Cartoon Network to shut down?
A recent trend on X, "#RIPCartoonNetwork" sparked rumors of the channel shutting down. However, Cartoon Network confirms that neither the studio nor the network is going to shut down.
Hyderabad: Cartoon Network, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has been a beloved part of the childhoods of many 90s and early 2000 kids with shows like Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, and Ben 10.
A recent trend on X, “#RIPCartoonNetwork” sparked rumors of the channel shutting down.
The trend started after Animation Workers Ignited, a community-run account sharing updates on animated industry, posted a video asking if Cartoon Network was “dead,” highlighting the challenges faced by the animation industry amid widespread layoffs.
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! pic.twitter.com/dHNMvA1q0A
— Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) July 8, 2024
The video urged people to post their favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork and mentioned the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.
Despite animation’s ability to continue remotely during the pandemic, many studios have since canceled projects, outsourced jobs, and laid off artists.
The video blamed these issues on corporate greed, suggesting that executives are cutting staff to boost their own financial gains.
The hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork led to widespread claims that the channel was closing, causing a twitch on social media.
Users expressed sadness and reminiscence, with one saying, “This channel changed the world and basically raised a whole generation, it doesn’t deserve to cease existing as is. These were my favorite shows from all of their classics,” and another called it as a end of an era, “It’s the end of an era, on the iconic childhood memory in cartoon network .”
#RIPCartoonNetwork
This channel changed the world and basically raised a whole generation, it doesn’t deserve to cease existing as is. These were my favorite shows from all of their classics: pic.twitter.com/ZLvQWHHaYh— Persona Hearts: XVI is Unbreakable (@PersonaHearts5R) July 8, 2024
It is really end of era on the iconic childhood memories in Cartoon Network💔
— Er Sugna Meena (@Sugna_Tribal1) July 9, 2024
Cartoon Network quashes rumours
In an exciting news to the fans, Cartoon Network responded to the speculations and announced officially that neither the network nor the studio would be should down.
“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.” said the network.
