My Kids WB AU

The Kids WB! 2006-2007 programming slate kicks off on Sept. 23, 2006, on The CW Network, the new broadcast network launching this month. It features four new, original shows and the return of four established hit series on the Saturday morning schedule.

The five-hour block of programming, targeted at kids 6-11, will introduce a new generation of young viewers to some of the most iconic characters in animation history, via three new series from Warner Bros. Animation: LEGION OF SUPER HEROES, based on the DC Comics characters, featuring Superman in an all-new adventure; SHAGGY & SCOOBY-DOO GET A CLUE! and TOM AND JERRY TALES, according to Betsy McGowen, svp/gm, Kids WB!

Kids WB! also presents the U.S. television premiere of MONSTER ALLERGY, a new half-hour show based upon the international bestselling comicbook series of the same name, produced for by Rainbow S.p.A. in Italy.

The Saturday morning programming block starts off with two back-to-back episodes of WBAs KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG, airing on KidsWB! It was selected in close consultation with educational media advisor Miki Baumgarten Ph.D., to ensure it fully meets federally mandated educational and informational (E/I) programming requirements.

Kids WB! series returning to the fall schedule include THE BATMAN with Robin the Boy Wonder joining the Caped Crusader in his crimefighting exploits; LOONATICS UNLEASHED and XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN, all produced by WBA, as well as JOHNNY TEST, produced by Cookie Jar Ent.

The 2006-2007 Kids WB! programming schedule, along with information about the respective series, follows. In some markets, the schedule may vary. Check local listings for dates and times.

7:00-7:30 am, KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG (E/I Compliant)7:30-8:00 am, KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG (E/I Compliant)8:00-8:30 am, MONSTER ALLERGY8:30-9:00 am, TOM AND JERRY TALES9:00-9:30 am, SHAGGY & SCOOBY-DOO GET A CLUE!9:30-10:00 am, JOHNNY TEST10:00-10:30 am, LEGION OF SUPER HEROES10:30-11:00 am, THE BATMAN11:00-11:30 am, XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN11:30 am-12:00 pm, LOONATICS UNLEASHED

KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG chronicles the comedic canine adventures of a Metropolis day-saving super dog from the planet Krypton. Krypto jettisons to Earth after orbiting countless years in space as a test-pilot puppy aboard a malfunctioning rocket ship built by Superman's father. The fully-grown Krypto swiftly seeks out companionship on Earth and finds it with Kevin Whitney, a young boy who also longs for friendship. Endowed with an amazing array of superhero powers, ranging from heat vision to super strength to flying, Krypto partners with Kevin to fight threats to the safety and well being of the people and animals of Metropolis. The series is exec produced by Sander Schwartz and produced by Linda Steiner and Paul Dini.

MONSTER ALLERGY features 12-year-old Zick, who, due to his allergies, discovers he has the exceptional ability to see what no other kids his age can: the invisible supernatural monsters that live among us. Teamed up with his next-door neighbor, Elena, and mentored by his talking cat, Timothy, Zick learns to harness his powers to follow in his father's footsteps to become a Monster Tamer. MONSTER ALLERGY is exec produced by Iginio Straffi for Rainbow S.p.A.

The iconic superstars Tom and Jerry star in their first new U.S. television series in more than 13 years, TOM AND JERRY TALES. In this half-hour program from WBA and exec producers Schwartz and toon pioneer Joseph Barbera, Tom and Jerry return to basics, chasing each other in all-new series of hilarious cartoon shorts. With endless rivalry and slapstick gags, this cat-and-mouse comedy team scrambles, slides and creates over-the-top mayhem. Frank Molieri and Tom Minton serve as producers.

Quivering sleuths Shaggy and his lovable Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, are back in a new adventure, SHAGGY & SCOOBY-DOO GET A CLUE! Shaggy inherits a fortune from his Uncle Albert (the brilliant Dr. Albert Shaggleford), moves with Scooby into his newly bequeathed mansion and uncovers the evil Dr. Phineus Phibes plot to steal his uncles invention. Cleverly hidden in the form of Scooby Snacks, the invention in these snacks give Scooby amazing powers that they may use to defeat the devious Dr. Phibes. SHAGGY & SCOOBY-DOO GET A CLUE! is exec produced by Schwartz and Barbera, co-founder of Hanna-Barbera, and produced by Radomski.

JOHNNY TEST is action/comedy chronicles series the adventures of the fearless 11-year-old boy, Johnny, his genetically engineered super dog, Dukey, and his 13-year-old super-genius scientist twin sisters, Susan and Mary, who try to solve the trials and tribulations of adolescent angst with out-of-this-world scientific experiments, using Johnny as their willing guinea pig. In season two, Johnny and Dukey will create their own TV network, make their own extreme ice cream, travel back in time and even build a brand-new dad. JOHNNY TEST is exec produced by Toper Taylor for Cookie Jar Ent.

Kids WB! is proud to present a new series, LEGION OF SUPER HEROES, inspired by the DC Comics legend and developed especially as the anchor series for its programming block by WBA. One thousand years from now, Superman, the legendary Man of Steel, will inspire a group of emerging super heroes from the 31st century to band together to defend the rights of all free worlds and uphold the laws of the newly formed United Planets. LEGION OF SUPER HEROES combines humor with high-stakes, grand-scale super heroics to create the ultimate sci-fi, superhero fantasy for kids of all ages. Each episode of this fast-paced, character-driven action/comedy pits Superman and the Legion against otherworldly threats and adversaries who challenge the team on both super heroic and emotional levels. The series is exec produced by Schwartz, and produced by Linda Steiner and James Tucker for WBA.

THE BATMAN features one of the most complex and intriguing character in comicbook history in action-packed super heroic adventures, melding the renowned character's extraordinary physical prowess and super-sleuthing skills with a new range of experimental Bat-gadgets and an amped-up Batmobile. The series, which premiered in fall 2004, picks up Batman's story in his mid-20s, when he's just finding his way as a protector, defender and Caped Crusader, while balancing his public persona as billionaire bachelor Bruce Wayne.

