
Hmmm, think the CW knows its target demographic? At its upfront presentation today, the network introduced several new shows that seem to appeal to the same audience that tunes in for, say, Gossip Girl.
One of those shows is the 90210 remake, now known simply as 90210 (pictured above), which will pair on Tuesday nights with another show about wealthy teens, Surviving the Filthy Rich. We first heard about the latter show when it was still called How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls; like Gossip Girl, it's based on an Alloy Entertainment book, this time focusing on a young woman who serves as live-in tutor to a couple of wealthy Palm Beach twins. The network also officially unveiled Stylista, a reality show about the fashion magazine world produced by Tyra Banks and starring Elle magazine's Anne Slowey.
Also notable: The CW is almost completely out of the comedy business, moving its two remaining comedies (Everybody Hates Chris and The Game) to Friday nights. Sundays, meanwhile, have been outsourced to another company that will create original programming to air on the CW.
As rumored earlier this week, Reaper will indeed be returning, with 13 episodes scheduled for midseason. Aliens in America, meanwhile, didn't make the cut. Here's the CW's full press release, and you can see the schedule and descriptions of the new shows if you read more.
All caps = new show
** = new time slot
MONDAY
8 p.m. Gossip Girl
9 p.m. One Tree Hill
TUESDAY
8 p.m. 90210
9 p.m. SURVIVING THE FILTHY RICH
WEDNESDAY
8 p.m. America's Next Top Model
9 p.m. STYLISTA
THURSDAY
8 p.m. Smallville
9 p.m. Supernatural
FRIDAY
8 p.m. Everybody Hates Chris**
8:30 p.m. The Game**
9 p.m. ANTM repeats
Midseason: Reaper
Here's how the CW describes the new shows:
90210
An edgy, contemporary spin-off of the iconic drama Beverly Hills, 90210, the new 90210 looks at life through the eyes of Annie Mills (Shenae Grimes, Degrassi: The Next Generation) and her brother Dixon (Tristan Wilds, The Wire), whose first day at West Beverly Hills High School leaves no doubt they're not in Kansas anymore. The Mills family, including dad Harry (casting TBD) and mom Debbie (Lori Loughlin, Summerland), has relocated to Beverly Hills to keep an eye on Harry's mother Tabitha (Jessica Walter, Arrested Development), a feisty-but-faded former television star and a charter member of the Betty Ford Clinic. For Annie and Dixon, the awkwardness of being the new kids is made worse by the fact that their dad has taken a job as the high school principal. The school is one big culture shock for Annie, a sweet and friendly girl with a passion for the theater, and Dixon, a star athlete and scholar who was adopted by the Mills family after they took him in as a foster child. Annie and Dixon have a close sibling relationship, which they'll need to help them cope with all the new cliques and classmates, including Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord, Nip/Tuck), a hot, spoiled, rich girl; Ethan (Dustin Milligan, Runaway), a popular jock whose abilities rival Dixon's; Navid (Michael Steger, The Winner), an aspiring reporter who heads up the school's daily newscast; and Silver (Jessica Stroup, Prom Night), a rebel who produces and stars in a YouTube-type video series. Even the faculty seems hip and sophisticated at WBHHS, such as smart and funny teacher Ryan Matthews (Ryan Eggold, Dirt) and beautiful guidance counselor Kelly Taylor (guest star Jennie Garth, the original Beverly Hills, 90210). The Mills family has just begun to realize how much their lives are about to change.
