CARTOON NETWORK IS BASICALLY GONE?!

Cartoon Network is dead?!?!
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[@Omnywrench]

Laying off hundreds of workers to make your profit margins bigger is like cutting off your own legs in order to lose weight.

[@barleysixseventwo6665]

The Trick is that the CEO only needs to make the _next quarter_ look more profitable. The overall viability of the company is irrelevant because you want to invest today's investers, not tomorrow's. Tomorrow's investors are the fools the current investors sell their shares to.

[@UtubeH8tr]

So never invest in anything in life? Got it.

[@TheFoolishSamurai]

"All sugars gone... MANUALLY, with this!" *presents chainsaw*

[@imveryangryitsnotbutter]

@@TheFoolishSamurai THAT'S A LOTTA DAMAGE

[@sporf_sporf]

@@TheFoolishSamurai I need to lose twenty more pounds, or I'll never be pretty! *chainsaw noises and blood spray.*

[@TehRealWeegee]

And the worst part? A lot of these animators found out via tweet. Their bosses didn't even bother telling them. Some found out their life's work was turned into lost media as a tax write-off the same way.

[@jjjenwade1120]

That Wild e Coyote movie that was dumped despite being practically finished?

[@kawaiicrossing5047]

And the corporations wonder why so many animators are going indie nowadays.

[@TehRealWeegee]

@@kawaiicrossing5047 I don't think they do. I think they're in a position of choosing to please the shareholders or the animators, and our system is designed that the people put in charge of public companies are *supposed* to always choose the shareholders. It's just a matter of figuring out how to keep making content after the fact. Enter: Generative AI.

[@Dakr2000]

@@TehRealWeegee did they get paid? Yes. I don’t see an issue here.

[@TehRealWeegee]

@@Dakr2000 Clearly youve never created anything you cared about before.

[@kradeiz]

It used to be “Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime.” Now it’s “Boss makes a million, I get laid off to cut costs.”

[@Mrhellslayerz]

At this point, why even work with a major corporation when you aren't even guaranteed a stable income and job security? This is why the indie scene is blowing up so much right now.

[@micravinxenos3047]

Fuck that's true 😞

[@jonny.prime.the.collector]

@@micravinxenos3047mhm 😢 i love to work on a indie cartoon

[@Richard-3874]

@@kradeiz Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@Mediados]

@@Mrhellslayerz It's ironic that small studios can offer more security than large corporations.

[@unfunniestman]

This is literally that time Mr. Krabs fired Spongebob so he didn't have to pay him his monthly 65 cents

[@AizakkuAdoman]

62 cents even worse

[@ajajajaj-rz6vx]

same profile picture

[@artCharles]

Didn't he literally sell Spongebob's soul for 62 cents?

[@lukarikid9001]

Yeah the Flying Dutchman

[@Dakr2000]

@@unfunniestman no, it’s more like Mr krabs told spongebob to make a patty, and while spongebob was in the middle of making the patty a pandemic hits, Mr krabs leaves the Krusty Krab and Plankton takes over, and then spongebob goes on strike. And then spongebob gets angry and acts like it’s his burger when it gets cancelled. That’s a more accurate representation of this situation.

[@ElAdriánLRZ]

Most animated shows nowadays are either from Indie corporations like glitch, companies outside the US like the Bluey creators, and for some reason, Adult Swim

[@ivoneo2806]

I guess in my opinion

[@Lunar_WaveYT]

Ironic considering how WBD is the killer of animation and yet own Adult Swim, which is doing the opposite.

[@ivoneo2806]

@@Lunar_WaveYT ?

[@JrIcify]

tbh the american industry is pathetic. The companies are ALWAYS whining about how it's too hard and too expensive to do their one job that made them rich in the first place, while random hobbyists outdo them in every way. Sometimes the people running those companies even have the nerve to blame America's high quality of life for how "expensive" it is. I'd like to see one of those people try to explain France.

[@ivoneo2806]

@@JrIcify I kinda agree imo

[@Pablo-312]

Big studios should treat animation workers the respect they deserve! I just can't stand their greediness anymore.

