Cartoon Network is Fumbling the Bag

Summary

The video script laments Cartoon Network's lack of celebration for its 30th anniversary, contrasting it with the network's past enthusiasm for its 20th. The speaker criticizes the absence of nostalgia-driven content and the missed opportunity to leverage the Cartoon Network brand on HBO Max. They also touch upon the potential of a multiverse fighting game to promote the anniversary, expressing disappointment in the network's current state and hoping for a last-minute surprise.

Takeaways

• 📺 Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary in 2022 has been largely ignored, which disappoints the speaker who grew up with the network.
• 🎉 The network's 20th anniversary in 2012 was celebrated with a significant event, including a revival of Cartoon Planet and nostalgic reruns.
• 📈 Despite the potential for a major celebration, Cartoon Network has not yet made any significant announcements or events for its 30th anniversary.
• 📚 The speaker notes that Cartoon Network's brand extends beyond just the cable channel and includes a presence on HBO Max.
• 🚫 HBO Max, despite being two years old, still lacks many classic Cartoon Network shows that fans would love to see.
• 🎮 A new game featuring Cartoon Network characters could be a great opportunity to promote the 30th anniversary, but the speaker doubts the network will capitalize on this.
• 🎬 The speaker wishes Cartoon Network would release new specials or movies to celebrate their legacy, similar to what Nickelodeon has done.
• 🎥 The Gumball movie is in production, but its release is uncertain and may not be directly tied to the 30th anniversary celebrations.
• 🤔 The speaker speculates that Cartoon Network's internal issues might be affecting their ability to plan and execute anniversary celebrations.
• 🔥 The speaker ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that Cartoon Network might still surprise fans with something special by the end of the year.

Q & A

Why does the speaker feel disappointed with Cartoon Network's handling of its 30th anniversary?

The speaker feels disappointed because Cartoon Network has not mentioned or celebrated its 30th anniversary as of May 2022, contrasting sharply with the significant efforts made for the 20th anniversary in 2012.

What did Cartoon Network do for its 20th anniversary in 2012?

For its 20th anniversary, Cartoon Network brought back Cartoon Planet, ran reruns of nostalgic cartoons, had bumpers of characters interacting at a party, and released a music video that is still remembered fondly.

What is the significance of the 30th anniversary compared to the 25th for Cartoon Network?

The 30th anniversary is considered more significant than the 25th because it marks a full decade, and it is a milestone that typically warrants more celebration and recognition.

Why does the speaker believe that Cartoon Network's brand extends beyond the cable channel?

The speaker believes that the Cartoon Network brand extends beyond the cable channel because it has a presence on HBO Max and has a nostalgic appeal that could be leveraged for marketing and attracting subscribers.

What is the speaker's main critique of Cartoon Network's current content strategy?

The speaker criticizes Cartoon Network for not re-running old shows that fans care about and for not making full use of its brand on HBO Max, where many classic shows are still missing from the catalog.

What is the 'Multiversus' game mentioned in the script, and how could it be related to Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary?

Multiversus is a free-to-play fighter game featuring Warner Media characters, including some from Cartoon Network. The speaker suggests that it could be used to promote the 30th anniversary by introducing limited-time Cartoon Network characters to the game.

Why does the speaker think that Cartoon Network missed an opportunity with the 'Multiversus' game?

The speaker believes that Cartoon Network could have used the game to promote its 30th anniversary by adding characters from its classic shows, thus attracting fans and potentially increasing HBO Max subscribers.

What is the speaker's view on the current state of Cartoon Network's original programming?

The speaker views the current state of Cartoon Network's original programming as lacking, noting that the network has turned down ideas for new shows from creators of popular past series.

What is the speaker's expectation for Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary celebration?

The speaker has low expectations for the 30th anniversary celebration, predicting that it might only include a music video and expressing disappointment in the lack of fanfare or significant content releases.

What is the speaker's opinion on the potential for Cartoon Network to create new specials for HBO Max?

The speaker believes that creating new specials for HBO Max would be a missed opportunity for Cartoon Network to gain subscribers and celebrate its legacy, especially in light of the 30th anniversary.

What is the speaker's final verdict on Cartoon Network's handling of its 30th anniversary?

The speaker concludes that Cartoon Network's handling of its 30th anniversary is a 'big L' (loss), indicating that they see it as a failure to capitalize on a significant milestone for the brand.

Outlines

00:00

📺 Cartoon Network's 30th Anniversary Oversight

The video script laments Cartoon Network's lack of acknowledgment of its 30th anniversary as of May 2022. The speaker reminisces about the network's past celebrations, particularly the 20th anniversary in 2012, which featured a nostalgic block of classic cartoons and a music video. The current state of Cartoon Network is criticized for not leveraging its brand and history, especially in comparison to its cable competitors. The speaker also touches on the potential of using HBO Max to promote classic shows and the missed opportunity to create new content for the anniversary.

05:01

🎮 Cartoon Network Multiverses and the 30th Anniversary

The second paragraph discusses the potential of Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary to coincide with the launch of 'Multiverses,' a game featuring characters from across the Warner Bros. universe. The speaker suggests that this could be an ideal time to promote the Cartoon Network brand and possibly introduce limited-time characters from the network's history. The paragraph also speculates on the network's internal challenges, the lack of new shows, and the missed opportunities for creating special content like movies or series, which could have been tied to the anniversary celebrations.

