- Cartoon Network Adds “Transformers Armada” This Summer
August 2, 2002 | This summer, Cartoon Network revives one of the most popular cartoons from the ‘80s when TRANSFORMERS ARMADA joins the Toonami line-up with all new adventures.
- Kids’ WB Schedules “¡Mucha Lucha!” Series Premiere
July 13, 2002 | Kids’ WB! announces the debut of the original Latin-themed irreverent comedy “¡MUCHA LUCHA!” on Saturday, August 17.
- Nick GAS Block Goes to Camp This Summer
July 8, 2002 | Nickelodeon GAS: Games and Sports for Kids is going to camp with a twist (and a jump and a wheelie) this summer on weekdays during the GAS Goes to Camp one-hour block beginning Monday, July 8, at 1 p.m. (all times ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
- Nickelodeon 2Q 2002 Ratings Highlights
July 2, 2002 | Finishing Second Quarter 2002 first in total day (27 straight quarters) and second in prime time among all basic cable, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite recorded its most-watched 2Q ever (1.6/1.3 million HH/1.8 million total viewers) among households and total viewers on a 24-hour basis, up +14% in rating, +18% in delivery and +20% in total viewers over last year. Also, the network’s first-place finish in total day represents a +33% lead over tied-for-second LifeTime Television (1.2/1.0 million HH) and Cartoon Network (1.2/964,000 HH).
- TEENick’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Sunday, June 23
June 19, 2002 | Nickelodeon’s 2002 TEENick Summer Concert Series sizzles this summer with original performances by some of today’s most popular teen musical artists including Lil’ Romeo, B2K, 3LW, O-Town, Mario and Avril Lavigne. Up and coming artist Lil’ J hosts the series and kicks off the first show on Sunday, June 23, at 8:30 pm (ET/PT) with a performance by Lil’ Romeo. The series will air on Sundays at 8:30 pm (ET/PT) throughout the summer.
- Nickelodeon’s 2002 “TEENick Summer Concert Series” Kicks Off June 23, 2002
June 19, 2002 | Nickelodeon’s 2002 TEENick Summer Concert Series sizzles this summer with original performances by some of today’s most popular teen musical artists including Lil’ Romeo, B2K, 3LW, O-Town, Mario and Avril Lavigne. Up and coming artist Lil’ J hosts the series and kicks off the first show on Sunday, June 23, at 8:30 pm (ET/PT) with a performance by Lil’ Romeo. The series will air on Sundays at 8:30 pm (ET/PT) throughout the summer.
- Kids’ WB Renews “Static Shock” for Third Season
June 18, 2002 | Kids’ WB! has ordered 13 original episodes for a third season of the returning hit “Static Shock” from Warner Bros. Animation to air on Saturday mornings during the 2002-2003 season.
- Cartoon Network Schedules “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” Series Premiere
June 15, 2002 | He-Man® and the Masters of the Universe® will make its Cartoon Network debut at 4 p.m. (ET, PT) on Friday, August 16 with a 90-minute special featuring the never-before-told story of the origin of He-Man.
- “The Wiggles” Joins Playhouse Disney
June 12, 2002 | The international phenomenon "The Wiggles" will join Disney Channel's popular learning-based programming block, Playhouse Disney, as a summertime daily half-hour series.
- Cartoon Network Announces “Baby Looney Tunes” Premiere Date
June 11, 2002 | The world’s zaniest and most beloved group of inimitable cartoon personalities - Looney Tunes - will prove that true character is something you’re born with when Cartoon Network premieres its newest original animated series, BABY LOONEY TUNES, starting Monday, Sept. 16.