Is Cartoon Network shutting down? The Warner Brother merger explained
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Fans of Cartoon Network are causing an uproar on social media amid the news that the children’s channel is shutting down for good.
Here is everything you need to know.
What is happening to Cartoon Network?
Collider confirmed on October 12th, that Cartoon Network Studios is all set to combine with Warner Brothers Animation. They have cited the reason as part of a ‘strategic realignment’ for the company.
It is reported that the two labels will continue to remain distinctive studios. However, they will share the same production and development team.
Subsequently, they are merging with Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, a studio under Warner Bros. Discover which will also continue to be a separate entity.
Regardless, all the tree studios will be headed by the labels President, Sam Register.
Moreover, David DePasquale, Cartoon Network’s Art Director took to his Twitter account to shut down all the sensationalized rumors.
He wrote, ‘Shame on @cartoonbrew for spreading panic. These are decisions that affect real people, studios, & jobs. It seems like you’re concerned with crafting a story with the most sensationalized (inaccurate) version of events. Your lack of journalistic integrity is showing, dude.’
Additionally, he went on to say in a follow-up message, ‘Remember how much animation brings you joy. This industry has always had its ups and downs, but we always manage to make it through it all.’
Shame on @cartoonbrew for spreading panic. These are decisions that affect real people, studios, & jobs, and it seems like you’re concerned with crafting a story with the most sensationalized (inaccurate) version of events.
— David DePasquale 🔜 Lightbox Expo 513 (@wolfinsheeps) October 12, 2022
Your lack of journalistic integrity is showing, dude.
RIP Cartoon Network trends online
Many fans took to social media to share their feelings amid the misinformation about Cartoon Network bidding farewell. Nevertheless, RIP Cartoon Network soon started trending on the platform.
One fan wrote, ‘RIP Cartoon network. Thank you for all the memories and for making our 90s kid childhood awesome.’
A second fan chimed in saying, ‘RIP Cartoon Network; truly the GOAT of childhood animation.’
A third one shared, ‘RIP Cartoon Network. I don’t care what nobody says they had the best run from the ’90s until now. They had the best lineup and had the most all-time greats.’
Meanwhile, despite the clarification, some fans are certain that the creative liberty of the network will be compromised after the merger.
A user pointed out, ‘Rip Cartoon Network Studios (as we know it). 1994-2022. While the brand will still exist, Cartoon Network Studios will be merged with Warner Bros. Animation.’
Someone else reminisced, ‘The only Cartoon Network I’ll ever remember and celebrate is one of the late 90s and 2000s. Miss that era still. However, it sucks that people of this time are losing it. RIP Cartoon Network.’
" RIP Cartoon Network "s trending because The CEO at WB is incompetent
-Cancelling Batgirl a near finished movie
-Removing old shows from your streaming service to save money
-Cancelling upcoming projects
-Firing/closing positions at CN to merge WB and CN
Thanks a lot davey. pic.twitter.com/FnIoRgHxyr— 🧹👻Yeshalot 👻🧹 (@Yeshalot) October 13, 2022Advertisement
at this point im just… what a year for animators huh pic.twitter.com/jKbraoLwSz
— Mhuyo (@Mhuyo) October 12, 2022
Rip Cartoon Network Studios (as we know it)
— Ben 10 News (@BenTenNews) October 12, 2022
1994-2022
While the brand will still exist, Cartoon Network Studios will be merged with Warner Bros. Animation. pic.twitter.com/ZycVF4iJxX
