The CW is leaving Tribune Broadcasting in Chicago and moving to FOX Television’s WPWR-TV beginning September 1st.
Frank Cicha, Senior Vice President of Programming of Fox Television Stations, stated, “We love high quality, big budget first-run prime and we love having more original programming. But most of all, we love moving to The CW the same time as Supergirl.”
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THE CW NETWORK AND FOX TELEVISION STATIONS ANNOUNCE NEW AFFILIATION AGREEMENT FOR WPWR-TV IN CHICAGO
The CW Affiliation in Chicago to Move to Fox from Tribune Broadcasting Beginning Sept. 1, 2016
NEW YORK, N.Y. AND CHICAGO, ILL. – May 23, 2016 – The CW Network has signed an affiliation agreement with the Fox Television Station’s Chicago station WPWR-TV, to take effect Sept. 1, 2016.
Running the Network in pattern, with almost no preemptions, WPWR-TV will become The CW affiliate in Chicago, serving as the local home to the Network’s diverse array of critically acclaimed primetime programming and distinct brand identity. WGN-TV will become an independent station in Chicago.
“We are very excited to partner with WPWR, our new CW home in Chicago, where Chicagoans can continue to enjoy The CW’s popular, critically-acclaimed primetime programming,” said Chris Brooks, Senior Vice President, Network Distribution, The CW. “The CW has continued to gain momentum over the past few seasons with award-winning series like JANE THE VIRGIN and CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, and its most-watched series ever in THE FLASH, and our new relationship with WPWR is a terrific opportunity to continue that growing momentum with viewers in Chicago.”
Frank Cicha, Senior Vice President of Programming of Fox Television Stations, stated, “We love high quality, big budget first-run prime and we love having more original programming. But most of all, we love moving to The CW the same time as Supergirl.”
About The CW:
THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK, a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation, made its debut on September 20, 2006 as America’s fifth broadcast network, and is the youngest skewing network, targeting a demographic highly sought after by advertisers. The CW offers a five-night, 10-hour primetime lineup that runs Monday through Friday. In daytime, The CW broadcasts a Monday through Friday afternoon block, and a five-hour Saturday morning kids block. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.