Cartoon Network Studios
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Coordinates: 34°11′1.51″N 118°18′34.83″W / 34.1837528°N 118.3096750°W
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| Type | Subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) |
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| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Burbank, California |
| Key people | Brian A. Miller, Senior Vice President and General Manager |
| Products | Television program |
| Parent | Time Warner |
Cartoon Network Studios is an American animation studio. A subsidiary of the Turner Broadcasting System (an arm of the Time Warner media conglomerate), Cartoon Network Studios focuses on producing and developing animated programs for Cartoon Network.
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History [edit]
The studio began in 1994 as a division of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc., which was then focused on producing original programming for Cartoon Network: Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, I Am Weasel, and The Powerpuff Girls. In 1997, the division's productions credited them as their parent studio Hanna-Barbera.
In 1999 Cartoon Network Studios acquired its own facility located at 300 N 3rd St in Burbank, California.[1] The site was the location of a telephone communications equipment building.
After William Hanna died, the Hanna-Barbera name was dropped as a production entity and the Hanna-Barbera studio was folded into Warner Bros. Animation by Warner Bros. Animation chief Jean MacCurdy.[2] Cartoon Network Studios was then revived as a separate entity from Hanna-Barbera, growing out of the animation studio.[2] Cartoon Network Studios has continued to steadily grow with productions such as The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Samurai Jack and newer productions such as Adventure Time, Regular Show, and the Ben 10 series.
Most of Cartoon Network Studios' former programming now rerun on Cartoon Network's brother channel, Boomerang.
Filmography [edit]
Former/current series [edit]
| Show | Year | Creator(s) | Co-production | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What a Cartoon! | 1995–2001 | Fred Seibert | Hanna-Barbera | The show aired from 1995–1997 as World Premiere Toons, from 1997–2001 as The What-A-Cartoon! Show, and as The Cartoon Cartoon Show. | TV-Y7/TV-G |
| Dexter's Laboratory | 1996–2003 | Genndy Tartakovsky | Hanna-Barbera (from 1996–2001) |
Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! shorts: Dexter's Laboratory (renamed Changes), The Big Sister, and Old Man Dexter. | TV-Y7/TV-G |
| Johnny Bravo | 1997–2004 | Van Partible | Hanna-Barbera (from 1997–2003) |
Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! shorts, Johnny Bravo and Johnny Bravo and the Amazon Women. | TV-Y7 |
| Cow and Chicken | 1997–1999 | David Feiss | Hanna-Barbera | Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! short, No Smoking!. | TV-Y7 |
| I Am Weasel | 1997–2000 | David Feiss | Hanna-Barbera | Aired as part of Cow & Chicken, until 1999. | TV-Y7 |
| The Powerpuff Girls | 1998–2005 | Craig McCracken | Hanna-Barbera (from 1998–2002) |
Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! shorts, Meat Fuzzy Lumpkins and Crime 101. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law | 2000–2007 | Michael Ouweleen Erik Richter |
Williams Street Allied Arts & Science[3] Turner Studios |
First Cartoon Network Studios series aired only on Adult Swim. | TV-PG/TV-14 |
| Time Squad | 2001–2003 | David Wasson (credited as "Dave") |
TV-Y7 | ||
| Samurai Jack | 2001–2004 | Genndy Tartakovsky | TV-Y7-FV | ||
| Grim & Evil | 2001–2002 | Maxwell Atoms | Consists in the union of the shows, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Evil Con Carne. | TV-Y7/TV-Y7-FV | |
| Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? | 2002–2003 | Greg Miller | TV-Y7/TV-Y7-FV/TV-G | ||
| The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | 2003–2008 | Maxwell Atoms | Originated from Grim & Evil. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Evil Con Carne | 2003–2004 | Maxwell Atoms | Originated from Grim & Evil. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Star Wars: Clone Wars | 2003–2005 | Genndy Tartakovsky (on request by George Lucas) |
Lucasfilm, Ltd.[4] | First Cartoon Network Studios/Cartoon Network original series based on a motion picture franchise: Star Wars. | TV-PG-V |
| Megas XLR | 2004–2005 | Jody Schaeffer George Krstic |
Originally meant to air in 2003, named LowBrow, but aired in 2004 as Megas XLR. | TV-Y7-FV/TV-PG/TV-PG-V | |
| Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends | 2004–2008 | Craig McCracken | TV-Y7 | ||
| The Life and Times of Juniper Lee | 2005–2007 | Judd Winick | TV-Y7-FV | ||
| Camp Lazlo | 2005–2008 | Joe Murray | TV-Y7 | ||
| My Gym Partner's a Monkey | 2005–2008 | Julie McNally-Cahill Timothy Cahill |
TV-Y7 | ||
