4kids TV to end 12/27/08

[GymLeaderLance99]

I remember the old days on Fox Kids, tuning in to watch Digimon and Power Rangers and just sit in front of the TV. Ah, memories...

But that turned to crap eventually. It's a shame 4Kids will still be around ruining Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's now (I wish Konami, now that they took the merchandising rights from UDE, would pull the license like Toei did for One Piece), and not releasing any uncuts for it. That's really my only problem with them, though. If they'd pull through and release uncuts on DVD like they started to for DM, the dub would be more bearable (wouldn't stop people from thinking it sucks, though, given what 4Kids did to the whole brand).

And it's a shame that FOX won't replace the block with cartoons, because kids today would be missing out on a big thing from back when we were kids. I mean, sure, they've got the CW4Kids to watch for that, but let's face it: it's 4Kids. It's just not the same.

 

[Vernikova]

They also have Cartoon Network, Nick, and Disney. If they don't have anything but basic televison, they have CBS, NBC, and ABC to enjoy as well.

 

[RedJ]

They also have Cartoon Network, Nick, and Disney. If they don't have abything but basic televison, they have CBS, NBC, and ABC to enjoy as well.

Yes, but Cartoon Network is crap now. Kids are going to slowly become the brainless things that the media have wanted them to be soon if this keeps up

 

[GymLeaderLance99]

They also have Cartoon Network, Nick, and Disney. If they don't have abything but basic televison, they have CBS, NBC, and ABC to enjoy as well.

Oh, yeah, I forgot about them, lol. Well, Nick's always been alright, save for switching a few shows around, but I think most of the others are decent enough. Although it would be nice for them, save for CN, to air some anime to introduce the kids to the genre, like the way 4Kids, admittedly, did for us.

 

[Vernikova]

Yes, but Cartoon Network is crap now. Kids are going to slowly become the brainless things that the media have wanted them to be soon if this keeps up

That's why there are 5 other networks that I named.

Oh, yeah, I forgot about them, lol. Well, Nick's always been alright, save for switching a few shows around, but I think most of the others are decent enough. Although it would be nice for them, save for CN, to air some anime to introduce the kids to the genre, like the way 4Kids, admittedly, did for us.

Animé isn't a genre though. Nothing is listed as animé, they're listed as Action, Romance, Fantasy, etc. Anyway, they already do air animé but I don't want to argue with anyone right now.

 

[RedJ]

That's why there are 5 other networks that I named.

true, but two of those networks aren't that good either. MUCH Better than CN, yes, but still they dont have much.....though the others are okay, even if they are mostly small mini versions of Disney...unless kids like real shows, like....meh, I'm too lazy to name them but I think you get my point.

 

[Vernikova]

true, but two of those networks aren't that good either. MUCH Better than CN, yes, but still they dont have much.....though the others are okay, even if they are mostly small mini versions of Disney...unless kids like real shows, like....meh, I'm too lazy to name them but I think you get my point.

It would really be helpful to get your point across if you name the networks that you're talking about when you say mini-Disney or that they're much better than CN, though. But I will say that live action brings in ratings for Disney and Nick.

 

[RedJ]

It would really be helpful to get your point across if you name the networks that you're talking about when you say mini-Disney or that they're much better than CN, though. But I will say that live action brings in ratings for Disney and Nick.

CBS, NBC, and ABC. ABC has the ABC Kids block every Saturday, and it is also owned by Disney. Only it has another problem- everytime it starts another show that isnt on ABC Kids that might be good, they cancel it soon after, with the exception of LOST. And CBS and NBC....well, I dont get NBC (curse my cablelessness, stupid antenna...), but last I checked neither had good kids shows. Like I said, last I checked...things could have changed without my knowing.

As for the better than CN- Nick, Disney....others along those lines. CN is just...crap now except for Pokemon, Naruto, and Adult Swim, so just about anything is better than CN nowadays.

 

[Vernikova]

CBS, NBC, and ABC. ABC has the ABC Kids block every Saturday, and it is also owned by Disney. Only it has another problem- everytime it starts another show that isnt on ABC Kids that might be good, they cancel it soon after, with the exception of LOST. And CBS and NBC....well, I dont get NBC (curse my cablelessness, stupid antenna...), but last I checked neither had good kids shows. Like I said, last I checked...things could have changed without my knowing.

