Call off the call for help from the Powerpuff Girls, Teen Titans, and all the superheroes you know because Cartoon Network just confirmed that they’re not going anywhere.
In case you missed it: the beloved television channel has been the talk of the town recently as news of Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation’s merger hit the Internet. But what left the fans distraught was the announcement that their parent company Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) had laid off 82 scripted, unscripted, and animation staffers.
In a memo to employees that was reported by Variety, WBTVG chair Channing Dungey wrote that the animation department is set to implement a “new streamlined structure.” While there are still no mentions of channel cancellations, this change—alongside the merger—has caused several Cartoon Network fans to worry about the channel’s uncertain future.
As soon as the news broke out, a huge chunk of the online population gathered around on Twitter to pay tribute to the channel, and over the weekend, the phrase “RIP Cartoon Network” even trended.
RIP Cartoon Network (1992-2022) 💔 pic.twitter.com/LVXDBtRedD
— MOC 🏜️ (@MOC_Dude) October 12, 2022
RIP Cartoon Network
Have a video I found in discord pic.twitter.com/L2Lg6UktyY— Incognito_Blazer (@IncognitoBlazer) October 13, 2022
RIP Cartoon Network pic.twitter.com/8R30DiTo6U
— Charlie Schneider (@AwesomEmergency) October 12, 2022
rip cartoon network
thank you for everything ♥︎ pic.twitter.com/xQzEr5Lhnw— ★ Ceci ★ @ FINALS‼️‼️ (@wutanimations) October 12, 2022
I haven't watched CN since I was a child but dam…this shit still hurts. RIP Cartoon Network pic.twitter.com/gzgSIQS4Ck
— Liquid Swordsman (@lqswordsman) October 13, 2022
To everyone at cartoon network, thank you for 30 years of great storytelling and characters.
You will be missed, RIP Cartoon Network.#FireDavidZaslav pic.twitter.com/bPARfyty61— Kren (@Collectablebots) October 12, 2022
what do y’all mean rip cartoon network ..? pic.twitter.com/xgB2N9uXxN
— briyah (@stfubreeyuhh) October 13, 2022
Cartoon Network is getting shut down, it no longer exist, all those child hood memories gone that shi crazy, rip
— 𝘴𝘤𝘳 δ (@scr1blez) October 12, 2022
This online buzz has caught the attention of the TV channel, where they took to Twitter to debunk the rumors of the channel’s closing. On October 15, the official Twitter account of Cartoon Network wrote: “Y’all we’re not dead, we’re just turning 30.”
Y’all we're not dead, we're just turning 30 😂
To our fans: We're not going anywhere. We have been and will always be your home for beloved, innovative cartoons ⬛️⬜️ More to come soon!#CartoonNetwork #CN30 #30andthriving #CartoonNetworkStudios #FridayFeeling #FridayVibes
— Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetwork) October 14, 2022
“To our fans: we’re not going anywhere. We have been and will always be your home for beloved, innovative cartoons. More to come soon!” they added.
After clearing up the air, fans rejoiced and were relieved to know that the beloved channel isn’t closing or shutting down.
See!! Cartoon Network is not dead. pic.twitter.com/jEmiyiNJIk
— HazardG002 🪨 (@HazardG00) October 16, 2022
im so happy to know that cartoon network is not dead ;; i almost died ;; omg i have always wanted to work there someday!;;
— ♥️🎀EVA ROZE🎀❤️ (@SheepEva11) October 16, 2022
The rumour of Cartoon Network ‘s death was greatly exaggerated pic.twitter.com/qtRi44NW3a
— TinCan 🐧 (@MaiTinCanPengu1) October 13, 2022
cartoon network having to say “we’re not dead, we’re just turning 30,” is such a sign of the times.
— ponahalo (@ponahellno) October 17, 2022
Best news I’ve heard all day pic.twitter.com/g6sgrfRVzu
— Bri ✨ (@storymodebae) October 14, 2022
The studio even joined in on the fun and wrote some cheeky reactions about their death.
When the internet says you're dead but you're sitting here like 👁️👄👁️
— Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetwork) October 14, 2022
POV: When you find out about your death via Twitter 🤔⁉️#oop #cartoonnetwork #Cartoonnetworkstudios #stillalive #30andthriving #gumball #theamazingworldofgumball #SaturdayVibes #SaturdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/GW61wca5Er
— Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetwork) October 15, 2022
So there you have it, folks! In a nutshell, Cartoon Network is still alive and kicking, and celebrating its 30 years in the entertainment industry. We may not know what will happen to the network in the future, but we can only hope that whatever Warner Bros. decides, it’s for the best. For now, we can all breathe a sigh of relief.
Launched on October 1, 1992, Cartoon Network is home to some of the beloved animated television shows, such as The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, and Courage the Cowardly Dog, to name a few.
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