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  4Kids Entertainment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On January 17, 2006, 4Kids and Microsoft signed a deal to license children's video games exclusively for the Xbox 360 gaming system, in an effort to put more child-oriented games on the system, whose gaming library is currently dominated by games targeted toward the 13-and-up market.
Nintendo announced that as of January 1, 2006, 4Kids would not be handling most aspects of the Pokémon franchise, instead having Pokémon USA handle all aspects of the property in the United States.
4Kids CEO Al Kahn has stated in his interview with Anime News Network that 4Kids is planning on extending uncut DVD releases to include all anime titles in their lineup at some point in the future; however, there is no further evidence that this is still a priority.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/4Kids   (2071 words)

  
 4Kids TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
4Kids TV (formerly Fox Box) is a Saturday morning television programming block on the Fox network In January 2002, 4Kids Entertainment entered into a four-year agreement with FOX to lease the network's Saturday morning programming block.
4Kids Entertainment is wholly responsible for the content of the block and collects all advertising revenues from it.
4Kids TV does not meet the criteria to be considered educational and does not count toward the 3 hour per week mandatory educational children's programming quotas.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/4Kids_TV   (1430 words)

  
 Give Us Your Money: 4Kids Entertainment Attains Poke-Momentum
While 4Kids has never publicly disclosed what its royalties are, estimates place the number at about three percent of Pokémon's wholesale sales outside of Asia.
4Kids' net revenue for the first half of 2000 was over $44 million, a 403% increase over the first half of 1999.
4Kids signed 159 new Pokémon licensees during April, May and June 2000 alone, with everyone from Toy Biz to H.J. Heinz of Australia forking over millions of dollars for the privilege of placing the visage of Pikachu or Charmander on their products.
www.awn.com /mag/issue5.07/5.07pages/rogers4kids.php3   (743 words)

  
 Anime News Network - Alfred R. Kahn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
4Kids Entertainment had it's biggest success in the late 90s with the behemoth known as Pokemon, a property that, at its peak, did more than $2 billion a year worth of business worldwide.
Because Kirby has been such a popular character for Nintendo for a long time, and the TV show is no longer running on our network, we decided to try and continue the franchise by doing something like a direct to video movie to help the franchise continue to prosper.
Recently 4Kids have acquired certain shows, such as Magical Doremi and Tokyo Mew Mew (Mew Mew Power), which look odd considering most of your titles seem to be aimed at boys and young teens.
www.animenewsnetwork.com /columns/sunday.php?id=35   (1247 words)

  
 4Kids' 4cast [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] May 16, 2005
Investors in entertainment licensor 4Kids Entertainment (NYSE: KDE) took quite a beating last week, with the stock plummeting by as much as 10% in the wake of a disappointing first-quarter earnings report.
None of this, it seems, came as a major surprise to 4Kids, which is already taking steps to shore up its future.
Sure, there's no denying that the near-term outlook is cloudy and 4Kids' earnings are "lumpy." While 4Kids has earned a little better than $0.22 a quarter on average over the past 10 quarters, seven of those quarters saw earnings below that average.
www.fool.com /News/mft/2005/mft05051625.htm   (486 words)

  
 LADYDRAGON.COM - 4Kids Entertainment and American Kennel Club(R) Extend Worldwide Representation Agreement with New ...
Since joining forces in 2003, 4Kids Entertainment and the American Kennel Club have been at the forefront of the burgeoning pet product industry thanks to their comprehensive focus on building the AKC into a premiere retail dog brand.
This renewed partnership will enable 4Kids and the AKC to continue participating in the pet industry boom with plans to expand the AKC brand into such categories as pet cleaning products, pet safety products and collectible art work.
4Kids Entertainment also serves as the exclusive worldwide merchandise licensing agent for the Cat Fanciers' Association(TM), the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats dedicated to the protection, care and education of responsible ownership for the 90.5 million owned cats in the United States alone.
www.ladydragon.com /news2006/090106.html   (621 words)

  
 4Kids - Kotaku
To help embed the idea of walking, talking, romancing candy-filled paper mache animals, Microsoft has signed a deal with 4Kids Entertainment for a cartoon about the game.
The Saturday morning cartoon will be a "3D animated television series" and hit this fall on Fox during the 4Kids TV time slot.
4Kids are also responsible for Yu-GI-Oh!, Pokemon, Cabbage Patch Kids and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
www.kotaku.com /gaming/4kids   (167 words)

  
 BAD RAP - One Piece at it's finest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
4KIDS Entertainment sent up a big red flag denoting that they were up to no-good; and even the animation studios stood up and took notice, focusing their eyes on 4KIDS next property: One Piece.
4KIDS is twisting these shows in to their own hopelessly moral-filled crap, altering plots and characters and dialogue to suit their needs - when they have no right to.
Just another rung in the ladder for 4KIDS long-standing philosophy that their consumers are too stupid to tell the difference between quality and quantity.
blazefire.mooglecavern.com /badrap   (2961 words)

