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The executive producer of Batwoman, Caroline Dries announced during the Batwoman panel that Burt Ward, the co-star of the Batman TV series from the ’60s, will be appearing on the show as part of the five-episode crossover event. “We’re currently working on the crossover,” said Dries. “We’ve got a ton, a ton, a ton of characters coming into the five-part event.” Burt Ward is another big name being added to the crossover as we reported yesterday that both Tyler Hoechlin and Brandon Routh will be slipping on the tights to portray the Man of Steel, Superman in the CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths annual crossover event. Source: TVLine

The CW has unveiled the broadcast schedule and new featured appearances for this season's epic crossover event, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, based on the seminal DC comic book series, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW Network, during The Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. This coming season, The CW will present its biggest DC crossover ever with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS airing across five different episodes of the network's hit superhero series and spanning two quarters (December 2019 and January 2020). The CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS episodic air schedule is as follows (some series airing outside of their regular time period): SUPERGIRL - Sunday, December 8, 2019 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) BATWOMAN - Monday, December 9, 2019 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) THE FLASH - Tuesday, December 10, 2019 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) ARROW - Tuesday, January 14, 2020 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW - Tuesday, January 14, 2020 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) Additionally, characters from BLACK LIGHTNING will be featured for the first time ever in this year's epic CRISIS OF INFINITE EARTHS crossover. Plus, the legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy ("Batman: The Animated Series") will be making a special guest appearance as Bruce Wayne from the future. Conroy supplied the voice of Bruce Wayne/Batman in such iconic series and features as "Batman: The Animated Series," "Batman Beyond," "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" and "Batman: The Killing Joke," to name a few.

Changes are coming to the CW's DC Superhero lineup and we made a quick list of actors, their characters and their show status for the upcoming season. Arrow Colin Donnell (Tommy Merlyn) and Josh Segarra (Adrian Chase) are both set to return to Arrow for guest appearances. Ben Lewis, who portrays William “Will” Clayton on Arrow, has been upped to a series regular. Katherine McNamara, who portrays Mia Smoak on Arrow, has been upped to a series regular. Joseph-David Jones, who portrays Connor Hawke on Arrow, has been upped to a series regular. Supergirl Mehcad Brooks, who portrays James Olsen, will be leaving The CW series Supergirl, in the first half of Season 5. Azie Tesfai, who portrays James Olsen's sister Kelly on Supergirl, has been upped to a series regular. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Olivia Swann, who portrays Astra on DC's Legends of Tomorrow, has been upped to a series regular. Jes Macallan, who portrays Ava Sharpe on DC's Legends of Tomorrow, has been upped to a series regular.

At ARROW’s Comic-Con panel on Saturday, July 20th, producers treated fans in Ballroom 20 to an action-packed retrospective of season seven, as well as a teaser for what is to come in the final season. Arrow returns for its eighth and final season on October 15th in its new Tuesday 9/8c time period on The CW. Based on the DC characters, the series is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Beth Schwartz, Sarah Schechter and Jill Blankenship, with Marc Guggenheim as a consulting producer. Arrow is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

The casting of Charlie Barnett was announced today during the Arrow panel at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. Barnett is a new series regular in the role of John Diggle, Jr. Known as J.J., John Diggle, Jr. is the Flashpoint-born son of John Diggle (David Ramsey) and Lyla Michaels (Audrey Marie Anderson). In the future, J.J. is the leader of the Deathstroke Gang, where he faces off against Mia and his adopted brother, Connor. Barnett joins previously announced new series regulars Katherine McNamara, Joseph David-Jones and Ben Lewis as Mia Smoak, Connor Hawke and Oliver Queen’s adopted son, William Clayton. The eighth and final season of Arrow premieres on October 15th on The CW.

