So what does everyone think of Disney XD so far?

[TheTerror]

I put it on for a little while today to get a feel for it and I can't say it's my cup of tea and besides the Superhero cartoons, I won't be visiting much. What does everyone think of it so far?

[J!!!]

I loved it I watched it all day only breaking for food and restroom breaks:D It had the coolest bumbers and the coolest announcer ever.:anime: I think I may have a new favorite channel!!!

[chdr]

Schedule - Okay, I guess. I still don't like the Saturday moning / Monday night premiere times.

Shows - Watchable. Jimmy Two-Shoes is great, and I'm looking forwards to The Spectacular Spider-Man.

Bumps - I like some elements, I hate others. I like the general feel of the bumps, but I hate all the obnoxious XTREME shouting at the end of them ("Nice!!!" "Yeah!!!" "Awesome!!!") and the show bumps, which feel really cheap (I also don't like that weird corner zoom thing or the obnoxiously large screen bug either)

[TheTerror]

Schedule - Okay, I guess. I still don't like the Saturday moning / Monday night premiere times.

Shows - Watchable. Jimmy Two-Shoes is great, and I'm looking forwards to The Spectacular Spider-Man.

Bumps - I like some elements, I hate others. I like the general feel of the bumps, but I hate all the obnoxious XTREME shouting at the end of them ("Nice!!!" "Yeah!!!" "Awesome!!!") and the show bumps, which feel really cheap (I also don't like that weird corner zoom thing or the obnoxiously large screen bug either)

I hear ya about the screen bug, it's annoying and oversized. I don't like the live action stuff, but Spidey is ALWAYS worth checking out, so I'm siked about that. I won't be hanging out on XD much, I am a die hard CN guy.

[Antiyonder]

The shows for now (Zach and Cody aside) are watchable. Good to see Even Stevens airing more than once a week again. Plus it's nice to see The Famous Jett Jackson and Static Shock returning to TV.

Only gripe aside from reduced animation is removing the girl centered shows that have male appeal. I mean, if Wendy Wu can air, then so should Kim Possible and W.I.T.C.H.

[J!!!]

Schedule - Okay, I guess. I still don't like the Saturday moning / Monday night premiere times.

Shows - Watchable. Jimmy Two-Shoes is great, and I'm looking forwards to The Spectacular Spider-Man.

Bumps - I like some elements, I hate others. I like the general feel of the bumps, but I hate all the obnoxious XTREME shouting at the end of them ("Nice!!!" "Yeah!!!" "Awesome!!!") and the show bumps, which feel really cheap (I also don't like that weird corner zoom thing or the obnoxiously large screen bug either)
Scedule Super aweosme I lvoe the premiere time
Shows Don't they do weekend/monday premiers as so not to compete with themselves:sweat:
Bumps I love the 3 character shot thing

[Marinite]

Never watched Toon Disney, don't plan on starting now, though I might catch Gargoyles from the beginning just because I haven't seen it in awhile (managed to catch the first episode so far, unfortunately it didn't hold up as well as I remember it)

But that's about all I'll have to do with the channel.

[dth1971]

Disney XD carries real commercials, but Disney Channel still does not and still carries promos and shorts during commercial breaks!

[Old Guy]

At times it still feels like Toon Disney while at other times it feels like Disney Channel for boys.

[Vyse]

If you have any problems with the bug, wait until you watch the HD feed:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/tetrisdork/DSCN2776.jpg

Normally, the bug for Toon Disney, Jetix, Disney Channel, ABC Family (and pretty much any other network showing HD content save for the broadcast networks) would move the bug to the corner of the HD screen and not stay at a corner of the SD picture - save for when they show SD content. And, the XDHD bug has been at this location since January 1. Now, I do like the HD bug for DXD, but its location bothers me.

BTW, I just tuned in to DXD aqnd noticed they were playing "Intergalactic" by the Beastie Boys. :eek: First Vampire Weekend, and now Beastie Boys!? I wonder what's next indeed. (pun intended)

[chdr]

BTW, I just tuned in to DXD aqnd noticed they were playing "Intergalactic" by the Beastie Boys. :eek: First Vampire Weekend, and now Beastie Boys!? I wonder what's next indeed. (pun intended)Say what you will about DXD, they have great taste in music.

[Kitschensyngk]

I'm sorry, but their new name still looks like an emoticon and their logo does nothing to change that.

[Nick and More!]

So far, this is the most I've watched the channel in months. I was getting tired of the TD/Jetix programming ways...

I've watched all day. Aaron Stone was very good.

I'm looking forward to Even Stevens, Jet Jackson, and Static Shock tomorrow.

So far, I plan to watch this channel much more than I did TD.

[The Wolverine]

Stuff
You have the HD feed?

Wow. Darn it, Cox. Gah, I loathe my cable company.

[TheTerror]

If you have any problems with the bug, wait until you watch the HD feed:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/tetrisdork/DSCN2776.jpg

Normally, the bug for Toon Disney, Jetix, Disney Channel, ABC Family (and pretty much any other network showing HD content save for the broadcast networks) would move the bug to the corner of the HD screen and not stay at a corner of the SD picture - save for when they show SD content. And, the XDHD bug has been at this location since January 1. Now, I do like the HD bug for DXD, but its location bothers me.

BTW, I just tuned in to DXD aqnd noticed they were playing "Intergalactic" by the Beastie Boys. :eek: First Vampire Weekend, and now Beastie Boys!? I wonder what's next indeed. (pun intended)

I had this same problem, it's damn annoying. But when I turned my TV from 16x9 to 4x3 pulldown the logo repositioned itself to the corner, odd.

[DarthGonzo]

I'm sorry, but their new name still looks like an emoticon and their logo does nothing to change that.

The logo looks nothing like an emoticon.

I won't be tuning in to anything on this channel. Nothing appeals to me. I'm probably just too old for it.

[John Dorian]

Eh, I only watched the first day, little to nothing had appealed to me.

[Ed Liu]

Normally, the bug for Toon Disney, Jetix, Disney Channel, ABC Family (and pretty much any other network showing HD content save for the broadcast networks) would move the bug to the corner of the HD screen and not stay at a corner of the SD picture - save for when they show SD content. And, the XDHD bug has been at this location since January 1. Now, I do like the HD bug for DXD, but its location bothers me.

I can't remember which network it was, but I'm pretty sure I've seen that happen for some of the other HD networks I have on Comcast. I want to say Sci Fi or USA, since those are about the only HD networks I watch regularly, but I don't quite remember.

It is a little weird, but I don't find it any more distracting than most network bugs (which are, in general, a blight on humanity and must be stopped at all costs).

And, er, I have to admit I haven't had a chance to tune in to the new network yet. I'm not sure I will until Spectacular Spider-Man hits the network.

[chdr]

It is a little weird, but I don't find it any more distracting than most network bugs (which are, in general, a blight on humanity and must be stopped at all costs).
It doesn't look annoying... until you see it in action. The bug is ridiculously big, almost non-transparent, and when it feels the need to tell you what's next, or advertise something, this really big text comes out and covers the entire bottom of the screen.

[Blackstar]

Disney XD carries real commercials, but Disney Channel still does not and still carries promos and shorts during commercial breaks!


Yeah, and...?

I didn't watch the channel much when it was Toon Disney, and if anything, there's even less incentive for me to tune in to it now. I suppose I should watch at least 1 episode of Jimmy Two-Shoes, since the "hellish death" elements have been removed, it may not give me nightmares. I saw the preview of Kid vs Kat, and it sucked, so I'll be skipping that one. Aaron Stone just plain doesn't interest me. As for Static Shock, also don't care. These are the same episodes that I've already seen on Kids' WB and on Cartoon Network another umptee-seven times, and I was never that big a fan of the show to begin with.

[J!!!]