In the third season, the Dark Knight continues his relentless quest to rid Gotham City of its supervillains, but he's not alone. Robin joins the team, and the fabled dynamic duo is also occasionally joined by Batgirl. Harley Quinn, Black Mask, Killer Moth, the Everywhere Man and a brand-new Clayface join the rogues' gallery of villains, led by the Joker, Penguin and Riddler, who ceaselessly torment Batman and Gotham City. THE BATMAN is based upon the DC Comics characters and is exec produced by Schwartz and Alan Burnett for WBA. Duane Capizzi and Mike Goguen serve as supervising producers, while Steiner and Jeff Matsuda are producers.

In XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN, Omi, a young, gifted monk-in-training from the Xiaolin Temple, must lead his three fellow trainees, hipster Kimiko, flashy, street-smart Brazilian Raimundo and Texas Kung Fu cowboy Clay, around the world to find and protect sacred artifacts that hold the keys to martial arts super powers. XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN is exec produced by Schwartz for WBA with Radomski is supervising producer and Christy Hui is the shows creator/producer.

in SPIDER RIDERS: Eleven-year-old Hunter Steele searches for the legendary inner world by following instructions in his grandfather's journal. He enters a pyramid where he finds a mysterious manacle that attaches to his arm. A spider startles Hunter, who falls into a hole to the center of the Earth and into the subterranean world of Arachna. There, he discovers a small group of elite warriors struggling to survive and to save Arachna from the attack of Invectids, a race of insectoids. The warriors are children/teenagers, each fighting with the help of their own 10 ft (3.0 m) battle spiders. They call themselves "Spider Riders". SPIDER RIDERS is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment and BEETRAIN

FOUR EYES!: Emma is a popular, attractive 10 year old alien girl from Albacore 7 whose less-than-stellar grades find her having to repeat the fifth grade. When her upper crust parents are made aware of her poor performance and behaviour, they send her to a boarding school on Earth to teach her a lesson. Emma has to wear a special device shaped like glasses, which turn her from her usual pink squid like appearance to a human. A fifth grade human. Which is about as bad as Emma thinks things can get. Until she slowly discovers that two of her most obvious human traits are not readily accepted by kids: First, she’s nerdy. Second, she wears glasses. Put together, these things make her time on our planet even more unbearable.
Emma’s outward appearance lands her in with a couple of equally geekish humans named Pete and Skyler. Although it doesn’t take long for them to realize that they’re not that alike after all. When she morphs into an alien, Emma really does have four eyes! The name of the show is also taken from both the fact that the true alien form of the protagonist is literally having four eyes and, coincidentally, the glasses she uses in order to morph herself into the shape of a human being. Another reason is that the notorious twin antagonists Alexis and Roland Billingsford call her by that name. FOUR EYES! is produced by Pictor Media and PorchLight Entertainment, and is created by Darryl Kluskowski

In LOONATICS UNLEASHED, six descendants of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner, Tasmanian Devil and Lola Bunny each boasting special skills, unique powers and gifted with a firm sense of justice come together 700 years in the future to form a brilliant ensemble of superheroes who protect Acmetropolis from evil villains who have their own uncommon strengths. In the second season, new characters descended from classic Looney Tunes characters like Yosemite Sam, Sylvester the Cat, Tweety Bird and Marvin the Martian make special appearances. LOONATICS UNLEASHED is exec produced by Schwartz and produced by Ron Myrick for WBA.
September 23/30/October/November 4/11, 2006
06:00AM Krypto the Superdog
06:30AM Krypto the Superdog
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Xiaolin Showdown
08:00AM Monster Allergy
08:30AM Spider Riders
09:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:30AM The Batman
11:00AM Four Eyes!
11:30AM Loonatics Unleashed

November 18/25/December, 2006/January 6/13, 2007
06:00AM Krypto the Superdog
06:30AM Krypto the Superdog
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Four Eyes!
08:00AM Loonatics Unleashed
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:30AM The Batman
11:00AM Xiaolin Showdown
11:30AM Monster Allergy

January 20/27, 2007
06:00AM Krypto the Superdog
06:30AM Krypto the Superdog
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Four Eyes!
08:00AM Loonatics Unleashed
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:30AM The Batman
11:00AM Spider Riders
11:30AM Spider Riders

February 3/10/17/24/March 3/10/17/24/31, 2007
06:00AM Krypto the Superdog
06:30AM Krypto the Superdog
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Four Eyes!
08:00AM Loonatics Unleashed
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:30AM The Batman
11:00AM Spider Riders
11:30AM Monster Allergy

April 7/14/21/28/May 5/12/19/26, 2007
06:00AM Krypto the Superdog
06:30AM Krypto the Superdog
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Four Eyes!
08:00AM Loonatics Unleashed
08:30AM Monster Allergy
09:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:30AM The Batman
11:00AM The Batman
11:30AM Xiaolin Showdown

June 2/9/16/23/30/July/August/September 1/8, 2007
06:00AM Krypto the Superdog
06:30AM Krypto the Superdog
07:00AM Spider Riders
07:30AM Spider Riders
08:00AM Loonatics Unleashed
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:30AM The Batman
11:00AM Xiaolin Showdown
11:30AM Johnny Test

September 15, 2007
06:00AM Krypto the Superdog
06:30AM Krypto the Superdog
07:00AM Spider Riders
07:30AM Spider Riders
08:00AM Loonatics Unleashed
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:30AM Legion of Super Heroes
11:00AM The Batman
11:30AM The Batman

Fall 2007: New Shows coming September 22
Will & Dewitt: A series steeped in self-discovery and personal accomplishment, "Will & Dewitt" proves that sometimes the smallest victories are the greatest. Will is an everyday little kid with an endless thirst for big kid adventure. But he needs direction. Enter Dewitt, his talking frog and personal "life coach." Dewitt's a frog and then some * a green ball of shape-shifting optimism to guide Will toward his destiny of discovering that all things are possible. Where there's Will, Dewitt is the way. "Will & Dewitt" is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment.

Magi-Nation : "Magi-Nation" follows the adventures of teenager Tony Jones, whose world is forever changed when he is mystically transported into a beautiful world far beyond imagination that was created a millennium ago by a powerful race known as the Magi. Here Tony meets Edyn and Strag, two young Magi heroes in training, who help him discover his vast new magical environment. However, all is not perfect in Tony's new world as the Moonlands of Magi-Nation are threatened by the evil Shadow Magi. It's up to this young trio and their vast collection of Dream Creatures to thwart the evildoers' plans and protect their world.

