TheCW4Kids versus Toonzai, the State of the 4Kids Union
Starting this fall, TheCW4Kids is no more. In it’s place, 4Kids Entertainment is launching a re-branded programming block dubbed Toonzai. Promos have already begun airing on The CW Saturday mornings to a number of mixed reviews, largely seemingly tainted against 4Kids. Our question to you; is that fair? 4Kids has been through a number of shakeups of late, and it doesn’t have the greatest fan-pleasing history across the internet. So is Toonzai a move in the right direction? Will fans still disapprove of the dubbing? What are your thoughts on the matter, ToonBarn audience? (more… )
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4Kids teases Toonzai debut on The CW4Kids
With the summer heating up through August, cartoon blocks have begun ramping up their fall premieres; new toons, new fun, and (for some) a whole new look. From FoxBox to 4Kids.tv to The CW4Kids, there have been a number of variants in the 4Kids lineup, and this year will be no different. The new block, dubbed “Toonzai”, will debut in just a few weeks, but the promos have already started to spill out! We got word of the name-swap a few months back, and are just now getting official looks at both the logo and the rumored lineup, set to include Cubix, Sonic X, TMNT Back to the Sewer, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s, and Dinosaur King, for starters. Take a look at the network promo teaser and full lineup below and let us know what you think of 4Kids’ new look! (more… )
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TheCW4Kids to become Toonzai, says 4Kids Entertainment
There once was a time, before 4KidsTV, when Fox’s Saturday morning cartoon block was called FoxBox. Before The WB’s cartoon block became TheCW4Kids, it was the KidsWB. It seems like cartoons are always evolving and changing, and apparently the people at 4Kids Entertainment and The CW felt it was time for a re-branding of their Saturday block, as well. To kick off this Fall’s 2010-2011 season, the pair announced that the Saturday morning block between 7am and 12pm will now be known as Toonzai – perhaps a notable nod to the recently acquired Dragon Ball Z Kai? Z Kai = zai? (more… )
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Free Sonic the Hedgehog game you can play online
There’s still some time until Sonic the Hedgehog 4 makes its way to our home consoles via Nintendo Wii’s WiiWare, Sony PS3′s PSN, or Xbox 360′s XBLA. So if you’re a super Sonic fan, how do you keep yourself occupied in the meantime? How about playing a free online Sonic game right here? Designed in the traditional 2D style of classic Sega Genesis (and the new Sonic 4), this game puts you in control of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Cream, letting you speed your way across. Give it a look and play now (more… )
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TMNT, Sonic, and more online
Comcast’s digital provider, thePlatform, has signed on with a number of Saturday morning favorites to deliver online video for the toons across a few websites. 4Kids fans can now catch full episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh, Sonic X, Kirby, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the 4kids site. thePlatform also airs PBS Kids shows, like Sprout, on the PBSKids site. Do you watch online shows?
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Valentine’s cards? …for us!? Aww… :)
Well, even cartoon-related websites get love
Some of you fans out there were nice enough to send us some cards for Valentine’s Day, and we can’t thank you enough! Hope all of you enjoyed the heart-holiday!
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Saturdays on The CW
Now that 4Kids has abandoned the Fox Network entirely, they’ve released their new CW Network lineup for TheCW4Kids. The block will run from 7am – Noon, just as it does now. Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight and Huntik will be new additions, and Chaotic: M’arrillian Invasion and Sonic X will be moving in from Fox’s 4KidsTV. Check out the full lineup after the break:
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Looks like there’s a new Hedgehog in town!
Sonic’s got some company! Alfred Hedgehog, a new animated series aimed currently being whipped up, will soon be seeing some time on your TV. The show is about Alfred, a hedgehog detective, who solves mysteries and explores adventures through problem solving and teamwork. …Not so sure how Sonic will feel about sharing the hedgehog spotlight, but at least Alfred isn’t blue! Who would you rather watch?

















