The CW
The CW Network, LLC (commonly referred to as the CW or simply CW) is an American commercial broadcast television network which is controlled by Nexstar Media Group through an 81% ownership interest. The network's name is derived from the first letters of the names of its two founding co-owners CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Nexstar acquired a 75% controlling stake in the network on October 3, 2022, with Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.
Basic Information
- Category: Media & Entertainment
- Founded: 2006
- Headquarters: Burbank, CA
- Website: https://www.cwtv.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 2006 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Headquarters: Burbank, CA (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Category: Media & Entertainment (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Products and Services
- The CW Products: Broadcast network targeting young adults with superhero shows.
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website (Primary Source)
- The CW — Wikipedia (reference)
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- Recorded profile date: 2025-10-01
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The CW Network, LLC (commonly referred to as the CW or simply CW) is an American commercial broadcast television network which is controlled by Nexstar Media Group through an 81% ownership interest. The network's name is derived from the first letters of the names of its two founding co-owners CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Nexstar acquired a 75% controlling stake in the network on October 3, 2022, with Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.
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