
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
PLUS: Supernatural' earns a ninth season as well
The CW has ordered new seasons of its hit genre shows "The Vampire Diaries," "Supernatural" and "Arrow." As The CW's most watched show, "Arrow" -- based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow -- made its debut in October 2012 and is averaging 4.3 million viewers. The series earned the best premie ...
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Read MoreActress will return for five episodes in final season
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Read MoreSuit sought more than $100M from Warner Bros.
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Read MoreNetlet the latest to try and bring the female superhero to screen
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Read MoreThe Huntress, Well-Dressed Man will assume prominent roles in the second half
This story may contain spoilers. In its young life, "Arrow" has proven to be The CW's top-rated show despite the most of the villains facing hero Oliver Queen have been simple businessmen. This is about to change in a big way. Executive Producer Andrew Kreisberg tells The Hollywood Report ...
Read MorePLUS: Strong 'Arrow' opening gives 'Supernatural' a late boost
The CW has proven major success when it comes to comic book series. And that continues with "Arrow," the latest installment from the DC Comics universe that is clearly the new ratings leader for the small network. "Arrow" earned a 2.1 rating/3 share this week, down just 16 percent from its series ...
Read MoreJohn Barrowman will have recurring role in new series
There doesn't seem to be any "Torchwood" coming in the near future, and his effort to land a pilot with Shonda Rhimes didn't go so well. But don't worry, John Barrowman is returning to American television, and why not alongside another superhero (yeah, we consider The Doctor to be pretty super). ...
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