The CW is getting out of the ring, parting ways with the WWE’s “Smackdown” franchise after failing to reach a new deal with the wrestling org. WWE announced the split late Thursday night, saying it ...

The CW is loosening its wrestling programming hold--ending its long-time Friday night series, WWE "Smackdown." In a statement, the network said: "After a successful decade of "Smackdown" on both UPN ...

The young-adult demo always was top of mind for the CW drama development executives this year — even if it meant passing on some appealing projects. By Empty, The Associated Press The young-adult demo ...

That yawning sound you hear around Hollywood is the CW schedule. There are a lot of tipsters telling me that network boss Dawn Ostroff won’t be around to see the CW’s early launch on September 1st.

The CW may have been the biggest beneficiary of the better-than-expected upfront advertising sales market that broke loose last week for the broadcast nets. CW wrapped up its dealmaking on advance ...

The CW has confirmed a largely stable lineup for Fall 2008, launching one new drama and two new reality series, as well as contracting out Sunday nights.