Stargirl Pilot Clip

Here's a clip from the series premiere of Stargirl.

Superman & Lois Spin-off in Development

The CW is reportedly developing a new Arrowverse spin-off starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Titled Superman & Lois, the potential series will be executive produced by Todd Helbing, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns. It will focus on "all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society."

New Arrow Spin-off in Development

The CW is reportedly developing a new spin-off of Arrow, focusing on Mia Smoak, Laurel Lance, and Dinah Drake. The series will be set up by a backdoor pilot on Arrow season 8, which will be written by Beth Schwartz, Marc Guggenheim, Jill Blankenship, and Oscar Balderrama. The series will be executive produced by those four, along with Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, and will seemingly feature Mia as the new Green Arrow.

I couldn't really find a photo of all 3 of them on short notice

CW Synopses October 6-10

The CW has released descriptions for their episodes airing in the first week of the fall season. Note that Arrow premieres the following week and Legends of Tomorrow will not air until next year.

Batwoman s1e1 "PIlot"

SERIES PREMIERE – Kate Kane (Ruby Rose) never planned to be Gotham’s new vigilante. Gotham is a city in despair, the Gotham City Police Department have been overrun and outgunned by criminal gangs. Enter Jacob Kane (Dougray Scott) and his military-grade Crows Private Security, which now protects the city with omnipresent firepower and militia. Years before, Jacob’s first wife and daughter were killed in the crossfire of Gotham crime. He sent his only surviving daughter, Kate Kane, away from Gotham for her safety. After a dishonorable discharge from military school and years of brutal survival training, Kate returns home when the Alice in Wonderland gang targets her father and his security firm by kidnapping his best Crow officer – and Kate’s ex-girlfriend – Sophie Moore (Meagan Tandy). Although remarried to wealthy socialite Catherine Hamilton-Kane (Elizabeth Anweis), who bankrolls the Crows, Jacob is still struggling with the family he lost, while keeping Kate –– the daughter he still has –– at a distance. But Kate is a woman who’s done asking for permission. In order to help her family and her city, she’ll have to become the one thing her father loathes –– a vigilante. With the help of her compassionate stepsister, Mary (Nicole Kang), and the crafty Luke Fox (Camrus Johnson), the son of Wayne Enterprises’ tech guru Lucius Fox, Kate Kane continues the legacy of her missing cousin, Bruce Wayne, as Batwoman. Still holding a flame for Sophie, Kate uses everything in her power to combat the dark machinations of the psychotic Alice (Rachel Skarsten), who’s always somewhere slipping between sane and insane. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate soars through the shadowed streets of Gotham as Batwoman. The episode was written by Caroline Dries and directed by Marcos Siega (#101). Original airdate 10/6/2019. Every episode of BATWOMAN will be available to stream on CWTV.com and The CW App the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

Supergirl s5e1 "Event Horizon"

SEASON PREMIERE – Kara (Melissa Benoist) is surprised to find that CatCo has a new owner who has brought in a star reporter. New couples emerge and explore their budding relationships while J’onn J’onzz (David Harewood) receives an unexpected visitor. Jesse Warn directed the episode written by Derek Simon & Nicki Holcomb. Original airdate 10/6/2019.

Black Lightning s3e1 "Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of Blackbird"

SEASON PREMIERE – We find Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) like never before, in the hands of the ASA with his wife Lynn (Christine Adams) as Agent Odell (guest star Bill Duke) tightens his grip on the Pierce family, leaving Jennifer (China Ann McClain) abandoned and Freeland without Black Lightning and Thunder. But Anissa (Nafessa Williams) secretly defies Odell in her alter ego as Blackbird with the able tactical and technical support of Gambi (James Remar). Marvin Jones III and Damon Gupton also star. Directed and written by Salim Akil (#301). Original airdate 10/7/2019.

The Flash s6e1 "Into the Void"

SEASON PREMIERE – While Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton) deal with the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Nora, the team faces their greatest threat yet — one that threatens to destroy all of Central City. Meanwhile, Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) has a brush with death that results in an unexpected new dynamic that will change her relationship with Caitlin forever. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Eric Wallace & Kelly Wheeler. Original airdate 10/8/2019.

