Tag: #Cartoonnetwork

  • Is Cartoon Network really shutting down?

    Is Cartoon Network really shutting down?

    Fans of Cartoon Network were shocked when rumors spread about the beloved channel closing down. Social media was flooded with posts on X (formerly Twitter) where people shared their favorite childhood memories of the channel. Despite the rumors, the good news is that Cartoon Network is not shutting down.

    The speculations started when an X account ‘Animation Workers Ignited’ posted a tweet stating, “Cartoon Network is dead?!?! Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day!”

    As the hashtag gathered popularity, there were reports going around that Cartoon Network was closing down for good. However, these claims are not true and have been completely rejected by the channel.

    In a statement, Cartoon Network clarified, “Cartoon Network would like to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation that the network or the studio is shutting down. With a number of recently announced greenlights, we remain committed to continually investing in innovative content that entertains and inspires our viewers across the globe.”

    The post talked about the struggles of animation workers, like unemployment and money problems, even though they worked hard during the pandemic. When COVID-19 hit, the animation industry continued making shows remotely, making it one of the few forms of entertainment that didn’t stop. But now, many animators are without jobs, with some unemployed for over a year.

  • Those pesky, meddling kids are back; Netflix announces new Scooby Doo series

    Those pesky, meddling kids are back; Netflix announces new Scooby Doo series

    Netflix is creating a new live-action version of the Scooby-Doo franchise, which began with the 1969 animated TV series ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You’. The adaptation aims to revive the brand after a previous unsuccessful attempt 20 years ago.

    The original series introduced the Mystery Inc. gang and their adventures solving mysteries. It led to the development of a large franchise with many animated shows, movies, video games, and other spin-offs.
    The new live-action series, being one of the biggest and most beloved franchises in the entertainment world, will provide a fresh perspective on the classic characters and their mysteries. It will build upon the success of the original show that initiated it all.
    Scooby-Doo’s live-action history has been marked by ups and downs, with the 2002 movie and its 2004 sequel receiving mixed reviews and commercial success.

    Raja Gosnell directed the first film, where the Mystery Inc. gang reunited to solve a mystery on Spooky Island. The second installment, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, followed the team as they investigated a masked thief at the Coolsonian Criminology Museum.

    A group of seasoned writers and producers, including Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg, André Nemec, and Jeff Pinkner, will write and executive produce the upcoming Scooby-Doo series. They will produce under the banner of Midnight Radio, lending their experience and imaginative vision to the endeavour.