KEWLopolis

Infobox Network
network_name = KEWLopolis
network_
country = United States| network_type = Saturday morning cartoon block
affiliations = CBS| available = National
owner = Cookie Jar Group
American Greetings
CBS Corporation
slogan =
launch_date = September 16 2006
closure_date =
former_names = KOL Secret Slumber Party (2006-2007)
website = [http://www.kewlopolis.com/ www.kewlopolis.com] | Infobox TV ratings
show_name = KEWLopolis
usa_tv = TV-Y7 / E/I

"KEWLopolis" is a three-hour children's programming block that began on CBS on September 15, 2007 replacing the KOL Secret Slumber Party which premiered on September 16, 2006 which in turn replaced "Nick Jr. on CBS" (later "Nick on CBS"), which was jointly produced by Viacom and Nickelodeon before CBS and Viacom became two separate companies. All programming in this block is in compliance with Federal "E/I" requirements -- as mandated by the Federal Communications Commission. The block is programmed by Cookie Jar Entertainment (the successor to block creator DIC Entertainment) in conjunction with American Greetings (the former also programmed the previous Secret Slumber Party block). The block is also a tie-in with a monthly teen magazine, "Kewl", which was established in part by DiC in May 2007.

History

which aired both on television and onlinehttp://mediaweek.com/mw/news/networktv/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002725721] This alliance was what led to the name change for this block, and also because some of the programs were airing on Sundays (depending on the market).

In mid-2007, KOL withdrew sponsorship of the block. [http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/7271] Afterwards, CBS and DIC announced a new partnership with American Greetings Corporation to produce the new KEWLopolis programming block.

On June 20, 2008, it was announced that DIC would be acquired by Cookie Jar Group. [ [http://www.dicentertainment.com/press/details.php?148 DIC To Merge With Cookie Jar] "DIC Entertainment"] The deal was completed on July 23, 2008. [ [http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/news2.php?id=130] "Cookie Jar Group"]

As the block airs at different times on CBS stations (some air it in one day, while others split it to air on both Saturday and Sunday, and some may not air all of the programs), CBS (as with any network) and the block's producers ask viewers to check local listings to find out when the shows air in their area.

Programming

As of fall 2008, [ [http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/networktv/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003570626 CBS Unveils Saturday Morning Kids Lineup] , "Mediaweek", April 11, 2007] [ [http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20070411cbs02 CBS and DIC Entertainment Present CBS's 2007-08 Children's Programming Slate] , "The Futon Critic", April 11 2007]

*"Cake" (currently reruns of the first season; also carried over from the previous block)
*"Horseland" (its third season on CBS; carried over from the previous block)
*""
*"Strawberry Shortcake" (reruns of 2003 show)
*"Sushi Pack"
*"Dino Squad"

NOTE: While most current DiC cartoon shows feature an Omaha-based cast of voice talent, "Adventures in Care-A-Lot" and "Sushi Pack" are the only ones to still use Canadian-based voice talent. Also, "Cake" is the only non-cartoon in the line-up.

Programs that were part of "KOL Secret Slumber Party" during the 2006-2007 season, but off the air, were:

*"Madeline" (reruns of 1993 show)
*"Dance Revolution"
*"Sabrina, the Animated Series" (reruns of 1999-2000 show, aired through September 27, 2007)
*"Trollz" (reruns of 2005 show, aired through September 27, 2007)

See also

*Nick Jr. on CBS
*Nick on CBS
*DiC Kids Network

References

External links

* [http://www.kewlopolis.com/ KEWLopolis]