Supernatural s15e1 "Back and to the Future"

THE BEGINNING OF THE END – Picking up here we left off last season, Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (Misha Collins) are left to defend the world after all the souls in hell have been released and are back on Earth and free to kill again. John Showalter directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb (#1502). Original airdate 10/10/2019.

Batwoman Pilot Photos

The CW has released some images from the series premiere of Batwoman.

Dougray Scott Cast in Batwoman

According to Deadline, Dougray Scott has landed the role of Jacob Kane on Batwoman. The character is described as,

a former military colonel with a chip on his shoulder for Batman, Jacob Kane now commands Gotham’s private security firm The Crows, and has made it his mission to protect his city better than the Dark Knight ever could. But it’s only a matter of time before his unwavering disdain for vigilantes puts him at odds with Gotham’s new caped crusader…who also happens to be his own daughter.

Additionally, Marcos Siega has replaced David Nutter as an executive producer and director of the pilot episode. Nutter left for unspecified personal reasons, though he will maintain executive producer status for the pilot.

Dougray Scott. Photo by Gage Skidmore

Loki Series Lands Showrunner

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Michael Waldon will act as showrunner, executive producer, and pilot episode writer for the upcoming Loki streaming series. The show will reportedly be set in the past and see Loki act as an "unlikely influencer on historical events."

Rachel Skarsten Cast in Batwoman

According to Deadline, Rachel Skarsten has joined the cast of the potential Batwoman TV series as main supervillain, Alice. Alice is described as,

the leader of her Lewis Carroll–inspired Wonderland Gang. Swinging unpredictably between maniacal and charming, Alice has made it her mission to undermine Gotham’s sense of security.

Note that in the comics, Alice is actually Kate Kane's (SPOILER ALERT) supposedly dead evil twin sister, Elizabeth. Their mom was killed in the same incident, presumably hence the previously-cast step-sister.

Photo by Gage Skidmore

ABC Passes on New Marvel Show

Deadline is reporting that ABC has opted not to order a pilot episode of Allan Heinberg's female Marvel hero TV series. It was never clear which characters the show planned to use or what it would be called. It's still possible the show could find a home on another network.

Cover from A-Force comic book

Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson, and Nicole Kang Cast in Batwoman

The CW has cast three actors in their Batwoman pilot, according to Deadline. Meagan Tandy will play Sophie Moore, a "private security agent and one of Gotham's staunchest protectors." Camrus Johnson will portray Luke Fox, son of Lucius Fox (Wayne Enterprise's R&D chief), Batman fanboy, and (in the comics, anyway), a vigilante known as Batwing. Nicole Kang will star as lead character Kate Kane's step-sister, Mary Hamilton.

Jac Shaeffer is Vision and Scarlet Witch Showrunner

Marvel's Vision and Scarlet Witch, which is in development as a potential series on Disney+, has added Jac Schaeffer as showrunner, executive producer, and writer of the pilot episode. Schaeffer has previously written for the upcoming Captain Marvel and Black Widow movies.

Batwoman Gets Pilot Order

The CW has ordered a pilot episode for the Batwoman TV series that's currently in development. The episode will be written by series showrunner Caroline Dries and directed by David Nutter (who also directed Supernatural, Arrow, and Flash's pilot episodes and who will be an executive producer on Batwoman). Expect announcements for the rest of the main cast in the coming weeks, as the pilot will have to be ready for the CW's executives to view by May.

Inhumans Pilot Clip 2

ABC has released a new clip from the first episode of Marvel's Inhumans.

The Gifted Promo Pics, Synopsis, & Air Time

Fox has released some promo pics and a synopsis from their new Marvel series, The Gifted. They've also announced that it will air Mondays at 9pm after Lucifer. They did not, however, announce which Monday it will start on.

