Note: This is my AU of Kids WB/CW4Kids, In this AU things play out slightly differently. User1: TheCrasig
Posted on: May 24 2008

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: The CW4Kids

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 CW4Kids schedule (which is EXACTLY the same as last week’s Kids WB schedule):

07:00 AM Will & Dewitt
07:30 AM Magi-Nation
08:00 AM Skunk Fu!
08:30 AM Tom & Jerry Tales
09:00 AM Xiaolin Showdown
09:30 AM The Spectacular Spider-Man
10:00 AM My Goldfish is Evil
10:30 AM World of Quest
11:00 AM Johnny Test
11:30 AM Skatoony

User2: Allerf
Posted on: May 24 2008
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, Also a new show, GoGoRiki joins on the 21st as well.

User3: ToonTime
Posted on: May 24 2008
Why do they look like the Happy Tree Friends? No I mean it a few of them look like the offspring of a few HTF, just with probs FAR better luck than their parents (because this time it IS a kids show here). Either way, it looks really cute

User1: Allerf
Posted on: May 24 2008
Looks like it’s a popular Russian childrens show called “Smeshariki” (aka Kikoriki) odd that was not one of the names listed to pick from. It actually looks pretty interesting.

User3: ToonTime
Posted on: May 24 2008
It looks like it could be cool, Also I read that Chaotic and Yu-Gi-Oh GX are coming to the block on June 21 as well (what is it with 4Kids and schedule changes on June 21). Write a continuation theorizing about the updates, and also wondering if Spidey is staying to help promote Endgame (In this timeline, AE came out in 2008)
User4: RetroRanter
Posted on: May 25, 2008

Just watched the first day of CW4Kids. Feels surreal not seeing the old Kids WB bumpers anymore. Those were iconic. But I guess it’s the sign of the times, everything’s got to evolve. The lineup remains solid, though. Always good to see Johnny Test and Xiaolin Showdown holding their ground.

And about Spider-Man helping to promote Endgame. It’s a clever idea if they manage to pull it off. Since CW4Kids airs The Spectacular Spider-Man, they’ve got the perfect platform to hype up Endgame. Maybe throw in some special episodes or exclusive clips during the commercial breaks? That would surely keep audiences glued!

User5: ComicGeek101
Posted on: May 25, 2008

I’ve got mixed feelings about the whole Spider-Man promotion thing. On one hand, it capitalizes on the Endgame hype, drawing more viewers to The CW4Kids. On the other hand, it kinda feels like they’re using Spidey as just another marketing tool. I hope they maintain the integrity of the show without making it too commercial.

Wondering about those June 21st updates, particularly Yu-Gi-Oh GX. Heard some new episodes are queued up, which might give the block a much-needed freshness. And adding Chaotic is a solid move; that show has a decent following already. I’m just concerned whether the vibe of CW4Kids will differ significantly from Kids WB or if it will be more of the same under a new banner?

User6: ToonScribe
Posted on: May 26, 2008

As much as I liked the transition to CW4Kids, I am not a fan of how they’re handling the bumpers. They’re too generic if you ask me. They’ve moved away from the charm that Kids WB had with those whimsical water tower animations, making the whole experience feel less special.

As for the incoming shows and changes on June 21st, it does intrigue me. TMNT: Fast Forward has great potential to pull in viewers; that series has a loyal fan base. GoGoRiki seems like a wild card though, from what I’ve seen it does have that quirky charm that might just work well with the young audience.

In conclusion, while there are promising things about CW4Kids, I think they need a bit more distinctiveness to truly step out of the shadow of Kids WB. What does everyone else think about separating its identity from its predecessor? Let’s discuss mini-strategies or visions we wish CW4Kids would adopt moving forward!
Write a follow up where a user says they have the new schedule starting June 21, listed on Cw4kids.com, Quest is gone, Spidey now has a full hour, GoGoRiki at 08:00am, etc