Life is Wild, The CW's series set in the African bush, is winding down to its final episodes before running out of original material.  Last night, the freshman show saw Katie (Leah Pipes) turning to volunteer work for HIV-infected teenagers in South Africa as she struggles with remorse over her break-up with Oliver (Calvin Goldspink).

On Sunday, January 20, the trend of failed relationships continues in the episode entitled “P.O.C.”

With the perpetuation of the current writers' guild walkout, The CW's foray into a jungle-set series appears to be nearing its end.  The network ordered an initial 13 scripts for Life is Wild before the strike commenced in November.  Only 12 of them were actually shot and filmed.  To date, there remains no word whether the freshman series will be picked up for another season.

With his show's seemingly imminent demise into oblivion, Life is Wild star D.W. Moffett can at least be grateful that he has a couple of films set for release this year.

The CW announced its revised post-strike schedule today, guaranteeing that big changes are in store for the network as it rolls into midseason.  If you're a fan of reality television such as America's Next Top Model, Beauty and the Geek, or anything involving The Pussycat Dolls, you're sure to be happy, but if you're hooked on cult shows like Supernatural or Life is Wild, the news is less promising.  Both shows will be disappearing from the CW after they air the remainder of their original episodes, with no repeats scheduled.

Halloween is coming early next year as the horror flick The Caretaker is set to be released on February 14.  Fans of The CW's Life is Wild will want to catch this production, as series actor Andrew St. John appears in it as a thrill-seeking teen named Topher.

“It's a little horror flick,” St. John, who plays Jesse Weller on Life is Wild, said of his upcoming movie in an interview with cwsource.tv.  “But it's rated well for all ages.  I think we're coming in at PG-13.  It's nothing really gory. It's the fun, popcorn, go-to-the-movies-see-a-little-scare [type of film.]”

The CW's new family drama Life is Wild has been unable to capture a larger number of viewers since it premiered in October.  Nevertheless, show star D.W. Moffett is still grateful for the show's relatively small but loyal audience.

“A big thank you from myself, the cast and crew of Life is Wild for continuing to support our show in such a consistent way,” Moffett posted on the show's TV Guide blog.  “Our viewing numbers, though small, are stunningly consistent, which means we have found our core audience – that's you!”

Andrew St. John has been in the entertainment industry since 2003, but it wasn't until this year that he landed a steady gig, starring in the new CW family drama, Life is Wild.  Nevertheless, the 25-year-old actor is grateful for his previous acting experiences, which include guest-starring roles in various shows like Vanished, Criminal Minds, What I Like About You and General Hospital.

“It's always a blessing to work in this industry,” St. John told cwsource.tv.  “The call that you got the job has always been a favorite moment.”