Looking back... FoxBox/4KidsTV (Saturday Morning Programs)

Remember when we had some pretty dominent shows back in the day? Perhaps on 4Kids, that light wasn't as bright as other networks. But for what it's worth, 4KidsTV went through many changes and the program had abruptly been going downhill. I can't believe 10 years have gone by since FoxBox had started. As we all already know now, 4Kids Entertainment is a dying company. Most dub groups that are still around are Funimation. But let's get to what I'm retrospecting:

Back in 2002, the FoxBox was a Saturday morning program with many classic/modern shows for kids. We all remember Sonic X, Kirby, TMNT; those shows were hard hitters. Winx Club was also an original program on this block before the huge revamp; one that we're all familiar with.
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Yup; in 2005, 4KidsTV was the newly named Saturday morning block. With the same shows we started with, and with many new ones that are born; Mew Mew Power, One Piece, Magical DoReMi and more. This, in ones own opinion, was the peak of the Saturday block. Many good shows, and simply a great time.
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That magic died off a bit though, when some shows ended and fewer shows were left; this went on in later 2006 and 2007. In 2007, 4KidsTV kept it name, but was re-branded as "The Game Station" in the title. Lots of content was divided between TV and online. That trend happened before, but it was greatly encouraged with the new name. At least some shows were still going on, but online. There's a lot of internet use for 4Kids in this time frame.
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Looking back... FoxBox/4KidsTV (Saturday Morning Programs) 4kidstv_Gamestation

Once again, in 2008, 4Kids was on it's last legs and left the TV broadcast. During the same year, a new TV block aired on the CW, named the CW4Kids. Both programs aired, but ultimately it was 4KidsTV: The Game Station that left the broadcast line.
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Then later, older shows continued to air on The CW4Kids, as the current new place for Saturday cartoons. This went on for a few more years, until yet another change came in. Toonzai. In 2010, The CW4Kids was beginning to die down, and a new brand name "Toonzai" was born, succeeding the former name. Same shows in rotation, new website, and repeated cycle. This went on for another two year, into 2012. That is where another line was drawn.
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Looking back... FoxBox/4KidsTV (Saturday Morning Programs) Toonzailogo

Toonzai was declared discontinued in late 2012, with yet another name following. The "Vortexx", now started in 2012. Just like you imagined, it's the same stuff, but with newer shows that began in the CW4Kids. New website, and no trace of the name "4KidsTV".
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Looking back... FoxBox/4KidsTV (Saturday Morning Programs) VortexxLogo

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Well, that was a little history journey for ya. Can you believe how much our favorite block went through? Even switching networks, different names, and no continuation of the name we all know and love. Especially when our dear show, "Winx Club", started on this block internationally.

If all that was too long to read, here's a short recap:
FoxBox (2002-2005)
4KidsTV (2005-2008)
4KIDSTV: The Game Station (2007-2008)
The CW4Kids (2008-2010)
Toonzai (2010-2012)
Vortexx (2012-present)

Honestly, today, there isn't a lot of demand for Saturday morning blocks. At least, from what I try to observe. It's too bad to see that this is turning out to be a thing of the past. But I much prefer it that way, instead of trying to keep something alive when it's at a weak point in it's time.

What do you guys think about 4Kids Entertainment as a whole? Do you admire what they have done for the many years? FoxBox started 10 years ago, and look at where we are now.

For me, I can't express how thankful I am of 4Kids for the shows they put on air; they're some of my favorite and I would not have enjoyed them without 4KidsTV. For some reason, I feel like every time they re-brand a new logo and title, after 4Kids, they're ripping apart my childhood piece by piece.

Wow. I never watched 4Kids because it doesn't air in Canada, but I remember watching everything they dubbed on YTV or Teletoon. It was cheesy, had bad continuity, but it was my younger childhood (I can't say my childhood because I'm only 12) Oh, memories, memories. I think I'll check their new site out now.

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I didn't watch 4Kids, I was like... 3 years old. I didn't even know what was Winx Club. I hate 4Kids, the dubbing, songs... sound effects. I hate Saturday morning blocks, they're horrible. Before I had Nick (before cable, cuz my dad tried many cable boxes and they didn't work XP), I had to watch those.

Like, on CBS, they have Busytown (it was HORRIBLE. so horrible i choked on my juice!), Doodlebops (omg i hated this lol) and more. It is aimed for little children, not for an 11 year old. I realized this lol

4Kids was awesome cuz they had Winx 8) tho I never watched it XP and, TMNT. I didn't watch it, but my sis said she did. IDK what she said, if it was good or bad.