[@susanroche597]

Greed isn’t just from studios. It’s in the art software the workers use and bills for keeping the lights on for the buildings. Good animation software is 700 to 1000. Again if you had an studio and just keeps the only the lights and electric ⚡️ on it’s going to run up to 600 to 700 per month and plus you have pay your workers and update your software. Isn’t cheap. Unless you have better idea

[@heyyodude8637]

@@susanroche597I’m pretty sure they have enough money to pay all that. It’s still the responsibility to keep their workers payed well at the end.

[@ExtraThiccc]

And yet nothing will ever change. Politicians don't care, nobody cares. What's even the point anymore

[@Wac5y6.Rap1tor56]

I guess this is why I watch many indie animations shows and movies

[@Julez60]

​@@susanroche597 "they just HAVE to exploit the ever living shit out of workers. There is literally no other way" -Bootlicker state of mind

[@UnscaryGhosts]

What’s even worse is how much it screws over new grads, this kinda crap removes beginner positions in animation, and any of those positions that are available are flooded with tens of thousands of applications of seniors and new graduates who are either competing for a job that’s still not enough to sustain them in this economy.

[@caribarts01]

new animation grad here. This is fucked 🥲

[@TheDragonSeer]

How it felt graduating in IT after the massive layoffs last year.

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@evanboeckler9610]

My dad is an animator at a Canadian studio. Over the pandemic, streaming services massively over-ordered shows to fill their slots, and then promptly cancelled them once they realized that the streaming boom was not permanent. Now, the countless animators that had been hired to work on these non-existent shows are being laid off, because an executive doesn’t understand that there aren’t an infinite amount of people on Earth who can subscribe to Netflix

[@thenerdbeast7375]

That last sentence in particular feels the most poignant, infinite growth is impossible as there can only be so many customers

[@alirezaomrani7650]

Literally this… This is cold. Hard. Facts. Executives need to wake up and realize their income isn’t as omnipotent as they think it is.

[@demi-femme4821]

It's the American way of business. Take out massive amounts of debt to get investors and grow ridiculously fast in the short term, enjoy the success, and then hope that by the time something goes wrong, you've already left the company and it'll be some other sap's problem. It's gambling with extra steps.

[@alirezaomrani7650]

@@demi-femme4821 I think you just described it perfectly 😔 You’re exactly Right. Something about the current system needs to change in order for Artists and Animators to Thrive. ✊

[@darkzeroprojects4245]

​@@thenerdbeast7375 Problem is they want every penny they can get even if they screw things up.

[@InvadeNormandy]

Also a not so fun fact is they continue to basically run animation sweat shops in korea and it's basically been unchecked and unchallenged. From the 90s to current day even. Even people who work in the industry still or previously did just either didn't know or called it the price of doing business for a career they enjoyed.

[@Atlantis_Mapper]

Which Korea?

[@nachoguy5]

@@Atlantis_Mapper Both, funny enough

[@GumSkyloard]

​@@nachoguy5Shoutout to that one North Korean studio that apparently helped with Avatar The Last Airbender.

[@SlapstickGenius23]

@@GumSkyloard is it SEK, the studio behind squirrel and hedgehog, Simba the king lion and the clever raccoon dog?

[@randomtinypotatocried]

@@nachoguy5Learning about the North Korean animation industry has been wild

[@Samthelegendary]

executives always ruin everything

[@masonasaro2118]

ay, i see what you did there!

[@TheAllcreatorLiveArchives]

More like billionaires.

[@stevewolfvr]

if this is a joke i have mild autism and need an explanation

[@viviangarcia5696]

The fact there are non animation community people defending these executive decisions and belittling animation importance really ticks me off. Even business majors trying to justify the executives choice for the industry

[@poobutt2]

@@stevewolfvrpink guy is (voiced by) Adam Connover famous for “Adam Ruins Everything”.

[@no1ryomafan585]

It’s really sad what’s currently happening with western animation but can I just say I love how this animation isn’t just a glorified ad and instead a really insightful one minute PSA? The art style cute, the voice acting good, it’s mostly taken seriously but the jokes they do add don’t ruin the mood and it tells a lot of information in a digestible chunk. It again sucks the industry is the way it is now, but good job on getting the message across. This got a lot more heart and soul in it than the executives who fired all these animators.

[@JamesTDG]

Don't forget Adam Connover

[@BeeManYTYT]

Thank you Spamton for keeping us informed

[@ethansgamingroom2000]

HOLY CRAP I THOUGHT THAT!

