Exclusive Partnership Features Apparel from Now and Zen and Accessories from Loungefly,
Based on Two of Cartoon Network's Hit Original Series
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) and Hot Topic are serving up a chain-wide retail exclusive for two of the network's top-rated original comedy series, Chowder and Flapjack. The recently-launched program features juniors t-shirts and fashion tops from Now and Zen, the brands' previously-announced apparel partner, as well as a full range of all-new accessories from Loungefly, including totes, key chains and buttons. The two brands, which are featured in Cartoon Network's popular HAR HAR THARSDAYS comedy block on Thursday nights, will be highlighted at all Hot Topic retail locations nationwide as well as on HotTopic.com.
"Hot Topic has been a great long-term partner for Cartoon Network and has had tremendous success launching new programs in the specialty market," said Christina Miller, vice president, CNE. "Chowder and Flapjack are two brands with unique and charming characters that are great fits for the Hot Topic customer, and we're excited to launch this program and build on our success in this space."
Created by C.H. Greenblatt, Chowder chronicles the magical misadventures of a young chef's apprenticeship in the fantastical city of Marzipan where each day is filled with surreal situations and avoiding one disaster after another. During its first season run on Cartoon Network, Chowder was the network's #1 prime-time program among kids 6-11 and boys 6-11 and reached more than 11.5 million kids during its 13 week run, according to Nielsen Media Research. Additionally, with new episodes debuting on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), the series is the main course to the network's HAR HAR THARSDAYS which airs from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) each week and provides kids with destination viewing for their favorite comedy series.
Based on Two of Cartoon Network's Hit Original Series
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) and Hot Topic are serving up a chain-wide retail exclusive for two of the network's top-rated original comedy series, Chowder and Flapjack. The recently-launched program features juniors t-shirts and fashion tops from Now and Zen, the brands' previously-announced apparel partner, as well as a full range of all-new accessories from Loungefly, including totes, key chains and buttons. The two brands, which are featured in Cartoon Network's popular HAR HAR THARSDAYS comedy block on Thursday nights, will be highlighted at all Hot Topic retail locations nationwide as well as on HotTopic.com.
"Hot Topic has been a great long-term partner for Cartoon Network and has had tremendous success launching new programs in the specialty market," said Christina Miller, vice president, CNE. "Chowder and Flapjack are two brands with unique and charming characters that are great fits for the Hot Topic customer, and we're excited to launch this program and build on our success in this space."
Created by C.H. Greenblatt, Chowder chronicles the magical misadventures of a young chef's apprenticeship in the fantastical city of Marzipan where each day is filled with surreal situations and avoiding one disaster after another. During its first season run on Cartoon Network, Chowder was the network's #1 prime-time program among kids 6-11 and boys 6-11 and reached more than 11.5 million kids during its 13 week run, according to Nielsen Media Research. Additionally, with new episodes debuting on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), the series is the main course to the network's HAR HAR THARSDAYS which airs from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) each week and provides kids with destination viewing for their favorite comedy series.
Flapjack is centered upon the lives of an impressionable young boy, Flapjack, and his two advice-giving best friends: a crusty old pirate called Captain K'nuckles and a wise-talking blue whale, Bubbie, whose mouth they call "home, sweet home." Armed with an overwhelming desire to be known as a true "Adventurer," Flapjack will do anything--and this means anything!--to follow his quest to reach a fabled floating island, no matter the number of insurmountable obstacles or overwhelming dangers he might face. The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack is created by Thurop Van Orman and produced at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, CA and new episodes can be seen on Cartoon Network on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
About Cartoon Network Enterprises:
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network, is charged with building consumer product franchises for Cartoon Network, its brands and characters from the channel's growing library of award-winning original programming. CNE also works to secure and support long-term licensee partnerships across all key merchandising categories. The division currently offers consumer product programs for an array of animation franchises including Ben 10, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Chowder, The Secret Saturdays, The Powerpuff Girls, [adult swim] and more, as well as serves as licensing agent for Bakugan and the Total Drama franchise.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
About Hot Topic:
Hot Topic, Inc. is a mall and web based specialty retailer operating the Hot Topic and Torrid concepts, as well as the e-space music discovery concept, ShockHound. Hot Topic offers music/pop culture-licensed and music/pop culture-influenced apparel, accessories, music and gift items for young men and women principally between the ages of 12 and 22. Torrid offers apparel, lingerie, shoes and accessories designed for various lifestyles for plus-size females principally between the ages of 15 and 29. ShockHound (www.shockhound.com) is a one-stop, genre-spanning music website where people of all ages can purchase MP3s and music merchandise, share their music interests and read music news and editorial content. As of May 2, 2009, the company operated 679 Hot Topic stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, 158 Torrid stores, and Internet stores www.hottopic.com, www.torrid.com and www.shockhound.com.
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About Cartoon Network Enterprises:
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network, is charged with building consumer product franchises for Cartoon Network, its brands and characters from the channel's growing library of award-winning original programming. CNE also works to secure and support long-term licensee partnerships across all key merchandising categories. The division currently offers consumer product programs for an array of animation franchises including Ben 10, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Chowder, The Secret Saturdays, The Powerpuff Girls, [adult swim] and more, as well as serves as licensing agent for Bakugan and the Total Drama franchise.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
About Hot Topic:
Hot Topic, Inc. is a mall and web based specialty retailer operating the Hot Topic and Torrid concepts, as well as the e-space music discovery concept, ShockHound. Hot Topic offers music/pop culture-licensed and music/pop culture-influenced apparel, accessories, music and gift items for young men and women principally between the ages of 12 and 22. Torrid offers apparel, lingerie, shoes and accessories designed for various lifestyles for plus-size females principally between the ages of 15 and 29. ShockHound (www.shockhound.com) is a one-stop, genre-spanning music website where people of all ages can purchase MP3s and music merchandise, share their music interests and read music news and editorial content. As of May 2, 2009, the company operated 679 Hot Topic stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, 158 Torrid stores, and Internet stores www.hottopic.com, www.torrid.com and www.shockhound.com.
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