THE GIFTED tells the story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. REED (Stephen Moyer, SHOTS FIRED, “True Blood”) and CAITLIN (Amy Acker, “Person of Interest”) STRUCKER are typical middle-class parents dealing with the realities of raising a family. However, when their teenage kids, LAUREN (Natalie Alyn Lind, GOTHAM) and ANDY (Percy Hynes White, “Night at the Museum 3”), are involved in an incident at their high school which reveals they are mutants, Reed and Caitlin do all in their power to protect their children. Forced to go on the run, the Struckers must leave behind their old lives to flee from a relentless government agency that tracks down mutants, the Sentinel Services, which includes Agent JACE TURNER (Coby Bell, “Burn Notice”). Complicating matters further is the fact that Reed is a prosecutor in the district attorney’s office tasked with going after mutants. Desperate and running low on options, the family’s only choice is to contact an underground network that helps mutants in trouble. The mutants in the network – ECLIPSE / MARCOS DIAZ (Sean Teale, “Reign”), BLINK / CLARICE FONG (Jamie Chung, GOTHAM), POLARIS / LORNA DANE (Emma Dumont, “Aquarius”) and THUNDERBIRD / JOHN PROUDSTAR (Blair Redford, “Satisfaction”) – are dealing with their own issues. With one of their members in prison and their team possibly compromised, they face an uncertain future in a world that looks increasingly dangerous for mutants. Written by Matt Nix (“Burn Notice”), directed by Bryan Singer (the “X-Men” franchise) and executive-produced by Nix, Singer, Lauren Shuler Donner (“X-Men: Apocalypse,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “The Wolverine”), Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Apocalypse,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”), Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones”) and Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones”), THE GIFTED is a story of survival, a story of mutants coming to terms with who they are, a story of parents accepting the fact that their kids aren’t who they thought they were and loving them just the same – even if all of their lives are at risk because of it.

CW Orders Black Lightning Pilot

Following on from last night's news that Fox has passed on the show, the CW has formally ordered a pilot for Black Lightning. The show (from Greg Berlanti, Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, & Sarah Schechter) follows retired African-American superhero Jefferson Pierce as he gets back into the superhero game.

Black Lightning May Move to CW

Deadline is reporting that Fox has passed on the pilot for a Black Lightning TV show. They did not believe it to be a good fit with their existing superhero shows, Gotham and Lucifer. Warner Bros is reportedly shopping it to other networks, with a possibility that it may end up on the CW. Black Lightning is produced by Greg Berlanti (among others), who is in charge of the Arrowverse. The CW has previously said they didn't want another superhero show, but that may change.

Fox Orders X-Men Pilot

Fox has ordered a pilot episode for a show based on the X-Men comics. The untitled project features two parents of mutant children who are forced to go on the run from a hostile government. It will tie more closely to the X-Men characters than Legion, which will feature mostly original characters. Matt Nix, Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory are set to executive produce.

Powerless Air Date

NBC has announced the premiere date for their new DC superhero-lite show, Powerless. It will debut on Thursday, February 2 at 8:30pm ET.

Save the day! #Powerless is coming Thursday, February 2 at 8:30/7:30c on @NBC. pic.twitter.com/2oxyt4qyoK

— Powerless (@NBCPowerless) December 8, 2016

Fox Gets Black Lightning

Entertainment Weekly has reported that Fox has ordered a pilot for the Black Lightning series. Black Lightning is a show about an African-American superhero named Jefferson Pierce and is produced by Greg Berlanti, Mara Brock Akil, and Salim Akil.

Hulu Orders Runaways Pilot

Hulu has ordered a pilot episode based on Marvel's Runaways series, which centers on a group of children on the run from their criminal parents. The series will be produced by Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz. There is currently no word on when this would premiere if it is greenlit. I'm assuming it would be part of the MCU, but it doesn't actually say. Marvel head of TV Jeph Loeb commented,

We’ve known the Runaways‘ story would make great television and being lucky enough to have Josh and Stephanie — who have time and again created shows that speak so genuinely to this exact audience — write and produce the series is nothing short of remarkable.