David Zaslav And The PURGE Of Cartoon Network

[@NintendoTV64]

I will NEVER forgive David Zaslav for his disrespectful treatment of animation as a medium, cancelling dozens of brilliant projects made by passionate people, and overall being a greedy scumbag whose practices would make Bob Iger blush. The sooner Zaslav is fired from WBD, the better.

[@BlueBlazeKing]

Honestly what pisses me off the most is that a good number of said projects are ready for release, so it’s not even halfway into production thing. Zaslav is basically saying “Thanks for all your hard hours on this project, but we decided not to do anything with it”

[@Childishju]

The problem is hiring CEOs who can’t see the value in things that people besides themselves enjoy. Zaslav doesn’t care about cartoons so he thinks that no one should. It’s just a bit selfish

[@WeaklyAnimations]

​@@ChildishjuVERY SELFISH

[@borntoclimb7116]

He is a super villain

[@meowkitty1278]

He better get fired, break up Warner Brothers Discovery, and bring back the animation

[@chaddwickfincher5835]

I said it before honestly David Zaslav is doing a worse job for animation at Warner bros than even Stuart Snyder was with cartoon network in the late 2000s.

[@iceangele14]

Funny how all the trash president's started showin up after he left 🤣 like someone kinda infection from a bullet wound he caused or something 😭

[@leonhoward5741]

#CRASHANDBERSTEIN hasn't aired in a decade since 14;

[@Childishju]

It’s literally insane that we’re even able to compare the two. Unfortunate, Didn’t think the bar could get lower

[@kidferocious]

Or Christina Miller.

[@TheEliteClown_]

@@kidferociousMiller's a prime example on why women should not hold power in offices 💯

[@Bandy-artz]

All companies deserve a CEO, but not all CEOs deserve companies.

[@Childishju]

True poetry

[@Bandy-artz]

@@Childishju I hope that David loses custody of WB

[@LightningAdrian]

@@Bandy-artz What? That is one comment there, dude.

[@davidginyard2308]

Modern cartoons would never exist without Looney Tunes

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

And also Mickey Mouse/Disney.

[@DuskusCB]

If David had his way, cartoons would have never existed

[@davidginyard2308]

@@DuskusCB My Idea is That The Looney Tunes and Animaniacs To Join animated Forces to drive David Zaslav Crazy out of Office

[@jamesnelson5618]

​@@HB_Doraemon_Multitoonsyeah even Felix the Cat.

[@Childishju]

1000% true can’t argue against that

[@thatswhatshesaid2777]

At this point, I’m positive that Zaslav has some kind petty grudge against WB and cartoons.

[@Childishju]

I think he’s just one of those old guys who thinks cartoons are for three year olds and no one else. So since he doesn’t care about cartoons, no one does. Kinda selfish viewpoint tbh

[@Kyranyoutubevids]

I wonder why? Is it because of The Banana Splits Horror Movie made by Warner Bros and CGI Fireman Sam that has CGI Norman/Satan Price?

[@asdfgidji879]

they cost more to make than justusing lazy cgi and a popular title, if he can be "successful" for 20 years who cares what happens to the brand as a whole, hes made his money

[@HeySamus33]

Seeing Craig McCracken/Genndy Tartakovsky to JG Quintel/Rebecca Sugar makes me smile makes me want the story continue of this Network

[@Childishju]

Hearing their passion for these shows feels me with so much joy

[@TajmirTheRandomFan]

I don’t like someone who doesn’t respect animation.

[@Ralse_1]

Disney.

[@大城泉-c7d]

@@Ralse_1 legitimately most of the old crusties at the top don't respect how much work and love goes into animation

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

​@@Ralse_1They give the 2024 Snow White a Bad reputation that Disney is hurting themselves instead!

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

​@@Ralse_1They give the 2024 Snow White a Bad reputation that Disney is hurting themselves instead!

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

​@@Ralse_1 They did it with Snow White in a bad way!

[@highfiveanimations]

Zaslav = Judge Doom

[@redstone0234]

oh god he is a toon

[@highfiveanimations]

@@redstone0234 “Surprised?!”

[@elchanchopato9601]

@@highfiveanimations "Not really. That lame-brained HBO Max purge idea could only be cooked up by a toon!".

[@EarlyIdeasStudios]

NOT JUST ANY TOON!!!

[@EarlyIdeasStudios]

At least Judge Doom has redeeming qualities.