It doesn't look annoying... until you see it in action. The bug is ridiculously big, almost non-transparent, and when it feels the need to tell you what's next, or advertise something, this really big text comes out and covers the entire bottom of the screen.
To be honest I wanted the logo to be non see through dark green:sweat:

[Icon]

I cancelled my basic cable service and switch to dish just to get Disneyxd!.


I'm sorry but,My friends been telling me that I got to get Disneyxd. They keep telling me this channel is awesome for boys like me. They told me this channel is better than Cartoon Network! I start watching tommorow.;)

[J!!!]

I cancelled my basic cable service and switch to dish just to get Disneyxd!.


I'm sorry but,My friends been telling me that I got to get Disneyxd. They keep telling me this channel is awesome for boys like me. They told me this channel is better than Cartoon Network! I start watching tommorow.;)
Don't worry it will be worth the switch:D

[Icon]

Don't worry it will be worth the switch:D

I hope it is.:shrug: Guess I will find out tommorow from 8am-12pm. Thats when the guy will come.

I can't wait anymore I want XD now!!!!!!! How many hours is till tommorow?!

[The Wolverine]

I cancelled my basic cable service and switch to dish just to get Disneyxd!.


I'm sorry but,My friends been telling me that I got to get Disneyxd. They keep telling me this channel is awesome for boys like me. They told me this channel is better than Cartoon Network! I start watching tommorow.;)
Um... wow.

[warnerbroman]

it's totally radical dude to the max!:cool:

seriously it may have done better in the early 90's


I cancelled my basic cable service and switch to dish just to get Disneyxd!.


I';). you have that kind of power?

[creativerealms]

It's not bad. J here is a bit over zelis(SP) over Disney XD. I guess there has to be at least one.

Anyway Aaron Stone does not seem horrible, Jimmy Two Shoes is interesting and it has a bunch of returning shows and shows brought over from Disney channel that I like and or missed.

The lack of Power Rangers RPM is weird. It's weird because it's an ABC Kids exclusive when ABC kids is mainly just reruns of Disney Channel now adays. I would have thought that RPM would be a XD premere I mean it should air along side Aaron Stone.

Anyways Anyone who knows me knows my real reason for watching Disney XD, at least for the time being. As long as Disney XD is going to be the home of Spectacular Spider-man I will be watching.

Yes I realize J is probably joking.

[Icon]

it's totally radical dude to the max!:cool:

seriously it may have done better in the early 90's


you have that kind of power?


Well when your dad owns an airport and your mom is a couselour,You do. How many hours is it till morning?!! Oh come on I need the channel now!

(Why can't the man install something at night!) 24 hour service huh?! Dang you Dishnetwork!!!!!!:sweat:

[KPTitan]

Goddangit, you guys are lucky to have this channel. Of course, the only show I'd be watching on here would be Static Shock. All time fave of mine, really glad to see it back on the air despite not having this channel anymore.:)

[Icon]

Goddangit, you guys are lucky to have this channel. Of course, the only show I'd be watching on here would be Static Shock. All time fave of mine, really glad to see it back on the air despite not having this channel anymore.:)

I am happy to see that DC's african american superhero my favorite is back on the air. I wish the made new eps though:shrug:.

[Blackstar]

I am happy to see that DC's african american superhero my favorite is back on the air. I wish the made new eps though:shrug:.


Static wasn't DC's first black superhero, or even their 2nd. And originally, Static was created by Milestone comics. Just sayin'...

[FortressMaximus]

Have to say I'm not really impressed, but a lot of that is carry-over resentment from Toon Disney/Jetix.

Digimon Tamers was cancelled in the middle of it's final run, leaving me shy several key episodes I was hoping to record to fill in some gaps in my dvd's. And as hard as I tried to like Data Squad, I just couldn't seem to get past the set-up or the feeling like 'hey, lets toss in all the animation and character models from the past four years and see if that works in lieu of a lackluster storyline'. Meh. Give me Tamers and Frontier any day.

SRMTHFG was left on a massive cliffhanger with the end of season 4 and despite all the crap they've done since then they can't even manage a movie or special one hour episode to finish the series?

Both W.I.T.C.H and Kim Possible were great shows and are action oriented enough to be on XD, perhaps as a trial run back to back to see if they can boost each other in ratings, but they aren't showing them or even giving them a chance at launch.

It's bad enough CN never finished Code Lyoko, Samurari Jack or a host of other shows that either had a resolution but was never shown (CL) or needed an ending but even though the show (Samurai Jack) was once their Shining Star now it's shoved into the lowest pit of animation hell. Jetix started following the same thing so I have to wonder is it even worth getting involved with any new XD shows just to be disappointed all over again.

[Gold Guy]

I won't actually watch XD untill Silver Surfer airs on Tuesday. Untill then, no comment.

[YogiBR123]

As I already said, I liked it! I got it last night, and it was pretty rad.

[Gonzales]

I really wish we could have gotten a channel like European Jetix instead, which shows a mix of Power Rangers, action cartoons, and anime.

[chdr]

I really wish we could have gotten a channel like European Jetix instead, which shows a mix of Power Rangers, action cartoons, and anime.Funny you say that, considering Disney is in the process of turning Jetix Europe into Disney XD (Jetix France is turning into XD in April)

[Gonzales]

Funny you say that, considering Disney is in the process of turning Jetix Europe into Disney XD (Jetix France is turning into XD in April)

Interesting. I wonder if Jetix Spain will keep One Piece, seeing as it airs completely uncut over there.

EDIT: You know what's really funny? The Jetix France website is foxkids.fr.

[Master Toon]

I love Disney XD so far. It has so many great show like Even Stevens, The Famous Jett Jackson, Static Shock and their original series Aaron Stone. I'm glad to get a second chance to see Silver Surfer again, I didn't watch it those years ago because it looked boring.

[soundmonkey44]

Honsetly I havn't gotten around to watching DisneyXD yet, But Since its airing shows like Static, Even stevens, & Jett jackson, I think I may be able to Get used to it Taking TD's place faster then I thought I would

(Now If they get reruns of So weird or Are you afraid of the dark, or mabye the US broadcast rights to Goosebumps away from CN..I would be very very Pleased!)

[UmmYeahOk]

I knew XD was coming, but was shocked to see ToonDisney gone. I looked and looked for it, but the channel didnt exist any more. I found XD on a different channel, and finally realized what happened. I started looking to see whats on it, wow, nothing but Arron Stone and Suite Life. Suite Life was what finally lead me to give up on Toon Disney... ...but atleast they finally fixed what I hated... ...why call it Toon Disney if youre airing Live Action shows and cartoons that are disney.

What cartoons I did see on XD didnt surprise me either. All the same crap Jetix had to offer. I do give them props for having Pinky And The Brain. However, having the complete series on DVD means I most likely wont watch this show. I will give Kid vs Kat a chance since I like cats and hate kids =)

Phineas and Ferb I remember the few parts of the show I did watch being alright, but what do I see happening, a several hour marathon?!? Come on! Even if it was my favoritest show I dont want to watch it all day. I liked Kim Possible and Lilo and Stitch until they started airing marathons or no less than 4 episodes a day (which includes several channels) Because of this I was sick of the show and couldnt even watch the new seasons. They kill fans of the show, and those who arent fans dont watch the station for the entire day. How does this help ratings?!? And those marathons who are successful, great, so Ive just seen ALL episodes of the show in one sitting, so why see the show again during normal airing? This occurs mostly when a show is introduced. Which again, lets celebrate the shows arrival by killing it!

I will say that I am in no way XDs targeted demographic, which may explain why I hate the new station, but I will suggest that they should get syndication for One Piece. It already aired on Toon Disney in other countries, and its the perfect for the target audience theyre after (6-14 males).