A multi-platform entertainment brand, kids enter the fantastic world of "Magi-Nation" via the 2D animated television series. From there, fans can experience the continuing action of the three young Magi heroes via the Internet (www.kidswb.com) as they navigate their way through environmental obstacles and confront the constant challenges and creatures that threaten the vitality of the 12 precious Moonlands of Magi-Nation. "Magi-Nation" is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment and Daewon Media (Korea).

Skunk Fu!: Already scoring big in the UK and Australia, "Skunk Fu!" is the hilarious tale of Skunk, a rambunctious martial arts student under the tutelage of wise old Panda. The goal of Skunk's training is to become the hero The Valley ultimately needs to fend off perennial attacks by evil Dragon, and end a centuries-old battle. Skunk and Panda are joined in their comedic adventures by a gallery of entertaining animal pals * from the combat-ready Rabbit and the skillful Fox to the adroit Turtle and cowardly Tiger. Each does his part to guide Skunk along his hero's journey of enlightenment, usually with amusing results. On the antagonist side of The Valley are Dragon's minions * his lead henchman Baboon and an army of Ninja Monkeys. They stand as equal parts menacing villains and comic foils to Skunk's escapades. "Skunk Fu!" is a co-production between Cartoon Saloon, Telegael and Hoek, Line and Thinker. Audiovisual rights for "Skunk Fu!" are being handled worldwide by Cake Distribution.

Eon Kid: "Eon Kid" brings adventure to the life of Marty, an enterprising 11-year-old who unexpectedly becomes the human extension of the Fist of Eon. Seemingly lost for all time, the Fist endows Marty with amazing fighting powers * but puts him at the heart of a centuries-old struggle between good and evil. Pursued by the dark armies of The General, Marty must undertake a hero's journey of action, adventure, comedy and self-discovery into an eye-popping world of battle-bots, bounty hunters, legendary warriors and humanoid bandits. "Eon Kid" is produced in state-of-the-art, computer-generated television animation by Daiwon C&A Holdings Co., Design Storm Co., BRB International and Manga Entertainment, and distributed by Starz Media.

Skatoony: Skatoony is a Hollywood Squares-inspired animated and live-action hybrid show for kids. In every episode, three young contestants compete against animated characters in four rounds of trivia-based games including “Bang on or Bogus,” “Draw What You Hear and Shout Out When You Know What You’ve Drawn” and “DangerBox” Each week Skatoony’s cartoon host Chudd Chudders and his sidekick The Earl attempt to put together another spectacular show, despite all manner of mad happenings and one greedy studio exec Tony EagleEyes who seems to conspire against them. Skatoony is produced by James Fox for Cartoon Network UK, where it is a very successful show.

Blobbit Adventures: At the heart of the series is Blobbit, an amorphous blob of pink slime with the ability to morph into various shapes. Her favorite form? A cute little rabbit! Living in a magical forest and hanging out with real rabbits and other creatures, Blobbit is sure to delight kids and spark their imaginations. The show's premise opens up endless possibilities for creative storytelling, featuring adventures that not only entertain but also encourage friendship and exploration. One of the standout features of Blobbit Adventures is its vibrant animation style. As shared in the forum discussions, viewers are excited about how colorful and dynamic the visuals are. Aesthetic appeal is crucial in kids' programming, and it seems Blobbit delivers on that front, ensuring that children are not only entertained but also visually stimulated.
Moreover, Blobbit’s character design is bound to resonate with young audiences due to her playful nature and relatable adventures. The character's ability to shapeshift reflects the imaginative world of childhood, reminding kids of the magic they can find in their own environments. Blobbit Adventures is produced by ITV Productions Kids

Coming mid-season:

The Spectacular Spider-Man: Riding the crest of Sony’s blockbuster Spider-Man 3, the new animated series — slated to premiere on Kids’ WB! in early 2008 — picks up the world-renowned web-slinger’s mythology at the beginning of his hero’s journey as a not-so-typical 16-year-old with new-found powers engaging the multi-leveled pressures of teenage life while combating bigger, badder super-villains in the real world.

Greg Weisman (“Gargoyles,” “The Batman”) is supervising producer on “The Spectacular Spider-Man.” Victor Cook (“Hellboy: Blood and Iron”) is producer/supervising director. The series is produced by Culver Entertainment.

World of Quest: World of Quest follows the adventures of spoiled young Prince Nestor, his pumped-up and reluctant protector, Quest, and a rag-tag team of cohorts as they set out to save Nestor’s parents and their kingdom. In their travels, they come across an array of weird and wonderful characters and creatures including a scam-artist griffin, man-eating grass and Chomps, hungry creatures with big teeth. The show is based on the Komikwerks graphic novel series by Jason Kruse and edited by Emmy Award winner Stephen Sustarsic, whose credits include Scooby-Doo, New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and The Flintstones Movie. The series is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment

September 22/29/October/November 3/10/17/24, 2007
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
08:00AM Skatoony
08:30AM Blobbit Adventures
09:00AM Skunk Fu!
09:30AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
10:00AM Eon Kid
10:30AM Johnny Test
11:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
11:30AM The Batman

December 1/8/15/22/29, 2007
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
08:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
08:30AM Skatoony
09:00AM Skunk Fu!
09:30AM Blobbit Adventures
10:00AM Eon Kid
10:30AM Johnny Test
11:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
11:30AM The Batman
12:00PM Johnny Test
12:30PM Eon Kid

January 5/12/19, 2008
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
08:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
08:30AM Skatoony
09:00AM Skunk Fu!
09:30AM Blobbit Adventures
10:00AM Johnny Test
10:30AM Eon Kid
11:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
11:30AM The Batman
12:00PM Johnny Test
12:30PM Eon Kid

January 26/February/March 1, 2008
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Tom and Jerry Tales
07:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
08:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
08:30AM Blobbit Adventures
09:00AM Skunk Fu!
09:30AM Johnny Test
10:00AM Skatoony
10:30AM Eon Kid
11:00AM Legion of Super Heroes
11:30AM The Batman
12:00PM Johnny Test
12:30PM Eon Kid