[@goodboi6329]

He is a [[BIG SHOT]] among [little sponge]s

[@metagross6897]

I can't unsee it 🤣

[@iamewp]

[[LIMIT3D , 1RST EDITION SPANKING NEW PINK SAUCE ,, APPAR3EL ]] !!!

[@ElectricPoodleArtInk]

I was JUST about to comment about the similarity, haha.

[@ZeepAtomic]

The way Discovery treats CN now is a goddamn sacrilege. Shutter their studio, reap their shows from Max, and constantly milk their popular IPs dry when they really should be approving new ideas. Zaslav is a menace to all things animation, and here's to hoping that the strike can stop Discovery's shady practices and reignite CN back into the beautiful animation powerhouse it once was. #RIPCartoonNetwork

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@joshuacook2]

Well honestly the merger should have never happened. Anti trust needs to come back harder. The Biden administration is trying, but it's not looking good for the next election.

[@JamesTDG]

Honestly, it's become so damn stagnant because of it. I clung onto DC and by extension Warner just because they were still fostering new ideas, but now they've closed off any source of creativity for the sake of mitigating risk.

[@ThePonderingOrb]

This is why indie studios are the best

[@M1KESWAGGb]

Glitch:Thats right boys.🗿🍷

[@Tekkenandgaming]

@@M1KESWAGGb there are way better studios

[@averagegordonenjoyer3141]

​@@Tekkenandgamingsuch as

[@user-px5iv1fk2t]

as a cartoon network fan, i agree

[@kingnightmarevin]

​@@averagegordonenjoyer3141definitely not Spindlehorse /hj

[@JrIcify]

Studio that makes money by producing animated shows: Producing these animated shows is cutting into our budget. Let's cancel all of them. Studio after people don't watch shows that don't exist: Where banana?

[@KetchupSammich]

bro i’m actually mad about that

[@mayothegoose]

same

[@dealerinfaith8039]

Instead of trying to bring a dead studio back, let's try our best to be better than them. Make our own Animation studios!

[@Richard-3874]

They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@TheFunnyGuy9000]

@@Richard-3874Thanks. Jellybox and Adam Culver forgot to clarify this

[@Richard-3874]

@@TheFunnyGuy9000 You’re welcome

[@Metal-Raikou_58]

I miss Mao Mao heroes of pure heart.

[@Reverse-Goku]

It's even worse that season 2 was 100% complete but they canceled it and didn't even bother releasing it, and now it will never see the light of day 😭

[@Metal-Raikou_58]

And we all know cartoon network still alive right?

[@flakproof]

That show had a story to tell, we can only hope it gets retaken like Samurai Jack did.

[@trika91]

@@Reverse-Goku Probably did a tax write off like with a bunch of other CN series. RIP Infinity Train. I hate how corporations bury people’s work and make existing media lost (unless someone finds and leaks it) just for some chump change (the tax write offs are not even worth that much money; they could get more money by just releasing it to home media or renting/selling it to streaming services).

[@Reverse-Goku]

@@trika91 Well if WB just hates all of their IPs except for Velma for whatever reason, why don't they just sell them? I mean they didn't gave a f*** about Scavengers Reign but when Netflix wanted to purchase the show they were like: “Eh screw it just take the show, it's not like we were going to make another season anyways." (That's not how it exactly happened but you get my point.) I mean what's the point of even owning an IP if you're not gonna do anything creative with it or if you're gonna cancel or reject it right away.

[@tefnutofhoney2832]

This is a big problem in the game industry too!

[@JamesTDG]

Yep! Most notably, concept artists are receiving the largest boot! The only good news is that when that company replaced a concept artist with AI, the whole project crumbles, because think about it, the point of concept art is to figure out the elements of a game, be it a vehicle, a map, or a whole scene. You're working directly with the artist to flesh out the idea into something you can work with. Now try to do that with AI, how TF can you take an image shat out by something that can't even describe what it made?