| Ben 10 | 2005–2008 | Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action") |
First iteration of the Ben 10 series. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Squirrel Boy | 2006–2007 | Everett Peck | TV-Y7 | ||
| Class of 3000 | 2006–2008 | André Benjamin (a.k.a. André 3000 from Outkast) Thomas W. Lynch |
Moxie Turtle[5] Tom Lynch Company[6] |
First Cartoon Network Studios/Cartoon Network original series to be created by a famous singer. | TV-Y7/TV-Y7-FV |
| Out of Jimmy's Head | 2007–2008 | Tim McKeon Adam Pava |
Brookwell McNamara Entertainment[7] | First live-action/animated series from Cartoon Network Studios. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Transformers: Animated | 2007–2009 | Hasbro | MOOK DLE The Answer Studio[8] Hasbro Studio 4°C[9] |
First Cartoon Network Studios/Cartoon Network original series based on a Hasbro toyline: Transformers. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Chowder | 2007–2010 | C.H. Greenblatt | Screen Novelties (for the stop-motion sequences) | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Ben 10: Alien Force | 2008–2010 | Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action") |
Second iteration of the Ben 10 series. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack | 2008–2010 | Thurop Van Orman | Screen Novelties (for the stop-motion sequences) | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Adventure Time | 2010–present | Pendleton Ward | Frederator Studios[10] | Spin-off of Adventure Time, a short that was aired as part of Nickelodeon's Random! Cartoons. | TV-PG |
| Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | 2010–2012 | Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action") |
Third iteration of the Ben 10 series. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Generator Rex | 2010–2013 | Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action") |
TV-PG/TV-PG-V | ||
| The Cartoonstitute | 2010 | Rob Sorcher | Originally intended to be aired on Cartoon Network. Aired on Cartoon Network Video only. | TV-PG | |
| Regular Show | 2010–present | J. G. Quintel | Spin-off of The Cartoonstitute short of the same name. | TV-PG/TV-PG-V | |
| Tower Prep | 2010 | Paul Dini | Dolphin Entertainment[11] | First live-action series produced at Cartoon Network Studios. | TV-PG-V |
| Sym-Bionic Titan | 2010–2011 | Genndy Tartakovsky Bryan Andrews Paul Rudish |
Orphanage Animation Studios[12] | TV-PG-V | |
| The Problem Solverz | 2011–2013 | Ben Jones | Mirari Films[13] | The creator, Ben Jones, is a member of the art collective Paper Rad. Originally intended to be an Adult Swim show named Neon Knome. | TV-PG |
| Secret Mountain Fort Awesome | 2011–2013 | Peter Browngardt (credited as "Pete") |
Spun-off into Uncle Grandpa, set to premiere in 2013.[14] | TV-Y7-FV/TV-PG | |
| Level Up | 2012–present | Derek Guiley David Schneiderman |
Lords Productions[15] Alive & Kicking Productions.[16] |
Second live-action series produced at Cartoon Network Studios. | TV-PG-V/TV-G |
| Ben 10: Omniverse | 2012–present | Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action") |
Fourth iteration of the Ben 10 series. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Incredible Crew | 2012–present | Nick Cannon | N'Credible Entertainment | Third live-action series produced at Cartoon Network Studios. | TV-PG/TV-G |
Upcoming/in development series [edit]
| Show | Debut year | Creator | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence | 2013 | Skyler Page | Animated series pitched for Cartoon Network's comedy block. 12 quarter-hour episodes have been ordered.[17] | TV-PG |
| I Heart Tuesdays | 2013 | Ne-Yo | Animated series pitched for Cartoon Network's comedy block.[18] | TV-PG |
| Mars Safari | 2013 | Ghostshrimp | Upcoming animated pilot. Pitched for Cartoon Network's comedy block.[19] | TV-PG |
| Steven Universe | 2013 | Rebecca Sugar | Animated series pitched for Cartoon Network's comedy block.[14] | TV-PG |
| Uncle Grandpa | 2013 | Peter Browngardt | Animated series pitched for Cartoon Network's comedy block. Spin-off of Secret Mountain Fort Awesome, which was in turn a retooling of the original "Uncle Grandpa" short for The Cartoonstitute.[14] | TV-PG |
| My Science Fiction Project | 2013 | Audie Harrison | Animated pilot pitched for Cartoon Network's shorts project. | TV-PG |
| Lakewood Plaza Turbo | 2013 | Ian Jones-Quartey | Animated pilot pitched for Cartoon Network's shorts project. | TV-PG |
| Paranormal Roommates | 2013 | Benton Connor | Animated pilot pitched for Cartoon Network's shorts project. | TV-PG |
Successful pilot shorts/pilot films [edit]
