Post by Mark Caringer on May 7, 2009 0:56:51 GMT -5
Nicktoons Network has picked up 26 additional half-hour episodes of Wolverine and the X-Men from Marvel Animation for a total of 52 episodes.
The series, which premiered on Jan. 23, has been a ratings juggernaut, helping the network to its highest-rated April ever with all core demographics and total viewers. New episodes from Season 1 will return on Fridays beginning May 22 at 8 p.m. (ET).
"Wolverine and the X-Men is a proven hit with our audience who can't get enough of this new action-packed series," said Keith Dawkins, Nicktoons Network general manager, senior vice president, Nickelodeon Programming Partnerships. "We are excited to continue working with Marvel to bring viewers the next chapter for these super heroes."
Led by Wolverine and the X-Men and Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Nicktoons Network posted the highest gains of any other kids' network with boys 6-11 and boys 6-14 in prime time and total day for quarter-to-date. The network grew its ratings by 50 percent with boys 6-11 in total day and 33 percent in prime time, and posted a 67-percent gain with boys 9-14 in both total day and prime time.
The series, which premiered on Jan. 23, has been a ratings juggernaut, helping the network to its highest-rated April ever with all core demographics and total viewers. New episodes from Season 1 will return on Fridays beginning May 22 at 8 p.m. (ET).
"Wolverine and the X-Men is a proven hit with our audience who can't get enough of this new action-packed series," said Keith Dawkins, Nicktoons Network general manager, senior vice president, Nickelodeon Programming Partnerships. "We are excited to continue working with Marvel to bring viewers the next chapter for these super heroes."
Led by Wolverine and the X-Men and Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Nicktoons Network posted the highest gains of any other kids' network with boys 6-11 and boys 6-14 in prime time and total day for quarter-to-date. The network grew its ratings by 50 percent with boys 6-11 in total day and 33 percent in prime time, and posted a 67-percent gain with boys 9-14 in both total day and prime time.