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| The WB's Fall 2005 schedule has been announced, and Smallville is finally leaving its very-busy Wednesday-at-8 timeslot. Look for Clark & the crew to be on Thursday nights as they take on their college years starting this Fall. Joining them at 9PM will be Everwood. Here's how the WB describes the new season on their official website (not TOO spoilery, but be warned just in case): Smallville continues to successfully explore the legacy of one of America's greatest cultural icons. With a rabid fanbase and 3 top-selling seasons on DVD, it's clear that Clark Kent's journey into manhood will keep on thrilling millions of young adult WB viewers. For Clark (Tom Welling), now the most eligible bachelor in Kansas, it's hard hiding his extraordinary gifts behind farmboy flannel. Now he's off to college, enrolling close to his home (and sweetheart Lana), but still heeding the call of his Kryptonian destiny. Remaining true to the original mythology, Clark finds himself traveling great distances to unlock his true potential. Lex Luthor, meanwhile, continues battling for control of his father's company as he comes to realize his own destiny, one bent on power, destruction, and revenge. The move to Thursdays also brings out some new competition - sitcoms (Joey and Will & Grace) on NBC, and ABC's Alias is moving to the same time slot. All of the networks have not yet announced their plans, so The O.C. and Survivor may also still be on Thursdays at 8 too. “This season, we're making a bold statement on Thursday nights by moving one of our signature hits, Smallville to 8:00,” WB Entertainment President David Janollari said in a press release. “The show faced some of the toughest competition of any series on television this season, going up against Lost every week, yet it continued to deliver great ratings, ” he said.. “With the critically acclaimed drama Everwood moving into the 9:00 timeslot, we think Thursday will be one of the most compelling nights of the upcoming season. Led by Treat Williams, Everwood features one of the strongest ensemble casts and some of the best writing on television.” |