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.
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Just checked Zap2It for the upcoming Saturday schedule, and it’s a bit odd. Looks like we’re only getting specific episodes for some shows, namely Skunk Fu!'s “The Art of Dream Control” and “The Art of Patience”, Chaotic’s “Welcome to Chaotic”, Ben 10’s “And Then There Were 10”, and TMNT: Fast Forward’s “Future Shellshocked”. Everything else is listed as TBA.

Are they doing a special highlight episode kind of thing, or is Zap2It just behind on the updates? It’s a bit concerning not knowing what’s going to air, especially for those of us trying to plan our viewing or recordings.

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That’s definitely strange. I was planning to catch up on Yu-Gi-Oh GX and World of Quest, but if there’s no info on what episodes they’re airing, that throws a wrench into things. Hopefully, it’s just a hiccup with Zap2It’s listings and not an indication of a larger scheduling issue at CW4K!DS.

It would be nice if the CW4K!DS website or their social media would clear this up. In the past, I’ve found Zap2It reliable, but occasionally these snags happen. Does anyone have an insider scoop or seen any updates elsewhere?

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I’ve noticed this happens sometimes with new schedule shifts or when they’re trying out ‘special’ programming days. Maybe they’re highlighting these specific episodes for some promo reason, or it could indeed just be a miscommunication with listing services.

If anyone’s going to an event or has a way to contact CW4K!DS directly, getting clarification would be much appreciated because this TBA situation is not ideal for us dedicated fans. Missing an episode because of a listing error would be a bummer.

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In my experience, when lots of TBA slots show up like this, sometimes it’s a sign of either a big schedule change coming or, as CartoonOverlord mentioned, a special programming highlight. Given that we’ve just had a fairly major shakeup on June 21 with new shows coming in, it could be them spotlighting particular episodes.

I’ll keep an eye on any updates and share here if I find anything. Meanwhile, maybe it’s a good idea for us to plan for these known episodes and stay flexible on the rest until more info comes through. Fingers crossed it sorts itself out by the end of the week.
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