[@GumSkyloard]

One of the weird things is that Cartoon Network Studios EUROPE (now Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe) is still alive and well. Hell, they literally make Gumball, and are working on season 7. (yes, Gumball is a European show)

[@Mattcai2004]

Didn't they get rebranded into Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe?

[@seanagulan9481]

It feels like ASSlav smiling maniacally while burning potential projects.

[@msn64man1]

He needs to resign and be banned from Hollywood for life

[@asdfgidji879]

an "activist" needs to cause his permanent resignation tbh

[@ZeepAtomic]

How to trigger a CN fan in one easy step: Mention Discovery in any way possible.

[@blackyhackystudios]

Discovery

[@Childishju]

Almost got jumpscared by the reply lol

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

@@blackyhackystudios It's also a way of triggering Trekkies who hate Star Trek: Discovery...

[@superstar64]

Bro I swear all the Discovery shows are the same

[@darthkurland]

“Of course you know THIS MEANS WAR!!!!!” - Bugs Bunny

[@Gloryzuki]

Honestly, when WBD collapses, we should make that man pay.

[@robbyrhodes4572]

That we shall

[@inkchariot6147]

We should already make him pay

[@adultmoshifan87]

When WBD collapses, I'd like Shout! Studios to buy the CW, Warner Bros Animation, Hanna Barbera and Cartoon Network components of the company! I'd also like The CW to get a Cartoon Network block on weekdays after school and a Cartoonito block on weekend mornings!

[@ZeepAtomic]

@@Childishju I think killing a man over ruining a movie studio is a bit too much.

[@robbyrhodes4572]

@@Childishju Wecan however make damn well sure he quits.

[@alessandrobarcio7614]

I agree! It all started since summer 2022, when any upcoming movies or series got scrapped at Warner bros Discovery. in early 2021, AT&T was offer to spun off to Warnermedia and have it merge with Discovery, inc. It was completed in april 8th, 2022. And that's why David Zaslav has became as Warner bros Discovery ceo. Going in this year, Warner bros Discovery has lost almost 10 Billion dollars. If Warner bros Discovery run out money, then it will end up in collapsed. And Warner bros had Absolutely enough with David Zaslav! But instead to terminate contract the merger with Discovery, they decide to not cancel any upcoming new series and movies just to make any money. I believe that David Zaslav is more worst than former Disney ceo Bob Chapek. In words from Tray Daniel, let's started! Warner bros and HBO max #FireDavidZaslav #FireJohnMalone #ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme #SaveCoyoteVsAcme #ReleaseBatgirl #SaveBatgirl #SaveScoobHolidayHaunt #MakeCloseEnoughS4 #MakeTheFlightAttendentS3 #StandWithAnimation #NewDeal4Animation #staytooned The shows like close enough and the Flight Attendant were cancelled without any reasons. These shows deserved more seasons and have Happy ending. Also, movies like Batgirl, scoob: holiday haunt and coyote vs acme were scrapped after be finished. This is unacceptable. They Deserved to be released after the filmed completely. They all sound great movie. #FireDavidZaslav #StandWithAnimation

[@jordanwright2072]

what about #ReleaseScoobHolidayHaunt #SaveTomAndJerryTime #ReleaseTomAndJerryTime #SaveTweetyMysteries #ReleaseTweety Mysteries #SaveToonedOut #ReleaseToonedOut #SaveScoobyDooAndTheHauntedHighRise #ReleaseScoobyDooAndTheHauntedHighRise #SaveScoobyDooAndTheMysteryPups #ReleaseScoobyDooAndTheMysteryPups #SaveByeByeBunny and #ReleaseByeByeBunny

[@Childishju]

I agree! Things need to change!! I hope they don’t collapse, I just hope that they find someone who cares about animation to head all of warners animation studios.

[@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx]

Maybe MeTVToons will show the original Cartoon Network shows, most likely from 1996 to 2005, most of us will probably be around late 30s or even 40s for late 2000’s shows shows like Chowder, Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack, and then the big ones like Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, and The Amazing World of Gumball, then short lived shows like OK KO to be featured on the channel. Either they will have new cartoons one day or the animation guild would either create a new channel or find a network that actually offers rights. Or possibly even the independent companies outperform Hollywood at animation, Hollywood would probably cease to exist as every indie creator has their new mini studios with lots of creativity.