[@ThatOneGuy45400]

Thank you Spamton G. Spamton for this urgent information and helping out the animation community

[@ethansgamingroom2000]

"NOWS YOUR CHANCE TO BE A [[BIG SHOT]]" looking ahh character 💀💀

[@masonasaro2118]

that’s adam conover, the guy with the entire show based around him going 👆🤓 “erm, actually”. seriously, it’s even the promo image

[@Spamton.g.spamton_1997]

Bro looks like he wants to show me a [[SPECIL DEAL]]

[@dogachanunsaldk9115]

I was looking for this comment, he does kinda look like [[Number 1 Rated Salesman]]

[@nbstudios8077]

"Cartoon Network isn't dead they've got Teen Titans Go" . . . "Are you dumb?" "Yep nvm"

[@darksword0928]

Yeah they have titans go and like NOTHING ELSE in the programming 24/7

[@heztoons]

@@darksword0928 you clearly haven’t watched cartoon network recently because they air other shows now. They don’t really spam ttg anymore

[@Ozzy622]

Any big corporation whenever their workers start giving interesting and new ideas: "No,no,no,no,NO! EVERYONE, *GEEEEEEEET OOOOUUT!!!"*

[@claytonlatone8959]

The only show I’ve begged to get cancelled is still going strong over a decade later while they axe Close Enough, Victor and Valentino, and Infinity Train. It’s like they want everyone to hate them

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@zealisrealfan]

Adam… Must they ruin everything…?

[@Ben-jl2rh]

I personally don't like him at all, not after he supported little kids becoming trans. That gave off p d file vibes

[@zadock6370]

wait, I GET THE REFERENCE!!!

[@Ben-jl2rh]

@@zealisrealfan Adam Conover is a genuinely bad person

[@zealisrealfan]

@@Ben-jl2rh couldn’t care less

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@tab7302]

I remember when Cartoon Network had those little animations between the ads, they had so much personality, I kinda miss them.

[@rjseditsandcleanytps]

which era? my favorite is dimensional, cause I like how surreal the bumpers are

[@13sinra13]

I think around the Boomerang era, when they were airing older shows alongside Scooby Doo and the Jetsons.

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@Fusrodog]

Bro, stuff that these companies are doing really should warrant lawsuits, especially with what they're pulling.

[@francoalmiron5107]

This is why indie animators like Glitch deserve out support, we must keep animation alive, by aiding the people who make cartoons in their time of need.

[@0xm]

glitch is cringe and makes money off nintendos trademarks

[@sociallyineptsnapper]

@@0xmcare to elaborate?

[@RushWheeler]

Ah, yes, my favourite Nintendo trademarks: Digital Circus and Murder Drones. I just wish Furakawa gave them more games.​@@0xm

[@Tekkenandgaming]

Indie animation is awesome, but glitch? Seriously???

[@UtubeH8tr]

Not if they keep pushing woke talking points in their shows.

[@StevenKull]

This is why Indi projects by good people deserve all the love and attention

[@Kreshura-tm5rb]

yesshh me lov indi projecs

[@arkorat3239]

I cant stand companies like Warner. Animation was already stressful and difficult. "How about we also erase your legacy and dont pay you anymore! :3" Like seriously, these suits can go to hell.

[@misterboxhead3045]

It all it take is one bald r374rdd to ruin everything

[@katylepetsos7512]

Good thing Indie Animation has grown so much in popularity over the years, it’s best to support projects from independent studios and creators now since the mainstream industries are doing everything they can to lose the respect they once had.

[@djdraws4555]

Everything's gone to shit I pray things get better

[@randomtinypotatocried]

I'm starting to question if that is even possible anymore with how bad things are getting

[@lukarikid9001]

I’m starting to question if anything is manageable without enshitification and corporate greed

[@Toadey2012]

Not everything.

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@yeeyeeyeeye]

Adam Conover helped carry the SAG-AFTRA strikes, and now he's helping out TAG in getting their worker rights. He should change his name, because he is an absolute Chad for this.

[@thesboi5204]

He looks like spamton before going broke

[@dogachanunsaldk9115]

EXACTLY. Like that one poster you see near the dumpsters

[@Samthelegendary]

i wish megas xlr and symbionic titan were never cancelled #ripcartoonnetwork

[@Cubeytheawesome]

Man villanous and pibby were done dirty. Villanous didn’t even get an English version for like 5 years!

[@Ozzy622]

​@@CubeytheawesomeFINALLY someone talks about pibby here! Warner Bros just said "You know what? F**k that show! You all ain't gettin' a series!"

