mre29 1537 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 7 hours ago, mrschimpf said: ...we're not seeing "The NBA on The CW" in the near future and all the other major leagues are locked up, plus Nexstar is looking for specifically cheaper programming. This sounds like a big opportunity for professional soccer (y'know, what most of the world calls football), rugby, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, swimming, basket weaving, etc. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdude 108 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, mre29 said: This sounds like a big opportunity for professional soccer (y'know, what most of the world calls football), rugby, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, swimming, basket weaving, etc. Why not? People watch the Olympics. Plus its gotta achieve a broader audience than what they have now. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3955 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I couldn't resist.... 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLETVFan 367 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 There's always Cornhole and Pickleball Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycnewsjunkie 1443 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 14 hours ago, mre29 said: This sounds like a big opportunity for professional soccer (y'know, what most of the world calls football), rugby, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, swimming, basket weaving, etc. MLS is already going to Apple TV, a platform that makes much more sense for them than The CW. IIRC, many of those other sports have agreements w/ NBC Sports and ESPN, which are both much more valuable partners than The CW. Even basket weaving’s got The Ocho going for them. If Nexstar were smart, they’d try to secure national rights to HBCU football/basketball. I believe those rights are syndicated at the moment, and a platform like The CW might offer them more exposure. The CW will never reach the level of the other major networks in terms of either sports or scripted programming, but any live sporting events would give it a chance to grow. I wouldn’t hold my breath on it actually happening, though. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsteam13 396 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Or how about roller derby and women's tackle football as part of CW SPORTS? 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabx 60 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 How about minor league baseball? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 569 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, dabx said: How about minor league baseball? That might work, right now teams have individual deals with local stations. Like the Charlotte Knights have their home Saturday games on WMYT. Sometimes they have Sunday games on there too. Not sure how long that deal lasts. But Capitol Broadcasting owns the Durham Bulls, not sure how they would feel about some of their games airing on WLFL Edited October 8, 2022 by Nelson R. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabx 60 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) I really would like to see minor league baseball or baseball from other countries - watch these young hungry players develope into major leaguers - and there would be a way to make profitable - sports betting on who would make it to the majors - also I would make the games regional and maybe year round Edited October 8, 2022 by dabx 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megatron81 263 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) I was happy that Nexstar likes Walker & it's spinoff, Kung FU, Superman & Lois. I hope they keep Stargirl, All American, Nancy Drew as Nancy & her Drew Crew have more story to tell. I don't see Fox having a problem with Nexstar owning The CW in my opinion they will get a deal done whenever Nexstar has to renew with Fox. Edited October 10, 2022 by Megatron81 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-278903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLETVFan 367 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Stargirl has been cancelled. https://tvline.com/2022/10/31/stargirl-cancelled-ending-no-season-4-the-cw/ Nancy Drew is also coming to an end. https://tvline.com/2022/10/26/nancy-drew-cancelled-ending-season-4-the-cw/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam MadMan 285 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Nexstar has hired Rebekah Dopp, formerly from Google and CBS, to serve as The CW's EVP of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations. Quote BURBANK, CA (Nov. 1, 2022)—The CW Network, LLC (“The CW” “The CW Network”) today announced the appointment of Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations, responsible for negotiating and managing the network’s distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners. Ms. Dopp will begin her new duties immediately and report to Dana Zimmer, President and Chief Distribution and Strategy Officer for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (“Nexstar”)(Nasdaq: NXST), and Dennis Miller, President of The CW Network. “Rebekah is a leader and strategic thinker who will bring an incredible skill set to The CW,” said Ms. Zimmer. “She has both the depth and breadth of experience in the linear broadcast, digital, and streaming world, and will be a formidable presence leading the distribution of The CW Network.” “I’m excited to begin working with Rebekah as she assumes her new role,” said Mr. Miller. “She understands the industry and is extremely familiar with our network partners—she will be a huge asset for The CW as we begin discussing the evolution of our programming with them.” Throughout her career, Ms. Dopp has led and worked with a variety of linear, digital and technology teams to develop new and innovative brands, products, and services. She joins Nexstar from Google, where she served as the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Brand and Reputation. Prior to Google, Ms. Dopp worked at CBS Television and HBO and held multiple executive roles in affiliate relations. “The CW Network, together with Nexstar’s diverse media portfolio, reach, and dedication to localism, is an unbeatable combination,” said Ms. Dopp. “I am eager to return to broadcasting and there is no better place than Nexstar to do it.” Ms. Dopp graduated from The College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a concentration in finance. