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- Nickelodeon Announces 2001-02 Programming Pick-Ups
July 25, 2001 | Affirming its ongoing commitment to original programming, Nickelodeon has picked up 13 episodes each of the brand-new comedy series The Nick Cannon Show and the newly cast All That, both set to launch Saturday, Sept. 29, in prime time in SNICK (Saturday Night Nickelodeon). The network also has renewed five hit freshmen shows for their second seasons beginning in fall 2001, including As Told By Ginger (20 episodes), The Fairly OddParents (14), Invader ZIM (20), Pelswick (13) and Taina (13). The Nick Jr. preschool favorite Maggie and the Ferocious Beast also has been renewed for 13 episodes.
- News Corp. and Haim Saban Reach Agreement to Sell Fox Family Worldwide to Disney for $5.3 Billion
July 23, 2001 | News Corporation and Haim Saban, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Family Worldwide Inc., announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement to sell Fox Family Worldwide to Walt Disney Co.
- Kids’ WB Schedules New Series “Cubix”
July 16, 2001 | Kids’ WB! announces the debut of its stunning new 3D-CGI animated series, “CUBIX,” which presents a world “where there’s a robot for everyone,” premiering on Saturday, August 11.
- Kids’ WB Sets “Rescue Heroes” Premiere
July 10, 2001 | Kids' WB sets up base camp for its all-original, high-adrenaline emergency operation series “RESCUE HEROES: GLOBAL RESPONSE TEAM,” which debuts on Saturday, July 21.
- Kids’ WB Invites Viewers to “Spooky Sleepover”
July 3, 2001 | Are you afraid of the dark? What makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up? Are you ready to test your luck at the most exciting sleepover event of the year?
- Kids’ WB Salutes “Top Pops” for Father’s Day
June 13, 2001 | Kids’ WB! salutes the “Top Pops” during a Father’s Day tribute on Saturday, June 16.
- Kids’ WB Schedules “Cardcaptors” Second Season Debut
June 13, 2001 | Kids’ WB! gears up for the summer with cool all-original programming and its new Saturday morning line-up, including the hit animé-adventure series “Cardcaptors” which returns for an exciting second season.
- Kids’ WB Acquires “Yu-Gi-Oh!” for Fall 2001
June 12, 2001 | Kids’ WB!, the #1 broadcast network for kids, and 4Kids Entertainment (NYSE: KDE), a global provider of children’s entertainment, have joined forces to bring Japan’s hottest new animé series, “YU-GI-OH!” to kids in the United States on Saturday mornings beginning this fall.
- Cartoon Network Launches Adult Swim Programming Block
June 11, 2001 | On September 2, 2001, Cartoon Network extends its mission as the world leader in animated entertainment when it splashes down with Adult Swim, a new block of animated programming aimed at adults ages 18-34.
- Cartoon Network Schedules “Time Squad” Series Premiere
June 1, 2001 | TIME SQUAD, a new series from creator Dave Wasson, joins Cartoon Network's Cartoon Cartoon Friday line-up on June 8 at 9:00 p.m. (ET, PT).
