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The CW and Pac-12 have extended their partnership through the 2030-31 season, including broadcasting football, men's and women's basketball games, and women's basketball tournament finals, as part of the league's ongoing transformation and expansion.
O'Reilly Auto Parts has become the title sponsor of NASCAR's Xfinity Series starting in 2026, marking a significant multi-year partnership that includes promotional opportunities and broadcast on The CW, continuing their long-standing involvement in NASCAR and aiming to engage passionate fans and future stars.
Lance Bass revealed that his career faced significant setbacks after he came out as gay in 2006, including the cancellation of a CW pilot he was set to star in. Bass described the experience as a "career killer," noting that casting directors and agents distanced themselves, making it difficult for him to find work in Hollywood. Despite these challenges, Bass has since rebuilt his career and worked with some of the same industry professionals who initially turned him away.
WWE NXT's latest episode on The CW drew 593,000 viewers, marking a 6.2% decrease from the previous week and the lowest viewership since October 29. The show also recorded a 0.13 rating in the 18-49 demographic, a 13.3% drop from last week and the lowest since July 4 of last year. Despite minimal competition from NBA and college basketball games, NXT's viewership and ratings have declined significantly compared to the same week in 2023 when it aired on USA Network.
The CW's era of DC Comics-based programming concluded with the series finale of 'Superman & Lois,' marking the end of a 12-year run that included over 800 episodes across 10 series. This finale signifies a shift in The CW's programming strategy, moving away from homegrown scripted shows to focus more on unscripted and sports content. Meanwhile, DC Studios is transitioning its TV projects to platforms like HBO and Max, aiming for higher budgets and different tones. The Arrowverse, a significant part of The CW's identity, leaves a lasting legacy in network television.
The series finale of 'Superman & Lois' on The CW provided a conclusive and emotional farewell to the iconic superhero. The episode featured Superman, played by Tyler Hoechlin, battling Lex Luthor and Doomsday, with the help of his sons. The showrunners, Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher, chose to depict Superman's life beyond his heroic battles, focusing on his mortality and his efforts to address systemic issues in his community. The finale concluded with Superman living out his days after Lois's passing, highlighting themes of hope, family, and the beauty of mortality.
The CW has cancelled "All American: Homecoming," with its upcoming third season being the last. Executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll expressed gratitude for the cast, crew, and fans, highlighting the show's representation of HBCU culture. The final season premieres on July 8.
The CW Network has renewed its flagship drama series All American for a 13-episode Season 7, set to premiere in 2025. The show, a top ratings performer and economically feasible to produce, will undergo casting changes and continue to build its main character's story arc. The network also announced renewals for Penn & Teller: Fool Us and The Chosen.
The CW has quietly launched a free, ad-supported live streaming service with 12 channels, available on its website and Roku app, with plans to expand the channel lineup. This move reflects the trend of companies entering the free, ad-supported streaming market to cater to consumers seeking alternatives to subscription services and cable. The launch aligns with The CW's broader transformation under new parent Nexstar, aiming to appeal to a wider audience beyond its traditional teen dramas and superhero shows.
The fourth Republican debate drew over 4 million viewers on NewsNation and The CW, with NewsNation achieving its highest audience ever at 1.6 million viewers. However, viewership was down compared to the previous debate in November, which had 7.51 million viewers across NBC News and its platforms. Sean Hannity's town hall with Donald Trump drew 3.2 million viewers, while other programs like Jesse Watters Tonight and All in with Chris Hayes also had significant viewership. The debate featured participants such as DeSantis, Haley, Christie, and Ramaswamy, and was moderated by Vargas, Kelly, and Johnson.
WWE's weekly showcase for up-and-coming wrestlers, NXT, will move from USA Network to The CW in October 2024 as part of the company's new media rights deals. This move follows WWE Smackdown's departure from Fox to USA at the same time. The deal will give The CW a year-round block of programming and potentially increase NXT's reach, as The CW is available in about 100 million homes in the United States compared to 72 million for USA. WWE president Nick Khan stated that the move to The CW was a "no brainer" due to the network's increased reach and the economics of the deal. WWE is also expected to make a decision on a new rights deal for its flagship series, Monday Night Raw, in the first half of next year.
WWE's developmental brand, NXT, is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to move from basic cable to broadcast television, specifically the CW Network, when its current media rights deal ends in September 2024. The potential five-year agreement is expected to be the largest increase in media rights fees for NXT. This move would provide NXT with a wider reach, as the CW Network is available in 99% of US households with a television. The report comes amidst the CW Network's shift towards reality programming and live sports, with rumors of it also considering hosting Billy Corgan's NWA.
The CW's superhero drama "Superman & Lois" will conclude with its upcoming fourth season, marking the end of an era for the network's DC Comics shows. The decision comes as Warner Bros. TV clears the decks of its DC shows to make way for the James Gunn era and the unification of film and TV titles into one shared universe. The final season of "Superman & Lois" will consist of 10 episodes and is set to air in 2024.
The CW's new comedy series, "Everyone Else Burns," brings a darkly funny and appealingly askew take on the family comedy genre. Set in Manchester, the show follows the Lewis family, members of the Order of the Divine Rod, a fundamentalist sect with doomsday shadings. As the characters evolve and become more open to the world around them, the series explores themes of zealotry and family dynamics. With its British origins, "Everyone Else Burns" has the potential to develop into a community portrait with more heart, and has already been renewed for a second season on The CW.
The CW is undergoing a major programming shift, moving away from superhero dramas and teen-centric soaps to focus on niche sports, unscripted series, procedural dramas, and broad-skewing comedies. The change comes after Texas-based Nexstar Media Group acquired a majority stake in The CW, bringing in new leadership. The network aims to reach a larger audience and appeal to older viewers while also targeting a younger crowd through on-demand streaming. The CW has a lineup of unscripted series in production, including "FBoy Island," and has acquired rights to sports content like LIV Golf and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The network plans to revamp its digital operations and app to better compete in the streaming landscape.