  
 Urban Dictionary: 4kids
4kids ended up buying fox kids, changed the name to fox boc, removed most of the shows, and added in a few crappy cartoons like the new TMNT and "The Cramp Twinds".
They recently liscensed Tokyo Mew Mew (which looks to me alot like sailor moon), and according to Al Khan, the evil bastard CEO of 4kids, they are planning to edit it tremendsouly (Hell, the are releaseing it under the name HOLLYWOOD Mew Mew...).
4kids is the reason that anime is so widely hated in the U.S. They must be stopped before they get thier hands on a truly good anime.
www.urbandictionary.com /define.php?term=4kids&r=f   (790 words)

  
 4Kids Encyclopedia Article @ Compaw.com (Com Paw)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Kahn incited controversy when at a manga panel at the 2006 New York Comic-Con, he bluntly stated "U.S. kids don't read!" This incited some hisses from those present in the room, mainly librarians and other representatives of the book world.
Lee Ravdin was named President of The Summit Media Group on February 13, 2006.
Grossfeld served as Coordinating Director for NBC Sports from 1991 through 1992, and as Producer/Director for Television Programming Enterprises from 1988 to 1991.
compaw.com /encyclopedia/4Kids   (1709 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com's Kidology: 4Kids Entertainment, American Kennel Club sign new multi-year agreement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
4Kids has successfully established the AKC as the "best in breed" in pet products by brokering multi-year deals with such industry leaders as JAKKS Pacific (toys and treats), designer Barry Kieselstein-Cord (luxury dog accessories and jewelry), Oster Professional Products (dog grooming), Sherpa's Pet Trading Company (dog carriers) and Flexi-Mat (dog beds).
That's why we are pleased to extend our agreement with 4Kids Entertainment, a leading force in children's and family licensing and entertainment.
4Kids Entertainment also serves as the exclusive worldwide merchandise licensing agent for the Cat Fanciers' Association, the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats dedicated to the protection, care and education of responsible ownership for the 90.5 million owned cats in the US alone.
www.indiantelevision.com /mam/headlines/y2k6/jan/janmam35.htm   (407 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE 4Kids Entertainment Named Worldwide Licensing, Marketing and Promotional Agent for the Yoga-Inspired ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
This new platform is dedicated to educating children of all age groups about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.
Headquartered in New York City with international offices in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) is a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing.
4Kids, through its wholly owned subsidiaries provides domestic and international merchandise licensing; television, film, music and home video production and distribution; media planning and buying; product development; and website development.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=109013   (662 words)

  
 Anime News Network - Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Headquartered in 4Kids Entertainment's New York offices, 4sight licensing solutions will focus on brand building through targeted licensing and promotional activities.
Additional brands will be added to the 4sight stable with the ultimate goal of becoming a leader in the licensing and brand building of properties targeting an older demographic than what 4Kids currently specializes in.
Headquartered in New York City with an international office in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE - News), is a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing.
www.animenewsnetwork.com /pressrelease.php?id=1674   (445 words)

  
 Microsoft exhibits 4sight - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot
Posted Apr 25, 2006 11:31 am PT When Microsoft and 4Kids Entertainment jointly announced the Viva Piñata property, there was more than just a game and TV show in their minds.
The next obvious step for gaming companies is cashing in on the largely untapped potential of merchandising, and with accompanying TV show and movie tie-ins becoming almost standard, the time to lay out the foundation for this business is now.
For the love of Spongebob (I'm an atheist, he is the closest thing to a god to me), stop 4Kids from their devil's work.
gamespot.com /news/2006/04/25/news_6148285.html?...&subj=6148285   (1174 words)

  
 Viva Piñata Universe Revealed
The appealing characters and their charming personalities are sure to entertain and stimulate the series’ audience as they accompany the piñata characters on their zany adventures.
Set to release this holiday season worldwide, “Viva Piñata” is a customizable, social and spontaneous game that invites players of all ages and skills to explore an immersive world where they are challenged to create and maintain a living garden ecosystem that grows in real time.
Headquartered in New York City with an international office in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., is a global provider of children’s entertainment and merchandise licensing.
www.xbox365.com /news.cgi?id=GGrurrPNHu03150926   (989 words)

  
 Mew Mew Alliance - Home
Anime News Network reports that MMP is no longer listed on 4Kids schedules from the 19th November.
Quite what that means, I'm not sure - it seems unlikely 4Kids would cancel their 3rd-highest rated show, but the lack of progress is unlikely to be a good sign.
UPDATE: The folks over at ICv2 have word from 4Kids that MMP will return - although the phrase "new episodes" is notable by its absence...
www.mewmewalliance.net   (323 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE 4Kids Entertainment Named Worldwide Licensing, Marketing and Promotional Agent for Animation Collective's ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
4Kids Entertainment will manage all marketing, promotions and licensing initiatives for "Ellen's Acres." The new animated series is expected to run weekday mornings on Cartoon Network beginning in September 2006.
Created by Larry Schwarz, "Ellen's Acres" is a preschool comedy about a 5-year-old girl named Ellen, her feather duster, her radial tire, the hotel she owns and her amazing adventures.
4Kids Entertainment also serves as the worldwide licensing, marketing and promotional agent for Animation Collective's popular animated series "Kappa Mikey" -- which airs on Nicktoons Network in the U.S. and will debut later this year on Nickelodeon channels worldwide -- and "YoMonkeys," a children's yoga-inspired series.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=123186   (746 words)