[Justy]

After browsing the XD schedule for this week, I have one question:

Why in God's name are they airing Legend of the Dragon? It is the single worst series they could possilby choose to hold over from Toon Disney and that includes the 90's Iron Man series which is also going to air on XD too. I'm sure most of the reason is the fact they already have the series and don't need to pay anything additional, but really... They couldn't acquire (or dip into the Jetix Europe catalog for) one or two other shows that are much better? How about Monster Allergy considering it now has two seasons of eps?

I'm just sayin'....

[Gonzales]

Not to mention Galactik Football and the second season of ATOM, both of which have yet to air here.

But frankly, a lot of the XD schedule currently is just filler. I'm sure The Replacements, Jett Jackson, and some others will be gone once XD gets more of it's own programming.

[Justy]

Since it's on the schedule already, I'd think that second season of A.T.O.M. will probably show up. (I wasn't aware they made another season--I wouldn't mind seeing that at all although the show was kind of hit and miss for me.)

I'd think The Replacements will stay awhile since it still has a few eps to premiere.

[ChowderFan]

XD is as good as I hoped. :D

[Gonzales]

XD is as good as I hoped. :D
How?

[FortressMaximus]

Since it's on the schedule already, I'd think that second season of A.T.O.M. will probably show up. (I wasn't aware they made another season--I wouldn't mind seeing that at all although the show was kind of hit and miss for me.)

I'd think The Replacements will stay awhile since it still has a few eps to premiere.


I just couldn't watch A.T.O.M. Having grown up in the 1980's and with such classics like M.A.S.K. Atom seemed too blah. Of course, the 'we stole the toys but we hope no one notices' remake called Vor-Tech in the mid-90's around the time Beast Wars started was beyond horrific.

[Burgundy Ranger]

Why in God's name are they airing Legend of the Dragon? It is the single worst series they could possilby choose to hold over from Toon Disney and that includes the 90's Iron Man series which is also going to air on XD too.
Well, don't fret over it too much. The one hour of LotD that you see on this week's schedule is the ONLY hour the show will be on XD in all of February AND March.

Which, regardless of whether you think it's a good show, baffles me to no end.

[Gonzales]

Well, don't fret over it too much. The one hour of LotD that you see on this week's schedule is the ONLY hour the show will be on XD in all of February AND March.

Which, regardless of whether you think it's a good show, baffles me to no end.
Like I said before. filler.

[Blackstar]

Most. Overrated. Channel. Ever.

That's all that I've got to say about XD.

[J!!!]

Most. Overrated. Channel. Ever.

That's all that I've got to say about XD.
Why do hate the awesomeness of Disney XD :sad:

[DarthGonzo]

Why do hate the awesomeness of Disney XD :sad:

Not everyone has to like it, J!!!. I don't. But that's probably because I'm so far out of XD's target demographic it's not even funny. And Blackstar is even older than I am.

[Gonzales]

J!!!, we get that you like XD, alright? You can stop saying how awesome it is.

[UmmYeahOk]

J!!!, we get that you like XD, alright? You can stop saying how awesome it is.

I guess someones a huge Zach and Cody fan :D

[Elven Moon]

I haven't watched the channel since the switch - nothing looks appealing and it's like the same four shows over and over. But it's probably the leftover resentment talking (where is Pucca? I thought she was supposed to stay on?).

[chdr]

I haven't watched the channel since the switch - nothing looks appealing and it's like the same four shows over and over. But it's probably the leftover resentment talking (where is Pucca? I thought she was supposed to stay on?).Pucca is on every weekday, albeit at a late time.

[The Wolverine]

Why do hate the awesomeness of Disney XD :sad:

A good majority of TZ members are way out of the target demographic for not only XD, but most channels discussed here. I personally like some of XD's programs, but for me to call it "awesome" would be a huge lie. Right now, I would personally call PBS' "PBS Kids Go!" block awesome over XD any day. That's how not awesome XD is.

[Darklordavaitor]

So I just caught an favorite episode of American Dragon today partly to see how the new channel looks, and I have to say that I don't hate the new look as much as I thought I would. Sure, it's not as pleasant to look at as, say, Toon Disney's production was, but I guess I can tolerate sitting through their bumpers and logo with the handful of series they air that I like, as long as I have a DVR to help me through it.

I'll catch up on some favorites occasionally, but unless any of their new shows impress me enough, I guess I won't see you till SSM appears.;)

[macattack]

Everything that was airing on afternoons and evenings other than Spidey-stuff has been shoved to 1 a.m. or later. In other words, death slots, in favor of the live-action DC reruns that are filling up the channel's lineup.

I haven't watched the channel at all since the switch other than I felt like DVRing Oban Star-Racer's current run to see if it is interesting to me a 2nd time through, I'm pondering a DVD purchase.

[Justy]

Like I said before. filler.Pretty insulting to me that after months of preparing for the switch, within a week they're running "filler" material that ulimately won't be on much if at all.

I haven't watched the channel at all since the switch other than I felt like DVRing Oban Star-Racer's current run to see if it is interesting to me a 2nd time through, I'm pondering a DVD purchase.Hope you find it appealing enough to purchase the set. Oban is really one of the most underrated series to show up on American TV in recent years. The fact that it's only been aired on TD and mostly at graveyard hours doesn't help.

[Marinite]

I just wonder why Kim Possible and W.I.T.C.H. TAS aren't on XD while Oban and Pucca are. Maybe they lost the broadcasting rights to WITCH, but Kim Possible is definatly an odd absense, especially if they do what they do for Even Stevens and promote the guy (Ron/Lewis) as the main focus instead of the girl (Kim/Ren). I guess the later two having space cars and ninjas give them more "boy appeal", or something.

[Antiyonder]

I just wonder why Kim Possible and W.I.T.C.H. TAS aren't on XD while Oban and Pucca are. Maybe they lost the broadcasting rights to WITCH, but Kim Possible is definatly an odd absense, especially if they do what they do for Even Stevens and promote the guy (Ron/Lewis) as the main focus instead of the girl (Kim/Ren). I guess the later two having space cars and ninjas give them more "boy appeal", or something.


But then why would they air Wendy Wu?

[Marinite]

But then why would they air Wendy Wu? Kung fu movie, I'd say. Maybe because it's a one-time movie and not a dedicated TV show for everyday airing. Or maybe its just because Brenda Song is hot and will get boys watching :rolleyes: , who know how XD's scheduler operates.

[Gonzales]

I just wonder why Kim Possible and W.I.T.C.H. TAS aren't on XD while Oban and Pucca are. Maybe they lost the broadcasting rights to WITCH, but Kim Possible is definatly an odd absense, especially if they do what they do for Even Stevens and promote the guy (Ron/Lewis) as the main focus instead of the girl (Kim/Ren). I guess the later two having space cars and ninjas give them more "boy appeal", or something.
I strongly doubt they lost WITCH, considering they made the show.

Also, unfortunately I don't think Oban and Pucca are going to last that much longer. This situation reminds me a lot of when Fox Family became ABC Family. The ABC Family schedule stayed pretty much the same as Fox's until March of 2002, when it fully revamped. I expect something like that to happen to XD.

[chdr]

I strongly doubt they lost WITCH, considering they made the show.

Also, unfortunately I don't think Oban and Pucca are going to last that much longer. This situation reminds me a lot of when Fox Family became ABC Family. The ABC Family schedule stayed pretty much the same as Fox's until March of 2002, when it fully revamped. I expect something like that to happen to XD.I think Pucca still has a third season to air, so its status is still good. Oban on the other hand, just seems like time-filler. It doesn't even get a random stack like the other shows. My guess is that it will go the way of Shinzo and will be quietly removed as part of a subtle schedule change.

[Blackstar]

Why do hate the awesomeness of Disney XD :sad:

I don't hate Disney XD. Show me 1 instance where I used the "hate" to describe the channel and I'll give you $100 virtual dollars. I just said that the channel is overrated, which it is. Overrated doesn't mean "I hate it", it just means that it receives more praise than I feel it deserves. Disney XD is only a few days old and most of it's programming is either acquisitions or canceled reruns, so it can't possibly be the best thing to happen to TV since color.

