Vortexx Announces 2013-2014 Programming Slate

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Vortexx on The CW Unveils New Action Adventure Programming for 2013-'14 Slate

High-Energy Action, Adventure and Comedy Line-Up To Include Digimon Fusion, Spectacular Spider-Man, Sendokai Champions and Bolts & Blip

LOS ANGELES - Vortexx on The CW, an affiliate of Saban Brands, today announced new series additions slated for the programming block this year. The new programs making their way onto the 5-hour kids television block will include Digimon Fusion, Spectacular Spider-Man, Sendokai Champions and Bolts & Blip. The new programming begins on July 13 with Bolts & Blip coming to the slate at 8:30 a.m.

    "Introducing new programming onto the block will provide a breath of fresh entertainment for fans across all Vortexx platforms from television and online to gaming on MyVortexx.com"

"Introducing new programming onto the block will provide a breath of fresh entertainment for fans across all Vortexx platforms from television and online to gaming on MyVortexx.com," said Joel Andryc, President of Vortexx. "We're excited about the new series additions and are confident that these programs will strongly appeal to our current Vortexx fans providing entertainment 24/7/365."

Vortexx on The CW's new programs in 2013 will include:

    Digimon Fusion: The iconic anime franchise is back and better than ever! The all new Digimon Fusion series features Mikey, a human boy, who is transported into the digital world and must team up with his new "Digimon" or "Digital Monster" friends to battle the evil Bagra army before their realm is deleted once and for all. Luckily, Mikey is given the amazing ability to fuse two or more Digimon together to form new, more powerful Digimon hybrids, which creates endless battle possibilities. It's a new Digimon series for the Digital Age!
    Spectacular Spider-Man: After a spider bite transforms him into Spectacular Spider-Man, 16-year-old Peter Parker works through his grief over the death of his beloved Uncle Ben by spending his summer vacation fighting crime. Muggers and thieves aren't much of a challenge, but everything that he thought to be true is suddenly challenged as Peter comes face-to-face with a rogues' gallery of villains, including the Vulture, Lizard, Green Goblin, Kingpin and Venom. As he tries to balance the pressures of teenage life with those of fighting crime, Peter learns about love, life, family, friendship – and what it takes to translate great power to great responsibility – as he encounters the vilest villains, falls for the most heartfelt loves, and faces his most dire crises as he battles the forces of evil.
    Sendokai Champions: Four unsuspecting kids are transported to a parallel universe where they must train in the mystical martial art of Sendokai. Together, they must work as a team and use their new Sendokai skills to compete in a fantastical, sci-fi version of soccer. But this isn't just any sport...it's an intergalactic tournament where the stakes couldn't be higher since the fate of our world lies in the hands (and feet) of these 4 unlikely heroes!
    Bolts & Blip: It's 2080 and the earth is at peace thanks to the C.R.A.T.E.R Project, an intergalactic sports circuit located on the moon where Robotic teams battle to settle Earth's disputes. When two robot misfits, Bolts & Blip, accidently become members of the League's last placed team, they are determined to prove themselves and help their new ragtag friends climb the ranks. But the stakes get even bigger when they discover that both the moon and Earth are threatened by the evil Dr. Blood! Will these little robots become big heroes?

For more information on Vortexx on The CW, please visit MyVortexx.tv.

About Vortexx

Vortexx is an entertainment platform focused on delivering content, activities and products featuring high-energy action, adventure and comedy. On television, Vortexx provides programming, which airs Saturdays from 7 a.m. – noon on The CW. The nationally-broadcast programming block reaches 115 million homes and features marquee titles such as Sonic X, Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, and Justice League Unlimited. In addition to television, Vortexx offers a variety of online and mobile entertainment destinations that will keep kids entertained 24/7/365. Vortexx is an affiliate of Saban Brands. Learn more at MyVortexx.tv.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company's experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands through content, media and marketing. SB applies a global omni-channel management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing and finance. SB's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Vortexx, Zui.com, The Playforge, Julius Jr., Digimon Fusion and Popples. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.