Tag: The CW
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The NASCAR Xfinity Series is Coming to The CW As It Jumps Deeper Into Sports
Today Nexstar, the parent company of The CW, announced it has reached a deal to become the exclusive home to the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 racing season. With this deal, The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races every year. “Landing the NASCAR Xfinity Series is…
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ACC Football & Basketball Games Are Coming to The CW Free OTA TV
Today Nexstar announced that it will air 50 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football and basketball games as part of a new contract. This contract will start this fall on September 9th and is a major win for CW Sports, a growing player in the world of sports. In total, there will be 13 college football…
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The Babylon 5 Reboot is Not Dead, According to Its Creator
Since the CW announced its fall lineup showing mostly reality-based programs, fans of Babylon 5 grew concerned the series had been scrapped. Before the WGA writers’ strike, Babylon 5 was scheduled to premiere on August 15th. Now, it’s somewhat uncertain if the original series will air as reported by Comicbook, though not all hope is…
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The CW Sees More Leadership Changes as EVP Kevin Levy Leaves The Network
The CW is losing another executive this fall. Starting August 1st, Kevin Levy has decided to vacate his role as Executive Vice President of Program Planning, Scheduling, and Acquisitions. Levy has been with the network since before it launched, starting out with UPN up until The CW was founded in 2006. He has helped grow…
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CW Adds Several New OTA Stations
Earlier this morning, Nexstar Media Group announced three of its stations will join The CW Network as affiliates starting September 1st, 2023. The stations are WPHL Philadelphia, KRON San Francisco, and WTTA Tampa, which are currently affiliates of MyNetworkTV. Current CW affiliates in these areas are WPSG Philadelphia, KBCU San Francisco, and WTOG Tampa. The…
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Inside The NFL Is Coming To Free OTA TV on The CW
Today Nexstar announced that they have struck a deal to bring Inside The NFL to The CW. First premiering in 1977, INSIDE THE NFL will kick off its 47th year of production this fall and air for the first time ever on broadcast television, making its CW debut on Tuesday, September 5 at 8:00pm ET/PT and streaming on The…
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The CW Maybe Harder To Find For Cord Cutters On YouTube TV, Hulu, DIRECTV STREAM, & More
Recently Nexstar bought a majority control of The CW, and now they have announced that there will be changes. These changes relate to how contracts for local The CW affiliates are negotiated with live TV streaming services like Hulu, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, and more. This week Nexstar Media Group’s Chairman and CEO Perry Sook…
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8 Large Markets Are Losing The CW
Recently Warner Bros. Discovery has sold majority control of The CW to Nexstar. Now some large affiliates in 8 markets are dropping The CW and becoming independent stations starting September 1st, 2023. CBS stations in Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Tampa, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, and Tampa have announced that starting September 1st, 2023, they will be…
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The CW Hires a Former Roku Executive to Help Grow its Free Streaming Service
Today Nexstar Media Group announced that they have hired Ashley Hovey as Chief Digital Officer at the CW. This is a new rule that will see Hovey oversee The CW Network’s online efforts. “I’m excited to join the Network at a crucial time when anything and everything is possible in TV and streaming,” said Ashly…
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YouTube TV & The CW Agree to a New Deal Adding 59 New Local Stations
Today The CW Network’s parent company Nexstar Media Group, INC. announced a new deal with YouTube TV. With this deal, YouTube TV will continue to have access to the CW Network for years to come. “We are extremely pleased to have reached agreement to continue carriage of its CW-affiliated stations on YouTube TV, especially as…