Disney XD's schedule would have to be A LOT better than it is right now for me to declare it The King of Cable.

[Silverstar]

Most. Overrated. Channel. Ever.

That's all that I've got to say about XD.


Why do hate the awesomeness of Disney XD :sad:

Calm down, pardner. Blackstar never once said that he hated XD, just that he feels it's overrated. 'Overrated' doesn't mean 'I hate this channel'.

Just because XD is the newest kids' channel doesn't mean that we all have to love it. I personally think that it's far too early to be declaring XD to be the best anything; many of its' proposed new shows haven't premiered yet, and what I've seen so far hasn't exactly wowed me. It's going to take a lot more than recycling reruns of Even Stevens, Jett Jackson, Static Shock and Phil of the Future and acquiring 2 new cartoons, 1 of which (Jimmy Two-Shoes) I'm not sure what to make of and the other (Kid VS Kat) I just plain don't like, for me to declare this channel "awesome". Right now, XD just comes off to me as a rebranded Jetix.

I guess I'm just too old for XD to be the level of fan that you clearly are for it, or maybe I'm just not that easily impressed, possibly both. :shrug:

[Gonzales]

I wouldn't dislike XD if it didn't just seem like another Disney Channel. At least with Jetix, you knew that you'd always get a lot of action cartoons and things you wouldn't see on Disney. Now, it's just more of the same.

[chdr]

I wouldn't dislike XD if it didn't just seem like another Disney Channel. At least with Jetix, you knew that you'd always get a lot of action cartoons and things you wouldn't see on Disney. Now, it's just more of the same.Disney XD is just Jetix with a different name. Seriously, if you pick out a random day, chances are that it will be 3/4 Jetix action cartoons.

[Gonzales]

Disney XD is just Jetix with a different name. Seriously, if you pick out a random day, chances are that it will be 3/4 Jetix action cartoons.
We'll see six months from now if that's the case.

[macattack]

Disney XD is just Jetix with a different name. Seriously, if you pick out a random day, chances are that it will be 3/4 Jetix action cartoons.

Actually it reminds me more of the early 00's Disney Channel with Spidey and Static thrown in, unless you feel like viewing the channel in the midnight shift or early afternoon hours, which is more Jetix-y (the former) or TD-y (the latter).

[Master Toon]

I don't hate Disney XD. Show me 1 instance where I used the "hate" to describe the channel and I'll give you $100 virtual dollars. I just said that the channel is overrated, which it is. Overrated doesn't mean "I hate it", it just means that it receives more praise than I feel it deserves. Disney XD is only a few days old and most of it's programming is either acquisitions or canceled reruns, so it can't possibly be the best thing to happen to TV since color.

Disney XD's schedule would have to be A LOT better than it is right now for me to declare it The King of Cable.


Do you mean overrated here at TZ or overrated PERIOD. Because I see much hate around the internet. So much so I'd say that it's underrated.

[YogiBR123]

Actually it reminds me more of the early 00's Disney Channel with Spidey and Static thrown in, unless you feel like viewing the channel in the midnight shift or early afternoon hours, which is more Jetix-y (the former) or TD-y (the latter).
I'm more of a nighttime-Disney XD viewer.

[Prof Ultimate]

Well, early ratings are in..
-Aaron Stone Scores on Disney XD Cable:
The first original series on the newly re-branded Disney XD cable network, Aaron Stone, premiered on Friday, Feb. 13 with record levels in the 7 p.m. hour in target kids 6-14 (286,00) and boys 6-14 (224,000). The two episodes of Aaron Stone built from the year-ago time period average by 270,000 total viewers and as much as 266 percent among boys 6-14. Led by Aaron Stone and previews of upcoming original series Jimmy Two Shows and Kid vs. Kat, Disney XD rose to 6.5 million unduplicated viewers and 2.6 million kids 6-14 in its Friday launch.
A good start for the rebrand.
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/community/programming-insider/newsletters/e3i096e104f4db9a3d24410cae5af0f56bb

[YogiBR123]

Jeez, that's alot...:eek:

I'm pretty surprised at how high those numbers are...

[Blackstar]

Do you mean overrated here at TZ or overrated PERIOD. Because I see much hate around the internet. So much so I'd say that it's underrated.

Well, the only forums that I'm on presently are this one and The Big Cartoon Database, which has yet to even mention Disney XD since it was launched, so if any other forum has or has not been yapping about XD, I wouldn't know.

[Burgundy Ranger]

Well, early ratings are in..
A good start for the rebrand.
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/community/programming-insider/newsletters/e3i096e104f4db9a3d24410cae5af0f56bb

Jeez, that's alot...:eek:

I'm pretty surprised at how high those numbers are...
Just for a point of reference, one year ago on Friday nights from 7-8 pm, Toon Disney showed reruns of Batman and Superman TAS.

That's not quite an apples-to-apples comparison.

[Master Toon]

Well, the only forums that I'm on presently are this one and The Big Cartoon Database, which has yet to even mention Disney XD since it was launched, so if any other forum has or has not been yapping about XD, I wouldn't know.

Yeah I'm a forum addict so I tend to travel to lots of forums when I'm online.

[monkey D Goku]

i think its awesome the bumps are probbley the best bumps out of all the kids networks i even like them more than the noods. thats my opinon dont flame me

[Gonzales]

i think its awesome the bumps are probbley the best bumps out of all the kids networks i even like them more than the noods. thats my opinon dont flame me
No one's going to flame you.

But you might want to use spell check next time.

[Silverstar]

i think its awesome the bumps are probbley the best bumps out of all the kids networks i even like them more than the noods. thats my opinon dont flame me

We're not going to flame you for having an opinion, but you're the second person I've heard going ga-ga over XD's bumps, and frankly I don't get what's so great about them. They just flash some character stills over a shot of a locker with some dude saying stuff about the show, then you hear people yelling buzzwords. I mean no harm, but those bumps are so bland and generic.

[J!!!]

i think its awesome the bumps are probbley the best bumps out of all the kids networks i even like them more than the noods. thats my opinon dont flame me
Me too buddy me too and silverstar the reason we go gaga over the bumps is becasue there simple nice and they get the job done like Nick's.

[Silverstar]

silverstar the reason we go gaga over the bumps is becasue there simple nice and they get the job done like Nick's.

So simplicity is preferable to imagination and creativity? OK.

Ultimately, bumps are just pretty wrapping paper, that's all. Entertaining bumps are a nice bonus, but they're not a necessity. It's the quality of the shows themselves that counts.

[J!!!]

So simplicity is preferable to imagination and creativity? OK.
Well Nick's ratings say yes:p

[Silverstar]

Well Nick's ratings say yes:p

Seriously, don't delude yourself into believing that Nick is doing better than CN because of its' bumps. That statement makes absolutely no sense at all. Bumps have squadoosh amount of influence on a channel's ratings.

[J!!!]

Please, don't delude yourself into believing that Nick is doing better than CN because of its' bumps. That statement makes absolutely no sense at all.
Never sayed that it's just bumps don't make the channel the shows have the actual substance bumps can be thought of later but showing enjoyable stuff is what matter and that's what Cn beats Nick in but Not Disney XD

[chdr]

Well Nick's ratings say yes:pKids watch Nick for Spongebob. Not bumpers.

And yeah, the show bumpers for XD are really boring. I don't really hate them, they're just there. I could think of hundreds of ways XD could have made interesting bumpers, but they took the easy way out. The bumpers feel ridiculously cheap.

And what's with that whole corner zoom thing at the end of them? I get what they're trying to do (make a "fluid" transition from the bumper to screen bug), but really, the whole execution looks horrible on every level.

[J!!!]

Kids watch Nick for Spongebob. Not bumpers.

