With 75% ownership by Nexstar Media Group, The CW is poised to begin a new era as a broadcast television network this fall, with a new emphasis on live sports and a far-diminished lineup of young adult scripted shows. Big affiliate moves in San Francisco have been announced; Gray Television is poised to pick up The CW for its “PeachtreeTV” in Atlanta.
Now, Sinclair Broadcast Group has signed a fresh multi-year deal that not only renews station affiliations but returns The CW in 21 markets where DirecTV has been unable, by law, to bring the network to local viewers since July 12.
