The debut episode lost about 60 percent of the  ratings of its lead in, “Amercias next top model,” while the second episode only attracted 1 million viewers. For now The CW looks to be filling the newly vacant timeslot with encores of the revamped “Melrose Place” a show also receiving dismal ratings. One hit the network does have is “Vampire Diaries” which has been performing well and continues to build its audience. So, which show is getting the axe next? Based on their weak premieres, the likeliest candidates seem to be Amy Poehler’s “Parks and Recreation” and Jenna Elfman’s new sitcom, “Accidently on Purpose” And though it’s highly unlikely FOX will yank fan favorite “so you think you can dance” its lackluster ratings will probably relegate it back to the summer.

Guests will enter the “Wizarding World” through a station archway named for Hogsmeade, the magical village near Hogwarts. A plume of steam and a train whistle will sound the arrival of the Hogwarts Express. The goal is to make the experience immersive, so nothing outside is visible after guests pass the Hogsmeade station archway. Rowling, known for carefully guarding the Harry Potter franchise, hasn’t yet journeyed to Orlando, but the design team has made several trips to London to consult with her. Other rides include the “Dragon Challenge,” a twin high speed roller coaster themed after the “Triwizard Tournament” and the family roller coaster “Flight of the Hippogriff,” named for a creature with an eagle’s head and a horse’s body. “Along those journeys they’re going to be swept up into the greatest parts of the movies and the books. We’ve pushed every technology available to us to give guests a theme park experience unlike any they’ve had before,” said Paul Daurio, producer of the Potter area. The Harry Potter park will be part of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Every shop and eatery is Potter themed. Honeydukes sells chocolate frogs and “Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans,” Ollivander’s peddles magic wands, Zonko’s joke shop has Sneakoscopes, and the British restaurant Three Broomsticks pours Butterbeer. At The Owl Post, guests can send letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark. Magical instruments and equipment are available at Dervish and Banges, including everything needed to play Quidditch a game like soccer played on flying broomsticks.

Johnny Depp staggered around the stage and embraced Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook, who announced the news that Johnny Depp will play Tonto in the new ”The Lone Ranger” to about 5,000 fans on hand for the D23 Expo, Disney’s answer to Comic Con. “Has anyone else witnessed a talking frog?” Johnny Depp’s Sparrow asked the crowd, who had been treated to a performance by the Muppets moments earlier. “Where has the frog gone?” Cook noted that it was likely time for some rum. “Sounds good!” Sparrow predictably replied. In his presentation of upcoming Disney films, Cook also announced that Johnny Depp would play Tonto in an upcoming big screen adaptation of “The Lone Ranger.”

“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol” said Ellen DeGeneres in Fox’s news release. “I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.” “I could not be more excited to have Ellen DeGeneres joins the American Idol family,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “Ellen DeGeneres has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel. I can’t wait for this next season to begin.” “We’re all delighted to have Ellen join our ninth season of American Idol,” said executive producer Cecile Frot Coutaz. “Beyond her incredible sense of humor and love of music, she brings with her an immense warmth and compassion that is almost palpable. Ellen DeGeneres is one of America’s foremost entertainers, and we cannot wait to have her join our team.”

Kelly Clarkson will perform a free concert at the Babylon Court at Hollywood & Highland on September 14 as part of the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concert series. The free Kelly Clarkson concert will air on “Jimmy Kimmel” the following night. To get the free tickets to the free concert, visit the Samsung Summer Krush website: http://samsungsummerkrush.com