Surviving the Filthy Rich
Twenty-three-year-old Megan Smith (JoAnna Garcia, Reba) has a Yale education, a relentlessly positive attitude and a plan to conquer the world of journalism, despite the fact that she is currently slaving away at a tabloid rag. Megan's plan is thrown off course when, in one whirlwind day, she gets fired, meets cosmetics mogul Laurel Limoges (casting TBD) and becomes the live-in tutor for Laurel's twin teen granddaughters in the heady Palm Beach world of wealth and power. The girls, Rose (Lucy Kate Hale, Bionic Woman) and Sage (Ashley Newbrough, The Best Years), are beautiful, rebellious and less-than-thrilled with their new tutor, but Megan is determined to win them over as she enjoys the perks of her new job - breathtaking private suite, gorgeous convertible and live-in chef Marco (Allan Louis, Stomp the Yard). Even the neighbors are fabulous in Palm Beach, and Megan quickly catches the eye of Will (casting TBD), the wealthy and extremely hot dilettante who lives on the estate next door and just happens to be dating Megan's estranged sister Lily (casting TBD). Completing this romantic quadrangle is Megan's best friend Charlie (Michael Cassidy, Smallville, The O.C), who is secretly in love with her. Despite her own complicated romantic and family relationships, Megan is committed to making a difference in the lives of her two headstrong charges as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society in Palm Beach. Surviving the Filthy Rich is based on the Alloy Entertainment book How To Teach Filthy Rich Girls by best-selling author Zoey Dean (The A-List).
Stylista
If The Devil Wears Prada were a reality show, it would be Stylista. Eleven aspiring fashion enthusiasts vie for a much-coveted editorial job with Elle magazine. They work as assistants to Elle's Fashion News Director, Anne Slowey, a demanding but well-respected fashion icon. The competitors will carry out an assistant task and a fashion editorial assignment in each episode. Each week, in consultation with Elle's Creative Director, Joe Zee, Anne fires one person, until the last assistant standing gets "promoted" to the coveted real-life job opportunity. The grand prize includes a paid editorial position at Elle magazine, a paid lease on a great apartment in Manhattan, and a clothing allowance at H&M, all for one year, valued at $100,000.
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1This is big news, I hope these shows don't suck. And I hope Loughlin's show sticks around this time. I actually liked Summerland when she was on it.
2So, does that mean Girlfriends is canceled?
3pargie — yes, Girlfriends is canceled. There was some talk a while back about wrapping it up with a TV movie, but I haven't heard anything about it in a while.
4i find all these shows almost discusting. theyre way too superficial. yeah its entertaining, thats why its ok to have a few, but i have a feeling this is just the begining. and if this is all anyones watching, it isnt going to help anyone.
5Yes! Cannot wait for Gossip Girl and 90210 (original was way before my time but hey, I love Tori Spelling, Lori Loughlin, and AnnaLynne McCord). Surviving the Filthy Rich should be fun too.
6Oh no. Not that chick from Nip/Tuck! So happy to hear she has expanded her acting style...
7I am so super happy GG is back
I am probably going to try to pick up 90210... as I never watched the original it probably won't be a problem for me.
The filthy rich show looks good too. I might check it out too.
8I wonder when I will stop enjoying these teen dramas... I heart Gossip Girl and am looking forward to the new 90210.
However, I am not a "teen" anymore, and have been watching cheesy teen dramas since Dawson Creek.
Still I never saw the first 90210, so I can't be too old for the new one, right?!
9Shanae and Lori look like real-life mother and daughter
10Hmm, I might actually enjoy these shows.
11Noo! So disappointed about Girlfriends. Speaking of Kelsey Grammer, I heard his own show is being canceled as well. I'm scare to start loving shows now, if they are just going to be destroyed...Men in Tress, Journeyman, Veronica Mars, The Black Donellys, what is the word coming to?
12Excuse my spelling.
13How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls was not a series. It was just one book that wrapped itself up neatly in the end. It'll be interesting to see how it stretches itself out.
14I keep protesting, but I have a feeling I will end up watching 90210. Even if it is to say how terrible it is. I'll probably watch Stylista as well. And I'm glad the Game is coming back.
15Ekaterina — thank you! I guess I was thinking all the Zoey Dean books were connected.
16I can't believe they are moving The Game to Fridays... the day that ALL shows go to die.
17Some of the new shows look alright...but can't they come up with a show that doesn't involve rich teens and is not reality TV?
18Dude, Gossip girl is already a version of 90210. It's redundant at this point.
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