  
 4Kids Entertainment, Mirage Licensing and uclick mobile Team Up to Bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® to Mobile ...
4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), Mirage Licensing, Inc. and uclick mobile announced today an exclusive mobile license agreement, making uclick mobile the one-stop solution for all North and South American mobile content for the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®.
Kansas City, MO and New York, NY (PRWEB) April 7, 2006 -- 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), Mirage Licensing, Inc. and uclick mobile announced today an exclusive mobile license agreement, making uclick mobile the one-stop solution for all North and South American mobile content for the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®.
Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment, said: “We plan to extend the Turtles brand through the increasingly popular use of mobile phones, effectively providing Turtle fans with the ability to enjoy action-packed games, videos and other fun features while on the go.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/4/prweb369131.htm   (750 words)

  
 Pokemon no Longer 4Kids Daily Games News at IWANTTOPLAYFREEGAMES.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Pokemon USA and 4Kids Entertainment today announced they will NOT sign a new Pokemon representation agreement before the current one expires on December 31, 2005.
4Kids will receive commission during the "next several years" on payments for Pokemon license agreements made under the current deal.
"4Kids has had a successful eight-year exclusive relationship with the Pokemon property that will be expiring at year end," said Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment.
iwanttoplayfreegames.com /GameNews/12/44   (310 words)

  
 Anti 4Kids Voice Actors In Sonic Games Petition
Sega has fired the Sonic voice actors and are replacing them with the pathetic scum from 4Kids.
They basicly told him he had been replaced by the guy from Sonic X, another roll that was ment to be Ryan's that was taken away from him (Because cheap ass 4Kids didn't want to bother flying him in).
The Anti 4Kids Voice Actors In Sonic Games Petition to North American Sonic The Hedgehog Fans was created by and written by Ben Spurr (bendilin@hotmail.com).
www.petitiononline.com /a4kvaisg/petition.html   (218 words)

  
 4 Kids Entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Headquartered in New York City with an international office in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), is a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing.
The Company acquires, develops and markets children's properties globally and seeks to maximize economic returns through a vertically integrated platform, including television, film, music and home video production and distribution; merchandise licensing; media buying and planning; product development; and Web site development.
In January 2002, 4Kids Entertainment entered into a multi-year agreement with Fox Broadcasting to lease the television network's Saturday morning programming block.
www.4kidsentertainment.com /home/home.html   (255 words)

  
 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. information and related industry information from Hoover's
4Kids Entertainment leases a 4-hour block of time Saturday mornings on FOX; 4Kids is responsible for all ad sales and programming during the "4KIDS TV" programming block (previously called "FOX BOX"), which showcases 4Kids' licensed properties.
In 2006 4Kids shut down the operations of its media buying unit, Summit Media Group.
There are 15 competitors for 4Kids; see more.
www.hoovers.com /4kids/--ID__13954--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml   (444 words)

  
 news - Microsoft and 4Kids Entertainment Form Alliance
Under the agreement, 4Kids Entertainment will serve as the licensing agent for a forthcoming children’s entertainment property on a global basis for Microsoft Game Studios.
Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to serve as the partner of choice and act as the vehicle for Microsoft to broaden its appeal among a more mainstream market focusing on children and family entertainment.
4Kids TV™, 4Kids Entertainment’s four hours of children’s programming broadcast Saturday mornings on FOX, features popular animatedseries for both boys and girls including Magical DoReMi™, Winx Club™, Bratz®, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®, Sonic X™ and G.I. Joe Sigma 6™.
www.noticias.info /asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=147818&src=0   (602 words)

  
 Klutz - 4KIDS TV AND KLUTZ TEAM UP FOR INTEGRATED SPRING RETAIL PROMOTION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Kids will have the chance to win a starring role by having their voice recorded in an upcoming cartoon on 4Kids TV’s animated children’s television block, which airs Saturday mornings on FOX.
This promotion gives kids the chance to watch never-before-seen clips of their favorite 4Kids TV cartoon series, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Winx Club and Sonic X, by visiting www.4Kids.TV.
Headquartered in New York City with international offices in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:KDE) is a global provider of children’s entertainment and merchandise licensing.
www.klutz.com /about/pr.php?id=33   (613 words)

  
 UPN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When The CW launches, they will utilize the Kids' WB lineup for children's programming.
Some Fox stations decide to carry Fox's 4Kids Entertainment block to a UPN (or WB) station in their market (or an independent station) so the Fox affiliate can air general entertainment or local news programming on Saturday mornings.
WFLD 32 in Chicago, for example, has recently moved the 4KidsTV schedule to co-owned UPN affiliate WPWR-TV Channel 50, while Channel 32 airs news and children's programming in place of the shows.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/UPN   (2590 words)

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