CW network banks on models, vampires

The CW television network is keeping a laser focus on teenage girls and young women with an abbreviated fall lineup that features vampires, tormented models and 1990s flashbacks.

The small network hopes that niche appeal is the key to survival in a tough market. The CW will stop programming on Sunday nights and has cast aside all comedy in favor of scripted dramas with female appeal and “America’s Next Top Model.”

“Privileged,” “Everybody Hates Chris” and “The Game” have ended, the CW said Thursday.

With bloodsuckers all the rage, the CW will launch a Thursday night show based on the book series, “The Vampire Diaries.” Two vampire brothers — one good, sexy and brooding, the other bad, sexy and brooding — compete for the attention of one high school girl.

“As everyone knows, chicks dig the vampires,” said actor Stefan Salvatore, who plays the good one. (more…)

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May 23,2009

Nina Guests on ‘Eleventh Hour’

Earlier this season, Nina made a guest appearance on the now cancelled CBS series “Eleventh Hour” in the role of Rachel Dahl. Check out screen captures below:

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Eleventh Hour: 1.12 – Eternal

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May 22,2009

Vampire Diaries Web Launches

Welcome to Vampire Diaries Web, a brand new fansite dedicated to the upcoming CW series “The Vampire Diaries.” The show launches this fall and we have a sneaky feeling that it’ll be a big hit; our aim is to keep you guys in-the-know about what we think will be your favourite new show by year’s end!

We’ll be keeping track of the show, including news, photos and video clips as well as keeping you updated on the show’s principal cast — Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley.

This version of VDWeb is just a temporary version, we hope to launch a full site complete with lots of information and fan goodies this summer! Until then, please do keep visiting for the latest news and gallery updates; our gallery is already home to nearly 5000 images!

If you own a fansite and would like to affiliate with us, feel free to apply! You can contact us at anytime at team@vampirediariesweb.com. Thanks for visiting!

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May 22,2009

CW Schedules ‘Diaries’ on Thursdays

The CW revealed it’s fall schedule at the network’s upfront presentation yesterday, and has announced that Vampire Diaries will air on Thursdays at 8pm, replacing Smallville.

Thursdays finds the network continuing to have a paranormal pairing on the night, with “Twilight”-hopeful drama “Vampire Diaries” and then “Supernatural.” – Source

The move shows a vote of confidence in the series by network president, Dawn Ostroff and co. as it replaces longtime timeslot holder, Smallville.

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May 21,2009

The CW Upfront

Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder were all on hand to promote The Vampire Diaries at the CW Upfront today! Later in the night Nina swapped her little white dress for a hot pink one as she attended the Upfront’s after party with Ian and Paul. Zach Roerig (Matt) was also at the after party!

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The CW Upfront
The CW Upfront – After Party

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