Comet (TV network)

American digital multicast television network

Television channel

Comet

Type| Digital broadcast TV network (science fiction)
Country| United States
Broadcast area| Nationwide, via Dish Network, OTA digital
(coverage: 82%),[1] website & OTT TV
Affiliates| List of Comet affiliates
Headquarters| Hunt Valley, Maryland
Programming
Language(s)| English
Picture format| 1080i (HDTV)
480i (SDTV, widescreen)
(downgraded to letterboxed 4:3 on some over-the-air affiliates)
Ownership
Owner| Sinclair Broadcast Group[2]
Parent| Sinclair Television Group[2]
Key people|

*     * David Amy (vice chairman, Sinclair Broadcast Group)[3]

History
Founded| June 29, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-06-29)
Launched| October 31, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-10-31)[4]
Links
Webcast| Watch live
Website| comettv.com
Availability
Terrestrial
List of Comet affiliates
Streaming media
Service(s)| FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV

Comet is an American digital broadcast television network owned by the Sinclair Television Group subsidiary of the Sinclair Broadcast Group[2] that focuses on science fiction, supernatural, horror, adventure and fantasy programming. The network was originally launched on October 31, 2015 as a joint venture with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with much of its programming sourced from MGM's film and television library.[5][4]

In addition to its broadcast affiliates, Comet is also available via Apple TV, FuboTV, YouTubeTV, Sling TV, and Dish Network.

## History

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### Background

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Previous logo until 2020.

On June 29, 2015, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and the Sinclair Broadcast Group founded the broadcasting and programming subsidiary Sinclair Television Group, Inc., and announced an expected 4th quarter launch of a then-unnamed science fiction network.[6][7] Sinclair chief operating officer David Amy, in announcing the partnership, noted that MGM "has an extensive collection of science fiction films and television movies that appeal to a vast audience who will now be able to access that content through broadcast television". Sinclair tapped its television stations in many of the 79 markets where the company owned or operated a broadcasting property at the time of the announcement to serve as the network's initial charter affiliates.[2][8][9] On August 5, 2015, in its financial report for the second fiscal quarter, Sinclair Broadcast Group announced that the new network would be named Comet.[10]

Comet is the first national multicasting venture by Sinclair, which aimed to develop content for the 162 television stations it ran at the time (many of which are operated through management outsourcing agreements with stations that Sinclair owns outright).[11] The network operates in a similar fashion to a shared services agreement that is usually formed between two local TV stations, but in this case between a programmer-distributor and owner & station group.[2] The network is offered on barter basis with the network with nine minutes of ad and the affiliate with five per hour with the ability to revenue share if MGM sells the local portion of the ads on behalf of the station. The network does not rely on the rating system, as most diginets do, using direct-response commercials in determining viewership.[12]

### Launch

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The network formally launched on October 31, 2015 at 7AM (ET) with an airing of Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot.[4][13] The 1984 sci-fi/action film The Terminator and the 1979 sci-fi-themed James Bond film Moonraker were its premiere night programming.[14]

As of 2020, along with sibling network Charge!, Comet is now owned-and-operated by Sinclair as MGM sold their operation stake in the two networks.[15]

## Programming

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Comet currently provides up to 19 hours of programming to its owned-and-operated and affiliated stations on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time and weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Beginning Monday, August 26, 2024, Comet began airing Buffy the Vampire Slayer daily at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The remaining vacated hours are occupied by paid programming.

Comet draws from the extensive library of films and television programming owned by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and subsidiary United Artists, carrying more than 1,500 hours worth of sci-fi programming from the studio.[5][2][4]

The network's programming consists of content from science fiction, horror, fantasy and other related genres, with a mix of theatrically released feature films and select off-network series from the 1960s to the 2000s (such as The Ray Bradbury Theater and the 1990s revival of The Outer Limits).[16] This gives Comet a more demographically targeted format than on competitive networks such as MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Antenna TV and Catchy Comedy, which maintain a general entertainment programming format.[12] Along with its sister terrestrial television networks and the regional network channel owned by Sinclair, Bally Sports, Comet airs infomercials at late night and early morning hours.

