Killtacular
01-22-2002, 01:24 PM
The following press release doesn't mention which shows receive which rating. It's possible that Yu-Yu and Bebop share TV-14, 0083 and Pilot Candidate share TV-PG, and OLS and Tenchi share TV-Y7FV. However, it's also possible that Yu-Yu has TV-PG, Bebop has TV-14, and all the rest is TV-Y7FV. We'll find out what ratings each show specifically has in the coming weeks.
ADULT SWIM ACTION CRASHES THE POOL PARTY
Saturday Late Night Block Aimed at Adults 18-34 Launches February 23
On February 23, Cartoon Network launches ADULT SWIM ACTION, extending its
mission as the world's leader in animated entertainment with a new block of
animated action-adventure programming aimed at adults ages 18-34. The block
will air only on Saturday nights from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. (ET, PT).
ADULT SWIM ACTION will feature three hours of action-packed programming
including Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star and Tenchi Muyo!, among others.
Saturday, February 23 will also mark the U.S. premieres of three popular
Japanese animé imports - Yu Yu Hakusho, Pilot Candidate and Gundam 0083.
The programming line-up and show descriptions follow:
* 11 p.m. Yu Yu Hakusho
* 11:30 p.m. Cowboy Bebop
* 12 a.m. Pilot Candidate
* 12:30 a.m. Gundam 0083
* 1 a.m. Outlaw Star
* 1:30 a.m. Tenchi Muyo!
Yu Yu Hakusho follows the adventures of fourteen-year-old Yusuke Urameshi.
Formerly a young rebel, Yusuke saves the life of a child and ultimately
surrenders his own life. He is sent back to Earth with a mission to solve
troubles between the Spirit World's dark creatures and the unsuspecting
Living World. Yusuke joins a motley crew of former rivals, who join forces
as friends to fight spirit criminals in this action-packed adventure series.
Following the exploits of the ship Bebop and its bounty hunter crew as they
take on various assignments, Cowboy Bebop takes place in the future when the
population of Earth has migrated into space. The show follows the exploits
of bounty hunters, Spike and Jet, as they roam the galaxy with their dog,
Ein, taking on various assignments and tracking down criminals in a
hyperspace world rampant with crime and opportunities.
Pilot Candidate tells the story of the planet Zion, under attack by a
powerful enemy from deep space. Zion's last hope rests upon a team of
fighting machines known as the Goddesses. One trainee, Zero, realizes that
it takes more than skill to become a pilot. He and the other pilot
candidates must overcome their differences and complete their training or
Zion will be destroyed.
Gundam 0083 takes place during the Stardust Memory (October U.C. 0083 -
December U.C. 0083) which occurs three years after the end of the war
between the Zeon and the Federation, when a group called the Delaz Fleet is
formed by the survivors of the Zeon army. Their goal is to rebuild Zeon.
Ace pilot Major Anavel Gato steals the Gundam GP02, a nuclear equipped
mechanized battle-armor model, in development by the Federation. Lieutenant
Kou Uraki pilots the Gundam GP01, the only one left, in an attempt to stop
him.
ADULT SWIM ACTION shows will carry ratings of TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-Y7FV. The
block will be packaged differently from other Cartoon Network programming,
and will contain bumps at every break to notify viewers of the
adult-targeted content. ADULT SWIM ACTION will only be promoted on Cartoon
Network late at night.
The launch of Adult Swim Action follows the successful launch of Adult Swim
in September 2002, a block of animated programming aimed at adults 18-34.
Adult Swim premiered with the return of the critically-acclaimed Space Ghost
Coast to Coast, new series including The Brak Show and Aqua Teen Hunger
Force, and acquisitions like Home Movies and Japanese animé import Cowboy
Bebop.
Since its Sept. 2 launch, Adult Swim (Sundays & Thursdays, 10 p.m.-1
a.m.) has contributed to the network's adult 18-34 rating, posting 67
percent growth in ratings and 84 percent growth in delivery compared to
2000. With the help of Adult Swim, Cartoon Network jumped to #8 from last
year's #10 ranking in total day delivery of adults 18-34 (177,000). In fact,
Cartoon Network's performance with adults 18-34 out-delivers such well-known
networks as Comedy Central, FX, VH1, Sci-Fi Channel, the Discovery Channel,
E! and TV Land.