March 8, 2008
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Skunk Fu!
07:30AM Blobbit Adventures
08:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Skatoony
09:30AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:00AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:30AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
11:00AM The Batman
11:30AM The Batman
12:00PM The Spectacular Spider-Man
12:30PM The Batman

March 15/22, 2008
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Monster Allergy
07:30AM Spider Riders
08:00AM Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Skunk Fu!
09:30AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:00AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:30AM World of Quest
11:00AM Johnny Test
11:30AM Eon Kid
12:00PM Johnny Test
12:30PM Johnny Test

March 29/April 5, 2008
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Monster Allergy
07:30AM Spider Riders
08:00AM Skunk Fu!
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Blobbit Adventures
09:30AM Legion of Super Heroes
10:00AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:30AM World of Quest
11:00AM Johnny Test
11:30AM Eon Kid
12:00PM Johnny Test
12:30PM Johnny Test

April 12/19/26/May 3/10/17, 2008
06:00AM Will & Dewitt
06:30AM Magi-Nation
07:00AM Monster Allergy
07:30AM Spider Riders
08:00AM Skunk Fu!
08:30AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00AM Blobbit Adventures
09:30AM Skatoony
10:00AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:30AM World of Quest
11:00AM Johnny Test
11:30AM Eon Kid
12:00PM Johnny Test
12:30PM Tom and Jerry Tales

On May 24 2008, Kids WB becomes the CW4Kids. Write a forum conversation saying Kids' WB dies on May 17, and lists the May 24 CW4Kids schedule, oddly exactly the same as the April 12-May 17 schedule

Forum Title: The End of Kids' WB? What’s Next for Our Saturday Mornings?

Joie commented on April 24 2008:
What’s the news? I just heard from my friend that Kids' WB is ending on May 17. Is it true? 😱

Light Lucario commented on April 28 2008:
Yeah, it’s true! Kids' WB is officially dying on May 17. After that, we transition into CW4Kids on May 24!

Joie commented on April 29 2008:
That’s such a bummer! Kids' WB has brought us so many great shows over the years. What are they replacing it with?

biggdan22 commented on April 29 2008:
So far, all I know is that the schedule for CW4Kids looks exactly like the last Kids' WB schedule we had! It’s almost like nothing’s changing! Here’s what the schedule will look like on May 24:

May 24 CW4Kids Schedule:

06:00 AM Will & Dewitt
06:30 AM Magi-Nation
07:00 AM Monster Allergy
07:30 AM Spider Riders
08:00 AM Skunk Fu!
08:30 AM Tom and Jerry Tales
09:00 AM Blobbit Adventures
09:30 AM Skatoony
10:00 AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:30 AM World of Quest
11:00 AM Johnny Test
11:30 AM Eon Kid
12:00PM Johnny Test
12:30PM Tom and Jerry Tales

Joie commented on April 29 2008:
Same exact shows? That’s... interesting. 😏 I guess it’s a smooth transition for kids who love the current lineup. But still, I can’t believe we’re losing Krypto, The Batman, and all those shows we've loved!

D Dubbs commented on April 29 2008:
I know right? It feels like an era is ending. 🙁 I hope CW4Kids brings some new content soon since it feels like we’re just rebranding.

Light Lucario commented on April 28 2008:
Yeah, I hope they don’t just stick with the same old shows forever. If they are going to be CW4Kids, they should make it fresh with some new material!

judyindisguise commented on April 29 2008:
Hopefully, we hear some announcements about new shows! But I guess it’s nice to see familiar favorites sticking around for a bit longer.

Light Lucario commented on April 29 2008:
Let’s keep our fingers crossed! Whatever happens, we’ll always have our memories of Kids' WB. Let’s keep the discussion going for any updates we get!


Aree commented on April 31 2008:
I hear you, but I’ve got some intel on what’s happening with CW4Kids! I found out that when summer rolls around, we’ll get to see four of the major 4Kids shows join the lineup on CW4Kids. Here they are:

Chaotic - The exciting show where players compete in a fantastic card game that brings creatures and realms to life.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - The beloved adventures of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael as they fight against criminals and villains in New York City.
Pokémon - Join Ash and his friends as they journey through various regions, catching Pokémon and competing in battles.
Yu-Gi-Oh! - Follow Yugi and friends as they duel with cards and embark on adventures filled with strategy and fantasy.
So, with all these classics coming back, it looks like CW4Kids will become quite the nostalgic blast from the past! Who's excited? 🙌

4Kids Talkback Thread V3 - A New Era Begins

biggdan22 commented on May 29 2008:
Well it's here, as 4Kids begins a new era, as we prepare for fall CW4Kids has announced the new schedule beginning on June 21, and people here nailed a lot of the items right on the nose. Gone are Johnny Test, Skunk Fu, Eon Kid, Skatoony and World of Quest, which will be taken off the air right after it airs its 13th episode. Joining the block are TMNT Fast Forward, Chaotic, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and The Batman is returning.
06:00 AM - Will & Dewitt
06:30 AM - Magi-Nation
07:00 AM - Monster Allergy
07:30 AM - Spider Riders
08:00 AM - Tom and Jerry Tales
08:30 AM - Blobbit Adventures
09:00 AM - Chaotic
09:30 AM - The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:00 AM - The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:30 AM - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
11:00 AM - Yu-Gi-Oh GX
11:30 AM - The Batman
12:00 PM - Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl
12:30 PM - Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl

Since that puts the two GX's and Chaotic on at the same time on two different networks, I'm willing to bet that 4KidsTV will also be rearranging their line-up on the same day, probably having GX premieres move to CW

Light Lucario commented on May 29 2008:
Wow. If that's true, then that's just weird. I was so sure that they would have GX premiers on 4KidsTV, even in the fall. You brought up a good point about how changing stations would leave fans, at least ones without Internet access, confused. I also thought that they would keep GX on 4Kids so that two different Yu-Gi-Oh! series wouldn't air on the same channel. I kind of thought that's why CN stopped DM repeats as soon as GX started. They probably also wanted to give GX more attention since it was just started out.

I'm not saying that GX premiers on the CW would be bad thing. It just feels kind of weird because of two different series airing together, as well as how GX changed to yet another channel. Now that I think about it, I don't think that they'll have premiers of GX this fall. I think that they're doing it to warm the audience up to 5D's in their fall schedule. Pretty much like how they're having Fast Forward to ease into the new TMNT season. I would be okay if it was premiers on the CW in the fall, at least once I shake off the weird feeling I'm getting from it.