Current programming on Comet includes The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Grimm, Tales from the Darkside, and Friday the 13th: The Series. Previous shows included Farscape, Quantum Leap, The Outer Limits, Sliders and Battlestar Galactica.

## Affiliates

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Main article: List of Comet affiliates

In October 2015, for its debut, Comet had affiliation agreements with television stations covering 60% of the United States (or 150,891,489 households with at least one television set).[5] By July 2016, the network had grown to 72 markets covering 72% of U.S. TV households.[12]

Sinclair Broadcast Group initially planned to launch Comet on select television stations owned by the company (including those operated through outsourcing agreements with partner companies Deerfield Media, Howard Stirk Holdings, and Cunningham Broadcasting).[5] The network also intended to seek carriage on the digital subchannels of television stations owned by other broadcasting companies.[5] Titan Broadcast Management and Tribune Broadcasting were the first outside Sinclair operated stations to affiliate some of their stations with Comet.[14][17]

Due to its co-ownership by Sinclair, some of the group's stations (as well as others not run by Sinclair, Deerfield, Howard Stirk, or Cunningham that are affiliated with the syndication service) may elect to pre-empt certain afternoon or evening programs within the national Comet schedule to carry telecasts from the Sinclair-owned American Sports Network. This capacity is currently utilized by Sinclair for many of its Fox, The CW and MyNetworkTV and other affiliated subchannels[18] as an alternate outlet to air events not being carried by the affiliate's main channel.

## Availability

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In early March 2017, the network started OTT streaming as a Roku channel and on Apple TV.[19]

Sony's PlayStation Vue add the network to its Core package in late 2018.[20]

The network was a launch channel of the then Sinclair-owned streaming service, Stirr, in January 2019,[21] and was added to Sling TV the following month on February 20, 2019.[22]

## See also

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* Syfy – American cable and satellite network owned by NBCUniversal, featuring science fiction, fantasy, drama and horror programming.

## References

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1. ^ "RabbitEars.Info".
2. ^ a b c d e f Kevin Eck (June 29, 2015). "Sinclair to Launch Network with MGM". TVSpy. Mediabistro Holdings. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
3. ^ Mirabella, Lorraine (November 11, 2016). "Sinclair Broadcast shuffles top management in second round of changes". Baltimore Sun. Baltimore Sun Media Group. Retrieved December 28, 2016. "On Friday the company said Chief Operating Officer David Amy, who has served in that role and as executive vice president since 2014, will become vice chairman and oversee human resources, corporate marketing and the networks group."
4. ^ a b c d John Kiesewetter (October 12, 2015). "New Sci-Fi Comet Channel Lands Here Oct. 31". WVXU. Cincinnati Public Radio. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
5. ^ a b c d e Kevin Downey (June 29, 2015). "MGM, Sinclair To Debut Sci-Fi Diginet". TVNewsCheck. NewsCheck Media. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
6. ^ Paige Albiniak (June 29, 2015). "Sinclair, MGM Partner on New Sci-Fi Diginet". Broadcasting & Cable. NewBay Media. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
7. ^ "Sinclair Broadcast Group And Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Partner On First Ever Science Fiction Multi-Channel Network". Sinclair Broadcast Group. PR Newswire. June 29, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
8. ^ Lorraine Mirabella (June 29, 2015). "Sinclair Broadcast forms venture with former Disney CEO Eisner to create TV shows". The Baltimore Sun. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
9. ^ Michael Balderston (June 29, 2015). "Sinclair, MGM Team on Sci-Fi Multi-Channel Network". TVTechnology. NewBay Media. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
10. ^ Lorraine Mirabella (August 5, 2015). "Sinclair Broadcast exceeds second-quarter profit forecasts". Baltimore Sun. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
11. ^ Cynthia Littleton (June 29, 2015). "Sinclair Revs Original Programming Activity With MGM, Tornante Deals". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
12. ^ a b c Buckman, Adam (July 26, 2016). "Comet Diginet Streaks Into Multicast Universe". TVNewsCheck. NewsCheckMedia, LLC. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
13. ^ "Schedule A" (PDF). Comet. Sinclair Television Group. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 17, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
14. ^ a b "Sinclair to launch science fiction network on Halloween". The Baltimore Sun. Tribune Publishing. October 20, 2015.
15. ^ "Sinclair Pushes Its 'Stack' of Digital Over-the-Air Nets". 4 June 2021.
16. ^ Johnny Brayson (October 30, 2015). "The 8 Most Bizarre Episodes of The Outer Limits". Outer Places. Retrieved October 31, 2015. "... the reboot returning to television via Comet TV ..."
17. ^ Rick Seltzer (October 19, 2015). "Sinclair will launch its sci-fi network with MGM on Halloween". Baltimore Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
18. ^ Deborah McAdams (July 17, 2014). "Sinclair Launches Sports Network". TV Technology. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
19. ^ Spangler, Todd (March 21, 2017). "Sinclair, MGM Launch Comet TV Free Sci-Fi Network on Apple TV, Roku". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
20. ^ Frankel, Daniel (October 31, 2018). "Sony PlayStation Vue adds Tennis Channel, Comet, Stadium". Multichannel. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
21. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (January 16, 2019). "Sinclair Enters Streaming Arena With Entertainment Bundle and Local Channels". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
22. ^ Bouma, Luke (February 20, 2019). "Sling TV Just Added More Sci-Fi Programming Thanks to Comet". Cord Cutters News. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

