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'''Cartoon Network''', or '''CN''' for short, is a television channel that is run by Warner Bros. Ever since it first launched on [[October 1]], [[1992]], the channel has aired various television series. When the channel was in its early stages, it aired various [[Hanna-Barbera]] | '''Cartoon Network''', or '''CN''' for short, is a television channel that is run by [[Warner Bros.]], and previously [[Turner Broadcasting System]]. Ever since it first launched on [[October 1]], [[1992]], the channel has aired various television series. When the channel was in its early stages, it aired various shows from [[Hanna-Barbera]], [[Ruby-Spears]], and [[MGM]] before shifting into original programming. | ||
==History== | |||
[[File:Ted Turner launches CN.jpg|thumb|150px]] | |||
In a business report by UPI on [[October 29]], [[1991]], it was announced that Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) intended to buy [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]] from [[Great American Broadcasting|Great American Communications]] for $320 million. TBS Chairman [[Ted Turner]] confirmed plans that he had been considering launching a cartoon channel for its Hanna-Barbera library.<ref>McNary, Dave ([[October 29]], [[1991]]). [https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/10/29/Turner-to-buy-Hanna-Barbera-for-320-million/8703688712400/ "Turner to buy Hanna-Barbera for $320 million"]. ''UPI''. Retrieved [[February 8]], [[2024]].</ref> | |||
On [[February 18]], 1992, [[Turner Broadcasting System]] chairman [[Ted Turner]] announced plans for a 24-hour all-cartoon network which would be launched on October 1. The basic cable television channel would be Turner's fifth, joining TBS Superstation, TNT, CNN, and CNN Headline News.<ref>([[February 19]], [[1992]]). [https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1992/rt9202/920219/02190121.htm "Ted Turner to Launch All-Cartoon Network"]. ''The Associated Press''. Retrieved [[February 9]], 2024.</ref> | |||
===European Conquest=== | |||
Ted Turner was granted permission to broadcast Cartoon Network via satellite in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]], which would debut on [[September 17]], [[1993]] in a shared timeslot with [[TNT]], transmitting from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. Although there were initial concerns and expectations from Turner that the UK channel should have European content and not American-exclusive content.<ref>Robinson, Eugune ([[September 15]], [[1993]]). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/09/16/tnt-cartoon-curb-no-joke-in-europe/92d0640e-d239-47f9-b259-89b226a7cedc/ "TNT Cartoon Curb No Joke in Europe"]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved February 9, 2024.</ref> | |||
==Programs== | ==Programs== | ||
===Current programming=== | |||
* ''[[Teen Titans Go!]]'' | |||
===Former programming=== | ===Former programming=== | ||
==Cartoon Network Around the World== | |||
==References== | |||
<references/> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.cartoonnetwork.com/ Official website] | * [https://www.cartoonnetwork.com/ Official website] | ||
[[Category:Cartoon Network]] | [[Category:Cartoon Network]] | ||
[[Category:TV networks]] | [[Category:TV networks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:25, 12 February 2024
Cartoon Network, or CN for short, is a television channel that is run by Warner Bros., and previously Turner Broadcasting System. Ever since it first launched on October 1, 1992, the channel has aired various television series. When the channel was in its early stages, it aired various shows from Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and MGM before shifting into original programming.
History
In a business report by UPI on October 29, 1991, it was announced that Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) intended to buy Hanna-Barbera Productions from Great American Communications for $320 million. TBS Chairman Ted Turner confirmed plans that he had been considering launching a cartoon channel for its Hanna-Barbera library.[1]
On February 18, 1992, Turner Broadcasting System chairman Ted Turner announced plans for a 24-hour all-cartoon network which would be launched on October 1. The basic cable television channel would be Turner's fifth, joining TBS Superstation, TNT, CNN, and CNN Headline News.[2]
European Conquest
Ted Turner was granted permission to broadcast Cartoon Network via satellite in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which would debut on September 17, 1993 in a shared timeslot with TNT, transmitting from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. Although there were initial concerns and expectations from Turner that the UK channel should have European content and not American-exclusive content.[3]
Programs
Current programming
Former programming
Cartoon Network Around the World
References
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 29, 1991). "Turner to buy Hanna-Barbera for $320 million". UPI. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ (February 19, 1992). "Ted Turner to Launch All-Cartoon Network". The Associated Press. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Eugune (September 15, 1993). "TNT Cartoon Curb No Joke in Europe". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
