While most Jetix channels are closing up shop as Disney XD moves in, the group that ran the Jetix channel in Italy is just moving to a new location — and a new name. They have inked a deal to acquire GXT (available via Sky Italia Entertainment Channels Package) and K2 (a free TV channel), both of which are exclusive to the Italian market. The group is now called Switchover Media, and plans to develop other projects and series on various TV platforms. It is currently unknown what will happen to the current Jetix lineup, which includes; Kid vs. Kat, World of Quest, Yin Yang Yo!, and Pokemon DP Battle Dimension – which went to Jetix just a year ago.

Breakthrough Entertainment is pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s hit series Jimmy Two-Shoes gets to see the world! After signing a recent deal with Disney Television International Japan, the animated toon can begin to develop a Japanese following. Japan joins a number of outlets to air the series, including Teletoon in Canada and Jetix Europe across the seas.

So long, Jetix. Later this August, Disney XD will replace the Jetix channel in the UK. Just like its US counterpart, Disney XD in the UK will feature both live-action and cartoons. Disney XD has already replaced the Jetix channel in France, and the Jetix in Japan will be next. It is a global takeover as Disney XD grows! Which name and logo do you like better?

In a few European areas, the Jetix channel on your dial is going to become the Disney Channel. The switch is set to take place later this year in Hungary, Romania, and Czech Republic. After the switch, Disney Channel will reach over 12 million households just in that area, with shows playing in local languages. Time to bring on the toons!

Cartoon Network Asia has recently signed Nerd Corp Entertainment’s animated series League of Super Evil (aka L.O.S.E.) to appear across the network. The toon is scheduled to start up in 2010 on Cartoon Network in more than 25 countries, including India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, and China. Nerd Corps will air 30-second shorts as a bonus to hype the evil!. The League of Super Evil debuted in March on Cartoon Network in the US, YTV in Canada, CBBC in the UK) Jetix in Latin America, and Canal +, Canal J and Gulli in France.

Those of you lucky enough to have Kid vs. Kat in your area, like on YTV in Canada and Jetix Europe, have gotten some great cartooning in the past few months! To those of you who have not — don’t worry, the show is reaching out! Decode Enterprises has signed a number of deals to bring the Studio B Productions around the world. Kid vs Kat will soon appear on Disney Channel India and Japan and Cartoon Network in Korea, with new places to follow!
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Huntik: Secrets and Seekers is coming back for a second season – so says the forces beyind the show; Big Bocca Productions and Rainbow Spa. The series, which was created by Winx Club creator Iginio Straffi, currently airs on Jetix and Rai Due in the UK and Italy, as well as the CW network in the US. The new episodes will hit the air next fall.
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Well… ok, they wont win. But they’ll try real, real hard! League of Super Evil will debut this month on Cartoon Network. The Nerd Corps Entertainment series will be on not once, not twice, not three times… but four times a week, with new episodes kicking it off on Monday evenings. L.O.S.E. will also be starting up in Canada on YTV, the UK on CBBC, Jetix in Latin America, and in France on Canal+, Canal J and Gulli.

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