UPN/WB to Merge Networks

[AKA2D '91]

UPN, WB to Combine to Form New Network By SETH SUTEL, AP Business Writer
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NEW YORK - Two small, struggling television networks, UPN and WB, will merge to form a new network called The CW, executives from the companies that own them said Tuesday.



The announcement was made by executives from CBS Corp., which owns UPN, and Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc., which owns WB.

Both UPN and WB had struggled to compete against larger rivals in the broadcast TV business, including Walt Disney Co.'s ABC, News Corp.'s Fox, General Electric Co.'s NBC and CBS Corp.'s CBS.

The new network will launch in the fall, the executives said, and both UPN and WB will shut down. It will be a 50-50

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[sigtau305]

Interesting Merger. I hope It can work out for both parties involved.

[BobbyTheDon]

All I want to know, is what channel will "GIRLFRIENDS" be on now. 5 or 13?

I love that show man.

And why Toni gotta get some with Jewish guy? Why can't it be an asian guy ?On man Toni is hot

[HBADPi]

Does this mean they merge programming too?

[mu_agd]

Originally posted by HBADPi
Does this mean they merge programming too?

yes.

Interesting.

In Hawaii, the local UPN affiliate shares airtime with KIKU -- the local channel known for its Japanese programming. Their shows air between 4pm-6pm, so we only get their major programs (Girlfriends, Everybody Hates Chris, Veronica Mars, ANTM, etc.).

The local WB affiliate shares airtime with KFVE, sister station to our NBC affiliate KHNL. Their programs air between 3pm-10pm unless there's a local sporting event being televised. KFVE is the station that has the rights to air UH sports.

I wonder what this means now?

[HBADPi]

Originally posted by HBADPi
Does this mean they merge programming too?

I should have clarified...I was actually wondering if theyd combine like Gilmore Girls and Girlfriends into one new show and hit all the target audiences

[Taualumna]

I wonder if that means that no new shows will premiere on the network next season.

[ASUADPi]

Too bad this couldn't have happened a couple of years ago when WB refused to renew Buffy's contract and the show had to move to UPN. OMG it was HORRIBLE with season 6.