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

I would love it if The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005) and Dexter's Laboratory becomes the first two CN cartoons to air on MeTV Toons in the future... If that were to happen, that would be The Powerpuff Girls' second broadcast premiere since their cartoon's brief 2002 appearance on the Kids' WB schedule to promote The Powerpuff Girls Movie, which was Cartoon Network's first and only cartoon to get a theatrical film adaptation at the time. The reason I would like to see The Powerpuff Girls (including the two pilot episodes) get added to MeTV Toons first, is because of the pop culture and recognition surrounding it, as it was Cartoon Network's most popular cartoon in the late 1990s and the early-mid 2000s, plus the show is filled references to other classic Hanna-Barbera and Warner Bros. cartoons and pop culture references relating to The Beatles, disco music, super heroes, tokusatsu and anime. It would feel like it would fit in well with the other classic Hanna-Barbera-produced, Warner Bros.-owned cartoons on MeTV Toons' schedule!

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

Swat Katz and Godzilla (Hanna-Barbera) should be there too!

[@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx]

@@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons I grew up with both of those, Swat Katz on Boomerang, and Hannah Barbera Godzilla on KZbin, although Swat Katz is somewhat co-licensed by the guys who created it aside from some guys that worked at Hannah Barbera at the time I think. HBG might cost another penny since Toho of course but not sure who else worked on it or owns the license.

[@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx]

@@Justin-Hill-1987 you know, there’s a big chance we’ll see most of the Classic CN shows before any of the Amblin cartoons like Tiny Toons or Animaniacs, especially if it’s on Air. Given the time slots and choices of cartoons from different eras, I’d say we’ll see Powerpuff Girls every Saturday from 10:30 pm to 12:00 am, whether it’ll share the three slots with other Cartoon Cartoons or other Warner properties, or even other shows from different companies.

[@ScarletRebel96]

Zaslov is a bottom liner and thats ultimately the problem

[@Childishju]

It’s just sad at this point

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

The world will be a much better place when David Zaslav is fired from Warner Bros. and replaced by someone who isn't a sexist, racist, anti-animation bigot. Zaslav is guilty of purging a plethora of content from MAX (formerly HBO Max), turning down many promising animated series with female and non-white leads, attempting to delete the Coyote Vs. ACME movie despite a lot of people (myself included) wanting to see it), and denying Josh Fairhurst of Limited Run Games the licenses for Tiny Toon Adventures and Animaniacs, thus preventing Fairhurst from releasing a compilation of Konami's games based on those franchises for modern consoles (I did an entire video rant on that subject and I recommend seeing it if you haven't already).

[@Childishju]

I’m gonna check out your video! I’m always down to learn more about a situation

[@superstar64]

There's always the high seas if you don't want to give them any money

[@douglasbullet6456]

Genndy Tartakovsky should be in charge of CN

[@LightBloxVidsYT]

This man is plunging a knife into cartoon network

[@Childishju]

If Cartoon Network was a pregnant person, Zaslav just pushed them down the stairs

[@AutZentus]

To be frank even before zaslav came into the picture the network wasn't doing that well after the early 2010's anyway.

[@Childishju]

@@AutZentus 100% true, it isn’t all his fault. I just wish he cared enough to at least try to fix it.

[@jayjaybulldog9180]

When I saw Cartoon Network website was shut down that instantly hurt my childhood 😢

[@Childishju]

The end of an era..

[@debbieraymond498]

Cartoon Network Forever

[@Childishju]

#cartoonnetworkforever!!

[@kootunesscrewy]

I think he was the reason why we are getting so much drama with animation recently. Especially with the whole HyperCrystal drama. 💀

[@retro_cookies]

a osc member spotted

[@skelemama]

Who?

[@retro_cookies]

@@skelemama you wouldnt understand your not in the osc

[@hmbtfdcu5539]

First he shut down Rooster Teeth and now Cartoon Network website? Damn you Zaslav!! That CEO really needs to be fired permanently!

[@magnetoonproductions9541]

He’s trying to deny us our rights to high quality entertainment by swindling us out of our money.

[@Childishju]

Sad reality

[@gasstationcandy]

I am still watching Steven Universe and I hope it isn't cut through my first watch of it! Its devastating loosing these shows that so many people worked so hard to create 😣

[@blackyhackystudios]

It still will be on Hulu even if they take it off

[@Childishju]

Steven won’t be cut. Steven universe adventure time and regular show are constantly in the top 10 most watched on max. Those are probably the only shows that are somewhat safe

[@Childishju]

Also, Steven universe is incredible!!