On another note, it would be kind of cool to see The Batman again. After watching some of the episodes of all of the different Batman series for that paper, as well as that review of the series on the main page of ToonZone, I kind of regretted not getting into the series, especially when I heard that it improved during the course of its run. Besides that, I thought that it would be fun to see it anyway. With that in mind, I should also watch more of that new Spiderman series. I didn't see much of it during the last week of Kids' WB, but I did like what I saw. Also kinda dissapointed Pokemon isn't airing at the time it used to air on Kids' WB,

veemonjosh commented on May 29 2008:
Well, so much for hoping to tape all of World of Quest before it disappeared...:crying:

*goes onto Shout Factory forums to request that they get the DVD rights*

Also, Spidey + TMNT in the same hour = BEST HOUR ON TELEVISION.

biggdan22 commented on May 29 2008:
You know, most of the changes actually make sense. They are bringing back The Batman no doubt to help promote The Dark Knight movie. Bringing Chaotic, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and TMNT: Fast Forward over basically confirms the suspicion that all four are going to be on The CW 4Kids this fall, so start advertising the station they will be on now. We know that TMNT, Chaotic and Pokemon will be reruns, but the big question remains will GX be premieres or reruns? 

D Dubbs commented on May 29 2008:
Yeah...and its kinda weird that GX and Chaotic are on at the same time on both networks...

Hahaha, 4Kids is making sure that kids have to watch their shows. They don't have any other options (unless you count E/I programming or Disney Channel reruns).

judyindisguise commented on May 30 2008:

biggdan22 said:
Gone are Johnny Test, Skunk Fu, Eon Kid, Skatoony and World of Quest, which will be taken off the air right after it airs its 13th episode.

I'm a little sorry about World of Quest being dropped, because it had potential. It's about the only thing on the old WB I made a point of watching (hoping a miracle would happen and it would improve. Like I've said before, hope is like a drug to me.) Supposedly Canada will be getting 26 eps of the show. Maybe some of them will eventually find their way to the States, who knows. Ah well. Another series down the drain...

Joie commented on May 30 2008:
Wait, hold up! Did you just say that Johnny Test is getting the boot, but they're keeping Monster Allergy? 🤔 I never expected that! I thought Johnny was one of their more popular shows with all the crazy antics. How did Monster Allergy make the cut? It felt like it was kind of overshadowed by other series! I mean, don't get me wrong—it's a unique concept and all, but it's interesting to see what the network considers worth keeping. What do you guys think?

Joetiful View commented on May 30 2008:
Honestly, it’s a bit surprising to see Monster Allergy sticking around while they’re dropping Johnny Test. I figured Johnny had more of a following with all the action and humor. 😅 It makes me wonder if they’re trying to make room for something bigger with GX since it feels like a placeholder for 5Ds, which we know is coming soon. Since TMNT: Back to the Sewers, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension, and Smeshariki are already confirmed for the fall, maybe GX is just there to bridge the gap until they launch 5Ds!

Could it be that they plan to phase out some of the older shows in favor of all this fresh content? It’ll be interesting to see how this all unfolds. The strategy might actually work if it keeps the audience engaged until all the new stuff rolls out! What do you all think? 🤔

judyindisguise commented on May 30 2008:
Ehh, but I just saw this week's. Lord Spite has to be the lamest villian ever, even for a comic villian. My God, Drakken of Kim Possible was far better, because he had depth, and Shego, and he was occasionally really funny. (Like in the "Sick Day" episode, and the one where he kept trying to open that jar of gherkins). If a show about a quest has such an incompetent villian, then where's the tension? Or the drama that's at least occasionally needed to give the heroes' struggle any oomph? And again, the characters don't relate to each other very well, or in a very entertaining way. Too bad. Once again an episode of World of Quest gets buried in lame "jokes" and nothing of consequence. Only good moment was when Nestor kept his word. But overall, the quest itself isn't involving enough to hold viewer interest, and the jokes aren't funny enough to make up for that lack. Oh, and I take back the good things I said about Quest in the beginning. He's a bore when he's not damn annoying. I actually think the show would be better without him.

Yeah, this show needs to go bye-bye. I'd rather it were cancelled than continue to waste it's potential

Sketch commented on May 30 2008:
Ah, it's a pitty The Batman isn't right after Turtles. They broke a good 2 hours of comic hero action. Ah well...

I actually didn't think they'd go with Batman over JT but I'm glad I was wrong about that. It is obviously because of the movie coming up. So here's what's sad... 4kids seems to know better what to do with WB's shows than WB or CN does.

CyberCube commented on May 30 2008:
Funny how 4kids has gone from being hated to being well... "tolerated" I think is the word, but at least they're making some decent work for themselves.

Anyways here is the new 4Kids TV schedule starting June 21:

07:00 AM Viva Pinata
07:30 AM Viva Pinata
09:00 AM Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)
09:30 AM Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension
10:00 AM Sonic X
10:30 AM Dinosaur King
11:00 AM Kirby: Right Back At Ya!
11:30 AM Winx Club
12:00 PM The Cramp Twins
12:30 PM Viva Pinata

Also here is the way the schedule is now (till June 14)

07:00 AM Viva Pinata
07:30 AM Viva Pinata
09:00 AM Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)
09:30 AM Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension
10:00 AM TMNT: Fast Forward
10:30 AM Dinosaur King
11:00 AM Yu-Gi-Oh GX
11:30 AM Winx Club
12:00 PM Chaotic
12:30 PM Viva Pinata

I assume Battle Dimension will move to CW4Kids once CW4Kids is done rushing through S1 of DP

Undrave commented on May 30 2008:
Well to continue on what we were discussing...it seems painfully obvious that 4Kids has no faith at all in the 4KidsTV block anymore and want to fill it with old shows while they concentrate on their shiny new toy.

