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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s … Krypto the Superdog

Krypto the Superdog to land on Cartoon Network Monday, April 4, at 9 a.m. (ET, PT)

He’s faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and able to chase cars in a single bound, Krypto the Superdog premieres on Cartoon Network Monday, April 4, at 9 a.m. (ET, PT).  The series, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, will air Monday-Friday.  Upon the launch of Tickle U, Cartoon Network’s new block of programming for young viewers, on Aug. 22, Krypto the Superdog will provide a lead-in to the new franchise every weekday.

Poised to introduce children ages 4-6 to their first superhero, Krypto the Superdog chronicles the adventures of a young canine with special powers.

Krypto was traveling in space as a test-pilot puppy aboard a rocket ship built by Superman’s father when it malfunctioned.  Landing on unfamiliar territory, the planet Earth, the fully grown Krypto swiftly seeks out companionship and flips over Kevin Whitney, a young boy who also longs for friendship. Endowed with an amazing array of superhero powers, Krypto partners with best pal, Kevin to fight evil forces that threaten the safety and well being of the people and animals of Metropolis.  The two new friends waste no time setting up their secret hideout, the Fortress of Doggietude, Krypto’s alien spaceship buried in Kevin’s backyard.

Chasing his tail at super speeds transforms Kyrpto from a normal dog into Superdog, a dog who can fly, with super strength, super hearing and X-ray vision.  Like other superheroes, Krypto cannot save the day alone. He is joined by a crack team of animal crime-fighters: Squeaky, the pampered cat next door and reluctant hero; Batman’s dog, Bat Hound, who has a tool belt to match that of his famous owner; and The Dog Star Patrol, a band of intergalactic dogs from all corners of space who joined forces to protect the universe.

Krypto the Superdog is an action-adventure series produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Cartoon Network.  Each half-hour episode of Krypto the Superdog will feature two 11-minute cartoons.

Krypto the Superdog was first introduced as a supporting character as part of DC comics Superboy series in 1955.  Cartoon Network’s new animated series will be Krypto’s first starring role with his original owner, Superman, stopping by for occasional appearances. Krypto the Superdog is executive produced by Sander Schwartz, supervising producers Alan Burnett, and Scott Jeralds and producer Linda M. Steiner.

Warner Bros. Animation has been production award-winning original programming since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, Sinking in the Bathtub.  Since then, Warner Bros.’ Animation’s characters have set the standard for innovative, quality animation.  Providing programming for network and cable television, online, home video and feature films domestically and internationally, Warner Bros. Animation is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as maintaining the studio’s rich cartoon heritage.  Warner Bros. Animation is one of the most honored animation studions in history, garnering a grand total of 32 Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parent’s Choice Award, a Humanitas Award, two Prism Awards and 19 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

DC Comics, a division of Warner Bros., is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman.  These DC superheroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations.  DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.

Cartoon Network, currently seen in 87.3 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment.  Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network showcases unique original ventures such as Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Codename: Kids Next Door, Teen Titans, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons.  Cartoon Network also features Adult Swim, its signature late- night block of animation for grown-ups.  Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of ad-supported cable’s highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network’s Web site is located at www.CartoonNetwork.com.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics are all Time Warner companies.