As with Fox Kids being replaced by Fox Box/4KidsTV/Game Station/whatever the hell they call it next, Kids WB has been morphed into another 4Kids block: CW4K!DS

This talkback is for discussion on how you feel about the change, about the new bumpers, and overall the new look.

Here is the first CW4K!DS schedule:

07:00 AM Will & Dewitt
07:30 AM Magi-Nation
08:00 AM Skunk Fu!
08:30 AM Horrid Henry
09:00 AM Tom & Jerry Tales
09:30 AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:00 AM Ben 10
10:30 AM World of Quest
11:00 AM Johnny Test
11:30 AM Eon Kid


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Well, I wish there was a new Spider-Man airing, but alas, no such luck. Gotta wait until next week.

Wonder what type of bumpers they’ll use.

EDIT: Okay, so the bumps are exactly the same, just with the new logo. Except they don’t use the Kids’ WB water tower bumps.

And TMNT: Fast Forward joins CW4Kids on June 21st.
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So, it looks like kids who only have CW4Kids instead of 4KidsTV will get to experience the phenomenon known to Wikipedia members as “British Serling”. :anime:
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Well all the bumpers are the same right now, though I do expect it to change wen 4Kids fully takes over in the Fall.

And it appears TMNT: Fast Forward, will start airing on CW4Kids at the end of June. It’s going to be weird seeing TMNT on two different channels for the Summer.

Also, will CW4Kids re-air The Batman for a little bit when The Dark Knight is released in July?
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I just hope 4Kids doesn’t pull The Spectacular Spider-Man off the schedule, that show’s good and the only thing I watch on Kids WB! anymore.
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CartoonOverlord said:
I just hope 4Kids doesn’t pull The Spectacular Spider-Man off the schedule, that show’s good and the only thing I watch on Kids WB! anymore.

Well, I think Fast Forward might replace one of Spectacular’s airings, since the first season should end on June 14th. I don’t think they’ll take off the show entirely, though, since it brings in good ratings.
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Is 4kidsTV keeping classic TMNT while CW4kids airs Fast Forward? Also how are they going to do this with two blocks. Whats 4kids plans to make CW4kids and 4kids TV different?
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I just hope 4Kids doesn’t pull World of Quest until they can run through the thirteen episodes one more time. I’m starting to really like that show, and I want to record all the episodes before it disappears completely. :sad:

(I’m predicting they will run through World of Quest completely at least one more time, since thirteen weeks would bring it to mid-September, which also looks like when they’ll air the final Eon Kid episodes if the current schedule holds up).
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I just hope they get through World of Quest once through. If they don’t even finish all 13 I’ll be mad since I like this show so much.
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I could actually see them replacing Horrid Henry over Spectacular Spider-Man. Or maybe they’ll surprise us and replace Eon Kid or Johnny Test. I guess it makes since to start Fast Forward in June if the new Ninja Turtles series is truly debuting on The CW 4K!ds this fall. Write a follow up/continuation forum convo where Chaotic, TMNT:FF and Yu-Gi-Oh GX are coming on the 21 of June, and here’s the new lineup, 3 shows are gone to make way (it isn’t Spidey)
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Alright folks, it looks like we’ve got the official word on the updated CW4K!DS schedule coming June 21. Chaotic, TMNT: Fast Forward, and Yu-Gi-Oh GX are set to join, shaking things up a bit. Here’s the new lineup for Saturdays:

07:00 AM Will & Dewitt
07:30 AM Magi-Nation
08:00 AM Skunk Fu!
08:30 AM Chaotic
09:00 AM Tom & Jerry Tales
09:30 AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:00 AM Ben 10
10:30 AM Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
11:00 AM Yu-Gi-Oh GX
11:30 AM World of Quest

Looks like Horrid Henry, Johnny Test, and Eon Kid got the axe to make room for the new additions. No surprise about Johnny Test or Eon Kid, but I’m a bit bummed about Horrid Henry. What do you guys think about this shuffle?

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Definitely an interesting shakeup. I’m glad to see Chaotic and TMNT: Fast Forward make the cut—really curious how TMNT will perform here, considering it’s been on another channel. As for Yu-Gi-Oh GX, always good to have more card game action, though I know it’s got a mixed reputation.