| Show | Year | Creator(s) | Co-production | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Meet the Reaper | 2000 | Maxwell Atoms | Hanna-Barbera | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The Big Pick Show marathon, later won the competition. Pilot for Grim & Evil and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Whatever Happened to Robot Jones? | 2000 | Greg Miller | Hanna-Barbera | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The Big Pick Show marathon. Pilot for Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Kids Next Door: No P in the OOL | 2001 | Tom Warburton (credited as "Mr. Warburton") |
Curious Pictures | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon, later won the competition. Pilot for Codename: Kids Next Door. Only pilot produced at Cartoon Network Studios. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Evil Con Carne | 2001 | Maxwell Atoms | Aired as part of the series premiere of Grim & Evil. Pilot for Evil Con Carne. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| LowBrow | 2002 | Jody Schaeffer George Krstic |
Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon. Pilot for Megas XLR. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: House of Bloo's | 2004 | Craig McCracken | Pilot for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. | TV-G | |
| Class of 3000: Home | 2006 | André Benjamin (a.k.a. André 3000 from Outkast) Thomas W. Lynch |
Moxie Turtle Tom Lynch Company |
Pilot for Class of 3000. | TV-Y7 |
| Re-Animated | 2006 | Tim McKeon Adam Pava |
Appleday Pictures Renegade Animation Turner Studios |
First Cartoon Network live-action/animated film. Pilot for Out of Jimmy's Head. | TV-PG |
| Regular Show | 2010 | J.G. Quintel | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. Pilot for the Regular Show. | TV-PG | |
| Uncle Grandpa | 2010 | Peter Browngardt | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. The pilot was used as the basis for the series Secret Mountain Fort Awesome, and then greenlit as its own series, which will begin in 2013. | TV-PG | |
| Level Up | 2011 | Derek Guiley David Schneiderman |
D and D Productions Alive & Kicking Productions[16] |
Live-action film. Pilot for the show of the same name. | TV-PG-V |
Failed pilots [edit]
| Show | Year | Creator(s) | Co-production | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Crab: Space Crustacean | 1999 | Bill Wray | Hanna-Barbera | TV-Y7 | |
| Thrillseeker | 1999 | Deborah Cone | Hanna-Barbera | TV-G | |
| Foe Paws | 2000 | Chris Savino | Hanna-Barbera | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The Big Pick Show marathon. | TV-G |
| Trevor! | 2000 | Unknown | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The Big Pick Show marathon. | TV-G | |
| Uncle Gus | 2000 | Lincoln Peirce | Hanna-Barbera | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The Big Pick Show marathon. | TV-G |
| Ferret and Parrot | 2001 | Scott Morse | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon. | TV-G | |
| IMP, Inc. | 2001 | Chris Reccardi Charlie Bean |
Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon. | TV-G | |
| A Kitty Bobo Show | 2001 | Kevin Kaliher Meaghan Dunn (credited as "Meg") |
Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon. Won 2nd Place. | TV-G | |
| My Freaky Family | 2001 | John McIntyre | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon. Won 3rd Place. | TV-G | |
| Welcome to Eltingville | 2001 | Evan Dorkin | First Cartoon Network Studios pilot made for and aired on Adult Swim. | TV-14 | |
| Bagboy! | 2002 | John Mathot Ken Segall |
Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon. | TV-G | |
| Commander Cork | 2002 | Mike Bell | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon. | TV-G | |
| Jeffrey Cat | 2002 | Mark O'Hare | Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon. | TV-G | |
| Party Wagon | 2004 | Craig Bartlett | Snee-Oosh, Inc. | This film was intended to yield an animated series, but the series was canceled. | TV-G |
| Korgoth of Barbaria | 2006 | Aaron Springer | Williams Street | Second and last Cartoon Network Studios pilot made for and aired on Adult Swim. | TV-MA-V |
| Welcome to Wackamo | 2006 | John McIntyre | TV-G | ||
| Zoot Rumpus | 2006 | Kaz | Pilot based on a character, in his comic-strip entitled Underworld.[clarification needed] | TV-G | |
| Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover | 2007 | Derek Drymon | TV-G | ||
| What's Wrong with Ruth? | 2007 | William Reiss | TV-G | ||
| Spang Ho! | 2009 | Lincoln Peirce | Global Mechanic | TV-G | |
| 3 Dog Band | 2010 | Paul Rudish | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| The Awesome Chronicles of Manny and Khan | 2010 | Josh Lieberman and Joey Giardina (credited as "Josh & Joey") |
Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| Baloobaloob's Fun Park | 2010 | Aaron Springer | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| The Borneos | 2010 | Chris Staples | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| Danger Planet | 2010 | Derek Drymon | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| Joey to the World | 2010 | Craig Kellman | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. Only short from The Cartoonstitute created for viewers over 14 years of age, as well as adults. | TV-14 | |