[@icymoontv]

@@ChildishjuThank god! Idk what I would do if Steven Universe got cut. It’s literally my comfort show! 😭

[@HeySamus33]

Zaslav made so it's super hard for him to get fired because he put a lot of Yes Menand probably has something to make Warner worse in case he does get fired so if his kicked out probably get worse for a bit before it gets better

[@Childishju]

Unfortunately true, I guess we’re all just gonna have to hope that someone there stands up for animation

[@HeySamus33]

@@Childishju because it's obvious he already got failsafe plan to make Warner worse in event they fire him

[@pixelverse48]

I won’t be suprised if David Zaslav decides to shut down Cartoon Network for good and force us to watch the shows on Max

[@ajstudios9210]

If he does, we riot.😑 I'm not playing.

[@ajstudios9210]

If he does, we riot.😑 I'm not playing.

[@Childishju]

The scary part is that is 100% a real possibility. And it’s clearly their goal, I just hope it doesn’t actually happen.

[@dahfars5464]

@@pixelverse48 No, I refuse to believe that Cartoon Network would die officially. If this happens, my life would be ruined and I’d have to find some place else to develop and greenlight my shows #savecartoonnetwork

[@terrysyvertson9205]

not only does he not respect animation, he outright hates animation

[@Childishju]

I think he’s just one of those people who thinks cartoons are for 3 years olds only

[@terrysyvertson9205]

​@Childishju he made several series be tax write-offs instead of giving ownership back to the creators so they could continue the series in some way, shape or form, only a person who hates animation would do that

[@gandalflotr2898]

​​@@terrysyvertson9205 we need make a diss track about David Zaslav

[@Bandy-artz]

@@Childishju Wait until he sees Happy Tree Friends

[@MichaelN1994]

David Zaslav, how dare you!

[@SkaterPoopyPants]

Buy physical media just stop dealing with this bs

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

Physical Media is going to end up being rare in the future and while Pirating is a only choice instead!

[@SkaterPoopyPants]

@@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons either one is a great option

[@Nomar2007_NWDE_WRESTLING]

@@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons well obviously it's going to be that way I guess because Redbox had already been bankrupt

[@Childishju]

I am a physical media collector myself

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

@@Childishju I also collect physical media. Physical media still matters, and it's very important for media preservation...

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

I'd just love to see Discovery sell Warner Bros. to Weigel Broadcasting, owner of MeTV and MeTV Toons, or another partner, so that this nightmare can end...

[@Thomperfan]

I know this isn’t a cartoon, but Sesame Street was really done dirty by Zaslav, as well. One of HBO Max’s selling points was the fact that it housed tons of Sesame Street content, including episodes from each and every season. But when it went through its Max transformation, the platform wipes out most of the episode catalog, and now the only seasons left are 1, 5, 7 and every season from 39 to now. They even got rid of The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo, a Max original! And like Juju said with CN, it doesn’t make sense to do this, as HBO partly owns Sesame Street, and having episodes from every era of the show makes it appealing to everyone, kids and adults.

[@ZeepAtomic]

The same can go for most of Adult Swim's shows. We've lost stuff like Space Ghost, seasons 1-12 of Squidbillies, Metalocalypse, Venture Bros, and tons of their obscure shows from Tom Goes to the Mayor to The Shivering Truth. It's like Zaslav doesn't want us to have nice things. :(

[@Childishju]

That’s so horrible, I just can’t even rationalize why that would be necessary. I’m a huge impractical jokers fan and they removed over 100 random episodes for no real reason:/ Sesame Street is legendary and deserves so much better

[@Thomperfan]

@@Childishju So does Impractical Jokers, even if it isn’t as good.

[@michaeljordan5630]

David Zaslav needs to be kicked off the board as CEO.

[@sharkgames8332]

Why would Cartoon Network throw away some of my favorite shows like ed, Edd, and eddy, the power puff girls, Ben 10, we bear bears, scooby doo, the amazing world of gum all, and others

[@king_poyo64]

They didn’t have the choice

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

They might be collecting dust in the WB vault somewhere in Hollywood...

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

Warner Bros Discovery is a terrible mistake in Media History!

[@Childishju]

Cartoon Network didn’t, it was unfortunately Warner brothers ceo who didn’t see them as important enough to stay one the service

[@advancedhell42069]

David Zaslav is just that one grumpy old man at the retirement home that doesn't like to see people have fun

[@Kuppy2.0]

We need to stop gendo Zaslav

[@Childishju]

Let’s hope things get better

[@kentarom2de945]

God, it's even worse looking back on this video concerning the fact that the ad for Max features a picture of Gumball to promote the show on Max, only to be removed on Max for nearly two months in October 1st. Even for the fact that it's the most successful show on CN and Max, and there was a 7th Season coming to it's way.