And yeah, the show bumpers for XD are really boring. I don't really hate them, they're just there. I could think of hundreds of ways XD could have made interesting bumpers, but they took the easy way out. The bumpers feel ridiculously cheap.

And what's with that whole corner zoom thing at the end of them? I get what they're trying to do (make a "fluid" transition from the bumper to screen bug), but really, the whole execution looks horrible on every level.
Well on one final note I know there nothing to look at but as long as you know what your watching and what's next that's all that matters right? But it seems that everyone here is getting mad at me so I'll just avoid the Disney forums for a few hours or days.

[YogiBR123]

As you guys probably already mentioned, that screen bug is a bit too large.

Nevertheless, like J!!, I'm now an avid Disney XD viewer. But it seems that we are the only two members who actually like XD.

[The Huntsman]

Nevertheless, like J!!, I'm now an avid Disney XD viewer. But it seems that we are the only two members who actually like XD.I don’t think most people on Toon Zone hate Disney XD; they just believe that the network isn’t yet worthy of all of the praise that has been lavished onto it. Frankly, I agree with them. The network isn’t even standing on its own two feet yet. People should give it some time before they claim that it’s the best thing since sliced bread. The inverse is true as well, as Disney XD’s critics need to give it some time to settle in before the dismiss it entirely.

[YogiBR123]

I'm kinda in the middle...

[Silverstar]

I don’t think most people on Toon Zone hate Disney XD; they just believe that the network isn’t yet worthy of all of the praise that has been lavished onto it. Frankly, I agree with them. The network isn’t even standing on its own two feet yet. People should give it some time before they claim that it’s the best thing since sliced bread. The inverse is true as well, as Disney XD’s critics need to give it some time to settle in before they dismiss it entirely.

Precisely.

I don't think there are any true XD haters on this board; I'm certainly no hater, but as one of older folks on this board, I don't believe in bandwagon-jumping, which is what I think we've been witnessing here by some.

It seems to me that many (not all, mind you, but some) of the posters who are raving about XD being the "Best Kids' Channel Eva!" are merely doing so because Disney XD is the latest kids' channel to roll of the assembly line, like a kid gushing over their latest toy. XD isn't the greatest channel by any margin; it's simply the newest. There's a difference. Everyone is entitled to their opinions of course, but some of the praise for XD that I've been reading in the last few days just isn't very realistic. Less than a week is far too early to declaring the channel 'The Best Kids' Channel of All Time', especially since the bulk of its' schedule hasn't even premiered yet. Right now XD is just Jetix with a different name, a few additonal shows and a couple of recently unvaulted Disney Channel reruns. I just think people need to chill out and allow suffiecint time for the "OMG! Super new channel!" euphoria to wear off before they make pat statements like some of what I've been reading here at TZ.

Of course that works both ways: some of us critics may be just a little jaded and skeptical (goodness knows that applies to me sometimes) and so some of our remarks can be construed as "hate" for XD, even though it isn't. I suppose I too should take a chill pill and wait and see what XD does in the next few weeks and months before formulating an opinion on it, which is what I think we should all do.

Right now it's just too early to be declaring Disney XD a success or a failure. Only time will tell.

[Poweranimals]

My only beef with the channel is obvious. No PR; which is a pretty big beef.

[creativerealms]

Yeah I want to see what the channel will be like in six months or a year. It has potentual and some good shows right now but really time will tell if it will earn my praise.

[Master Toon]

i think its awesome the bumps are probbley the best bumps out of all the kids networks i even like them more than the noods. thats my opinon dont flame me

You don't have to worry about being flamed here at Toon Zone buddy.

As you guys probably already mentioned, that screen bug is a bit too large.

It is a tad big and for some reason I keep expecting it to go translucent after a few seconds into a show. I don't know why, lol.

Nevertheless, like J!!, I'm now an avid Disney XD viewer. But it seems that we are the only two members who actually like XD.


I like Disny XD. So that's 3. ;)

I don’t think most people on Toon Zone hate Disney XD; they just believe that the network isn’t yet worthy of all of the praise that has been lavished onto it. Frankly, I agree with them. The network isn’t even standing on its own two feet yet. People should give it some time before they claim that it’s the best thing since sliced bread. The inverse is true as well, as Disney XD’s critics need to give it some time to settle in before the dismiss it entirely.

I think some people are praising Disney XD because it's the closest thing to non-tween oriented programming there is. Also there's the nostalgia factor too. I for one have given Disney XD two thumbs up just for Even Stevens but that's just because I love Even Stevens more than a normal person should. :evil:

[Gonzales]

Non-tween oriented? What the heck are you talking about. At least 50% of their schedule have been Disney Channel crap or random movies. How is that not tween oriented?

[Gold Guy]

I guess Disney XD is okay, but I only watch it for Silver Surfer, and that show isn't the best. At least it still shows Digimon.

[The Huntsman]

I think some people are praising Disney XD because it's the closest thing to non-tween oriented programming there is.Uh, the network was created for tweens. As far as Disney XD is concerned, their entire schedule is tween oriented programming.

[TMC1982]

http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2009/02/introducing-espn-for-kids.html


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1x1mvb2W23Q/SZrAk_HYcZI/AAAAAAAAAuA/7v1wNMEptc0/s400/xd.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1x1mvb2W23Q/SZrAk_HYcZI/AAAAAAAAAuA/7v1wNMEptc0/s1600-h/xd.jpg)ESPN is already providing support to a local high school in New York, and now they're bringing the youth demographic Sports coverage via Disney. Yes, ESPN will be providing Sports news on a new “boy-focused, girl-inclusive,” network called Disney XD. Via the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/13/business/media/13disney.html?_r=1&ref=business)....
On Friday the entertainment giant is introducing Disney XD, a brand aimed at boys ages 6 to 14, a group that market researchers say accounts for about $50 billion in spending worldwide.

At the center of the effort are a cable channel, scheduled to start at 12:01 Friday morning and offering action-adventure programs and youth-oriented sports news (provided via ESPN, which is owned by Disney), and a Web site offering games, music and social networking tools.

“We realized that a true headquarters for boys has been missing from the marketplace,” said Anne Sweeney, co-chairwoman of Disney’s Media Networks division. “There is a huge opportunity here to super-serve boys the way that Disney Channel has girls.”

Disney XD, billed by the company as “boy-focused, girl-inclusive,” will immediately have a huge presence. In the United States, Disney renamed its struggling animation channel, Toon Disney, which is available in about 72 million homes, to Disney XD. It will rename channels it operates around the world as Disney XD by the end of 2009, including Jetix, a children’s entertainment network in Europe that Disney bought last year.Tapping into the young demographic is by far one of the best groups to get, but is certainly not easy. It took SI years to develop SI for Kids, but if you can succeed in developing a brand, you can move the younger generation through your set of products as they grow older. And when they've grown up and are watching PTI, the process can start all over with their children.

Seems like a great idea if it's done right.

Disney Aims for the Boy Audience With a Cable Channel and a Web Site (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/13/business/media/13disney.html?_r=1&ref=business) (NY Times)


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[Racattack!Force]

the closest thing to non-tween oriented programming there is.To quote an early article on the channel:

Starting in February, Disney XD will seek to become to young dudes what the Disney Channel, with its lineup of tweeny bopper programs such as “High School Musical,” “Hannah Montana” and “Camp Rock” is to girls. Disney XD, aiming squarely at boys ages 6 to 14, will offer original action-adventure and comedy series, movies, animation and sports-themed shows developed with Walt Disney Co (http://topics.latimes.com/business/companies/walt-disney-co).-owned ESPN.

The entire channel is aimed at tweens. :sweat:

[Gonzales]

A press release.
Wow, that has got to be one of the biggest loads I have ever seen.

“We realized that a true headquarters for boys has been missing from the marketplace"?