| Le Door | 2010 | Matt Danner | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| Maruined | 2010 | Genndy Tartakovsky | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| Meddlen Meddows | 2010 | Chris Reccardi | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| Spleenstab | 2010 | Mike Bell | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| Stockboys of The Apocalypse | 2010 | Derek Drymon | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG | |
| YES | 2010 | Dave Smith | Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. | TV-PG |
Original movies/TV specials [edit]
| Show | Year | Co-production(s) | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip | 1999 | Hanna-Barbera | Based on Dexter's Laboratory. | TV-G |
| The Flintstones: On the Rocks | 2001 | Hanna-Barbera | Last film of The Flinstones to be made and produced with "Hanna-Barbera", prior to their closure occurred in the same year. | TV-G |
| Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie | 2002 | Samurai Jack stand-alone film of the first three episodes of the show. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| The Powerpuff Girls: Twas the Fight Before Christmas | 2003 | Christmas special based on The Powerpuff Girls. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Billy and Mandy Save Christmas | 2005 | Christmas special based on The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Good Wilt Hunting | 2006 | First and only movie based on Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. | TV-Y7 | |
| My Gym Partner's a Monkey: The Big Field Trip | 2007 | First and only movie based on My Gym Partner's a Monkey. | TV-Y7 | |
| Camp Lazlo: Where's Lazlo? | 2007 | TV special based on Camp Lazlo. | TV-Y7 | |
| Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure | 2007 | First movie based on The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: The Wrath of the Spider Queen | 2007 | Second and last movie based on The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix | 2007 | Based on Ben 10. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| The Grim Adventures of the KND | 2007 | Curious Pictures | First Cartoon Network crossover special featuring characters and elements from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Codename: Kids Next Door. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Ben 10: Race Against Time | 2007 | Trouper Productions Griego Talent Management |
First live-action film produced by Cartoon Network Studios. Based on Ben 10. | TV-PG-V |
| Transformers Animated Movie: Transform and Roll Out | 2007 | MOOK DLE The Answer Studio Hasbro Studio 4°C |
Stand-alone film of the first three episodes of Transformers: Animated. | TV-Y7-FV |
| Camp Lazlo: Kamp Kringle | 2007 | Christmas special based on Camp Lazlo. | TV-Y7 | |
| The Class of 3000 Christmas Special | 2007 | Moxie Turtle Tom Lynch Company |
Christmas special based on Class of 3000. | TV-Y7 |
| My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Animal School Musical | 2008 | TV special based on My Gym Partner's a Monkey. | TV-Y7 | |
| Underfist: Halloween Bash | 2008 | Spin-off to The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination | 2008 | TV special based on Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. | TV-PG | |
| The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!! | 2009 | Finale special to The Powerpuff Girls. | TV-Y7-FV | |
| Ben 10: Alien Swarm | 2009 | Trouper Productions | Live-action film. Based on Ben 10: Alien Force. | TV-PG-V |
| Firebreather | 2010 | Pistor Productions SAMG Animation Studio |
First Cartoon Network Studios CGI original film. Based on the comic book of the same name, published by Image Comics. | TV-PG-V |
| Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United | 2011 | Second Cartoon Network crossover special featuring characters and elements from both Ben 10, respectively Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, and Generator Rex. | TV-PG-V | |
| Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood | 2011 | Inspidea Animation Malaysia | Finale special to Johnny Bravo. | TV-G |
| Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens | 2012 | Cartoon Network Studios Asia Tiny Island Productions |
First Cartoon Network CGI film based on one of its own original series: Ben 10. | TV-Y7-FV |
| The Powerpuff Girls Special | 2013 | Cartoon Network Studios Asia Passion Pictures |
CGI special to The Powerpuff Girls. | TV-Y7-FV |
Theatrical films [edit]
| Film | Year | Distribution and Co-productions | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Powerpuff Girls Movie | 2002 | Warner Bros. Pictures Cartoon Network Movies Rough Draft Studios, Inc. |
First theatrical film produced by Cartoon Network. Pilot film to The Powerpuff Girls. | PG |
See also [edit]
References [edit]
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