[@kendrickvieraramos]

Warner bros should just fire David zaslav

[@jamesthecool2560]

I remember watch The amazing of Gumball regular show on cartoon network back in 2010-2019 good memories I miss old cartoon network

[@Childishju]

I do too!

[@ComicBro173]

Cartoon Network is still on cable but with only non-original shows airring and that stupid Teen Titans Go

[@deandredukes95]

Public enemy to kids everywhere!

[@peachblossom09]

I hope this man gets fired, for everything he did to animation. I will never ever forgive him for what he did, to Coyote vs Amce, to cancelling GOOD passionate shows, for mistreating people at their jobs. He is a MONSTER

[@fezcrystal9]

what if there was one of those old ng flash games where you click buttons to beat up zaslav

[@Childishju]

Lmaooo I remember those types of games

[@luis1237]

I hated how he removed Ben 10 Alien Force Codename Kids Next Door Ben 10 Ultimate Aliens Dexter’s Laboratory Fosters Home for imaginary Friends and more

[@Childishju]

It’s just sad tbh

[@luis1237]

I know right? He should get fired for that!

[@ZeepAtomic]

Dissing Kids Next Door in any way such as removing it from streaming should be considered a crime.

[@Diamondboy5200]

David is making Disney look good

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

You mean they're making Universal and Paramount look good instead. Disney is falling off because of the bad Snow White remake.

[@Diamondboy5200]

@@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons yeah I guess with universal

[@Childishju]

Dang that’s so true

[@reinweissritter]

​@@HB_Doraemon_MultitoonsNo, Universal is running down dreamworks and slowly turning it into a copy of Illumination and Paramount sends animated movies to die without marketing, having one studio making shitty live actions that doesn't negatively effects the main animation studios is nothing compared to that. Whether you like it or not, animation wise disney is the least bad here.

[@therandommariofan]

David Zaslav is the entire circus of Warner Bros Discovery. No cap.

[@paperluigi6132]

At this point, a lot of animation veterans and legends should band together and make their own giant company that will truly put respect back into animation.

[@Childishju]

Very wishful but that would be cool!

[@TVObe]

Spongebob + The Nicktoons, Walt Disney and Cartoon Network Studios

[@Duckey3753]

If Cartoon Network is up and going again they should re air Arthur In the last episode they all grow after they look at globe they are in awe and the show continues from there

[@SofiaPreCure]

Uh oh I don't like how David Zaslav removes Cartoon Network shows.

[@Childishju]

Neither do I friend

[@大城泉-c7d]

That's genuinely infuriating

[@大城泉-c7d]

NOT THE WEBSITE RIP

[@Childishju]

Yup. All we can do is voice are concern, keep supporting animation and hope that someone cares enough to fix things

[@Peppmintleaf]

I will forever be grateful that I was able to watch all of infinity train, I was interested in watching the fourth season when it was going to drop, before the HBO Max purge. I remembered watching it in the early days of the pandemic during lock down and would do my college art class work while listening to the episodes.

[@Childishju]

I still haven’t seen it but heard it’s amazing so I guess I gotta get on it

[@PlayStonkers]

I hate when I hear someone who loves animation still refer to Cartoon Network as a network "for kids." This is part of why animation gets no respect. Barely any of the people who like it see it as anything more than something for children and nostalgia, so why should anyone else give it any more respect than that?

[@yan13502]

Even if it is "just for kids" why cancelling it?! It doesn't even make sense from a Marketing point of view.

[@PlayStonkers]

@@yan13502 Most peoples' first instinct is to get rid of whatever they don't like or don't respect. Things intended for children get the axe very quickly because of that lack of respect. The kids don't pay the bills, after all. The goal is usually to keep whatever's bringing in the cool young people with all the money (or so the business boys think). Keep the cool, toss out the lame.

[@jamesnelson5618]

Kinda like I hear someone who loves animation still refer to Disney as a network for kids.

[@Childishju]

Animation is for everyone. People who don’t like it just brush it off as for kids. That’s kinda what I think zaslav is doing

[@PlayStonkers]

@@Childishju My point exactly.

[@mremusica]

The His Theme Piano fits this so darn WELL! 🌌😭

[@xh2633]

The downfall of CN started WAY before Zaslav.

[@Childishju]

This is true.