Deadline has learned that the producers are planning to make the CW’s Arrowverse annual crossover event even bigger by having both Tyler Hoechlin and Brandon Routh portraying the Man of Steel, Superman but in different time frames. Both have been on previous Arrowverses before as Hoechlin recurs as Superman on Supergirl, while Routh plays Ray Palmer/The Atom on DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow, a character he first introduced on Arrow. Routh will portray both Clark Kent and his Legends Of Tomorrow character. And as Superman, both he and Hoechlin will suit up, putting on the iconic cape. The upcoming mega-crossover titled "Crisis On Infinite Earths" will unite the entire Arrowverse series franchise – Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman – in a five-episode epic that will span two quarters, with three episodes airing in December and the two concluding installments debuting in January.

The final season of Arrow premieres on Tuesday, October 15th on The CW and the new issue of Entertainment Weekly has a cover story with Stephen Amell, who plays Oliver Queen on Arrow. The magazine highlights Amells eight years on the show from the episodes to the people he has worked with, why the show is coming to an end and much more. The article features the new costume that Arrow will be suiting up in which you can see below.

Soar through Comic-Con 2019 with Gotham City’s new vigilante on your back, arm yourself with arrows, or go forth with Archie and the gang! Warner Bros. Television Group celebrates its 10th year as the official bag sponsor of Comic-Con with 23 new designs. The collectible carriers have you covered as you stash your swag in the exclusive accessory. The SDCC bags, produced for the Studio by I.D. Me Promotions, will feature the following titles: Warner Bros. Television series Arrow, Batwoman, Black Lightning, Doom Patrol, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Pennyworth, Riverdale, The Flash, Supergirl, Supernatural and Titans Warner Bros. Animation’s DC Super Hero Girls, Harley Quinn, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Teen Titans GO!, ThunderCats Roar and Young Justice: Outsiders HBO’s Game of Thrones and two versions of Watchmen Plus bags for the DC UNIVERSE digital service, Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe The Movie, and Conan More than 160,000 bags have been produced for Comic-Con. Fans can claim their cool bags when checking in at the show, while supplies last.

Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) joins in the celebration of Comic-Con® as it turns 50 this year, rolling out the red carpet in grand style for this historic milestone as stars and producers from 16 of the Studio’s fan-favorite series are scheduled to participate in Comic-Con International: San Diego from July 17–21. The 2019 edition of the world’s largest comic and pop culture festival will feature the final SDCC appearances of long-running hit WBTV series Arrow and Supernatural, as well as the world premiere screenings of highly anticipated DCTV series Batwoman and Pennyworth, plus the revival of Veronica Mars. Warner Bros. Television highlights include: Farewell to Arrow and Supernatural: Fans attending Comic-Con will have their last chance to celebrate long-running hit series Arrow and Supernatural as they make their final appearances at SDCC: Arrow on Saturday in Ballroom 20 and Supernatural in its traditional Sunday slot in Hall H. Preview Night/World Premieres of Batwoman, Pennyworth and More: SDCC will be the place for world premiere screenings of the Arrow-verse’s newest DC Super Hero drama Batwoman (in advance of its Sunday, October 6, premiere at 8/7c on The CW) and DC origin story Pennyworth (prior to its Sunday, July 28, debut at 10/9c on EPIX) on preview night, Wednesday, July 17. WBTVG will also feature an advance sneak peek of the pilot episode for the highly anticipated FOX dramatic thriller Prodigal Son, starring Tom Payne and Michael Sheen. And for those of you who like your Super Heroes a little more animated, we have something for you as well, with the world premiere of the upcoming DC UNIVERSE animated comedy series Harley Quinn, as well as a never-before-seen episode of the hit Cartoon Network series Teen Titans GO!, and more. World Premiere of Veronica Mars: The cult favorite returns after 10 years with Veronica (series star Kristen Bell) drawn into an epic eight-episode mystery as a series of bombs terrorize spring breakers in Neptune. Fans attending the show’s Friday panel will get to see the show’s first episode a week prior to its July 26 debut on Hulu. DC UNIVERSE Saturday Night: DC UNIVERSE fans can enjoy an evening of sneak peeks, first looks and breaking news for Titans, Doom Patrol, the second half of Young Justice: Outsiders and the upcoming animated comedy series Harley Quinn during a special two-hour event on Saturday night. Panels: Returning Comic-Con essentials Arrow, Black Lightning, DC Super Hero Girls, Doom Patrol, The Flash, Legacies, Riverdale, Supergirl, Supernatural, Teen Titans GO!, Titans, Veronica Mars and Young Justice: Outsiders are all back in San Diego, along with Batwoman, Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, Pennyworth and Titans making their SDCC debuts. Warner Bros./DC Booth: The Studio’s massive multi-level booth #4545 will now more than ever become a must-visit destination on the convention floor, when Warner Bros. teams up with DC for an awesome mega-booth. Signings: Autograph signings will take place in the WB/DC booth #4545. WBTVG follows Comic-Con’s ticket drawing/wristband distribution procedure for all signings. Visit https://www.comic-con.org/cci/autographs for more info. @warnerbrostv on Social Media: For additional info on the Studio’s plans for Comic-Con and real-time updates during the convention, please follow @warnerbrostv on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook — official hashtag #WBSDCC — and visit http://comiccon.thewb.com. Social Media Contacts: To connect with WBTVG series, talent and producers in the social space, check out the social media contacts page here: http://comiccon.thewb.com/wbtv-social-media-contacts/ SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT SCREENINGS WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 6:00–10:00 p.m. Batwoman and Pennyworth World Premieres and Special Sneak Peek Screenings — Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television Group proudly continue the annual Preview Night tradition with exclusive world premiere pilot screenings of the new series Batwoman and Pennyworth, exclusively for the Comic-Con audience. Additionally, WBTVG will screen the pilot of the highly anticipated FOX dramatic thriller Prodigal Son, starring Tom Payne and Michael Sheen; the world premiere of DC UNIVERSE’s animated comedy series Harley Quinn; a never-before-seen episode of the hit Cartoon Network series Teen Titans GO!; and more. Ballroom 20 WBTVG/WBA SERIES SCHEDULE PLEASE NOTE: Series stars and creative teams scheduled to attend are subject to change. Additional information on panel sessions, signings and other events will be provided as news breaks. THURSDAY, JULY 18 3:15–4:15 p.m. Teen Titans GO! Brand-New Episode Screening and Q&A —Room 6DE FRIDAY, JULY 19 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Veronica Mars World Premiere Screening and Q&A — Ballroom 20‪ 12:30–1:30 p.m. DC Super Hero Girls Brand-New Episode Screening and Q&A –– Room 6DE 3:15–4:15 p.m. Legacies Special Video Presentation and Q&A –– Room 6BCF 4:30–5:30 p.m. Pennyworth Special Video Presentation and Q&A –– Room 6BCF 8:00–9:00 p.m. Rooster Teeth Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Room 6DE SATURDAY, JULY 20 10:30–11:45 a.m. Batwoman Pilot Screening and Q&A — Ballroom 20 3:30–4:15 p.m. Arrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Ballroom 20 4:15–5:00 p.m. Supergirl Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Ballroom 20 5:00–5:45 p.m. Black Lightning Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Ballroom 20 5:45–6:30 p.m. The Flash Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Ballroom 20 7:00–9:00 p.m. DC UNIVERSE Series Sneak Previews and Q&A — Indigo Ballroom SUNDAY, JULY 21 10:30–11:30 a.m. Supernatural Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Hall H 11:45 a.m.–12:45p.m. Riverdale Special Video Presentation and Q&A – Hall H