Cartoon Network, currently seen in 79.5 million U.S. homes and 145 countries
around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s 24-hour,
ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment.
Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network also
showcases unique original ventures such as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's
Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other
Cartoon Cartoons. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained
one of ad-supported cable's highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network's Web
site is located at http://CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).
ADULT SWIM ACTION CRASHES THE POOL PARTY
Saturday Late Night Block Aimed at Adults 18-34 Launches February 23
On February 23, Cartoon Network launches ADULT SWIM ACTION, extending its
mission as the world's leader in animated entertainment with a new block of
animated action-adventure programming aimed at adults ages 18-34. The block
will air only on Saturday nights from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. (ET, PT).
ADULT SWIM ACTION will feature three hours of action-packed programming
including Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star and Tenchi Muyo!, among others.
Saturday, February 23 will also mark the U.S. premieres of three popular
Japanese animé imports - Yu Yu Hakusho, Pilot Candidate and Gundam 0083.
The programming line-up and show descriptions follow:
* 11 p.m. Yu Yu Hakusho
* 11:30 p.m. Cowboy Bebop
* 12 a.m. Pilot Candidate
* 12:30 a.m. Gundam 0083
* 1 a.m. Outlaw Star
* 1:30 a.m. Tenchi Muyo!
Yu Yu Hakusho follows the adventures of fourteen-year-old Yusuke Urameshi.
Formerly a young rebel, Yusuke saves the life of a child and ultimately
surrenders his own life. He is sent back to Earth with a mission to solve
troubles between the Spirit World's dark creatures and the unsuspecting
Living World. Yusuke joins a motley crew of former rivals, who join forces
as friends to fight spirit criminals in this action-packed adventure series.
Following the exploits of the ship Bebop and its bounty hunter crew as they
take on various assignments, Cowboy Bebop takes place in the future when the
population of Earth has migrated into space. The show follows the exploits
of bounty hunters, Spike and Jet, as they roam the galaxy with their dog,
Ein, taking on various assignments and tracking down criminals in a
hyperspace world rampant with crime and opportunities.
Pilot Candidate tells the story of the planet Zion, under attack by a
powerful enemy from deep space. Zion's last hope rests upon a team of
fighting machines known as the Goddesses. One trainee, Zero, realizes that
it takes more than skill to become a pilot. He and the other pilot
candidates must overcome their differences and complete their training or
Zion will be destroyed.
Gundam 0083 takes place during the Stardust Memory (October U.C. 0083 -
December U.C. 0083) which occurs three years after the end of the war
between the Zeon and the Federation, when a group called the Delaz Fleet is
formed by the survivors of the Zeon army. Their goal is to rebuild Zeon.
Ace pilot Major Anavel Gato steals the Gundam GP02, a nuclear equipped
mechanized battle-armor model, in development by the Federation. Lieutenant
Kou Uraki pilots the Gundam GP01, the only one left, in an attempt to stop
him.
ADULT SWIM ACTION shows will carry ratings of TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-Y7FV. The
block will be packaged differently from other Cartoon Network programming,
and will contain bumps at every break to notify viewers of the
adult-targeted content. ADULT SWIM ACTION will only be promoted on Cartoon
Network late at night.
The launch of Adult Swim Action follows the successful launch of Adult Swim
in September 2002, a block of animated programming aimed at adults 18-34.
Adult Swim premiered with the return of the critically-acclaimed Space Ghost
Coast to Coast, new series including The Brak Show and Aqua Teen Hunger
Force, and acquisitions like Home Movies and Japanese animé import Cowboy
Bebop.
Since its Sept. 2 launch, Adult Swim (Sundays & Thursdays, 10 p.m.-1
a.m.) has contributed to the network's adult 18-34 rating, posting 67
percent growth in ratings and 84 percent growth in delivery compared to
2000. With the help of Adult Swim, Cartoon Network jumped to #8 from last
year's #10 ranking in total day delivery of adults 18-34 (177,000). In fact,
Cartoon Network's performance with adults 18-34 out-delivers such well-known
networks as Comedy Central, FX, VH1, Sci-Fi Channel, the Discovery Channel,
E! and TV Land.
Cartoon Network, currently seen in 79.5 million U.S. homes and 145 countries
around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s 24-hour,
ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment.
Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network also
showcases unique original ventures such as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's
Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other
Cartoon Cartoons. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained
one of ad-supported cable's highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network's Web
site is located at http://CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).