[@reinaroja7326]

​@@Childishju it was christina miller's fault

[@dahfars5464]

Christina Miller must be proud of David Zaslav right now.

[@KellicTiger]

Umm I hate to break this to you Disney has plenty of examples of them removing content never to be seen again. Broaden your scrope beyond animation and you will see it. They can do whatever they want. I have built a home Plex system with all of the delted content. HBO/Max, Paramount, Disney, WB, etc can do whatever they want. My home system will live on. Frak these guys.

[@Childishju]

Fair enough.

[@Mammothsaber-4457]

6:32 Disney CEO and upper management are far from perfect but Bob Iger at the very least respects animation and the legacy of animation at the Disney studios.

[@Childishju]

For the most part yes, I don’t mind bob over at all. He’s good at what he does

[@Sym_BionicVibin497]

I wish I was the president of Warner Brothers Discovery

[@dahfars5464]

Now more than ever, we need Betty Cohen back! She created Cartoon Network back in 1992, and would be mortified over what David Zaslav is doing

[@sigmaropininexus4315]

I would say David Zaslav is basically Richard Beeching of the Animation because not only to shut down Wily vs Acme movie and other countless cartoon movies, but also the whole Cartoon Network for the sake of making profit.

[@Childishju]

All to get people to go to max unfortunately

[@genikit5795]

Shoot! If I had know that site existed sooner, I'd look into it and watch the old shows that I loved as a kid. Such a sad day to learn about this now.

[@adultmoshifan87]

HOW is David Zaslav STILL in charge of WBD after all these years? Unless he gets ousted by his workforce somehow, I feel Shout! Studios need to step in and buy WBD lock, stock and barrel!

[@Childishju]

He probably won’t get outed but we can hope that he hires a person who hopefully loves animation to head the animation studio for him

[@crislunaverellen6563]

Wow, just wow!!!! First, he purge a few movie projects, especially the Scoob sequel (I've seen 2020's Scoob and I liked it)! Then, he shutted down Rooster Teeth, and now he's purging away Cartoon Network!?!?!? *NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO* THAT'S JUST HEARTLESS

[@Childishju]

I forgot he shut down rooster teeth:(

[@crislunaverellen6563]

@@Childishju I don't blame you

[@joshuaharvey5346]

I hope someone makes a petition to save our favorite streaming service and I hope they'll be a bright future for everyone that's all😊

[@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx]

@joshuaharvey5346 hate to burst your bubble but online petition are not exactly helpful or even safe. Not only do you just sign it but your information including your address will be exposed for many to see.

[@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx]

@joshuaharvey5346 If it’s online, then that’s a bad idea. Not only has it been proven that petitions aren’t helpful but also unsafe. Your personal information will be leaked out along with your current home address.

[@Childishju]

I hope so too! That would be the very best ending:)

[@thesuperamazingalex810]

The Warner Animation Purge is, in fact, the worst thing to come out in 2022. And 2022 is just pure horse shit.

[@WindowsGG]

6:12 haven't gone on disney plus in a... WAIT BRO! WHAT IS TRULLI TALES DOING HERE? oh wait a minute...it must he hulu

[@Mattcai2004]

Actually trulli tales aired on Disney Junior in a few countries

[@WindowsGG]

@@Mattcai2004 oh god i forgot about that wait i know it aired on disney junior in italy but i forgot the other countries

[@newstarkiller]

The more that goes on with how Animation is treated the more I think the Learning With Pibby Trailer was more of a warning to us

[@Childishju]

That’s crazy lol, I didn’t even connect the two. Maybe it was a metaphor

[@jayjaybulldog9180]

When you’re a kid cartoons used to literally mean something when channels gave it soul now Stuff like this is why I had felt that David zaslav is just sabotaging Cartoon Network as a whole ever since the Warner deal with time AT&T, It almost feels like an animation version of child abuse not just from one company but more than one. After Stuart Snyder, Christina miller took over by canceling action shows and produce ttg on a regular basis to which began the fall of the network the same time Nickelodeon fell off right after 2009.

[@anthony_rivera4735]

I like how there are blue characters in the thumbnail.

[@Childishju]

I appreciate you noticing!!