Keee commented on May 30 2008:
You’re absolutely right. It does seem like 4Kids TV has been left in the dust. With all the recent changes, it feels like they’re just trying to keep afloat rather than push for anything new. It’s disappointing to see so many shows get cut while they focus on bringing in older hits. I hope they can revive the block and push for more innovative content in the future!

judyindisguise commented on May 30 2008:

Remember, if you like Skunk Fu!, it’s time to start bidding farewell. 😢 I just heard that it’s being replaced come June 21, and honestly, I’m not too surprised. While it had its charm, it never really managed to break through and capture a solid audience like some of the other shows.

The good news, though? It looks like we’ll be getting something fresh with Chaotic taking its spot in the lineup! It has that competitive edge and an intriguing premise that I think will resonate well with fans.

So, let’s enjoy Skunk Fu! while we can, but keep those fingers crossed for an exciting new adventure with Chaotic! What do you all think? Are you sad to see Skunk Fu! go, or ready for a change?

D Dubbs commented on May 30 2008:

You know, I've been thinking about World of Quest and its impending cancellation. Honestly, I see its ending more as a mercy kill than anything else. 😬 I mean, while it had potential, the execution just never really hit the mark. The characters were often flat, and the plotlines felt recycled and uninspired. It was like they were desperately trying to inject humor, but it often fell flat, leaving viewers more frustrated than entertained.

The villain, Lord Spite? Please! It’s hard to rally any tension or excitement around a character who’s that one-dimensional. I kept hoping for a turnaround, but it never came. Maybe it's for the best that they’re pulling the plug. Sometimes you just have to let a show go if it’s not delivering. This gives the space for something fresh and hopefully better.

So, I suppose in a way, they’re doing all of us a favor. I’d rather see it end now than keep dragging on and disappoint even more! What do you all think?

hU commentd on May 30 2008:
They're probably thinking why should they supply new shows to a block that is ending in a years time..BUt at the same time it isn't fare for kids who are watching to just have two shows running new episodes(Viva & Dino) while the others are in rerun. I think they should at least have 3 new series on the line up. But 4KIdsTV looks Blah though while CW4Kids looks Banging.

Joetiful View commented on May 30 2008:
What's sad about this is that (just IMO), the 4KidsTV lineup is the best it's been in quite a while, what with Kirby and Sonic X back, plus new Dino King and Viva Pinata episodes. Also didn't 4Kids say Viewtiful Joe was coming to one of their blocks in the fall?

Macattack commented on June 4 2008:
I'm currently staring at the fall lineup for the CW4kids. Holy moley. :eek: It's obvious at this point 4kidsTV is getting the shaft while they're frontloading on the CW4kids. Fox probably isn't too happy about that . . . I hope that Fox formally gets back into the SatAM business soon.

D Dubbs commented on June 10 2008:
My 4Kids list:

Current/Upcoming CW4Kids Properties:

Chaotic is the revolutionary new collectible card game that takes trading card games and online play to the next level. The Chaotic television series follows the adventures of a group of teens who travel to Perim to capture codes of hundreds of unique creatures. Chaotic currently airs on The CW4Kids, and a new season is planned for Fall.


In Magi-Nation, Tony finds himself embroiled in a war to save the good people of the Moonlands from the tyranny of Agram and the Shadow Magi. Wearing the mystical ring of the Final Dreamer, Tony and his new friends adventure through the Moonlands calling on the power of the Dream Creatures to aid them. Magi-Nation currently airs on The CW4Kids.


The world of Smeshariki is a world of adventure, creativity and friendship. From turning snores into energy, discovering the amazing power of dreams, and even finding a way to make the sun shine on a rainy day, the characters work to solve problems in an unexpected, creative and funny way. The positive values they transmit – friendship, diligence and inventive talent - are timeless. Smeshariki makes its U.S. premiere on The CW4Kids in the Fall.


The most turtle-riffic heroes of all time! Get in on the action with one of the most powerful boys' brands, which has generated over $5 billion in retail sales since its inception. Thrilling kids with their cool ninja moves, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a classic that keeps adding to its legacy. TMNT currently airs on 4Kids TV and TMNT: Fast Forward airs on The CW4Kids. A brand new season, Back to the Sewers, airs this Fall on The CW4Kids.

A young Bruce Wayne is in his third year of trying to establish himself as The Batman, protector of Gotham City. From the likes of Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Riddler and Man-Bat, among others, the war on crime jumps to the next level with a new arsenal at the Dark Knight's disposal. The Batman currently airs on The CW4Kids.

Will is a young boy who constantly searches for adventure. Dewitt is a frog that can transform. Together, Will & Dewitt find several adventures and Dewitt can change into almost any creature to help Will through tough times. Will & Dewitt currently airs on The CW4Kids.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is the next chapter of the successful Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. Aimed at a younger audience, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX features new duelists, new monsters, new challenges and exciting new storylines. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX currently airs on The CW4Kids.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's is the latest chapter in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. It features brand new duelists, brand new vehicles, brand new storylines and a brand new way of dueling. The series will have its US TV premiere this Fall on The CW4Kids.

The Spectacular Spider-Man picks up the original web-slinger's mythology at the beginning of his hero's journey, as a not so typical 16-year-old entering his junior year of high school. Having spent the summer engaging common criminals with his new-found powers, Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity and battle super-villains in the real world. The Spectacular Spider-Man currently airs on The CW4Kids, with another 13-episode season planned for the Fall.

Tom and Jerry star in their first US television series in more than 13 years in Tom and Jerry Tales. This show features 78 brand new Tom and Jerry adventures that bring back the old spirit of the original show with the familiar chasing, scheming, and pranks that everyone knows so well. Tom and Jerry Tales currently airs on The CW4Kids.

Viewtiful Joe follows the games' storyline, movie lover Joe and his girlfriend Silvia enjoy a seemingly normal trip to the movies to see an action flick starring Joe's idol, Captain Blue, when suddenly the leader of the evil Jadow force reaches out of the screen and takes Silvia into the movie. Joe is forced to follow her by Captain Blue's mecha, Six Machine (renamed "Machine Six" in the English anime dub), and meets Captain Blue in the flesh who grants Joe the power to become an action movie hero in his own right called Viewtiful Joe, Viewtiful Joe used to air on Kids' WB, and returns this fall on The CW4Kids with all new episodes.