I agree, the Saturday morning blocks aren't needed, like you can watch Nick or Disney. (though they don't have the weekday blocks)

4Kids, I'd say, would be aimed toward 11 to something year olds, or younger lol. I'd hate to see them leave, I always enjoyed ABC Kids (it changed ahhh lol) and such, when I didn't have Disney. If they leave, I'll miss them *sigh*

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I didn't know 4kids was still in business, much less are Vortexx.

I miss 4kids. It was super cute. It was my favorite dub of Winx Club.

As a whole I think the channel was pretty sweet. I know a lot of people complain about it ruining their favorite shows but honestly... with the exception of maybe One Piece (which, btw, I ADORED the theme 4kids gave that.) the shows they dubbed weren't meant to be taken seriously anyway, so even if you do give it a silly dub it's the same show. It's not like a funny dub just turns the show into absolute crap.

And I mean... didn't 4kids do that thing with the riceballs and jelly doughnuts in Pokemon? As pointless as it was... it doesn't really affect the show. I mean, I could see complaining if they dubbed like Naruto Shippuden, or Bleach or something, or some other serious show, but they only really dubbed kids shows anyway.

OHOHOHOHOH I SOOOO HATED 4KIDS, i loved it back then, now its just horrible!

I have never watch 4kids Winx aired on Cartoon Network

SophieCakes wrote:: I have never watch 4kids Winx aired on Cartoon Network

Same here. We don't get 4kids here either.

Talking about channels going downhill, Cartoon Network has definitely gone into complete crap. Back when I used to watch it everyday when TV was like my life, there were good shows like Totally Spies, The Powerpuff Grils, Winx Club (of course), Kids Next Door, Teen Titans, and the list goes on. But now all they play is silly shows with no storylines whatsoever Razz

I used to love it, but now it's just plain stupid. (OK, yes I kinda like Regular Show but the rest are crap Razz

)

I miss the old shows Disney used to play like Lizzie Maguire, Kim Possible, That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, Suite Life of Zack and Cody etc. I stopped watching DC when Phineas and Ferb and As The bell Rings came on the scene, those two shows drove me up the wall -.-

Winxisawesome wrote:

SophieCakes wrote:: I have never watch 4kids Winx aired on Cartoon Network

Same here. We don't get 4kids here either.

Talking about channels going downhill, Cartoon Network has definitely gone into complete crap. Back when I used to watch it everyday when TV was like my life, there were good shows like Totally Spies, The Powerpuff Grils, Winx Club (of course), Kids Next Door, Teen Titans, and the list goes on. But now all they play is silly shows with no storylines whatsoever Razz

I used to love it, but now it's just plain stupid. (OK, yes I kinda like Regular Show but the rest are crap Razz

)

I miss the old shows Disney used to play like Lizzie Maguire, Kim Possible, That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, Suite Life of Zack and Cody etc. I stopped watching DC when Phineas and Ferb and As The bell Rings came on the scene, those two shows drove me up the wall -.-

I haven't even watched Cartoon Network for AGES. I don't even know which channel it plays on. Lizzie Maguire plays on ABC 1 OR ABC3 if you have them. I don't even know the disney thing is still running

SophieCakes wrote:

Winxisawesome wrote:

SophieCakes wrote:: I have never watch 4kids Winx aired on Cartoon Network

Same here. We don't get 4kids here either.

Talking about channels going downhill, Cartoon Network has definitely gone into complete crap. Back when I used to watch it everyday when TV was like my life, there were good shows like Totally Spies, The Powerpuff Grils, Winx Club (of course), Kids Next Door, Teen Titans, and the list goes on. But now all they play is silly shows with no storylines whatsoever Razz

I used to love it, but now it's just plain stupid. (OK, yes I kinda like Regular Show but the rest are crap Razz

)

I miss the old shows Disney used to play like Lizzie Maguire, Kim Possible, That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, Suite Life of Zack and Cody etc. I stopped watching DC when Phineas and Ferb and As The bell Rings came on the scene, those two shows drove me up the wall -.-

I haven't even watched Cartoon Network for AGES. I don't even know which channel it plays on. Lizzie Maguire plays on ABC 1 OR ABC3 if you have them. I don't even know the disney thing is still running

We don't get ABC, but they would be repeats anyways. Disney Channel is still running. The only reason why I watch Cartoon Network is because my brother likes it, and he won't let anyone change the channel. Although there's nothing on during the day anyways Razz

To be fair, 4Kids was aimed to make shows for kids; that was their prime audience. In my opinion, I would still watch some of the shows they dubbed. Especially over the "new" shows we get today on some channels.

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