[@91n3tr33]

Pirating is WRONG. What’s more wrong is letting these companies take advantage of us. I dont need to pay for 4 services to watch a single season thats spread on multiple networks to just get my money. Bringing it back to “pirating.” You can still use a VCR and record your shows on a VHS to play on later, FOREVER w/ proper vhs care. No service can stop you from taping it on a VHS in 2024. Just DONT SELL IT. Its for YOU. Free trials are VERY COMMON do it during this time. I believe in my heart the creators would understand. I havent personally tried this option but im close. I know the creators/writers/everyone involved dont get recognition. I know they made the shows but paying the company every month that hurt the creators I love, I cant do it. I would love to support them directly if I can. Im learning more since the strikes & this video helped tremendously to add to my knowledge. Thank you bro❤

[@GumSkyloard]

Pirating is moral, and the right thing to do. Several creators (including Owen Dennis, creator of Infinity Train) have advocated for piracy multiple times.

[@inkchariot6147]

You want a product that they aren't selling anymore, but you can easily get it online for free. Why wouldn't you take the easy route?

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

Sorry to say but there's no other choice and also Physical Media will end up being rare and expensive in the future too.

[@Pikminer-5087]

And for some of these shows they just straight up have no physical release, like Seasons 3 and 4 of Infinity Train

[@Childishju]

I appreciate your comment! It’s hard to support a service that has been treating the creators you love harshly. Things aren’t looking great but that could change. All it takes is the right person getting through to zaslav and then we’d be able to truly enjoy what we love but for now, support animation on any way you can. Even if it’s just using hashtags to boost engagement. We gotta let Warner know how much it means to us!

[@StarzGecko]

One thing I noticed not many mention is that one reason for removing the shows/films is likely because of paying the royalties to the people involved in those shows even when it’s super old. Theres many actors for the past few years speaking out about not being payed royalties if the show is on a streaming service. I’m definitely sad that we have to resort to piracy to enjoy the shows we watch if it’s not available. I hope CN gets revived one day in the future 😢

[@gandalflotr2898]

we need make a diss track about David Zaslav

[@Childishju]

Lmaooo if Gandalf demands a diss track, a diss track he shall receive

[@unluckydreamer]

I don't like to defend zaslav but the reason he keeps removing those iconic shows season by season or just the whole thing at once is because it does cost warner money to pay for the server space for that property, it makes a lot more sense to license seasons out to competing companies to make more money off a series they know people are interested in from a nostalgia point. Netflix and Amazon will tend to over pay for those things. WB has been bleeding for years and it doesn't seem like its stopping anytime soon.

[@RickyPaquiot284]

*Well, I have a solution for this.* *LOWER* David Zaslav's pay. *That way they avoid cutting the cost to remove properties on the streaming service they have.*

[@unluckydreamer]

@@RickyPaquiot284 🤷🏾‍♂️ he pays himself

[@Childishju]

Unlucky dreamer, you’ve always been a real one my man. It’s good to know that you’re willing to voice your own opinion even if it’s different than mines. Respect! But while what you’re saying is 100% true, I don’t think advertising themselves as the place for animation and all of cartoon networks cartoons and then removing most of them is kinda false advertisement. And also removing random seasons out of the context of a show just because it’s animated just goes to show that he doesn’t really respect the medium. He’d never remove a random season from a live action story driven show because then you’d have no context with the story. But for some reason the people at hbomax don’t believe that story driven animated shows ever exist. Imagine if they removed season 3 of Steven universe or adventure time just so they can save space, that would make it borderline unwatchable. I don’t think zaslav has horrible villain intent, I just don’t think anyone over at Warner really cares about animation enough to give it the respect they give other shows. I do totally understand and AGREE with where you’re coming from though bro. Because everything you said is true. But I don’t think they’d license out two random seasons of game of thrones (just an example) because they respect that story enough to have it be told in completion. I just hope they hire someone to oversee the animation department similar to how James Gunn is overseeing DC

[@wonjaeyi9013]

There’s gotta be a way to get rid of him for good

[@ashleysmith8290]

Sadly, Cartoon Network has been going downhill LONG before Zaslav came in the picture. CN Real was a big mistake and the endless reruns of Teen Titans Go was the final nail in the coffin for me. Streaming services pretty much suck anymore, physical media all the way.

[@therealjaystone2344]

2009 was the beginning of the end

[@Childishju]

Completely agree, CN real/ constant pedo controversy/ and streaming really has been hurting them for years. I just don’t think David has done a good job in keeping the legacy alive, instead he’s erasing it. Which I find unfortunate

[@dahfars5464]

@@Childishju yeah and worse yet, he views Teen Titans Go as nothing but a golden goose to him. The slow but appalling death of Cartoon Network right now goes to show he’s far, far worse than Christina Miller.

[@zekurumedia205]

Cartoon Network ceased to exist and absorbed into Discovery Family.