[@AnOkayDogDad]

#Ripcartoonnetwork I miss ok ko they were done very dirty and got cut off short

[@RenoTheRhinoDino]

@@AnOkayDogDad #RIPcartoonNetwork I miss OK,KO and I wish we got to see the gumball movie and coyote vs Acme knight, at least gumball is getting a season 7.

[@Sam-du4nk]

@@Cubeytheawesome David Zaslav is Mr. Krabs confirmed?!

[@gaming_bigfoot]

Wait, so... Just as the gaming industry has been rotting at the core with big corporations, leaving solid pickings for indie developers, the same is more-or-less happening to the animation industry now? Based on this and others' comments, that's what I'm understanding from this here; am I missing anything or is it actually getting that bad for animation?

[@kevinknight3900]

In short words. YES. sadly CEOs of animations just want to see money and they do those things to have at least some money in the moment and not for big sales what can or not happen, is sad and worrying...

[@cubechan1938]

Shit like this is why I'm against capitalism and I want it gone.

[@nes96]

​@@cubechan1938 I think everyone who still can't make a living with 2 to 3 jobs want it gone except for the rich.

[@ninjolav]

@@cubechan1938 It will never be gone

[@starchrissy6084]

Yes what is happening to the gaming community is exactly what's happening to the animation right now. But that can be very bad as most TV packages and all that are hosted on well TV and it means that there's not going to be any more interesting TV shows. You just really going to have to go to a streaming service which may not work all the time. Or you may not have enough money. KZbin is your best bet if you want to watch any sort of animation that is if they show their episodes for free. It also means that people who develop in the animation have to get a lot of support because they don't have super big teams that can work on a bunch of animations at once. It's not impossible but it definitely makes everything harder.

[@thebaseandtriflingcreature174]

wow, thanks for telling me all that pink spamton

[@pixelateddoctor3274]

Spamton leading the charge to save animation

[@Smiley_Garreson]

Holy shit Spamton

[@josephmaller592]

Oh, it’s good to hear Adam’s voice.

[@cs1866]

You should talk about independent workers, I notice more and more projects in animation, movies, video games and more preferring to work without corporations that steal or cancel their projects.

[@13sinra13]

Oh yeah! Indie stuff is great! From the games to animation to even film. That, and they have their own souls.

[@StarstriketheVigil]

Is that adam conover? If it is it's cool to see him standing up for people and using his position as the Bill Nye of ... drawing a blank on a genre, but he's an everyman who's supporting a ton of people and rallying up community support.

[@endcaps1917]

He's been doing this on his main yt channel for quite a bit he's basically part of lefttube

[@bloodyidit4506]

There's no point in trying to get animators back in Cartoon Network, most people are just making their own animations in teams online and no one wants to work for TV anymore.

[@13sinra13]

True. And nobody wants their works controlled by studios. So they make their own.

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@Coolgoat-ks5lm]

spamton if his life didn't go down the drain 0:03

[@kyleosmondneri2969]

Same

[@Coolgoat-ks5lm]

@@kyleosmondneri2969 agreed

[@Puffymillie]

It’s a shame, it’s been a dream of mine to work for Cartoon Network one day. I’m really glad you’re spreading awareness about this

[@user-fn8jn5ph5m]

Hi puffymillie

[@LeviChurch]

It is so heart breaking seeing what it has turned into this decade.

[@HardcorePPGFan]

I really still miss Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart a lot tbh 😞 #RIPCartoonNetwork

[@tay_piss_saucer_mk.400]

FOR REAL it breaks my heart they stopped airing it

[@-herdeleyno1-8636]

Worst of all and after the release of the documentary Quiet on Set, probably Nickelodeon continue over exploiting their gold mines (SpongeBob and the loud house) and if they release new cartoons they got cancelled or forgotten like Glitch Techs. 0:36 insert Biggering from The Lorax

[@docvoygx3788]

About biggering, I’m actually sad that illumination scrapped that, it bangs

[@-herdeleyno1-8636]

@@docvoygx3788 the worst of all illumination mistakes

[@eduard2736]

The guy on pink suit reminds me of Spamton...

[@HerwakNic]

As an animator myself, I will be sure to spread the word!

[@patrickkirby6580]

BTW the voice actor for the green shirt guy is Alex Hirsch the creator of Gravity Falls

[@aleonne2148]

and yet they didn't seem to have a problem when the work was being outsourced to korea for decades.

