Sinclair’s Multicast Networks Charge!, Comet Add New Stations

Beginning September 1, Charge!, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s action and adventure multicast network, and Comet, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s science fiction multicast network add several new stations to their lineup, replacing MeTV in the following markets, according to a statement.

Charge! adds 7 new stations:

Portland, OR (KATU), Salt Lake City (KUTV), Jacksonville (WLTV), Providence, RI (WJAR), Tucson (KOLD) and Johnstown, PA (WJAC)

Comet adds 12 new stations:

Salt Lake City (KUTV), Vegas (KSNV), Jacksonville (WLTV), Memphis (WANT), Knoxville (WBIR), Spokane (KREM), Tucson (KMSB), Huntsville (WZDX), Waco (KCEN), Missoula (KECI), Wheeling (WTOV) and Butte (KTVM)

Earlier this summer, the networks announced programming additions which have increased viewership in the time periods by double digits, according to the company:

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer joined COMET’s primetime lineup in June, airing weeknights from 7pm-9pm ET, paired with The X-Files from 9pm–1am ET
• CSI: NY joined CHARGE!’s primetime lineup in June, airing weeknights from 6pm-9pm ET, paired with CSI: Miami from 9pm-1am ET