[@Dave102693]

Basically

[@Childishju]

:((

[@merrykitobjectfoster444]

Imagine the one of LA becoming Discovery Kids... If that happends im gonna make war crimes

[@MazeDaGr8]

WB is Full Of Hacks

[@ryanjones358]

From the ashes of Cartoon Network rises MeTV Toons.

[@leopoldmaximus145]

Wait, Cartoon Network did not die yet, I thought it literally died last year. Also, I can't believe how messed up things are at WB right now and I hope things get better

[@Childishju]

No it’s not dead yet, at least not in the United States. It is crazy how wild things are over there

[@GameHeroStudios]

The worst part about this is that the board of directors NEVER fired him! After massive removals of shows of regardless medium, after years of hand made content created only for it to get thrown in the trash, after ALL OF THE MESS AND DAMAGES AND DEBT, they never removed him from the company altogether!

[@jibnation69420]

Something I find very odd the only Lego Batman movie on hbo is the 2017 one, no mention of the prior lego justice league movies aswell as no Batman or justice league movies on max big sad

[@Childishju]

Such a waste of potential. Max has only succeeded in disappointing me unfortunately

[@CookeDGold]

Bro this guy is Stuart Snyder 2.0, he made things worse, he doesn’t even care about the Network and made it sign off at 5 pm? Are you serious? Now what’s next? CN running at 6 am to 6:30 am? Dude this guy hates anything related to animating man, he even cancelled good shows for no reason bruh!

[@JuanGomez-ke5py]

All this started all because Discovery plus turn out to be a bomb he's so butthurt Discovery Plus to be a big failure or

[@ArditThePhysicalMediaGamer06]

I really wish Zaslav needs to leave WB discovery forever someday or resign the company just like what bob chapek did that left Disney before iger moved in.

[@Mojaveknight17]

Every second of everyday Every second of every minute Every second of every moment Every time of every day Every month of every Year Ok I'm done.

[@Noobvasion]

Moth?

[@Mojaveknight17]

@Noobvasion fixed thank you

[@Childishju]

You my friend, get it. Animation forever!!

[@Mojaveknight17]

@@Childishju Exactly

[@SteveFromMinecraftMovie]

CN at this rate unfortunately will be nothing more than a memory which is a shame CN made so many childhood and made so many dreams come true, heck I'm now doing arts and design all because I once wanted to work with animation, and guess where i always wanted to work? CN not Nickelodeon or Disney but CN. It's sad to see the downfall of such a giant!

[@Childishju]

Sorry for the late reply but it sucks so much that so many peoples dream of working for the network have been thrown out the window

[@Random-Alt-Guy]

Hes the reason i pirate everything

[@harrygardner7257]

People should start hating on David more instead of just whining

[@jakeladislaus4175]

Mickey Mouse: They'll pay for this

[@douglasbullet6456]

If Sam Warner was alive he would kill Zaslav

[@Kyranyoutubevids]

And he would go to jail for murder. But I’m not defending Zaslav but I find David Zaslav confusing.

[@charlesm5218]

We all need to stand up to this company to give animation more respect.

[@Childishju]

I completely agree

[@SeventhRingBlueWhale]

I look like a younger version of him and it freaks me out

[@Childishju]

Oh nooooo lmaoo

[@Kyranyoutubevids]

Are you and Zaslav related? Is he your biological father?

[@SeventhRingBlueWhale]

@@Kyranyoutubevids No lol We have proof that my dad is my biological father for better or for worse. Though if Zaslav was a distant relative I wouldn't be shocked.

[@StarwarsFannick]

To be honest, i knew the writing was on the wall way before the discovery merger.

[@Childishju]

This is true. Very very true. Merger didn’t help though

[@ottagol1985]

I weep for the future.

[@andrewmatlack4335]

Up with goodness, down with David Zaslav!

[@blackyhackystudios]

9:05 Steven Universe cameo

[@Childishju]

I love Steven and want to talk about it so bad

[@harrygardner7257]

Maybe David Zaslav is a philanthropist

[@dahfars5464]

We need to #savecartoonnetwork before things get worse

[@Childishju]

#savecartoonnetwork !!

[@TVObe]

Then reunite all the writers back

[@RealTomahawk7]

For 5 minutes, David could you not piss people off, *FOR 5 MINUTES!!!*

[@Childishju]

He’s speed running at this point

[@allainjohng.climaco1937]

Down to Zeslav let our childhood live!!!