[@brezzybee9559]

Uncle Grandpa deserved better

[@SKIBIDITOILETISHAMAK]

Bro summoned the entire hazbin hotel, helluva boss, skibidi toilet, the amazing digital circus, murder drones, lackadaisy, eddsworld, Cliffside, ramshackle, monkey wrench, spooky Month, sitana, animator vs animation, BFDI, inanimate insanity, ENA, SMG4, meta runer, sunset paradise, fundamental paper education, alphabet lore, chikin nugget series, your favorite martian, fandom's with this Post

[@itsepicdarkheart6705]

i have to say this but like half of these barely count as animation or cartoons (specifically skibidi toilet) and some of these shows aren’t that active or was canned at some point or another also r.i.p edd may he enjoy heaven to its fullest

[@SKIBIDITOILETISHAMAK]

@@itsepicdarkheart6705 those are indie animations or webseries's They don't count as cartoon or anime or live action Those are web independent animated series's The independent is killing the industry completely The future are in our hand The web free Dafuqboom, vivzipoop and splinterhourtoons, GLITCH and gooseorx and Liam viker, lackadaisy team, sr pelo, jacknjellfy,

[@dogachanunsaldk9115]

And Deltarune! You can find some Spamton comments if you search hard enough.

[@zachgreenwood202]

I wish shows like Thundercats 2011 and Infinity Train and Steven Universe and Chowder were still around. #RIPCARTOONNETWORK😢

[@an0N1M921]

You can watch them online man.

[@KrodaStagg]

​@@an0N1M921You seem to be missing the point, man.

[@ignorethis214]

You should check out other works from Studio 4 C, the anime studio behind Thundercats 2011. They were in talks of reviving 'Swat Kats' but since it's also paired with Warner Bros, I doubt it will ever get off the ground. I love their movie 'Tekkonkinkreet.'

[@thecrusader5489]

@@an0N1M921bro did not watch the video

[@ItzSoapEater]

@@an0N1M921didn’t seem to get the point, nor the comment itself

[@BSW_YT]

I wasn’t expecting spirit Halloween

[@Ayo_you_good]

Damn spamton just informed me about the dying animation industry, ain't life just great

[@saulothebebop2581]

That's why companies like GLITCH are the future of western animation.

[@saulothebebop2581]

@@marcybones64 I mean the bussiness strategy not the content itself, GLITCH is focused in 3D so that leaves room for a new company to use the same strategy for 2D animation.

[@0xm]

glitch is cringe and makes money off nintendos trademarks

[@chillin8416]

@@0xm nintendo are asshats anyway. nearly all of their games are 60 bucks and don't even run well on the switch. they literally cancel projects en masse. so stfu meatrider.

[@Tekkenandgaming]

I really hope not because glitch is…well mehh…

[@linear1224]

That's SMG4, not Glitch, I am aware that they are both owned by the same dudes but one is simply an sfm clip dump channel whilst the other is a channel focused more on the sort of stuff you might see on Cartoon Network if they actually gave a damn about their animators.

[@Pumpkin-man]

You know what- Commenting for algorithmic influence, I hope people get this message since this is common practice…

[@Kreshura-tm5rb]

wooo the algorithm worked and I'm here!

[@ethansgamingroom2000]

NOT ANYMORE!$ [[Cartoon network]] IS ESSENTIALY [[DEAD]]! -Spamton G. Spamton

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@BlackziisBack]

"Which side are you on?" I rather on Violent Side because There is a Bloody bunny Vibes.

[@Tootiefrootietortalini2001]

What’s next?! #RipNickelodeon? The Penguins of Madagascar serie is my childhood! 😭

[@Low_qualityKel]

the worst part is, this actually wont stop. all indie studios will, quietly or not, become corporate/die out. its only a matter of time and theres no stopping this

[@NidotheKing]

It's such a shame to see the animation industry being forced to eat itself by corporate greed.

[@XSouLxIxTaKeRX]

The people running these corporations are the some of the same kind I sat next to in college getting my business degree. For our final project, we ran a virtual business for 10 'years', with each week being another year. Everyone was split into groups. At the end, the group that did the "best" as far as company valuation was the one that didn't focus on their products or services, but rather on the stock market, doing buybacks and such. Its a short-sighted view of what makes a business successful. Yes, you do well, but long-term, its very likely the company will go under or have to restructure itself when it can't maintain the cycle of pumping up the bottom line at all costs.

