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In June 2009, a block of live-action reality shows, The Other spiders, Survive This, Brain Rush, Destroy Build Destroy, Dude, What Would Happen and Bobble Says, began airing in a programming block promoted as CN Real. The network also aired some limited sports programming, including basketball recaps and Slam ball games, during the commercials. 

The block proved to be unpopular, getting criticized by critics and longtime fans for going against the network's name and initial goal. As a result, the block was cancelled in October.A new identity for the channel was introduced on May 29, 2010, along with a new theme and new bumpers. The network's current branding, designed by Brand New School, makes heavy use of the black and white checkerboard which made up the network's first logo, as well as various RGB color variations and various patterns. Since December 27, 2010, Adult Swim began starting 1 hour earlier at 9 PM.

In February 2011, Cartoon Network aired their first sports award show, called Hall of Game Awards, hosted by Tony Hawk. The second Hall of Games Awards aired February 20, 2012 was hosted by Dishabille O'Neal.