THE CW ANNOUNCES EARLY PICKUPS OF SERIES

"Gossip Girl," "One Tree Hill," "Smallville," "Supernatural," "Everybody Hates Chris" And "America's Next Top Model" To Return Next Season

March 03, 2008 (Burbank, California) - The CW announced early pickups of six series today, including the network's signature reality hit, AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, four dramas and one comedy. All six series will return for the fall season.

The network's most popular series, AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL will return with mega-star Tyra Banks for cycles 11 and 12. Returning dramas include the buzz-worthy freshman hit GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL, returning for a sixth season. These three series are the top-ranked shows on television with a concentration of women 18-34 viewers.

Also renewed were the long-running Thursday night team of SMALLVILLE, which will begin its eighth season, and SUPERNATURAL, which will begin its fourth season. In addition, the critically acclaimed comedy EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS will return for season four.

The 5th Annual James Lafferty/One Tree Hill Charity Basketball Game

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New information released to us today... the game will be against the "Old Tree Hill Ravens" vs the "New Tree Hill Ravens". Tickets will go on sale Saturday, March 29th at 9am (ET) through the Wilmington YMCA!!! You will only be able to order tickets BY ONLINE PURCHASE!!! There will be no phone orders! We will post a link to the order page once it is up and running. It's $25.00 per ticket (service charge will apply). Be sure to bring your receipt and identification to WILL CALL to pick up tickets.

Day of game... will call will open at 8am... doors open at 10am... and tip off is at 11am. Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, researching cures and treating children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases, Wilmington Family YMCA and Winnie's Garden, offering assistance toward the funding, welfare and support of animal shelters and homeless pets.

There will be an autograph session immediately following the game.

Confirmed Cast to Appear:
James Lafferty
Sophia Bush
Bethany Joy Galeotti
Lee Norris
Paul Johansson
Stephen Colletti
Jackson Brundage
Joe Davola (Executive Producer)
Mark Schwahn (Series Creator)


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