Vortexx
| Type | Saturday morning cartoon block |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | United States Canada (via cable) |
| Owner | Saban 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. 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.[1][2][3][4]
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.[5][6][7][8] On July 12, 2012, it was announced that the block will be named Vortexx, and will launch on August 25, 2012.[1][2]
Schedule
7am Cubix: Robots for Everyone (TV-Y7-FV E/I) (carried over from Toonzai)
7:30 Rescue Heroes (TV-Y7 E/I) (a qubo property)
8am Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (TV-Y7-FV) (a Saban brand)
8:30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (TV-Y7-FV) (carried over from Toonzai)
9am Iron Man: Armored Adventures (TV-Y7-FV) (a Nickelodeon/Marvel property)
9:30 Justice League Unlimited (TV-Y7-FV) (a Cartoon Network/DC property)
10am WWE Saturday Morning Slam (TV-PG) (a WWE property)
10:30 Dragonball Z Kai (TV-Y7-FV) (carried over from Toonzai)
11am Yu-Gi-Oh! (TV-Y7-FV) (carried over from Toonzai)
11:30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (TV-Y7-FV) (carried over from Toonzai)
References
- ^ a b "'Power Rangers' Backer Saban to Reenter Kiddie TV". Advertising Age. July 12, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ a b "Saban Brands to launch Vortexx kid shows on The CW". Los Angeles Business. July 12, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ "Haim Saban to unveil Saturday kids' shows, including WWE program". Los Angeles Times. August 8, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Schedule CW http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wwe-returns-to-kids-time-slot-with-original-content-anchoring-vortexx-on-the-cw-165714726.html
- ^ Wallenstein, Andrew (July 2, 2012). "Saban Brands to rebuild CW toon block". Variety. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Marcucci, Carl (July 3, 2012). "The CW signs Saban Brands for kids block". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ "Saban builds CW kids' block". C21Media. July 3, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Dickson, Jeremy (July 3, 2012). "Saban and The CW launch kids TV block". KidScreen. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
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