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[[File:2nd 4kids logo.png|right|thumb|The company's current logo]] | [[File:2nd 4kids logo.png|right|thumb|The company's current logo]] | ||
'''4Kids Entertainment''' | '''4Kids Entertainment''' was an American company which was responsible for the production of the English-language version of the [[Pokémon anime]] from 1998 until 2005 (effectively seasons 1 through 8). They also handle English production for a number of other anime series as well as creating original series. Among anime fans the company is notorious for its heavy editing of series such as One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh; however Pokémon is actually among its most faithful adaptations. The company also handled licensing for not only Pokémon, but many Nintendo products until they let the licensing agreement expire in 2006. | ||
Starting with the TV special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' and continuing through season 9 onward, Pokémon USA (now known as [[The Pokémon Company International]]), would be handling the English-language version of the Pokémon anime. Beginning in May 2008, 4Kids took control of the [[Kids' WB!]] block. The block is now known as {{wp|The CW 4Kids}}. 4Kids announced that in order to retain control of TheCW4Kids, 4KidsTV will move online instead of being on FOX affiliates as of January 1, 2009. | Starting with the TV special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' and continuing through season 9 onward, Pokémon USA (now known as [[The Pokémon Company International]]), would be handling the English-language version of the Pokémon anime. Beginning in May 2008, 4Kids took control of the [[Kids' WB!]] block. The block is now known as {{wp|The CW 4Kids}}. 4Kids announced that in order to retain control of TheCW4Kids, 4KidsTV will move online instead of being on FOX affiliates as of January 1, 2009. | ||
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In April, 2011, 4Kids filed for {{wp|Chapter 11 Bankruptcy}}. | In April, 2011, 4Kids filed for {{wp|Chapter 11 Bankruptcy}}. | ||
In June 2012 {{wp|Saban Brands}} purchased the assets of the company, 4Kids' New York City offices and the rights to the {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}} franchise going to {{wp|Konami}}, with Saban getting everything else. | |||
[[File:4Kids.jpg|right|thumb|The company's original logo, used when the Pokémon anime began to be dubbed]] | [[File:4Kids.jpg|right|thumb|The company's original logo, used when the Pokémon anime began to be dubbed]] | ||