I don't know where this woman has been, but the majority of stuff on both CN and Nicktoons are aimed at boys right now. And they do a much better job at it, I must say.

"It will rename channels it operates around the world as Disney XD by the end of 2009, including Jetix, a children’s entertainment network in Europe that Disney bought last year."

I guess it really does intend to completely kill off Jetix. A shame, since it's by far the most popular kids channel is Europe, beating Nick and CN regularly.

All in all, I predict this whole thing will be a disaster.

[J!!!]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1x1mvb2W23Q/SZrAk_HYcZI/AAAAAAAAAuA/7v1wNMEptc0/s400/xd.jpg
I hope they use that logo for something channel related:D

[Blackstar]

“We realized that a true headquarters for boys has been missing from the marketplace,” said Anne Sweeney, co-chairwoman of Disney’s Media Networks division. “There is a huge opportunity here to super-serve boys the way that Disney Channel has girls.:^: Is this a joke?:^:

Has this woman never seen Cartoon Network or CW4Kids?
90% of kid vid TV is boy centric. Whatever Anne Sweeney is smoking, I gotta have a puff.

Also, I find it funny how Disney is now touting TDC as a girls' club when that wasn't their original intention. In fact, Phil of the Future, Life With Derek and Zack & Cody were created to attract boy viewers, but ended having a strong following among girls, which leads me to think that DXD will end up being something else just because they're trying so very hard for it to be the tween boys' headquarters.

Stations almost never end up the same way that they started. As was said before, we should give DXD some time to evolve and see what it turns into.

[Gonzales]

:^: Is this a joke?:^:

Has this woman never seen Cartoon Network or CW4Kids?
90% of kid vid TV is boy centric. Whatever Anne Sweeney is smoking, I gotta have a puff.
Me too. It might help my bad leg.:D

[Uncle Beaglebub]

What does everyone think of it so far?



No Kimmie, No Watchie.

[J!!!]

:^: Is this a joke?:^:

Has this woman never seen Cartoon Network or CW4Kids?
90% of kid vid TV is boy centric. Whatever Anne Sweeney is smoking, I gotta have a puff.
I think the key word is Woman she is not in there aduience so she won't watch it and she knows boys like me like XD so she mentions that.

[Blackstar]

I think the key word is Woman she is not in there aduience so she won't watch it and she knows boys like me like XD so she mentions that.

Feh. What does Disney know about "super-serving boys" (that sounds vaguely dirty:sweat:)? The Disney Channel became a girls' channel by accident. If Disney really wants TDC to be a girls' club, they should change the name of the channel to Disney G or something like that. But here, Disney is consciously aiming DXD at boys, which means that it will probably end up attracting girls just as much as boys, if not more.

[Gonzales]

Feh. What does Disney know about "super-serving boys" (that sounds vaguely dirty:sweat:)? The Disney Channel became a girls' channel by accident. If Disney really wants TDC to be a girls' club, they should change the name of the channel to Disney G or something like that. But here, Disney is consciously aiming DXD at boys, which means that it will probably end up attracting girls just as much as boys, if not more.
I do seriously think that Disney is incapable of attracting boys. Just the name Disney makes the average person think of wimpy family-friendly stuff. Really, that's not what most young boys want. The reason Jetix was a worldwide success is because it wasn't Disney (even though it was).

[Poweranimals]

They just had some stupid Sports Center highlight. It really didn't fit to me. The least they could've done was have it hosted by a Disney XD character or something.

[Blackstar]

Honestly, I think that TV executives try too hard to make programs/networks/channels gender specific. Boys, girls, who cares? Personally, I'll watch just about anything if it doesn't suck.

Disney XD should preoccupy themselves with making good shows first and foremost and worry about what gender they appeal to later. If only...

[chdr]

I guess it really does intend to completely kill off Jetix. A shame, since it's by far the most popular kids channel is Europe, beating Nick and CN regularly.
How would a name change make it any less popular in Europe?

[Misterian]

I put it on for a little while today to get a feel for it and I can't say it's my cup of tea and besides the Superhero cartoons, I won't be visiting much. What does everyone think of it so far?

I'll like it better when they start airing new Pucca episodes. it's nice to know Disney XD has it on air but when are these new episodes gonna air?

[J!!!]

I'll like it better when they start airing new Pucca episodes. it's nice to know Disney XD has it on air but when are these new episodes gonna air?
No one knows but I'm guessing after Ying Yang Yo airs it's final episodes

[Misterian]

No one knows but I'm guessing after Ying Yang Yo airs it's final episodes

final episodes? I never played any attention to Ying Yang Yo so I never knew, but what connection does it have with Pucca?

[chdr]

final episodes? I never played any attention to Ying Yang Yo so I never knew, but what connection does it have with Pucca?Nothing, other than that it's a Jetix series with remaining episodes that XD probably wants to burn.

[J!!!]

final episodes? I never played any attention to Ying Yang Yo so I never knew, but what connection does it have with Pucca?
Mostly what chdr said but I think they are saving it so they can always have something new to show.

[Racattack!Force]

“We realized that a true headquarters for boys has been missing from the marketplace"Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, [adult swim], and Fox's Animation Domination say hi. :sweat:

[J!!!]

Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, [adult swim], and Fox's Animation Domination say hi. :sweat:
She meant boys not men and boys can't watch 1/2 of the stuff you just mentioned:shrug: And again she is a women so she probabaly dosen't any of the stuff you just mentioned.

[Gonzales]

She meant boys not men and boys can't watch 1/2 of the stuff you just mentioned:shrug: And again she is a women so she probabaly dosen't any of the stuff you just mentioned.
Boys can (and do) watch all of the things he mentioned.

[Racattack!Force]

She meant boys not men and boys can't watch 1/2 of the stuff you just mentioned:shrug: And again she is a women so she probabaly dosen't any of the stuff you just mentioned.Most teenagers I know watch [adult swim] and Fox on Sundays, so I have no idea where you're from. :sweat:

[J!!!]

Most teenagers I know watch [adult swim] and Fox on Sundays, so I have no idea where you're from. :sweat:
Teens dude not boys last time my mom caught my bro watching adult swim of animation domination he got grounded for 3 weeks:sweat:

[Gonzales]

Teens dude not boys last time my mom caught my bro watching adult swim of animation domination he got grounded for 3 weeks:sweat:
You're a teen, right?

[J!!!]

Then your mom has a problem.
Umm why do you have to insult my mom:confused: And yes I am a teen I said my bro can't watch it not me.

[Gonzales]

Umm why do you have to insult my mom:confused:
I didn't.

Look, I'm trying to have an intelligent conversation with you, so please try to come up with better arguments. You still haven't told me exactly why you like XD.

[J!!!]

I didn't.
Final thing in this matter: You said she had a problem

[Racattack!Force]

...What the heck just happened? Okay, DXD is aiming at both the K6-11 and T9-14 male groups. So one of their target demos kinda overlaps with the demographic that loves [adult swim]/Family Guy humor. :sweat:

[J!!!]

...What the heck just happened?
Don't worry it's all over now;) and I guess you semi right about the over lap thing but I must stress semi about the Adult Swim as most of Adult swim's programming is TV-MA now.

[Racattack!Force]

Don't worry it's all over now;) and I guess you semi right about the over lap thing but I must stress semi about the Adult Swim as most of Adult swim's programming is TV-MA now.If a guy loves the Boondocks, he will watch it, no matter his age.

[Gonzales]

If a guy loves the Boondocks, he will watch it, no matter his age.
Exactly. It's the same with The Simpsons and Family Guy. Kids will watch whatever they want.

[J!!!]

If a guy loves the Boondocks, he will watch it, no matter his age.
Yeah I guess I'm being hipocritical now as I love the Boondocks so I guess your right then;) .

[TheTerror]

The Boondocks is sweet, last Saturday's episode was hilarious.

