Cartoon Network

The Cartoon Network is getting gutted by corporate parent Warner Bros. Discovery as its CEO David Zaslav looks to trim at least $3 billion from the ...

[ pulled “Batgirl” before it hit theaters](https://nypost.com/2022/08/02/batgirl-movie-gets-shelved-by-warner-bros-source/), and canceling shows like [J.J. movie studio, recently took aim at the Cartoon Network Studios, home to “Powerpuff Girls” and “Dexter’s Laboratory” when it laid out plans to merge it with Warner Bros. In 2023, Cartoon Network is slated to premiere more new and returning originals than at any other time in its history and much of that content will also be available to audiences on HBO Max.” In recent months, Warner Bros. TV CEO Channing Dungey told staffers at the time that Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. The media company, which also owns HBO, CNN, Food Network and Warner Bros.

For years, Cartoon Network Studios has played a significant part in every 90s kid's heart. It is one of the many things that still invoke the nostalgia.

had speculated that this was because of a shift in their ideology, with contents now focusing on diversity (the [Velma](https://fandomwire.com/tag/velma/) series will now feature a South Asian lead). The latter is more open to possibilities and takes more risks. [Cartoon Network](https://fandomwire.com/tag/cartoon-network/) is not shutting down, but only merging with Warner Bros. This has created a strong impact on the television experience over the years, now that we have LGBTQ animated television series such as Adventure Time, They paid attention to every type of story, be it queer, sapphic romances, or non-binary storylines. Meanwhile, the three studios will be headed by Sam Register.

Cartoon Network fans were shocked when Warner Bros announced massive layoffs as well as a merger of the network with Warner Bros Animation.

Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, as well as huge layoffs for CNS. Cartoon Network Studios has created some of the most iconic cartoons since it was founded all the way back in 1994. [layoffs and merger broke](https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23400943/warner-bros-cartoon-network-layoffs-david-zaslav), fans and former employees shared grief over the “death” of Cartoon Network.

Marketing head Tricia Melton & SVP of Marketing & Partnerships at Cartoon Network & Adult Swim Jill King will depart WBD at the end of 2022.

"They say the secret to a long life is knowing when it's time to go, so I am sharing the news that I will be leaving at the end of the year. Beginning with the company in 2020, Melton led Cartoon Network's rebranding efforts, the launch of the Cartoonito banner on linear as well as HBO Max, and the recent Rick and Morty "Wormageddon" global interactive event. Well, those concerns weren't exactly calmed on Thursday with the news that marketing head Tricia Melton & Senior VP of Marketing and Partnerships at Cartoon Network & Adult Swim Jill King will be exiting WBD at the end of the year.

Tricia Milton and Jill King are the latest to exit in the conglomerate's continued downsizing.

[82 staffers across all departments ](https://www.thewrap.com/warner-bros-tv-layoffs-125-jobs-eliminated/)in Warner Bros. Television Group would be laid off in the latest cost-cutting efforts, part of Warner Bros. [according to The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cartoon-network-executives-out-warner-bros-discovery-layoffs-1235240599/#recipient_hashed=2a94a8936e9852fcbf4ccbdfe0bba28cdfe3a6fa4e85f32b5337aaab61ceede8&recipient_salt=5c7812bc0cd60c85369caa3e68c375606c2a69a2eaec2c9b2c401e18cbe83229&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Breaking%20News&utm_content=385950_10-13-2022&utm_term=190867). I plan to announce the new marketing leadership structure for these networks prior to their departures.” They’ll be gone by the end of the year. networks marketing chief Karen Bronzo wrote in a memo to staffers on Tuesday,

Layoffs continue as Warner Bros. Discovery pushes to cut $3 billion from its budget. But what does that mean for Cartoon Network?