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frog 429 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) Layoffs have begun. Many longtime CW execs are being replaced by Nexstar staffers. Nexstar is searching for a new programming chief. Former Pop TV head Brad Schwartz is in the running. Edited November 1, 2022 by The Frog 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBergen 685 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 29 minutes ago, The Frog said: Layoffs have begun. Many longtime CW execs are being replaced by Nexstar staffers. Nexstar has been so successful with NewsNation you would think they would keep people who really know what they are doing in place. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLETVFan 367 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 No back orders for some of the new shows! https://deadline.com/2022/11/the-winchesters-amp-walker-independence-no-back-orders-cw-cutbacks-season-2-canceled-renewed-1235159619/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam MadMan 285 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 In other cost cutting news, The CW is considering cutting license fees for dramas to $1 million across the board. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1055 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 3 hours ago, CLETVFan said: No back orders for some of the new shows! https://deadline.com/2022/11/the-winchesters-amp-walker-independence-no-back-orders-cw-cutbacks-season-2-canceled-renewed-1235159619/ 1 hour ago, Adam MadMan said: In other cost cutting news, The CW is considering cutting license fees for dramas to $1 million across the board. Hopefully, once they hire their programming chief, they can nail down what type of network they want the CW to be. I fear this may turn into a NewsNation situation were programming is all over the place and shows are incompatible with each other. I get wanting to save money and whatnot, but that can't be done overnight. They need slow down a bit and plan things out. 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2451 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Adam MadMan said: In other cost cutting news, The CW is considering cutting license fees for dramas to $1 million across the board. a.k.a. Nexstar is a bunch of cheapos! This is pretty evident. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frog 429 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 That was quick. Brad Schwartz is named President, CW Entertainment. Here’s an extensive interview with Schwartz on his strategy for the network. Sounds like it’ll resemble Pop TV in the Schitt’s Creek years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1283 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 31 minutes ago, The Frog said: Brad Schwartz is named President, CW Entertainment. An excellent choice. His pickup of Schitt's Creek for Pop TV (along with its subsequent surge in popularity on Netflix) and especially its cleanup at the 2020 Primetime Emmys for its final season make him a perfect candidate. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1537 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I wonder if Nexstar will change the network's name since it'll clearly be a very different beast from what it's been. Then again, we live in a world where BBC America mostly shows American movies and cop shows and the Travel Channel mostly shows shows about ghosts, so... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glimmer 282 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 11 hours ago, The Frog said: That was quick. Brad Schwartz is named President, CW Entertainment. Here’s an extensive interview with Schwartz on his strategy for the network. Sounds like it’ll resemble Pop TV in the Schitt’s Creek years. Pop TV managed a very comedy-heavy brand under Schwartz; I wonder if The CW's scripted programming will eventually be all comedy Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2446 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, Glimmer said: Pop TV managed a very comedy-heavy brand under Schwartz; I wonder if The CW's scripted programming will eventually be all comedy At the very least a lot of comedy and hour dramedy-type content like they air from their Canadian partners. But it's a good sign that it won't be all cheap reality-video content from $8 producers, or a Pax TV redux (as in cheap, not so family-friendly only nursing homes will watch). 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1055 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, mre29 said: I wonder if Nexstar will change the network's name since it'll clearly be a very different beast from what it's been. It would cost millions to re-brand the network, so a name change isn’t going to happen anytime soon. Plus, one would hope they learned a lesson when they renamed WGN America before getting rid of the non-news programming. 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunkie24 506 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 13 hours ago, Action Newsroom said: An excellent choice. His pickup of Schitt's Creek for Pop TV (along with its subsequent surge in popularity on Netflix) and especially its cleanup at the 2020 Primetime Emmys for its final season make him a perfect candidate. Not a bad choice. No one had heard of Schitt's Creek over here until Pop picked it up and it became popular with a lot of people. Maybe another foreign show will become a hit when/if the CW picks it up. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19111-nexstar-acquires-75-of-the-cw/page/5/#findComment-279618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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