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The WB is Back — Online

Wed, 08/27/2008 - 10:31am by BuzzSugar
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Who didn't love at least one show on The WB? Back in the day, it was the one network that spoke to my generation, with shows like Dawson's Creek, Felicity, and Gilmore Girls all reaching the ranks of must-see TV. But ratings dropped over the years, and in 2006, The WB and and UPN merged into the new CW; The WB was no more.

Until today, that is. As of now, the network is back as The WB.com, with full episodes and full seasons of favorite WB shows (and Warner Bros.-produced shows that aired on other networks). At its launch, the lineup includes the whole first season of Veronica Mars, 10 episodes of The OC, and a sampling of episodes from Friends, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Gilmore Girls, among others.

The site's also loaded with special features for folks who like to make their own videos, including a clip maker called the "Wblender," and a bunch of quizzes and games (I'm a little embarrassed to admit I just killed some time playing The OC Memory Match, which is just an online version of the childhood game Memory but with pictures of those pretty, pretty Orange County kids). The site will also be rolling out a bunch of original shows in the coming months, so to hear about those and watch a trailer, just read more.

TheWB.com has recruited Josh Schwartz, McG, and other big-name producers to create original online series for the site. Among the shows lined up:

  • Sorority Forever — from McG, this show is a mystery/drama set in a sorority house. It'll premiere Sept. 8.
  • Blue Water High — Up now, it's about an Australian surf academy.
  • Whatever, Hollywood — Up now, this show's about three best friends making online videos (how meta!).
  • Untitled Josh Schwartz Project — Schwartz and music supervisor extraordinaire Alexandra Patsavas are teaming up for a show set in the LA music world.

Here's a video taste of what it's all about. Do you think you'll check out the The WB.com?


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  • suziryder's picture
    suziryder
    1

    I'll use this site! I want to see season 1 of veronica mars, I've never seen it.... and I'm sure when I'm doing that I'll discover more things I want to see!

    13 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • cocom's picture
    cocom
    2

    Suziryder, you'll love Veronica Mars! And season 1 is the best in my opinion. I'm pretty excited about this site.

    13 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • kia's picture
    kia
    4

    Seriously! Awesome. Buffy the Vampire Slayer's "Hush" episode is one of my all time faves.

    13 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    6

    i'm actually interested in checking the site out again. i grew up on the WB And i miss a lot of the shows that were on it. the CW just isn't quite it ya know? i think that it says something when you see that they are building out new online shows on the site - to show that even though the network merged, it's not gone forever - and that there's still demmand and the higher ups see that and will give us what we want.

    13 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Allyace's picture
    Allyace
    8

    Gilmore Girls is one of the best shows ever. I also hope they put up Felicity.

    13 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • ladybones's picture
    ladybones
    10

    Sounds cool, but the main form of interactivity many people really want is the ability to chat online while watching videos. Lycos Cinema has become especially popular with teens who watch ABC Family shows such as ‘Greek’ and ‘Secret Life of the American Teenager’ on Lycos Cinema because they can chat live with friends and fellow fans while watching the show online together. Check it out: http://cinema.lycos.com

    13 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment

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