Cubix finds Euro home

Cartoon Network Europe has taken Lacey Entertainment's latest animation Cubix, the new show from the US producer of Pokemon, 4Kids Entertainment.

The AOL Time Warner broadcaster has taken 26 half-hours of Cubix, a cgi show about a bunch of kids and their droids who all live in Bubble Town. Aimed at kids 4-9, the show will launch at half-term in February 2002.

{This show will appeal to boys and girls alike,{ said acquisitions manager for Cartoon Network Europe Jo Sweby. {There is now a great fascination for robots.{

In the US, the toon recently launched on Kids WB in an 08:30 slot, where it drew ratings of 6.3/27 in boys 6-11.