Werewolf Bites: 32 Things You Didn't Know About The Hairy Beasts

BY AARON SAGERS

Who's afraid of the big bad werewolf? The creatures of folklore and entertainment have struck us with full-moon fever for generations, and it seems like a new litter of movies or TV shows starring the supernatural pups is always popping up.

On TV, Syfy has a pack of two wolfy shows, such as Bitten and Lost Girl, but there is also MTV's Teen Wolf  -- as well as The CW's werewolf-ish Beauty And The Beast. Vampires may take center stage with CW's The Originals and The Vampire Diaries, but the wolves are a regular burden to the bloodsuckers. Although he's technically a "Blutbad" the hairy Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) on NBC's Grimm is definitely a wolfman. Supernatural also has an ongoing puppy love for them, as did the recently wrapped True Blood and Being Human, and the ongoing show Hemlock Grove. And director David Hayter's new movie Wolves even has Aquaman Jason Momoa wolfing out.

So with all the lupine lunacy out there, and just in time for Halloween, we wanted to serve up a giant serving of paranormal pop culture werewolf bites...

The CW Announces Dates and Times for its Fall Programming

Thanks to a press release from the CW, we now know when some of our old, and soon to be new, favorites will be premiering this fall. The dates include when we'll finally see "The Flash" in action (even though the first episode leaked already...whoopsie!) as well as when "Arrow," "The Vampire Diaries" and "Supernatural" will return.

Here are all the details from the release (via Collider):

The CW Network will strategically roll-out its Fall 2014 launch this October with two highly anticipated new series, THE FLASH and JANE THE VIRGIN, joining returning favorites.

For the third year, The CW will kick off the new season with an exclusive telecast of the biggest concert of the year, the IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL, airing over two nights, Monday, September 29 (8:00-10:00pm ET) and Tuesday, September 30 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

Thursday, October 2, all-new seasons of bloody, sexy drama return with the season premiere of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES(8:00-9:00pm ET) followed by Mary, Queen of Scots continuing her REIGN(9:00-10:00pm ET).

THE ORIGINALS returns to wreak havoc on a new night, Monday, October 6 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by a special retrospective look back at the past nine seasons of SUPERNATURAL (9:00-10:00pm ET).

The most buzzed-about new series of the season, THE FLASH, starring Grant Gustin as the Fastest Man Alive, premieres Tuesday, October 7 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by the return of the Winchester brothers in the tenth season premiere of SUPERNATURAL(9:00-10:00pm ET).

Oliver Queen fights to protect Starling City in the third season premiere of ARROW, Wednesday, October 8 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by a special encore presentation of the series debut of THE FLASH(9:00-10:00pm ET).

The CW’s heartwarming new comedy JANE THE VIRGIN, starring Gina Rodriguez, premieres Monday, October 13 (9:00-10:00pm ET).

The critically-acclaimed adventure drama THE 100 returns Wednesday, October 22 (9:00-10:00pm ET).

Let us know which shows you're most excited for this fall.

-Larissa Mrykalo

The CW Renews Five Fan Favorites for its 2014-15 Season

Courtesy THR

The 2014-15 season over on The CW will stay cool and spooky thanks to the renewals of "Arrow" (for season three) "The Originals" (for season two) "Supernatural" (for season ten), "Reign" (for season 2) and "The Vampire Diaries" (for season six).

According to CW president Mark Pedowitz, "This season we've had great success with our new hit series 'The Originals' paired with 'Supernatural,' giving us our best Tuesday nights in years. 'The Vampire Diaries' is No. 2 in its time period in the young adult demos, and with 'Arrow' continuing to gain among young men, and 'Reign' growing its time period, we now have strong nights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I'm very pleased to announce early pickups for all five series, and let our fans know they’ll have more great drama to look forward to next season."

The Hollywood Reporter mentions that network's biggest success story this season, however, has been on Tuesday night, "In addition to launching the strong Vampire Diaries spinoff, "The Originals," as the new network No. 2 (1.7 rating adults 18-49), nine-season-old "Supernatural" has been hitting three-year highs. The lone holdover from the defunct WB Network, "Supernatural" is up double digits from last year. And "Arrow," still the network's most-watched series with 3.9 million viewers, continues to bring in men to the female-skewing network."

There is still no word on the fate of the network's other paranormally-themed shows, "Beauty and The Beast," "The Tomorrow People," "The 100" and "Star-Crossed" but we'll keep you posted.

-Larissa Mrykalo

Paranormal Pop Culture: 2014 Winter TV Guide

BY LARISSA MRYKALO

The holidays are over and now we can resume watching not only our favorite TV programs but also get addicted to some new shows. From blood-suckers to aliens to ghosts, there's something for everyone to enjoy from the comfort of their couch.

Syfy is handing out the goodies with their new shows "Helix," Bitten," and "Opposite Worlds." The CW is starting off the new year with the return of "Arrow," new fan-fav, "The Originals," as well as introducing us to "The 100." Some shows are returning but don't yet have a premiere date locked down, for example, "Mountain Monsters" will be returning to Destination America in "early 2014" and we're eagerly awaiting a premiere date for "Game of Thrones." So here you go! A winter and early spring guide to new and old.

October-list Paranormal Programming

BY LARISSA MRYKALO

Despite many of the fall shows already premiering, October tends to bring on some great paranormal programs. New season previews of “The Walking Dead,” “American Horror Story: Coven” and “Grimm” have been teasing audiences for months and are almost here. Brand new shows such as “Sleepy Hollow” and “The Originals” have already debuted but “Dracula” is lurking in the shadows.

Here is a list of some of the best in paranormal programming for this season...

“Ghost Adventures”
The GAC returned on August 16 and kicked off their eighth season. They recently aired their 100th episode and have a big two-hour Halloween special airing on October 31 at 9 p.m. ET. “Ghost Adventures” airs on the Travel Channel, Fridays at 9 p.m.

“A Haunting”
With only two episodes left in the sixth season, “Black Magic” (Oct. 13) and “Haunted Victorian” (Oct. 20), this Destination America series conveniently airs right before bedtime. Get spooked, Sundays at 10 pm. ET!

“Sleepy Hollow”
Fox's newest hit premiered September 16 and follows Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman in 2013. When the Horseman goes on a killing spree, Crane, who has to adjust to his modern surroundings, partners with Lt. Abbie Mills to fight this dark force. The show was recently renewed for a second season. Watch the remaining episodes on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.