[@sunburst2740]

it might be getting a revival, though there's rumors that all of the shows from the 2010s are coming back

[@thatguynobodywants3716]

Who though that making two shitty reboots following the trends of a show that's the equivalent of ultra proccesed food, whose success was not even on par with the originals almost like they were failures and not putting any money on publicity and marketing the others shows they were producing at that time would be such a good idea and that they would never have any ever lasting consequences on the long run.

[@unfunniestman]

Marketing other shows? What a dumb idea! Let's give another daily block dedicated to Teen Titans Go instead.

[@renantemerin9248]

At this point... Greed is now more common thanks to power and inflation... Seriously... How much will this go?

[@collinpersinger4809]

At this rate from the inflation and greed, they're trying to soar high like that Greek kid, Icarus. His father made him some wings out of feathers and candle wax to escape a prison and fly across the sea, then Icarus flew too close to the sun. No more wings, no more Icarus.

[@endcaps1917]

Till capitalism ends Which is sooner than some think

[@throwaway7679]

@@endcaps1917 We are in dire need of a capitalism crash.

[@cheesemanmaster]

​@@throwaway7679 I'm so glad some people see the heart of the issue

[@Ozzy622]

"There's nothing on earth like the feeling of GREED! ArgArgArgArgArgArgArg!"

[@StoicLion]

If some cartoons aren't generating revenue (ads, streaming, merchandise), why should a studio keep them around?

[@tavvyprods1275]

I wish Warner Archive could give the written off and obscure CN Originals complete series releases. #RIPCartoonNetwork

[@Richard-3874]

Cartoon Network didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@elijah-e4n]

I’m glad this is finally getting talked about I love cartoons and I don’t want to see them die

[@milutinstankovic4638]

I've watched Cartoon Network shows when I was a kid. Now it sucks

[@T.O.P3190]

And blame Teen titans go for this mess

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@MuricanCanadian013]

All hail the new master of animation, the internet.

[@Bayuskedius]

The guy in pink suit got [EVERYBODY'S FAVOURITE SALESMAN SINCE 1997] ahh haircut

[@averagegordonenjoyer3141]

I hope more people support you

[@Spicystuf]

thank you so much for this information your such a good help for sheading light on all the unemployed animators

[@AntonioTheTurtle]

#Ripcartoonnetwork . Animators made our childhood we shouldn’t let corporate greed destroy the new generations.

[@BigShotSpamton]

SPAMTON G. SPAMTON?!

[@almabasurto2981]

Why is it that the 2020s have become so horrible? Since 4 years ago, things became different, sad events happened, and everyone lost their lives. In Hollywood, Executives treat animation like a joke. It’s a very beautiful art form that no one else can make. I really hope that they listen to what fans are saying so that we can save animation. I hope once Bob Iger leaves Disney in 2026, we’ll have someone who cares and respects the art form. And WB can fire David Zaslav hopefully next year, the end of this year, or sooner. That man is a menace to Hollywood with his Reality TV series that many people don’t like. Let’s save animation, guys!

[@christianvanegas9142]

No way, if Cartoon Network is really dead, that means Adult swim is taking over the channel, so… that’s why nobody watches that network anymore not because low viewers, but because of industry and low staff.😢

[@teewhy2747]

If one dies so does the other

[@endcaps1917]

It's not literally dead the channel still exist it's just basically a husk

[@GumSkyloard]

Adult Swim _is_ Cartoon Network. For example, if Google died, YT would die with it. Same would happen with CN and [as].

[@Richard-3874]

Clarification: They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@SkullydudePercy]

It's good to see Spamton sober.

[@Ebtnoob]

Spamton conover

[@comicegg]

Spamton recovery arc

[@deadlybaconman4467]

Its great to see you guys standing up for animators, keep up the good work!