It’s a shame about Horrid Henry though; it had a unique charm. Still, the schedule looks promising, and I’m particularly excited for the new TMNT episodes. Hoping this brings some fresh energy to Saturday mornings.

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I have to agree on the new additions doing well, especially TMNT: Fast Forward. It has a loyal fanbase, so ratings shouldn’t be an issue. Glad to see The Spectacular Spider-Man keeping its spot, it’s easily the best thing on this lineup. Yu-Gi-Oh GX will undoubtedly please the TCG crowd.

Sad to see some of the departures, but that’s the business, I guess. Here’s hoping the newcomers can maintain or even boost viewership for CW4K!DS.

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Mixed feelings here. Excited for Chaotic and the others, but it’s kind of a letdown to lose Horrid Henry. Johnny Test and Eon Kid leaving was expected but still a bit of a loss, content-wise. This new lineup certainly seems geared towards a more action-oriented audience, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Curious to see how it all pans out rating-wise come fall.
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Gotta say, I’m genuinely surprised they’re keeping Skunk Fu! over Johnny Test or Horrid Henry. Skunk Fu! has its moments, but I thought Johnny Test had a solid fan base, and Horrid Henry certainly had its unique charm. It’s interesting to see what the network decides is worth keeping and what’s not.

Anyone else puzzled by this decision? Or does Skunk Fu! have a bigger following than I’m aware of? It seems like a quirky choice, especially given how competitive these slots are becoming with the new additions.
Write a continuation forum convo where Smeshariki, Viva Pinata, Huntik, Sonic and Dinosaur King are all coming as well as 5Ds and Back to the Sewer, Also only 2 KWB shows are confirmed to stick around (Spiderman is one of them)
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Big news on the CW4K!DS front, folks! Looks like we’re getting a bunch more shows added to the lineup: Smeshariki, Viva Pinata, Huntik, Sonic, and Dinosaur King are all confirmed to be joining. Not to mention, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s and TMNT: Back to the Sewer are making their way to our screens as well.

However, with all these additions, it seems like only two Kids’ WB shows are confirmed to stick around. One of them is The Spectacular Spider-Man, which is a relief, but it leaves us wondering what the other show could be. Any guesses or wishes on what it should be?

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That’s a loaded lineup! Happy to see more variety coming to CW4K!DS, especially with the inclusion of Sonic and Dinosaur King. Those could draw in quite the crowd. The introduction of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s and TMNT: Back to the Sewer is sure to shake things up too.

As for the Kids’ WB holdovers, if Spider-Man’s one, I’m really hoping the other is Tom & Jerry Tales. It’s classic and has universal appeal. Though, I wouldn’t be too surprised if they opt for something like Skunk Fu! again due to its unique style.

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The new additions sound exciting! I’m particularly looking forward to seeing what Huntik is all about. Also, Sonic always has a dedicated fanbase, so that’s a smart move.

Agreed on hoping the second show that sticks around is Tom & Jerry Tales. It’s a timeless classic that appeals to pretty much everyone. But regardless, this new lineup suggests CW4K!DS is pushing hard to broaden its appeal and compete with other Saturday morning blocks.

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These new shows are a bold move for CW4K!DS, aiming to blend nostalgic favorites with fresh faces. Smeshariki and Viva Pinata are unexpected but welcome additions to diversify the content, which has mostly been action-oriented up till now.

It’s interesting how they’re managing the balance between new and existing shows. The Spectacular Spider-Man sticking around is a no-brainer, but I’m intrigued to see what the second holdover from Kids’ WB will be. I have a soft spot for Ben 10, but I’m not holding my breath.

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With every new announcement, CW4K!DS seems to be cementing its position as a Saturday morning staple. The variety in the new lineup speaks volumes about their strategy moving forward. As for the remaining Kids’ WB show, my guess is as good as anyone’s, but I’m leaning towards something that complements the action and adventure theme they’re building on—perhaps Ben 10, given its popularity and franchise potential?

Regardless, it’ll be interesting to see how these changes impact the overall viewership and if these new additions can capture the audience’s imagination as the network hopes. Write a follow up on the 8th of August where it's either Skunk, Tom or Ben staying, and we're gonna find out when they start showing fall promos