The CW Network has unveiled premiere dates for its Fall 2019 primetime schedule beginning in October, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW Network. Gotham's newest crime fighter BATWOMAN comes to The CW in her series debut on Sunday, October 6 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) followed by the season five premiere of SUPERGIRL (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The season three premiere of BLACK LIGHTNING will air Monday, October 21 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The CW's multiplatform hit THE FLASH returns for its sixth season Tuesday, October 8 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT), followed by a second encore presentation of the series premiere of BATWOMAN (9:00-10:00pm). On Tuesday, October 15, (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) the final season of ARROW begins on a new night after an original episode of THE FLASH. The RIVERDALE phenomenon returns for its fourth season Wednesday, October 9 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT). The following is The CW's Fall 2019 premiere schedule: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 8:00-9:00pm BATWOMAN (Series Premiere) 9:00-10:00pm SUPERGIRL (Season Premiere) MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 9:00-10:00pm BATWOMAN (Encore of Series Premiere) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 8:00-9:00pm THE FLASH (Season Premiere) 9:00-10:00pm BATWOMAN (2nd Encore of Series Premiere) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:00-9:00pm RIVERDALE (Season Premiere) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 8:00-9:00pm THE FLASH (Original Episode) 9:00-10:00pm ARROW (Season Premiere) MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 9:00-10:00pm BLACK LIGHTNING (Season Premiere)

The battle between Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Emiko (Sea Shimooka) comes to a boiling point which brings back some familiar faces and leaves others in dire jeopardy. James Bamford directed the episode written by Beth Schwartz & Rebecca Bellotto (#722). Original Airdate: 5/13/2019

Oliver (Stephen Amell) finds himself in a precarious position. SCPD shows up with a warrant for Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards). Gordon Verheul directed the episode written by Oscar Balderrama & Sarah Tarkoff (#721). Original Airdate: 5/6/2019

When they learn of an upcoming attack on the city, Team Arrow calls Roy Harper (Colton Haynes) to help them stop the Ninth Circle. However, things go awry and there is massive collateral damage. As Captain of the SCPD, Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) investigates what happened in an episode that takes on a true crime narrative and tone. Tara Miele directed the episode written by Onalee Hunter Hughes & Emilio Ortega Aldrich (#720). Original Airdate: 4/29/2019

After the Ninth Circle delivers a major setback for Team Arrow, Diggle (David Ramsey) reluctantly reaches out to a Four-Star General of the Defense Intelligence Agency (guest star Ernie Hudson) for help, despite unresolved tension from their past. Meanwhile, Oliver (Stephen Amell) discovers a piece of information that he believes will turn Emiko (Sea Shimooka) against the Ninth Circle. Alena (guest star Kacey Rohl) returns with an interesting proposal for Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards). Avi Youabian directed the episode written by Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes (#719). Original Airdate: 4/22/2019

After being accused of murder and having her criminal past exposed, Laurel (Katie Cassidy) goes full Black Siren and teams up with an old criminal acquaintance, Shadow Thief (guest star Carmel Amit), to go on a crime spree around Star City. While Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) aims to bring Laurel in, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) refuses to give up on her friend and tries everything to get through to her, even summoning Sara Lance (guest star Caity Lotz) for help. However, Laurel rebuffs all her efforts, forcing the former friends to face off against each other. Kristin Windell directed the episode written by Jill Blankenship & Elisa Delson (#718). Original Airdate: 4/15/2019

Laurel (Katie Cassidy) learns about some damaging information that affects Emiko (Sea Shimooka). Always looking to protect his sister, Oliver (Stephen Amell) invites Laurel to help investigate, which makes Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) happy as her friend is now working with the team. However, when things go awry, Felicity is forced to make a choice between the team and Laurel. Patia Prouty directed the episode written by Sarah Tarkhoff & Elizabeth Kim (#717). Original Airdate: 3/25/2019

Mia (guest star Katherine McNamara) and William (guest star Ben Lewis) venture into the Glades on a dangerous mission. There they run into Dinah (Juliana Harkavy), Roy (Colton Haynes) and Zoe (guest star Andrea Sixtos) who deliver some devastating news. The flash forwards share highlights from Mia’s childhood with Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards). James Bamford directed the episode written by Beth Schwartz & Oscar Balderrama (#716). Original Airdate: 3/18/2019

Team Arrow attempts to work with the Star City Police Department but much to Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) frustration, things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) gets some life-changing news. Ruba Nadda directed the episode written by Emilio Ortega Aldrich & Rebecca Rosenberg (#715). Original Airdate: 3/11/2019