[@BonnieBoestar]

Hey this was a really good animation btw! I know the message is obviously good but you did a great job with this style

[@misterboxhead3045]

Spamton before gaster stopped calling him

[@mrlantern5409]

I really loved ”The Amazing World Of Gumball” as a kid. Still do✊

[@ssjbevegeta3008]

Thankfully, i lived in a generation where cartoon network was going strong with shows like ben 10, beyblade, The Regular Show and much more. Now, its just sad

[@HosheaManein]

I'm not an animator, but I like to create games. For most reasons, indie games are always being over the top from games that were made by companies, cuz indie developers don't lack creativity and didn't get alot of pressure into them, unlike company games. Especially modders who are really great at making a 20 year old game functionally better than how the company does to it (I'm pointing at you, Rockstar). Much like in terms of animation, indie animation shows have been getting popular these days than the cartoons that are currently aired.

[@Godzilla6116]

A hashtags isn’t gonna do shit

[@_CuteHamster_]

I finally found a comment ñike this

[@_CuteHamster_]

I finally found a comment ñike this

[@mrartyomych8504]

The building was removed, not the channel. Warner Bros is basically the HQ now while they still have the channel.

[@Sonic-VA-]

You know, as an beginner animator, I find this very disturbing. So apparently, companies want only quantity than quality? Sad

[@paint_turtle]

Am i only person who NEVER understood why people doing that? Everyone will start to put those things in their names and comments, blame random people for closing animation studios and basicly like possesed cultists will try to do everything to fulfil never existing prophecy? Like seriousley, this will change NOTHING! Even if you will say studios now bad, and you want them return back to normal or else you will stop watching the show, they won't care as there is always new kids that WILL watch the show and enjoy it so studios won't lose anything at all

[@FlyGuy_777]

Isn't Cartoon Network doing a spin-off Regular Show series and an Adventure Time revival?

[@danielmedina4276]

I'm on the side of crowdfunding. If animators are getting laid off in big numbers, they should join the side that would actually care about and respect them.

[@Woopsiesss]

is that spamton no way

[@tiagosp]

People, please help keep animation alive... #RIPCartoonNetwork I think Cow and Chicken deserves a second chance (or reboot).

[@delawarefurret]

Who grew up with Ben 10? #RIPCartoonNetwork

[@crimsoncrusader518]

I did!

[@Richard-3874]

Chill, They didn’t shut down, just moved to a new building This was a decision made by the previous management of WB back when they were known as “WarnerMedia” and the person who made this decision is named Jason Kilar. And the new building did took 3 years to construct Plus, Brian A. Miller said on twitter that they were paying rent for the Burbank building for 20 years which is probably one of the reasons why they want to move.

[@mitomidou]

Will try to share this around as much as I can. Dexter's Lab made me into a huge fan of animation and it would not have been possible without these animators who are getting shafted even though they stepped up during the pandemic. I may be of little consequence, but I stand with you guys.

[@byrontheusurper6505]

Y'all remember infinity train? Yknow, the best written thing I've watched in like a decade? WELL CARTOON NETWORK AND HBO SURE DON'T!

[@ndres6955]

Thank you mister Detarne Chaper 2 Secret man

[@fren111]

Unfortunately there is no specific bad guy here, There is no evil greed top hat CEO... it is technology, trends and audience taste...The entire entertainment industry is burning down Animation is expensive and complicated, and the audience is not very big... What really stuck the knife in animation is there's no place to show it (sustainably) anymore...TV is dead, streaming don't pay and cinema is basically Gambling, in high stakes with limited windows of opportunity To place the bet...is Fucked man

[@MrZombies07]

I love how the empty building just get turned into a spirit Halloween, pretty accurate detail tbh

[@Vasher-The-Destroyer]

All I remember about cartoon network in these last few years was just how toxic their work environment was. Legit I've heard some horrible stories from people who have worked in Cartoon Network.

[@chaddwickfincher5835]

What did one of them say about the studio work environment in the past few years and do you have source to back up.

[@Vasher-The-Destroyer]

@@chaddwickfincher5835 Well if you look up Cartoon Network toxic work environment you'll see this news but when you scroll down you'll see some of the stories I've heard. Little care for creatives, a massive harassment issues it's a bunch of reviews from glass window which was created to help people understand how bad or great a company can be. Now of course you also have the rumors too which get worse and with the reviews I've seen about their Cartoon Network wouldn't surprise me toxic co-workers, apparently some lady kept bringing cats to the office even though they knew this person was highly allergic to cats which lead to this animators death of course their rumors so I take them with a grain of salt.