| 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 03-10-2007 11:21 |
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Nate
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4Kids released this announcement today saying they are taking over the Saturday morning block on The CW which is now from Kids' WB!. It currently includes such superhero shows as "The Batman," "Legion of Super Heroes," and "The Spectacular Spider-Man".
I guess that means you're going to say goodbye to the superheroes.
[QUOTE]4Kids Entertainment, Inc., a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing, announced today that it has partnered with The CW Network to program its Saturday morning kids block for five years beginning with the 2008-2009 broadcast season. 4Kids will be supplying five hours of children's programming per week to The CW Network for the block, which is broadcast on The CW on Saturday mornings between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. 4Kids will also sell the national commercial advertising in The CW Network's kids block.
"We are delighted to be in business with The CW and secure distribution of 4Kids'content for the next five broadcast seasons," said Alfred R. Kahn, 4Kids Entertainment's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We have had tremendous success over the years collaborating with CW Network partner Warner Bros., to whom we licensed 4Kids' hit TV series and movies such as Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! We think The CW's outstanding affiliate lineup and young target demographic make the network a perfect fit for our programming and business initiatives," said Kahn.
"The last number of years have seen significant consolidation in the world of Kids' programming," said John Maatta, Chief Operating Officer, The CW. "It is important to us to continue to present young viewers with quality entertainment choices on free-over-the-air television. This is a great transaction for both The CW and 4Kids Entertainment. It is especially gratifying to work again with 4Kids, a recognized leader in children's programming, with whom we have shared so much past success. The agreement with 4Kids with its substantial resources and laser-focus in this arena, will position The CW to continue as a leading supplier of kids programming on broadcast television."
Under the terms of the deal, The CW and 4Kids will share in national ad revenue from the block, with the network's share of revenue to be applied against a guarantee to be paid by 4Kids to The CW. 4Kids and The CW will work closely to maximize the ratings and economic success of the block.
"We have tremendous faith in Saturday morning kids television, and with this deal we've renewed our commitment to remain a major player in children's entertainment," said Norman Grossfeld, President of 4Kids' subsidiary 4Kids Productions. "We look forward to embracing the fans of Kids WB! and we welcome the opportunity to work with all the production companies, program distributors and advertisers that share our passion for the kids business. We also continue to value our relationship with the Fox Network and its affiliates. Fox recently exercised its option to extend the term of our deal with them through the end of the 2008-2009 broadcast season."
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Source: http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6371
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 03-10-2007 15:57 |
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I just got this from WBA:
Below you'll find a comment from Bruce Rosenblum, President, Warner Bros. Television Group, regarding the 4Kids Entertainment/The CW Network deal:
Clearly, this was an issue that we examined closely with our partners at
CBS. We fully believe it makes the most business sense for The CW in this broadcast marketplace. That being said, Warner Bros. has a long, successful track record in the animation business and we absolutely intend to stay true to our heritage by producing world-class animated entertainment for the children's market be it for cable, direct-to-DVD, broadband, wireless and platforms of the future. This is an important business that touches many of the Warner Bros. divisions and we have confidence that Lisa Judson and her team at Warner Bros. Animation will continue to build towards future opportunities.
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 03-10-2007 16:37 |
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Okay, what does that mean?
You don't get it, boy... this isn't a mudhole... it's an operating table.
(crack!)
And I'm the surgeon.
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 03-10-2007 19:14 |
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Chris
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There are other outlets, and other Cable networks..
remember this: http://www.batmanytb.com/news.php?readmore=298 There is ALOT of stuff planned for all things DC..
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 13-10-2007 17:59 |
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sooooo no LOSH or The Batman in 2009-Forever(till we know)? And The Batman, LOSH and Spectacular Spiderman wont be showing? Those are like all i look forward to on Saturdays! SO yes or no, Yu-Gi-OH and Pokemon replacing Batman and LOSH?
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 13-10-2007 18:43 |
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Like Chris said, there are other outlets and cable networks. Yes 4Kids is taking over the CW in 2009, but that doesn't mean Kids WB won't move to another network.
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 13-10-2007 22:31 |
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ok WHEW! So all those shows will all have new episodes but on a different channel? And you will tell us the new channel right? THANKS
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 13-10-2007 22:59 |
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KidsWB won't move, they are just ketting 4Kids take over some of their programming. Spiderman will more than likley happen, and is the ratings are good, LOSH should be back.
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 14-10-2007 01:09 |
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It says that 4Kids is going to play 5 hours of programing between 7am and 12pm... Considering there are only 5 hours between 7am and 12 pm, they should own the entire block.
Edit: Do you mean they're taking the properties as well as the time slot?
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Edited by Razhwurz on 14-10-2007 01:18 |
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| RE: 4Kids Takes Over The CW's Saturday Morning Block -
Posted on 14-10-2007 09:11 |
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From my understanding, some shows will stay. But I'm not saying any will, it's just my understanding.
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