In this action-packed series, young Hunter Steele follows clues from his grandfather's journal into the inner world of Arachna, where he becomes a Spider Rider—a hero piloting giant battle spiders. Together with other young riders, Hunter fights against the sinister Invectids trying to conquer their world. Filled with battles, teamwork, and exploration, this show captivates fans of action and adventure narratives. Spider Riders currently airs on The CW4Kids.

Monster Allergy is based on a comic book series of the same name. The series follows a young boy Ezekiel Zick (nicknamed Zick) who suffers from various allergies and has the ability to see the invisible monsters that live among us. Along with help of his best friend, Elena Potato, and his talking cat, Timothy, Zick hopes to hone his powers to one day become a Monster Tamer just like his dad, Monster Allergy currently airs on The CW4Kids.

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl covers the continuing adventures of series protagonist Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, and his best friend Brock, the two meet a new coordinator named Dawn, who travels with them through Sinnoh and enters Pokemon Contests. Season 1 currently airs on The CW4Kids while Season 2 (Battle Dimension) airs on 4Kids TV.

Blobbit Adventures is centred around Blobbit, an amorphous pink blob that can transform into various shapes, this show takes viewers on whimsical adventures in a magical forest. Blobbit’s interactions with other creatures encourage messages of friendship and exploration while emphasizing creativity and fun through imaginative storytelling. Blobbit Adventures currently airs on The CW4Kids.

Current 4Kids TV properties:

The Cramp Twins is centered around the hilarious and often disastrous antics of ten-year-old twins, Luke and Wayne Cramp, this series explores sibling rivalry, societal norms, and the different personalities of the twins. Its humor and relatable themes resonate with young audiences. The Cramp Twins currently airs on 4Kids TV.

Dinosaurs are back, and they're bigger, badder and better than ever. In Dinosaur King, the dino-tastic quests of the D-Team require them to travel anywhere in the world to hunt down dinosaurs that have been lost by the time-traveling Dr. Z and his bumbling team of bad guys. Dinosaur King currently airs on 4Kids TV with new episodes planned for the Fall.


Kirby: Right Back at Ya! is about the adventures of Kirby, a legendary Star Warrior destined to save the planet Pop Star from the destruction of the evil Nightmare. Kirby currently airs on 4Kids TV.


Sonic X is about a hedgehog name Sonic who is transported to the human world. Once there, Sonic is rescued by a boy named Chris. Now the race is on to keep Dr. Eggman away from the powerful Chaos Emeralds and from taking over the World. Luckily for Earth, Sonic is the quickest hedgehog around! Sonic X currently airs on 4Kids TV.


Viva Pinata is a vibrant world of living pinata animals, filled with spontaneity and fun. Created by renowned video game developer Rare Ltd., Viva Pinata is a mass entertainment property brought to life by Microsoft and 4Kids Entertainment through video games, television and merchandise. Viva Pinata currently air on 4Kids TV and new episodes are expected to air in the Fall.


Winx Club features a young protagonist named Bloom, who travels from Earth to the Alfea School for Fairies to learn how to perfect her magic skills. There she becomes best friends with Stella, Flora, Musa, Layla, and Tecna, five teenage fairies from five different realms. Together the six members of the Winx Club must juggle busy high school schedules, navigate the confusing world of romance, and save the universe all at the same time. Winx Club currently airs on 4Kids TV.

Light Lucario commented on June 10 2008:
It seems that 4Kids is pretty much putting almost all of their shows onto the CW. They seem to be keeping Viva Pinata, Dinosaur King, Sonic X, Cramp Twins and Kirby on 4KidsTV. I doubt that they're expecting much from that lineup since they're putting much more focus on the lineup for CW. I wonder if this definitely means that they'll end their contract with FOX after this year. I have a feeling that it does.

I'm also still a bit surprised that they would put GX on the CW when its still in the middle of the season. Not to mention how its never aired on the CW before. I guess that they want to get people more interested in Yu-Gi-Oh! for 5D's this fall and it would work out better with new episodes rather than repeats. I would hope that they mention that GX will air on the CW4Kids after this week's episode, considering how the change happens a week from this Saturday. Well, as long as I can still watch the rest of the series on CW4Kids, then I'm happy. And this does give me a chance to check out more of the CW4Kids before fall. Did they already announce the schedule for the CW4Kids for June 21st? I wasn't sure if that was mentioned or if it was just a prediction schedule.

biggdan22 commented on June 10 2008:
I think that 4Kids will expedite this Kooky Klicks series they announced they are making today and try to have it for 4KidsTV this fall. If so, then this is the list we have for both blocks

CW4Kids:
TMNT: Back to the Sewer
Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (when it inevitably moves to the block from 4Kids TV)
Smeshariki
Viewtiful Joe S2
The Spectacular Spider-Man S2
Huntik: Secrets and Seekers (Won't be till mid-season)
Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight (again, not till midseason)

4Kids TV:
Chaotic: M'arrilian Invasion (I assume it will move to CW eventually, assuming they rush through S1 like they're doing with Pokemon)
Di-Gata Defenders
Biker Mice from Mars
Kooky Klicks
Pirate Islands: The Lost Treasure of Fiji
Dinosaur King (might move to CW, who knows?

Rolling Cloud commented on June 11 2008:
The rest of the dubbed episode titles for the current GX season have been revealed:
Conquering the Past Part 3
The Ultimate Face Off Part 1
The Ultimate Face Off Part 2
The Power Within Part 1
The Power Within Part 2
Return of the Supreme King Part 1
Return of the Supreme King Part 2
Return of the Supreme King Part 3
Remembering Jaden

D Dubbs commented on June 11 2008:
I still can't believe the number of people complaining about 4Kids's decision to shuffle the Pokemon voice cast, like, it happened 2 years ago, deal with it.

Also love those GX titles, I assume those have already aired in another English country

Rolling Cloud commented on June 11 2008:
Hey, just wanted to jump in about those Yu-Gi-Oh! GX titles! ✨ Yes, they have indeed aired in other English-speaking countries already, like Canada and Australia. The titles were revealed through various broadcasting schedules and episode guides over there, which means we’re just getting a taste of what’s to come in the U.S.!

Fans overseas have had a chance to enjoy those episodes for a while now, and I can tell you that the story really ramps up in those arcs! We get some major character development and intense duels that really test our heroes. If you haven’t seen them yet, you’re in for a treat! Just be ready for some serious cliffhangers! 😅 I'm looking forward to seeing how they translate over to our airwaves and how the characters evolve, especially with Jaden and his journey!