Well, ABC usually gets in 2nd place for their ratings for non cable.

As for the better than CN- Nick, Disney....others along those lines. CN is just...crap now except for Pokemon, Naruto, and Adult Swim, so just about anything is better than CN nowadays.

Well, I agree with this for the most part.

For anyone that wants to know the schedule for the CW4Kids:

4KIDS ENTERTAINMENT UNVEILS NEW SATURDAY MORNING SCHEDULE ON THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK

"CHAOTIC: M'arrillian Invasion" and" SONIC X" Move to The CW from Fox beginning Saturday, January 3

"HUNTIK" and "KAMEN RIDER: Dragon Knight" Highlight
TheCW4Kids New Lineup

4KidsTV.com Web Portal Launches With Huge Library of 4Kids Shows Available On Demand Via Streaming Video


NEW YORK (December 18, 2008) – 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), a global provider of children's entertainment, has announced its new lineup of programs for TheCW4Kids, its five-hour children's program block airing Saturday mornings (7:00 AM- Noon) on The CW television network, effective January 3, 2009.

On that date, "Chaotic:Marrillian Invasion" and "Sonic X", two of the most popular series currently airing in the 4KidsTV block on Fox, will make the move over to The CW. In addition, the highly anticipated, live action and adventure Japanese import, "Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight", and "Huntik", a new series about a group of "seekers" traveling around the world in search of an ancient amulet with the power to control monsters, will premiere.

4Kids also announced the launch of a brand new video streaming portal at 4KidsTV.com. A major new initiative, the portal will be home to many of the shows from 4Kids TV, the four-hour kids programming block currently airing Saturday mornings on Fox, which will have its final broadcast the weekend of December 27th, 2008. The streaming video portal will also offer free streaming of many series from TheCW4Kids lineup, as well as exclusive content that can't be seen anywhere else.

"TheCW4Kids' 2009 lineup represents the strongest group of shows we could pack into ten half hour slots of programming," said Norman Grossfeld, President, 4Kids Productions. "With several new series debuting in 2009 and a brand new streaming video portal for kids to watch their favorite 4Kids programs 24/7, 4Kids continues to offer compelling kids' programming across all media."

For more information about TheCW4Kids or to further explore the 2009 program lineup as well as the library of 4Kids series, visit www.CW4Kids.com.

TheCW4Kids 2009 Lineup (The CW Network) – Effective January 3, 2009
7:00AM - Will & Dewitt
7:30AM - The Spectacular Spiderman
8:00AM - Sonic X
8:30AM - GOGORIKI
9:00AM - Dinosaur King
9:30AM - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Back to the Sewer
10:00AM - Chaotic: M'arrillian Invasion
10:30AM - Huntik
11:00AM - Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
11:30AM - Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
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TheCW4Kids

Will & Dewitt (TV-Y E/I)
Will is an everyday little kid with an endless thirst for big kid adventure. 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.

The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV-Y7 FV)
"The Spectacular Spider-Man" picks up the original web-slinger's mythology at the beginning of his journey as a not-so-typical 16-year-old entering his junior year of high school. Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity and confront the multi-leveled pressures of teenage life at home and school, while combating menacing super villains including Sandman, Doc Ock, Green Goblin and Venom.

Sonic X (TheCW4Kids NETWORK DEBUT / TV-Y7 FV)
Follow the adventures of Sonic and friends. They must stop the evil genius Dr. Eggman from getting the powerful Chaos Emeralds. If Dr Eggman gets his hands on the Chaos Emeralds, he will take over the world. Will Sonic and friends be able to stop him?

GOGORIKI (TV-Y E/I)
Meet the GOGORIKI, a circle of best friends whose zany adventures always result in loads of laughs! They live in a safe and peaceful world where stories revolve around characters and comedy, not conflict. The GOGORIKI are animal-like beings, each with a cute round shape and a unique personality filled with infectious charm. There is no standard antagonist or "bad guy," the energy for each adventure is derived from the crazy antics that result from amusing mishaps and hysterical situations. Already a huge hit in Russia, each half-hour episode consists of three 6 1/2 minute stories.

