Cartoon Network Races With Hot Wheels

Canadian cartoon producer Nelvana and Mattel Entertainment are bringing a new Hot Wheels cartoon series to the small screen. Toronto-based Nelvana and Nerd Corps Entertainment of Vancouver will bring the toy car racing franchise to life with 26 half-hours of CG-animated Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5. The kids TV series, to bow next fall on the U.S.-based Cartoon Network and on Teletoon in Canada, will be accompanied by an extensive worldwide marketing and merchandising program to include toy, licensing and online activities.