally] developed for broadcast television, it had two stars…. So before the end of March 2020, I was negotiating for it,” Dan Harrison, the EVP of Program Planning and Content Strategy at Fox Entertainment, recalls for TVLine.
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- 4/19/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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