[Silverstar]

“We realized that a true headquarters for boys has been missing from the marketplace,”

The wha? Is this lady not familiar with Cartoon Network, Nicktoons Network's 'Lazer Awesome' block, [adult swim], the CW4Kids or Fox's Animation Domination? Most of the shows and programming blocks that are aimed at kids, teens and young adults are boy-centric. Makes you wonder what the Disney execs are using to stir their coffee.

She meant boys not men and boys can't watch 1/2 of the stuff you just mentioned:shrug: And again she is a woman so she probabaly dosen't watch any of the stuff you just mentioned.

Boys can and do watch all of those things. Heck, my 12-year-old cousin watches [adult swim], and she's a girl. Kids will watch whatever they can and want to.

And being a woman is no excuse for frelling ignorance. Whether she watches boys' shows or not is of no consequence, since Suits don't program channels according to their personal tastes, and she'd have to be thunderously stupid to be in the TV business and to have never heard of any of those shows or blocks. That article was a bigger load than my laundry.

[Racattack!Force]

since Suits don't program channels according to their personal tastesI'll assume you just forgot about Dawn Ostroff. :sweat:

[Misterian]

Mostly what chdr said but I think they are saving it so they can always have something new to show.

oh, that makes sense, I was wondering why there haven't been any new Pucca episodes lately.

[Blackstar]

oh, that makes sense, I was wondering why there haven't been any new Pucca episodes lately.

J!! doesn't have any inside information regarding Pucca. He's just a fan. Don't take that as solid evidence, as it's merely speculation on his part.

There's been so sign of Pucca anywhere on the schedule since XD was launched. For all we know, Disney may feel that Pucca is to "girly" to air on DXD.

[Gonzales]

Let's not forget that Disney doesn't even make Pucca. Jetix Europe does. So the ball's in their court in regards to that.

[chdr]

J!! doesn't have any inside information regarding Pucca. He's just a fan. Don't take that as solid evidence, as it's merely speculation on his part.

There's been so sign of Pucca anywhere on the schedule since XD was launched. For all we know, Disney may feel that Pucca is to "girly" to air on DXD.Pucca has a weekday slot and has since been used for a weekday stack.

[Master Toon]

Non-tween oriented? What the heck are you talking about. At least 50% of their schedule have been Disney Channel crap or random movies. How is that not tween oriented?

Uh, the network was created for tweens. As far as Disney XD is concerned, their entire schedule is tween oriented programming.

To quote an early article on the channel:



The entire channel is aimed at tweens. :sweat:

Ok you guys right when it comes to the demographic but not all of it's programming fits the tween M.O. That's Modus Operandi. I thought I was starting to understand the whole tween thing but now I'm confused again. Is this because you guys don't like the shows or don't like the kids who watch them? Are tween-oriented proggraming something that can be rated by content, demographic or both? Demographically you guys are saying you can't stand shows for anyone over 8 years old. Yet I see so much debate (in other boards on TZ) over shows that are too "kiddie".

[Racattack!Force]

Are tween-oriented proggraming something that can be rated by content, demographic or both?They are rated by both.

[Gonzales]

Ok you guys right when it comes to the demographic but not all of it's programming fits the tween M.O. That's Modus Operandi. I thought I was starting to understand the whole tween thing but now I'm confused again. Is this because you guys don't like the shows or don't like the kids who watch them? Are tween-oriented proggraming something that can be rated by content, demographic or both? Demographically you guys are saying you can't stand shows for anyone over 8 years old. Yet I see so much debate (in other boards on TZ) over shows that are too "kiddie".
Everything on Disney XD is kiddie. Kiddie is the very definition of Disney.

[J!!!]

Look, I'm trying to have an intelligent conversation with you, so please try to come up with better arguments. You still haven't told me exactly why you like XD.
I'll give you 5:p
1. When I first heard of a Disney Channel aimed at boys that didn't sound very good at all but when I saw it all that chnged
2. The simple bumps are simple, short, and cut to the chase
3. The schedule, while yes it is filled with Jetix reruns I liked Jetix's shows and the new bumps ake the channel even better
4. The Sat. morning new episodes makes me feel like I went back to 2002 when I was 7 waking up to watch new episodes on Kids WB
5. The overall fell of the network made me fell warm inside

[Blackstar]

Ok you guys right when it comes to the demographic but not all of it's programming fits the tween M.O. That's Modus Operandi. I thought I was starting to understand the whole tween thing but now I'm confused again. Is this because you guys don't like the shows or don't like the kids who watch them?

Here we go again with the H-word. Maybe I missed something, but I don't recall anyone here ever saying that they hate Disney XD. Why must anyone who isn't praising DXD to the stars automatically be labeled a "hater"? Maybe some of us said that there are 1 or 2 shows that they don't care for. Myself, I didn't enjoy Kid vs Kat at all, but why would anyone hate on an entire channel just because they don't like 1 or more shows that air on it? That would be silly.

And how or why could I possibly hate the kids who watch the shows on XD? I don't even know them.


Are tween-oriented programing something that can be rated by content, demographic or both? Demographically you guys are saying you can't stand shows for anyone over 8 years old. Yet I see so much debate (in other boards on TZ) over shows that are too "kiddie".Again, I don't know where you got this impression from, because I haven't read anything of the sort here. I couldn't care less what age group a show is aimed at, or even which gender it's intended for. If a show appeals to me, I watch it. If it doesn't appeal to me, I don't watch it. Period.

Here it is one mo' time: No one here hates DXD. Some of us just don't understand why a couple of posters have already declared themselves to be super duper fans of the channel when it really hasn't done much in the short time that it's been around, espeically when the people who continually say that DXD is "The Best Channel Ever" have yet to give us even 1 legitimate reason why they like the channel so much. It just makes it hard to have an intelligent discussion about it. That's all.

[Gonzales]

Exactly. Whether by accident or on purpose, there are several posters here who seem to just love the channel for no reason. I just don't get it.

[J!!!]

Exactly. Whether by accident or on purpose, there are several posters here who seem to just love the channel for no reason. I just don't get it.
I just put my reasons so I'm off that list:sweat:

[The Huntsman]

I was watching the new episode of “Phineas & Ferb” and a bumper had Coop from “Kid vs. Kat’ tell the audience that they’re watching Disney XD, while Kat chased him around the logo. I thought that it was alright, unlike the other bumpers on the network; it’s more-or-less what the Disney Channel does when they have characters draw the logo.

[Gonzales]

I kinda miss Brian Donovan.;)

[J!!!]

I was watching the new episode of “Phineas & Ferb” and a bumper had Coop from “Kid vs. Kat’ tell the audience that they’re watching Disney XD, while Kat chased him around the logo. I thought that it was alright, unlike the other bumpers on the network; it’s more-or-less what the Disney Channel does when they have characters draw the logo.
I saw it too and the best part of it was that is was made just for Disney XD as K vs. K is made by the canadian YTV television so that's pretty cool.

[TheTerror]

I have to say that besides the Marvel animation they show, I am not overly impressed or attracted to XD in the least. It isn't a knock to the XD fans here, but it has not captured my attention the way I had hoped and it offers too much live action stuff which I am not and never have been into. I do enjoy the Marvel cartoons though, it's good to see some of them again.

[The Huntsman]

Disney XD is now airing a bumper where Dr. Doofenshmirtz tries to commandeer the Disney XD logo and Major Monogram orders Perry to stop him. If the network can continue to use characters from its animated programs in such a manner, it might just make the network a little better in my eyes. Bumpers may be a small part of a network’s success, but it’s still neat.

[Blackstar]

It would be nice if Disney XD would make a promo for Yin Yang Yo!, although it doesn't seem all that likely, sicne DXD is only airing the remaining episodes of YYY.

Regarding the P&F promo, I find it just a tad interesting that the only DXD promo made for Phineas & Ferb (so far) doesn't feature Phineas or Ferb. Still, it was a fairly innovative idea for sopt, eben though I'm not a fan of Perry or Doofenshmirtz.