The author goes on to speculate about the future of Cartoon Network Studios (CNS), writing: Proclaiming that Cartoon Network is dead does seem to disempower those remaining behind to carry the torch. “This also seems an ominous sign for the future of new, original Cartoon Network animation. In the same proverbial breath, [films were quietly removed from HBO Max](https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/hbo-max-removes-warner-bros-films-streaming-exclusive-1235332258/) while the [first round of layoffs](https://www.thewrap.com/hbo-max-layoffs-warner-bros-discovery-q2-earnings-preview/) went into effect. The development and production teams at Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. The internet caught on fire today when Warner-Discovery executed its most recent round of layoffs and project cuts.

Cartoon Network Studios is merging with Warner Bros. Animation. The news — and the chosen leadership — has led some to declare "RIP."

I hope artists can get a fighting chance but things look grim You guys deserve so much better than this. I'm so sorry to all my Cartoon Network-employed friends. Thanks for the memories Cartoon Network The TV film “Driftwood,” produced by the studio, was canceled while in production, and shows such as “Infinity Train” and “Summer Camp Island” were removed from streaming on HBO Max. The sources maintained that Cartoon Network would remain dedicated to developing new, artist-driven animated projects, pointing toward upcoming original shows in active development. While the full effect the consolidation will have on Cartoon Network shows remains to be seen, sources from Warner Bros. [October 12, 2022] Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. Audrey Diehl will oversee the combined kids and family series, Peter Girardi will lead the combined adult animation development, and Bobbie Page will lead the combined main production. As laid out in a memo sent by Television Group chief Channing Dungey, the three studios the animation division consists of — [layoffs and restructurings](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/10/warner-bros-television-group-layoffs-125-employees-1234771634/) within Warner Bros.

As a part of their "strategic realignment," the company laid off 82 animation employees this week.

As far as cartoons in the HBO Max realm, we do know that [Harley Quinn](https://uproxx.com/tv/harley-quinn-season-4-hbo-max-renewed/) is safe, and for that we are grateful. [a single streamer](https://uproxx.com/tag/warner-bros-discovery/) next year. I am not studio PR so I cannot and will not claim to represent the company. And the next one was just revealed: the death of its beloved animation channel [Cartoon Network.](https://uproxx.com/topic/cartoon-network/) The current Cartoon Network roster is available for streaming on HBO Max. As a part of the realignment, Warner Bros.

The merger of Cartoon Network with Warner Bros. Discovery could be the end of an era for the animation network.

Warner Bro. Television announced an increase in employee layoffs but Cartoon Network Studios is still planning to remain strong. Despite the empty seats ...

I want everyone who is leaving to know that your contributions mattered, and the shows that you helped bring to life will always be part of the Warner Bros. laid off 82 employees on Wednesday, in addition to the 43 empty positions that will remain unfilled. “Today we are losing members of our work family that we love, whose hard work has helped make our success possible, and for that I am truly sorry. ... While we will no longer have these formalized programs in place, we remain committed to developing and mentoring emerging talent and preparing them for careers in television,” Dungey wrote. Television Workshop program, which includes both the Writers’ Workshop and the Directors’ Workshop. [Polygon](https://www.polygon.com/23401614/cartoon-network-studios-layoffs-shut-down-david-zaslav-warner-bros) reported that Cartoon Network will still remain as an entity in spite of recent layoffs, but for the time being there will be 43 unfilled positions in the company.

It seems the shifts at Warner Bros. Discovery just aren't stopping. Earlier this year, news of the merger shook the entertainment landscape, and headlines ...

[Collider](https://collider.com/cartoon-network-consolidated-warner-bros-animation/), the news was shared in a meme shared company-wide as employees learned Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. And of course, the announcement was the latest of several lambasted moves by Warner Bros. Reports suggested the removed titles were being cut as part of cost-saving measures, and animation creators were quick to criticize Warner Bros. The two studios will consolidate their animation teams as part of a "strategic realignment" for Warner Bros. Animation](/category/warner-bros-animation/). [Warner Bros.](/category/warner-bros-/) Discovery just aren't stopping.

The merger of Cartoon Network with Warner Bros. Discovery could be the end of an era for the animation network.