No, its not a new branch of "The OC," The CW will be a brand new network that will combine programming from the WB and UPN. As of September, 2006, the WB and UPN will no longer cease to exist. Before you panic and reach for the nearest paper bag, all of your favorite WB and UPN shows will still be on the air, with the exception of the shows in which have already been cancelled (or about to be cancelled). The combination of these two networks will allow a much bigger share of the affiliate stations and the outcome of the merge is expected to reach more than 95% of the viewers in the United States. This move could very well cause a major upset in the ratings next season.