Sinclair To Launch 'KidsClick' Multiplatform Programming Block For Children

[Gold Guy]

Wow, I saw some Mecard toys just a few days ago. I guess they were able to secure a TV deal. Heck, I'll check it out.

 

[DragonKnightGX]

Whoa, we're getting Mecard on TV, and on KidsClick of all places? Surprising and awesome! The Legendaries sounds like a cool show too.

also, with all these French cartoons we better see MBC

 

[LinusFan303]

Well I guess there goes Disney XD's chance at getting Mecard. A nice pick up though , I'll record it this Saturday. The Legendaries sounds interesting too. Looks like they were saving the fun for the summer.

 

[Takao]

Seems like they definitely have a partnership with Mattel (Max Steel, Mecard, Team Hot Wheels) and maybe Legadere Distribution (Scary Larry, The Legendaries).

 

[homeofthebadguys]

I'm just going to explain why some of my posts have seemingly been off-topic for a moment.
I've just been reporting what I see on the only Tribune (they're subject of that repeatedly stonewalled Sinclair buyout) station in my area (KTXL-TV), It relates since I focus on This (40.3) and TBD (40.4). As they both carry KidsClick, there's some redundancy. Especially since reception of both of those requires KTXL-TV to be received to get the block at all. On the other hand they both have different aspect ratios (This is in 4:3, while TBD is in 16:9)

Speaking of TBD, there had been some problems with the Kidsclick's audio over random days of the past weeks (The audio would keep cutting in and out in half-second intrevals and remain like that for several minutes, This doesn't have that issue). Is that a common occurrence with merely my local TBD affiliate, or is it a network-wide issue? Sacramento's TBD seems to show their legal ID on the 30th minute every hour, but not during KidsClick for whatever reason.

Here's the updated June schedule. Super 4 & Dinosaur King switch timeslots, Mecard and Legendaries premiere.

Welp, two runs of Pink Panther & Pals are gone, so that's a plus. Still a stretch to have it run every day. The schedule becoming diverse again is applause-worthy, but it looks like that might be too much "Ladybug", unless the block have series 2 already. As for "Rocket Monkeys", methinks that They're just gonna repeat Series 2 of "Rocket Monkeys" again though, unless Sinclair has Series 1.

 

[Toons Fan]

Welp, two runs of Pink Panther & Pals are gone, so that's a plus. Still a stretch to have it run every day. The schedule becoming diverse again is applause-worthy, but it looks like that might be too much "Ladybug", unless the block have series 2 already. As for "Rocket Monkeys", methinks that They're just gonna repeat Series 2 of "Rocket Monkeys" again though, unless Sinclair has Series 1.

Nope, KidsClick will start to show Season 3 of Rocket Monkeys next week.


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[homeofthebadguys]

Nope, KidsClick will start to show Season 3 of Rocket Monkeys next week.


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I didn't even know there was a 3rd series of Rocket Monkeys.

 

[Mandouga]

Studiopolis produced the dub as a 22-minute show, which was later split for YouTube. KidsClick should be airing the 22-minute version.

Trust me when I say you really don't want the Hong Kong dub.

No doubt, they'll be airing the half-hour version, but that's not the problem.

I'll bet the version airing in Canada probably doesn't have dialogue where there originally wasn't any in the Korean version (I watched a bit of the Studiopolis version of [part one of] the first episode). I'll bet it also keeps the original names, including the name "Mecanimal" (I believe the Studiopolis version calls them "Mechanicars", but I'm not sure; it doesn't use "Mecanimal" in any case).

I guess what I'm trying to say is, the version airing in Canada (which uses the original name, "Turning Mecard") is probably truer to the original version of the show, compared to the Studiopolis version.

 

[Takao]

No doubt, they'll be airing the half-hour version, but that's not the problem.

