Pop (stylized in all caps) is a British free-to-air children’s television channel owned by CSC Media Group, targeting audiences aged 6 to 10. Launched on 29 May 2003 as Toons&Tunes by Sony Pictures Television it later took on its current name and was sold to Narrative Entertainment UK in 2008, who in turn sold it and its local channels to CSC (Chart Show Channels) Media Group in 2012.

Pop was originally launched on 29 May 2003 by Sony Pictures Television (CSC) Media Group as Toons&Tunes Toons&Tunes was then later rebranded as its current name, Pop (formerly stylized as pop and POP!) in the following month.

In the channel’s early years, links were presented by Rorry, a lime green dragon with a Scottish accent, who was animated live. He was accompanied by Purrdy, a dragon/cat hybrid who also appeared in the original Tricky programme on ITV1,These characters were discontinued in September 2008

Originally, the network focused on music videos with animated programming also part of the schedule, but with the numerous music video network options on British television at the time, this focus was quickly abandoned in 2004, when the animated content became much more prominent. Music videos continued to be carried on and off until 2008, before eventually being abandoned entirely.

On 1 September 2008, Pop rebranded its on-air identity, with the premiere of Bakugan: Armored Alliance.

Sometime in 2009, Pop began to branch into original content for the first time, as they approached Joe Tasker for a new show called Swipe It! With Joe Tasker, A talking potato character from this show became the channel’s new mascot,

In 2011, the channel’s current shows were:

44 Cats
Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks
Angry Birds MakerSpace
Annedroids
Bakugan
Droners
The InBESTigators
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
Kung Fu Sock
Monster High
Polly Pocket
Pokémon Advanced
Pokémon Advanced Challenge
Pokémon Advanced Battle
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Power Rangers
Power Rangers Dino Fury
Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
Sadie Sparks
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Skylanders Academy
Squish
Swipe It! With Joe Tasker
World of Quest


In March 2012, the channel was sold to Chart Show TV, That’s TV (local) That’s 80s, and Scuzz owner CSC Media Group along with Pop Max and Tiny Pop, and a bunch of sweeping changes were made, Firstly Swipe It was axed, and a bunch of programming and presentational changes would be made in the coming months,

Over the summer period of 2012, the new mascots the MoonGoons were introduced, These are cute animal-appearing aliens,The two main ones are a blue octopus named Boofus and a Orange rabbit with antennas named Diggle, Also, GoGoRiki, The Smurfs and Oggy and the Cockroaches were added during August,

To top it all off, the channel rebranded with a new look on the 1st of September, exactly 4 years after the previous look was introduced, Also, The MoonGoons were gaven a bubble shooter game on PopPower.com called MoonGoons Rescue Mission, You have to save them from the bubbles they are trapped in,

Some other new shows were added over the next few months, and older ones were phased out, only being available on Pop Max (which was renamed Kix on the 12th of January)

Current programming:

GoGoRiki
The Smurfs
Oggy and the Cockroaches
YooHoo and Friends
Monster High
Polly Pocket
Pokémon Advanced
Pokémon Advanced Challenge
Pokémon Advanced Battle
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Power Rangers
Power Rangers Dino Fury
World of Quest
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Write a forum convo saying the change in 2012 happened gradually, and that was very nice of them
User1: Did you notice the changes on Pop in 2012?

User2: Yes, I did! It happened gradually, but it was really nice of them to keep us updated on all the new shows and mascots they were introducing.

User1: I agree! I liked how they phased out older shows and brought in new ones like GoGoRiki and The Smurfs. The MoonGoons were a fun addition too.

User2: Definitely! And the rebranding on the 1st of September was a nice touch. It’s great to see how Pop has evolved over the years while still keeping their focus on entertaining children.

User1: Absolutely. It’s nice to see a channel that listens to its audience and continues to provide quality content for kids. Pop really knows how to keep things fresh and exciting. Write a follow up where GoGoRiki numbed a user’s pain of losing Squish, They also reveal some shows they are happy to see survive the CSC-ification
User1: I was really sad to see Squish go, but I was pleasantly surprised when GoGoRiki came in and numbed the pain of losing one of my favorite shows.

User2: I know what you mean. GoGoRiki has been a great addition to the lineup. It’s always nice to see new and exciting shows like that on Pop.

User1: Definitely. And I’m so happy to see some of my other favorites like Monster High, Pokémon, Power Rangers, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power survive the CSC-ification. It’s reassuring to know that some things haven’t changed too much.

User2: Absolutely. It’s great to see Pop continue to evolve while still keeping a lot of the shows that fans have grown to love. I’m excited to see what else they have in store for us in the future.
Write a follow up where they saw an ad on Pop Max saying it’s changing it’s name, the ad also confirms one current Pop show is being added there
User1: Hey, did you see that ad on Pop Max saying they’re changing their name?

User2: Yeah, I did! It’s interesting to see them rebranding. I wonder what the new name will be.

User1: I saw in the ad that they mentioned adding one of the current Pop shows to their lineup. I wonder which one it will be.

User2: It’s definitely intriguing. I’m curious to see how Pop Max will change and what new shows they’ll be bringing in. It’s always exciting when channels make updates like this.

User1: Agreed. It’ll be interesting to see how both Pop and Pop Max continue to evolve and offer great content for their viewers. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for both channels.
Write a follow up where the new name is revealed and pencilled in for the 12th of January, Also, the show is revealed
User1: Did you hear the news? Pop Max is changing its name!

User2: Really? That’s exciting! Do you know what the new name is going to be?

User1: Yes, according to the ad, the new name will be Kix, and the change is set for the 12th of January. It’s going to be a whole new look for the channel.

User2: Wow, that’s coming up soon! I can’t wait to see the rebranding and the new shows they’ll be introducing. Speaking of which, did you catch which show from Pop is going to be added to Kix?

User1: Yes, the ad mentioned that GoGoRiki will be making its way over to Kix. It’s going to be interesting to see how the transition goes and how Kix will continue to provide entertaining content for kids.

User2: That’s awesome! I love GoGoRiki. It’s great to see some of our favorite shows making their way to Kix. It sounds like they have some exciting changes in store for us.
Write a script for the ad
[The screen fades in showing the familiar logo of Pop Max, with bright colors and playful graphics]

Narrator: “Big news is coming to your screens! Pop Max is getting a fresh new look and a new name. Get ready for the big reveal!”

[Cut to a montage of clips from popular shows on Pop Max, showcasing the diverse range of content, including animated series and action-packed adventures]

Narrator: “Join us on the 12th of January as we unveil the new identity of your favorite channel. It’s going to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever before!”

[The screen transitions to the new logo of Kix, with energetic music in the background and vibrant visuals]

Narrator: “Introducing Kix - your ultimate destination for non-stop fun and excitement. And that’s not all! We’re thrilled to announce that the hit show, GoGoRiki, will be joining the Kix lineup, bringing even more laughter and adventure to your screens.”

[The screen fades to black, with the Kix logo shining brightly]

Narrator: “Get ready to experience the new Kix on the 12th of January. Don’t miss out on all the action and entertainment coming your way. Stay tuned for the ultimate viewing experience on Kix!”

[The screen fades out, leaving viewers excited and eager for the upcoming changes on Kix] Write a follow up in March where Kix is transitioning from a rerun farm to an action channel, with Digimon Data Squad, Chaotic and Dinosaur King coming from 6th of March