Dinosaur King (TV-Y7 FV)
Join the D-Team, Max, Rex, and Zoe, as they race around the world to beat the nefarious Alpha Gang to the secrets that bring dinosaurs back to life. Set in the present time, our three heroes are able to transport themselves anywhere in the world to hunt down dinosaur cards that have been lost by the time-traveling Dr. Z and his bumbling team of bad guys. Watch as real dinosaurs are brought back to the present for incredible, heart-stopping CGI battles!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Back to the Sewer (TV-Y7 FV)
When the Turtles come back from the future, the menacing Viral interferes with their return to the present, causing Master Splinter to get trapped in cyberspace and bits of his data code to scatter all throughout the digital domain. The Turtles venture into the vast virtual realm to find their beloved Master, but instead discover… The Cyber Shredder! If the Turtles are going to be triumphant they'll need to work together in ways they never have before, otherwise Splinter will be lost and the devious Shredder will be back, causing all "shell" to break loose.

Chaotic: M'arrillian Invasion (TheCW4Kids NETWORK DEBUT / TV-Y7 FV)
Chaotic's got a fierce new look and it's all-out anime action for every Battle, Creature clash and Scan Quest. As Tom and Kaz delve deeper into Chaotic, they quickly confront freaky new Creatures, uncover strange new Locations and scan awesome new BattleGear and Mugic. But their games take a shocking, world-rocking turn when a mysterious new tribe is accidentally unleashed. Will the force of their mega-mental powers let them conquer the Tribes and rule Perim? The answer lies in the all-new series Chaotic M'arrillian Invasion.

Huntik (NEW SERIES / TV-Y7 FV)
Long before recorded time, humanity was faced with an evil of unimaginable power. From the ranks of mankind arose the Seekers, those with strong will who could harness energies of the Spirit World and call forth an army of powerful Titans. With the Titans at their command, they engaged in terrific battles against the forces from beyond... and each other. Now, even in this modern age, the lost Titans sleep in ancient temples, waiting to be taken up by a new generation of Seekers!

Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight (NEW SERIES / TV-Y7 FV)
On the other side of every mirror on Earth lies the parallel dimension of Ventara - a world destroyed by the evil alien, General Xaviax. The Kamen Riders were warriors from Ventara who fought Xaviax with armor and abilities powered by their Advent Decks. Unfortunately, Xaviax stole the Advent Decks and defeated all the riders but one. Kamen Rider Wing Knight is the sole surviving Kamen Rider - the only man who can stop Xaviax from destroying Earth the same way he destroyed Ventara. To defeat Wing Knight, Xaviax brought the Advent Decks to Earth and tricked ordinary citizens into becoming new Kamen Riders - super-powered soldiers who will carry out his evil plans.

Adapted from the popular 2002 Japanese series, "Kamen Rider: Ryuki", "Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight" is the next installment of in the legendary sci-fi franchise created by renowned manga creator Shotaro Ishinomori and adapted into an iconic live-action kids television series by Toei Company, Ltd. Over the last 37 years, the popularity of the franchise has grown with the original series spawning 18 new series, 892 episodes, 10 TV Specials and 28 theatrical releases.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (TV-Y7 FV)
The future of dueling is revving up and it begins with a new legend, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, the latest entry in the internationally renowned series. Welcome to the new Domino City. Once the playground to legendary duelist Yugi Moto, this sprawling metropolis has since been transformed into a futuristic society where dueling has kicked into overdrive. Now the winners and losers aren't just separated by skill and strength… but by SPEED! For five special duelists, it's not just about winning or losing anymore - it's about survival, as they are the chosen "signers" who have been marked by destiny to uncover the secrets of the five dragons.

About 4Kids Entertainment
With U.S. headquarters in New York City, regional offices for its trading card business in San Diego, California and international offices in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) is a global organization devoted to the creation, development, production, broadcasting, distribution, licensing and manufacturing of children's entertainment products.
Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, 4Kids produces animated television series and films, distributes 4Kids' produced or licensed animated television series for the domestic and international television and home video markets, licenses merchandising rights worldwide to 4Kids' owned or represented properties, and operates Web sites to support 4Kids' owned or represented properties. Through its majority owned trading card company and Website company, 4Kids produces and markets collectible trading card games. Additionally, the Company programs and sells the national advertising time in "TheCW4Kids" five-hour Saturday morning block on The CW television network. Additional information is available on the www.4kidsentertainment.com corporate web site and at the www.4kids.tv game station site.

The information contained in this press release, other than historical information, consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors beyond the Company's control, including general economic conditions, consumer spending levels, competition from toy companies, motion picture studios and other licensing companies, the uncertainty of public response to the Company's properties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations.