After months of covertly pursuing Dante, Diggle (David Ramsey) and Lyla (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) finally have a solid lead on the elusive terrorist, so they deploy the ARGUS Ghost Initiative to apprehend him. Meanwhile, Oliver (Stephen Amell) tries to bond with Emiko (Sea Shimooka). Marcus Stokes directed the episode written by Rebecca Bellotto & Jeane Wong (#714). Original Airdate: 3/4/2019

Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) are disappointed after they learn that William (guest star Jack Moore) is hiding something from them. Wanting to focus on his family, Oliver steps back from his Green Arrow duties and let’s the team take over tracking down a serial killer. However, when the team becomes targets for the killer, things take a bloody turn. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Beth Schwartz & Jill Blankenship (#713). Original Airdate: 2/11/2019

The CW Network has given early renewals to ten of its primetime series for the 2019-2020 season, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW, during the network's session at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena. "This season, we expanded our primetime schedule to six nights with the addition of Sunday -- which has been an unqualified success for the network, our affiliates and our advertisers. In addition to growing our schedule across the week, we also continue to add more year-round programming. The early renewal of these signature CW series gives us a head start on laying out the 2019-2020 season, and this is just the beginning," said Pedowitz. "These shows provide a strong foundation for our multiplatform programming strategy, and we look forward to building on this with even more returning and new shows as we approach the May upfront." The series being ordered for the 2019-2020 broadcast year include second seasons of The CW's freshman hits CHARMED and LEGACIES, as well as new seasons of ARROW (Season 8 ), BLACK LIGHTNING (Season 3), DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (Season 5), DYNASTY (Season 3), THE FLASH (Season 6), RIVERDALE (Season 4), SUPERGIRL (Season 5), and SUPERNATURAL (Season 15). Specific premiere dates for each series will be announced at a later time.

The 150th episode of “Arrow” showcases a documentary entitled “The Hood and the rise of vigilantism” starring Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards), and the rest of Team Arrow. As a camera crew follows Oliver and team around to talk about their past as vigilantes and what the Green Arrow means to Star City, Oliver must also deal with William’s (guest star Jack Moore) return from boarding school as well as a new threat to the city. The episode will feature “documentary footage” captured by the BTS crew and interviews from those who have worked alongside the Green Arrow. The documentary is narrated by Kelsey Grammer. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Emilio Ortega Aldrich (#712). Original Airdate: 2/4/2019

The past comes back to haunt both Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Laurel (Katie Cassidy). Curtis (Echo Kellum) is upset when he discovers that Diggle (David Ramsey) and Lyla (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) have restarted The Ghost Initiative with Diaz (guest star Kirk Acevedo), China White (guest star Kelly Hu), Kane Wolfman (guest star Liam Hall) and Carrie Cutter (guest star Amy Gumenick). David Ramsey directed the episode written by Onalee Hunter Hughes & Tonya Kong (#711). Original Airdate: 1/28/2019

Oliver (Stephen Amell) is ready to get back to work with the SCPD and to focus on his marriage with Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards). However, when Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) tasks Oliver with tracking the new Green Arrow (Sea Shimooka) things take a surprising turn. Meanwhile, Diggle (David Ramsey) and Lyla (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) must answer to ARGUS about Diaz (Kirk Acevedo). Andi Armaganian directed the episode written by Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes (#710). Original Airdate: 1/21/2019

The CW Network announced changes with DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW moving to a new time starting Monday, April 1 (8:00-9:00pm PT/ET) followed by ARROW (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) beginning Monday, April 15. The BLACK LIGHTNING season finale will air Monday, March 18 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Following is The CW's complete premiere schedule for Spring 2019. All times ET/PT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 8:00-9:00 PM RIVERDALE (New Episode) MONDAY, APRIL 1 8:00-9:00 PM DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (New Time / New Episode) MONDAY, APRIL 15 8:00-9:00 PM DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (New Episode) 9:00-10:00 PM ARROW (New Time / New Episode) TUESDAY, APRIL 30 8:00-9:00 PM THE FLASH (New Episode)