[The Huntsman]

Regarding the P&F promo, I find it just a tad interesting that the only DXD promo made for Phineas & Ferb (so far) doesn't feature Phineas or Ferb. Still, it was a fairly innovative idea for sopt, eben though I'm not a fan of Perry or Doofenshmirtz.There are actually two others. One has Phineas & Ferb playing guitars and then they jump out of the logo saying Disney XD rocks. The other has them building a rollercoaster in and around the logo, but I forget whether or not they said anything.

[chdr]

It would be nice if Disney XD would make a promo for Yin Yang Yo!, although it doesn't seem all that likely, sicne DXD is only airing the remaining episodes of YYY.
On the contrary, DXD has been doing a considerable amount of promotion for Yin Yang Yo. I saw them air an ad for it (that may or may not be a recycled promo from Jetix). Also, they are showing promos advertising individual premieres, something I've only seen them do with Aaron Stone.

[Blackstar]

On the contrary, DXD has been doing a considerable amount of promotion for Yin Yang Yo. I saw them air an ad for it (that may or may not be a recycled promo from Jetix). Also, they are showing promos advertising individual premieres, something I've only seen them do with Aaron Stone.

I meant a specially made Disney XD promo in which the characters from Yin Yang Yo! interacted with the station's logo.

[chdr]

I meant a specially made Disney XD promo in which the characters from Yin Yang Yo! interacted with the station's logo.To be fair though, I've only seen one Aaron Stone one and three P&F ones. It's early, and they could be making more.

[The Huntsman]

To be fair though, I've only seen one Aaron Stone one and three P&F ones. It's early, and they could be making more.There was a “Kid vs. Kat” one as well, which I mentioned several posts back. I’m willing to bet that there will be more.

[Master Toon]

I kinda miss Brian Donovan.;)

He's gone? That's not him as the DXD announcer?

I have to say that besides the Marvel animation they show, I am not overly impressed or attracted to XD in the least. It isn't a knock to the XD fans here, but it has not captured my attention the way I had hoped and it offers too much live action stuff which I am not and never have been into. I do enjoy the Marvel cartoons though, it's good to see some of them again.

I'm not sure how old you are and I can't tell you what to watch but I think you should give live action a chance. There's some great stuff out there.

To be fair though, I've only seen one Aaron Stone one and three P&F ones. It's early, and they could be making more.

Yeah, give them some time they'll make more.

[Gold Guy]

So far, I only watch XD for Silver Surfer. Unless they add more super-hero stuff or more anime, I probably won't tune in much, if at all.

I am dissapointed. I hope they air National Treasure or Underdog. Those never got to air on Disney, and they would be perfect for XD.

[Blackstar]

I am dissapointed. I hope they air National Treasure or Underdog. Those never got to air on Disney, and they would be perfect for XD.

I don't know why you'd want to see that abomination of a movie known as Underdog, but that could possibly air on DXD. National Treasure, I very much doubt it. That seems more likely to air on ABC family.

[Gold Guy]

I don't know why you'd want to see that abomination of a movie known as Underdog, but that could possibly air on DXD. National Treasure, I very much doubt it. That seems more likely to air on ABC family.


Fine, then. Replace Underdog with Wall-E.

[Poweranimals]

I kinda miss Brian Donovan.;)
Take it back.

[judyindisguise]

I'm really like Disney XD. Aaron Stone isn't bad, and there's Phineas and Ferb and Pucca (two of my faves) plus at least one new toon, Kid vs. Kat, is promising. So far, so good.

[Blackstar]

Originally Posted by Me http://forums.toonzone.net/images/buttons/buttons_TZ6/viewpost.gif (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?p=3169493#post3169493)
I don't know why you'd want to see that abomination of a movie known as Underdog, but that could possibly air on DXD. National Treasure, I very much doubt it. That seems more likely to air on ABC family.

Fine, then. Replace Underdog with Wall-E.

Don't be so quick to change your opinion. After all, I'm not an authority on anything. I'm just a guy with a lot to say. It's your wish list, wish for whatever movie you want. Although I wouldn't expect to see Wall-E on DXD either, at least not for another year or 2.

[DarthGonzo]

Fine, then. Replace Underdog with Wall-E.

That's even less likely.

[The Wolverine]

That's even less likely.

Yeah... if it goes the way of the other Pixar films, it will first air on Encore and then ABC Family some time after that.

[Mesousa]

I've seen the promos, and I even liked the ones with Kid vs. Kat on it, I don't know why.

They should make some for Jimmy Two-Shoes as well, but then again, I haven't seen many Aaron Stone promos, although XD is hyping it.

[J!!!]

I like how the schedule is the same from day to day I checked and guess what........ they use the generic schedule.:D

[Burgundy Ranger]

We got a schedule change memo yesterday that might just reveal the first change of approach and a big "WOW!" about what was supposed to be the signature show for the new channel.

The change was a giant scale-back in the number of Aaron Stone time slots over the course of a week.

Here's a list of time slots for AS for last week (Mon 3/2 - Sun 3/8):

Mon 8am -- Mon 7pm (new ep) -- Tue 730am -- Wed 11-1130am-12pm-1230 -- Wed 830pm -- Fri 830am -- Fri 430pm -- Fri 930pm -- Sat 11-1130am-12pm -- Sat 3pm -- Sat 7pm -- Sun 11-1130am-12pm

That's 19 30-minute time slots, 12 of which were for the newest episode "Time Out."

Here's the list for the current week (Mon 3/9 - Sun 3/15):

Mon 8am - Mon 7pm (new ep) -- Sat 11am -- Sat 7pm.

THAT'S IT. FOUR time slots, the last three being this week's new ep "Rockin' the Free World"

The change memo took out 10 originally-scheduled AS slots, including stacks scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday morning.

And, the week after that, it's only two slots -- one on Monday night and one on Saturday night.

This memo only addressed the rest of March. But, a search in the first version of the April schedule found just 12 AS time slots for the entire month.

[chdr]

Woah. I guess Aaron Stone didn't get the high ratings they were expecting.

[Gonzales]

Woah. I guess Aaron Stone didn't get the high ratings they were expecting.
As if anyone expected it to.

[underdog]

Sagging ratings for the network should help the Power Rangers franchise; I wouldn't be surprise if they started playing the show again come summer if ratings hold up like this.

[MasterDartz]

Well there's no need having any show are 50 (exaggeration, maybe) times a week, let alone a show with only about 5 episodes. No one wants to watch the same thing over and over again.

[Master Toon]

I've seen a couple of weird things on DXD lately.

1. The XD promo with the boy and the karate teacher is a bit lackluster. There's no music or anything and then the big Sumo wrestler at the end with the menacing growl. Btw is Sumo and Karate the same thing? I don't think so.

2. The Littlest Petshop contest is odd since the demographic for the channel and the demographic for the games/toys are totally different.

[DarthGonzo]

2. The Littlest Petshop contest is odd since the demographic for the channel and the demographic for the games/toys are totally different.

An advertiser is an advertiser, even if it doesn't make sense.

As for me, I haven't turned this channel on since it started. Nothing airing on it interests me in the slightest.

[Elven Moon]

^ I know how you feel. The only thing I've been watching is Pucca (and maybe Yin Yang Yo! if the mood strikes me). I have absolutely no interest in anything else :/ Shame.

[Master Toon]

An advertiser is an advertiser, even if it doesn't make sense.

I know but it would just have a better feel if it were a HotWheels or video game contest.

As for me, I haven't turned this channel on since it started. Nothing airing on it interests me in the slightest.

^ I know how you feel. The only thing I've been watching is Pucca (and maybe Yin Yang Yo! if the mood strikes me). I have absolutely no interest in anything else :/ Shame.

What about Even Stevens?