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'''Vortexx''' is an upcoming [[Saturday morning cartoon]] block that will launch on August 25, 2012. The block will be programmed by [[Saban Capital Group|Saban Brands]], and broadcast on [[The CW Television Network|The CW]]. It will replace the [[Toonzai]] block which is programmed by [[4Kids Entertainment]]. Programs to be broadcast by the Vortexx block include ''[[Power Rangers]]'' (a Saban property), ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' (which will carry over from Toonzai), and ''[[WWE]] Saturday Morning Slam''.<ref name=Vortexx2>{{cite news|title='Power Rangers' Backer Saban to Reenter Kiddie TV|url=http://adage.com/article/media/power-rangers-backer-saban-reenter-kiddie-tv/235978/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AdvertisingAge%2FLatestNews+%28Advertising+Age+-+Latest+News%29|accessdate=July 12, 2012|newspaper=Advertising Age|date=July 12, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Vortexx3>{{cite news|title=Saban Brands to launch Vortexx kid shows on The CW|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2012/07/12/saban-brands-to-launch-vortexx-kid.html|accessdate=July 12, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Business|date=July 12, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Vortexx4>{{cite news|title=Haim Saban to unveil Saturday kids' shows,
'''Vortexx''' is an upcoming [[Saturday morning cartoon]] block that will launch on August 25, 2012. The block will be programmed by [[Saban Capital Group|Saban Brands]], and broadcast on [[The CW Television Network|The CW]]. It will replace the [[Toonzai]] block which is programmed by [[4Kids Entertainment]].



([[Schedule CW|http://m.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wwe-returns-to-kids-time-slot-with-original-content-anchoring-vortexx-on-the-cw-165714726.html]])
([[Schedule CW|http://m.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wwe-returns-to-kids-time-slot-with-original-content-anchoring-vortexx-on-the-cw-165714726.html]])

Revision as of 14:18, 10 August 2012

Vortexx
TypeSaturday morning cartoon block
Country
AvailabilityUnited States
Canada (via cable)
OwnerSaban Brands (Time leased from The CW)
Launch date
August 25, 2012
Official website
http://www.myvortexx.com/

Vortexx is an upcoming Saturday morning cartoon block that will launch on August 25, 2012. The block will be programmed by Saban Brands, and broadcast on The CW. It will replace the Toonzai block which is programmed by 4Kids Entertainment.

(http://m.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wwe-returns-to-kids-time-slot-with-original-content-anchoring-vortexx-on-the-cw-165714726.html)

History

On June 26, 2012, a bid by Kidsco Media Ventures, an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, to acquire some of 4Kids' assets, including 4Kids' agreement with The CW for the block, was finalized. On July 2, 2012, it was announced that Saban Brands, via Kidsco Media Ventures, will begin programming the block in the fall.[1][2][3][4] On July 12, 2012, it was announced that the block will be named Vortexx, and will launch on August 25, 2012.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Wallenstein, Andrew (July 2, 2012). "Saban Brands to rebuild CW toon block". Variety. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  2. ^ Marcucci, Carl (July 3, 2012). "The CW signs Saban Brands for kids block". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  3. ^ "Saban builds CW kids' block". C21Media. July 3, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  4. ^ Dickson, Jeremy (July 3, 2012). "Saban and The CW launch kids TV block". KidScreen. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference Vortexx2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Vortexx3 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).