I'll bet the version airing in Canada probably doesn't have dialogue where there originally wasn't any in the Korean version (I watched a bit of the Studiopolis version of [part one of] the first episode). I'll bet it also keeps the original names, including the name "Mecanimal" (I believe the Studiopolis version calls them "Mechanicars", but I'm not sure; it doesn't use "Mecanimal" in any case).

I guess what I'm trying to say is, the version airing in Canada (which uses the original name, "Turning Mecard") is probably truer to the original version of the show, compared to the Studiopolis version.

Bizarrely, the Hong Kong dub does feature localized names. The main character is called Chan in Korea, but Jason everywhere else. There are a few other westernized name changes like that. Otherwise, it does appear to be very faithful to the original material. The cars are known as Mecanimals, whereas in the Studiopolis dub, they're Mecardimals. It should be stated, though, that a new version of the Hong Kong dub recently started airing in Singapore. It replaces a few of the voice actors and tries hard to swap out Mecanimal for Mecardimal.

It's my guess that Mattel went with Mecard over Turning Mecard to better control SEO and/or better position themselves to introduce Dino Mecard in the future. Depending on how that lawsuit with Spin Master turns out, they might be forced to bring that out faster than natural.

 

[Mandouga]

SEO? As in "search engine optimization"?

 

[homeofthebadguys]

It's my guess that Mattel went with Mecard over Turning Mecard to better control SEO and/or better position themselves to introduce Dino Mecard in the future. Depending on how that lawsuit with Spin Master turns out, they might be forced to bring that out faster than natural.

SEO? As in "search engine optimization"?

There's a reason why Microsoft had named the new XBox One model "Xbox One X".

 

[superkeegan9100]

Looks like the Oggy episodes will be from Season 1. This will be the first time Season 1 has aired in America since it aired on Fox Family Channel.
EDIT: added full list of episodes. Is KidsClick only airing one a day?

 

[Takao]

Last minute delay: The schedule change has been pushed back a week! Mecard, Legendaries and the rest of the weekend schedule will launch 6/16. Weekday schedule, including Oggy premiere, will launch 6/19.

Right now This TV's schedule has the old information, but it'll be changed within the next day or two.

It wouldn't be KidsClick without a last minute goof.

SEO? As in "search engine optimization"?

If you search "Turning Mecard" on Google you get hits from the Korean and Canadian release. You search "Mecard" you get Mattel's American stuff.

 

[homeofthebadguys]

Last minute delay: The schedule change has been pushed back a week! Mecard, Legendaries and the rest of the weekend schedule will launch 6/16. Weekday schedule, including Oggy premiere, will launch 6/19.

Right now This TV's schedule has the old information, but it'll be changed within the next day or two.

It wouldn't be KidsClick without a last minute goof.

I take it this is delay has to do with the graphics not being ready?

 

[LinusFan303]

Last minute delay: The schedule change has been pushed back a week! Mecard, Legendaries and the rest of the weekend schedule will launch 6/16. Weekday schedule, including Oggy premiere, will launch 6/19.

Right now This TV's schedule has the old information, but it'll be changed within the next day or two.

It wouldn't be KidsClick without a last minute goof.



If you search "Turning Mecard" on Google you get hits from the Korean and Canadian release. You search "Mecard" you get Mattel's American stuff.

Ha ! Yesterday my cable guide didn't update the info to have the shows , Today it partially did , guess they have to fix it again.

 

[Antonio Bravo]

Well, looks like Mattel might have the licenses of their shows now that I see Turning Mecard is on the new lineup on the weekends.

 

[Takao]

I take it this is delay has to do with the graphics not being ready?

Your guess is as good as mine on this one. This block goes through lots of last minute changes.

 

[homeofthebadguys]

Your guess is as good as mine on this one. This block goes through lots of last minute changes.

The weekend promos were referencing the current lineup, along with the weekday promos referencing the current lineup saying that they weren't ready this week at all.

 

[superkeegan9100]

So...I'm confused, is Oggy still premiering next week?

 

[homeofthebadguys]

So...I'm confused, is Oggy still premiering next week?

no. According to the people here, it'll start from 19 June.