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* 1 These stations are operated by Sinclair through an LMA.

* 2 Owned by Sinclair; Marquee Broadcasting operates this station through an SSA.

* 3 Formerly separately licensed as WCGV-TV and merged with WVTV's spectrum, but remains on its former channel number as a separate station

* JV Joint Venture

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United States broadcast television affiliate stations

Major|

* ABC (state/table/former)
* CBS (state/table/former)
* The CW/The CW Plus (state/table/former)
* Fox (state/table/former)
* MyNetworkTV (current)
* NBC (state/table/former)
* PBS (current/former)

News|

* Newsmax TV
* WeatherNation TV

Classic/Scripted|

* Antenna TV
* Buzzr
* Charge!
* Comet
* Cozi TV
* Catchy Comedy
* Fave TV
* Get
* Grit
* Heroes & Icons
* Ion Mystery
* Ion Plus
* Laff
* MeTV
* MeTV+
* MeTV Toons
* Movies!
* Rewind TV
* Start TV
* Story Television

Sports|

* Rev'n

Ethnic|

* Bounce TV
* Dabl
* Diya TV
* TheGrio.TV

Lifestyle/Reality/Shopping|

* Create (state/table)
* Defy
* HSN
* Merit Street
* The Nest
* Localish
* Quest
* TBD

Music|

* The Country Network
* Heartland

Legal/True crime|

* Court TV
* Oxygen
* True Crime Network

Other|

* Ion Television (O&O/autonomous)
* NASA TV
* PBS Kids
* World
* Youtoo America

Spanish-language|

* Estrella TV
* LATV
* Telemundo (O&O/state/table (current)/former)
* UniMás
* Univision (O&O/state/table (current)/former)

Religious|

* Daystar
* Family Channel
* Hope Channel
* 3ABN
* TBN
* World Harvest Television

Defunct|

* ACC Network (Raycom Sports)
* America One
* American Sports Network
* Azteca América
* Cheddar
* Circle
* DuMont
* MHz Worldview
* MTV2
* MundoMax
* NET
* NTA
* Network One
* NewsNet
* NHL Network (Hughes)
* The Works
* TheCoolTV
* PTEN
* Qubo
* Soul of the South
* SEC TV (ESPN Plus)
* Stadium
* Tuff TV
* Twist
* UPN
* Urban America Television
* V-me
* WB

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