Let’s hope that CW4Kids gives them a good airtime slot so we don’t have to wait too long! What are you most excited about?

D Dubbs commented on June 11 2008:
June 21st, 2008 (4Kids TV)
08:00 AM Viva Pinata - Whirlm With a Dream; the Crush (#4)
08:30 AM Viva Pinata - Trojan Horstachio; the Pinatas Must Be Crazy (#5)
09:00 AM TMNT - Things Change (#1)
09:30 AM TMNT - Notes From the Underground (#15)
10:00 AM Sonic X - Chaos Control Freaks (#1)
10:30 AM Dinosaur King - Downtown Runaround (#10)
11:00 AM Kirby: Right Back at Ya! - Kirby Comes to Cappy Town (#1)
11:30 AM Winx Club - Missing in Action (#63)
12:00 PM The Cramp Twins - Fashion Passion; Small Wonder (#1)
12:30 PM Viva Pinata - Whirlm With a Dream; the Crush (#4)

June 21st, 2008 (CW4Kids)
06:00 AM Will & Dewitt - Will's Whistle; Froget Me Not (#14)
06:30 AM Magi-Nation - The Precious Haz-Mai (#14)
07:00 AM Monster Allergy - Family Reunion (#14)
07:30 AM Spider Riders - Stag's Challenge (#14)
08:00 AM Tom & Jerry Tales - Don't Bring Your Pet to School; Cat Show Catastrophe; The Cat Whisperer with Casper Lombardo (#16)
08:30 AM Blobbit Adventures - Blobbit to the Rescue; If everyone could get along (#14)
09:00 AM Chaotic - Welcome to Chaotic, Part I (#1) CW4Kids Premiere
09:30 AM The Spectacular Spider-Man - Survival of the Fittest (#1)
10:00 AM The Spectacular Spider-Man - Interactions (#2)
10:30 AM TMNT: Fast Forward - Future Shellshock (#118) CW4Kids Premiere
11:00 AM Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - The Forbidden Ritual, Part I (#144) CW4Kids Premiere
11:30 AM The Batman - The Batman/Superman Story, Part I (#53)
12:00 PM Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl - Following a Maiden's Voyage (#1) CW4Kids Premiere
12:30 PM Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl - Two Degrees of Seperation (#2) CW4Kids Premiere


Lots of stuff going on this week.

First off, I'm surprised that out of the 18 available spots, Chaotic only has one. I thought it'd at least have two, if not three.

Second, it's kinda interesting to see Yu-Gi-Oh! GX in the 11:00 AM spot, which is where the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series aired on Kids' WB for the majority of its run. It's almost...nostalgic.

Third, The Batman is starting at season five, which is good for me, since that's the only season I haven't seen. :D All the other new additions, plus Chaotic and Spider-Man start at episode one.

And finally, that Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode is a repeat (it's the start of the two-parter before the current three-parter), so looks like it'll take five weeks before we get to premieres again.

coolboy commented on June 11 2008:

Undrave said:
Well to continue on what we were discussing...it seems painfully obvious that 4Kids has no faith at all in the 4KidsTV block anymore and want to fill it with old shows while they concentrate on their shiny new toy.

If I was 4kids I would do the same thing. They are losing $5 million a year with their deal with Fox and with the arrangement they have with The CW they are expecting to off-set that amount and make a profit. So it makes sense for them to stack the deck towards that goal. They made it very clear they do not want anything more to do with Fox unless they can offer them a better deal (one where they could turn a profit I would think). No use throwing more money into a sinking ship!

Undrave commented on June 11 2008:
Then maybe its part of a scare tactic to get Fox to reconsider the deal?

Light Lucario commented on June 11 2008:
Oh man. So there won't be any new episodes of GX for five weeks? That bites. Seriously, they have the episode titles so I don't understand why they don't start right where they'll leave off after this Saturday. I doubt that it would make things less confusing for newcomers for the series. Oh well. I'll still watch them just because they're on and considering how GX barely gets any DVD releases, I don't know when I'll seem them again. Plus, those episodes have been really fun to watch. Hopefully, Pokemon will have some interesting episodes because outside of that, Dinosaur King and some other repeats on both blocks, I won't have much to watch on Saturday morning. At least I only have to wait until the middle of July to see the new episodes, which is better than the wait for new episodes after CN dropped the show.

I actually forgot that Yu-Gi-Oh! was on that same time slot during most of its run. That does give kind of a nostalgic feeling to it. Of course, GX has aired on that same time over six months. Still, its nice to see that they're, in a way, relating to both series.

D Dubbs commented on June 11 2008:
I'm not sure that Fox really cares too much about 4Kids' programming. There's barely any cross-promotion between Fox and 4Kids TV (i.e., you don't see promos for TMNT during American Idol or promos for House during Dinosaur King).

As a 4Kids rep said last month, they want out on Fox, unless they offer them a really good deal. Plus, it's kind of hard to imagine 4Kids programming two Saturday morning blocks for a substantial period of time.

SonicEclipse commented on June 11 2008:
I find it sad that 4Kids is only using 4Kids TV as a place for their older shows while moving the big names to CW4Kids, and that they want out of FOX. This is what I predicted though, and I guess its really the best way to go when looking at from a business stand point. I hope FOX programs their own Saturday morning block again, if not than I hope they can find a decent animation company to take over when 4Kids leaves in '09. Please no infomercials, talkshows, or news shows. There are enough networks running that garbage already.

It just hit me, but I remember reading on various Sonic forums that 4Kids' rights to Sonic X were suppose to expire back in '07. Obviously this was never true or the lisence was renewed, or else they wouldn't be streaming episodes on 4Kidstv.com, nor would they be beginning from episode 1 on June 21st.

This is also the first time I've heard about 4Kids losing the rights to Shaman King in July '08. But I don't think thats true, because I emailed 4Kids at the end of December about a possible Shaman King DVD release and they told they have plans to release the series on DVD sometime in '08. Could 4Kids be planning to release Shaman King with Shout Factory like they are with Dinosaur King? Write a continuation conversation on June 14 asking how often have ads been airing on both blocks regarding the changes next week