 

[RedJ]

Well, ABC usually gets in 2nd place for their ratings for non cable.

Actually, I like ABC, I just dont like how they cancel shows that might be good and never give them a chance before they cancel them, and keep stupid shows...except LOST, which is awesome. But we're here to talk about 4kids, so lets move on, shall we?

 

[Vernikova]

Yes. So next Saturday is going to be its last week and then we get only Sonic X and Chaotic: M'arrillion Invasion moving to the new block.

 

[icomeanon6]

One thing that I think people often forget is that anime isn't censored just because 4Kids are a bunch of dicks, they're censored because the companies in Japan want to get their shows aired on U.S. television in any way possible. The fact of the matter is, America is a far more conservative country than Japan, and a lot of the content in anime isn't what most Americans think is acceptable to be shown on television. It all comes down to economics: Japan needs the US viewers to make a profit, so how Americans decide to dub is what goes. If shows like DBZ and YGO weren't censored, they just wouldn't be able to turn a profit in the states.

 

[Vernikova]

One thing that I think people often forget is that anime isn't censored just because 4Kids are a bunch of dicks, they're censored because the companies in Japan want to get their shows aired on U.S. television in any way possible. The fact of the matter is, America is a far more conservative country than Japan, and a lot of the content in anime isn't what most Americans think is acceptable to be shown on television. It all comes down to economics: Japan needs the US viewers to make a profit, so how Americans decide to dub is what goes. If shows like DBZ and YGO weren't censored, they just wouldn't be able to turn a profit in the states.

Then why do shows such as Death Note or Naruot go uncensored? The more likely reason would be because of either the FCC or the fact that they want to. It seems to be a little bit of both to be honest. I mean you you don't usually erase Japanese on shows because of standards do you? These days, it appears that they leave languages such as Chinese and Arabic on the shows. That's why even on tv shows that 4Kids makes comes off tame because of the FCC ruling basic television. Would they do the same thing if they had the block on a cable network such as Cartoon Network? Who knows? The fact is that we do know what we have right now.

 

[Regiman]

Munky D. Luffy is happy!

No longer shall our precious anime's have to be dicriminated!

Oh good lord! The Sonic series may need voice actors, but hell I LIKE Griffith's Sonic voice.

I'm buying the drinks!

 

[RedJ]

Munky D. Luffy is happy!

No longer shall our precious anime's have to be dicriminated!

Oh good lord! The Sonic series may need voice actors, but hell I LIKE Griffith's Sonic voice.

I'm buying the drinks!

again- 4kids IS NOT going away, just the block on Fox. Its moving to CW. So yes, 4kids can still muder anime, as they are doing to Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's at this very moment.

 

[Taemin]

There's already the the CW4Kids, thing.. so yeah, what redjacketalchemist said.

They'll still be around to torture our beloved shows. ;~;

The normal Fox block leaving isn't even a bump in their road really.

 

[GunSaberSeraph]

again- 4kids IS NOT going away, just the block on Fox. Its moving to CW. So yes, 4kids can still muder anime, as they are doing to Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's at this very moment.

Thank God I'm not into Yu-Gi-Oh! anymore. And let's pray they don't get the rights to KHR.

 

[RedJ]

Thank God I'm not into Yu-Gi-Oh! anymore. And let's pray they don't get the rights to KHR.

KHR...wazzat? I'm drawing a blank...
I thibnk 4kids did a okay job with the first series of YGO, but...when GX started, it just went downhill. I was praying 4kids wouldnt get 5D's as awesome as the Japanese version is, but I should have known they would >.>

 

[GunSaberSeraph]

KHR...wazzat? I'm drawing a blank...
I thibnk 4kids did a okay job with the first series of YGO, but...when GX started, it just went downhill. I was praying 4kids wouldnt get 5D's as awesome as the Japanese version is, but I should have known they would >.>

Hatekyo Hitman Reborn!(KHR). I doubt they would be able to do much with that Anime. Hibari's personality alone would be downgraded by a lot.

 

[RedJ]

Hatekyo Hitman Reborn!(KHR). I doubt they would be able to do much with that Anime. Hibari's personality alone would be downgraded by a lot.

Oh, you mean Reborn!9reads the manga somewhat) ? Yeah, I dont think they could do much with it...of course, its 4kids, so you never know...