Keywords

💡Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is an American cable channel that specializes in animated programming. In the video script, it is described as having a rich history and a significant impact on the childhood of many viewers, including the narrator. The channel is criticized for not celebrating its 30th anniversary as expected, which is a central theme of the video.

💡30th Anniversary

The 30th Anniversary refers to the milestone of Cartoon Network's 30 years of existence. The video's theme revolves around the lack of celebration or recognition of this anniversary by the network itself, which disappoints the narrator and is a point of contention throughout the script.

💡Cable

Cable, in this context, refers to the traditional method of television broadcasting through cable networks. The script mentions that cable has been on life support, indicating a decline in its relevance and viewership due to the rise of streaming services.

💡Nostalgia

Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past, often associated with childhood memories. The video discusses the potential of Cartoon Network to capitalize on nostalgia by rerunning classic cartoons or creating new content that appeals to those who grew up watching the channel.

💡HBO Max

HBO Max is a streaming service mentioned in the script as a platform where Cartoon Network's content is available. The narrator criticizes HBO Max for not fully utilizing Cartoon Network's classic content in its streaming catalog, missing an opportunity to celebrate the anniversary and attract subscribers.

💡Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying refers to the act of harassing or bullying others online. In the script, the term is used humorously to describe the narrator's intention to criticize Cartoon Network's lack of action regarding its anniversary, despite the network being aimed at children.

💡Toonami

Toonami is a programming block on Cartoon Network that features anime shows. The script recalls the return of Toonami in 2012 as a significant event contributing to the popularity of anime in the West, contrasting with the current perceived lack of action for the 30th anniversary.

💡Adventure Time

Adventure Time is a popular animated series that aired on Cartoon Network and is mentioned in the script as part of the channel's successful shows from the 2000s. The series is used to illustrate the channel's past achievements and the potential for celebrating its legacy.

💡Gumball

The Amazing World of Gumball is a reference to another successful Cartoon Network show mentioned in the script. The narrator speculates about the potential for new special episodes or movies related to Gumball as part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations, which have not materialized.

💡Steven Universe

Steven Universe is an animated series that had a significant impact on Cartoon Network's programming. The script mentions a movie related to the series as an example of the network's potential to create new content for the anniversary, but also notes the lack of such initiatives.

💡Multiversus

Multiversus is a video game mentioned in the script as a potential platform to promote Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary. The game features characters from various Warner Media properties, including those from Cartoon Network, and could have been used to bring attention to the anniversary.

Highlights

Cartoon Network's lack of acknowledgment of its 30th anniversary as of May 2022.

Comparison of Cartoon Network's celebration efforts between its 20th and 30th anniversaries.

The nostalgia factor and Cartoon Network's failure to capitalize on it for its 30th anniversary.

Cartoon Network's brand transcending the cable channel and its current underutilization.

The potential missed opportunity for Cartoon Network to use HBO Max for its anniversary celebration.

The absence of classic Cartoon Network shows on HBO Max and the call for their inclusion.

The potential of the multiverse game featuring Cartoon Network characters to boost the brand.

The idea of using the multiverse game to promote the 30th anniversary with exclusive characters.

The disappointment in Cartoon Network's lack of new specials or movies for the anniversary.

The internal challenges at Cartoon Network and their impact on content creation and strategy.

The rejection of fan-favorite show creators' ideas by Cartoon Network.

The contrast between Cartoon Network's current situation and its successful 2012 anniversary.

The call for Cartoon Network to use its 30th anniversary to attract new HBO Max subscribers.

The speculation on Cartoon Network's potential plans for the 30th anniversary at Comic Con.

The overall sentiment of disappointment and lowered expectations for Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary.

The author's personal connection to Cartoon Network and their desire for a memorable anniversary celebration.

A call to action for viewers to share their thoughts on Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary plans.

Transcripts

cartoon network is like that parent who

just sits on the couch belligerently

drunk every night glancing at the frame

photographs on the wall of their glory

ears holding back the tears kind of an

abrupt way to start this video but

cartoon network has been fumbling the

bag horribly and it's something i want

to talk about it is now may of 2022 and

cartoon network has not once even

mentioned the fact that it's their 30th

anniversary and that crushes the inner

child in me not only because i grew up

as a cartoon network baby most of you

know this but if you recall how hard

they went in for the 20th anniversary

back in 2012 the set of things now is

just abysmal this goes beyond cable

because cable has been on life support

for years now but we're at a point where

the cartoon network brand transcends the

station itself and they just aren't

doing anything with it so let's unpack

this and maybe in our endeavors of

cyberbullying a brand mainly geared

towards children i a grown man can get

what i want i mean i i watch adult shows

too i promise you all seen barry that

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down below okay let's get into it so

obviously it's worth pointing out that

cartonderick launched in october of 1992

given that it's may there's still plenty

of time for them to celebrate the 30th

anniversary when it actually arrives

however the point i'm trying to make is

that they already took the l and

compared to the potential of the 30th

anniversary whatever they do is just

gonna feel kind of mid at this point now

they didn't do anything too crazy for

their 25th anniversary back in 2017 if

memory serves their big thing was just a

music video plus back then it was

basically still just the channel with

the app holding shows hostage every

other month but ultimately it's half a

decade it doesn't have the same weight

to it that a full 10 years does you know

and again compared to their 20th

anniversary they are

lacking i remember maya 2012 vividly on

this week 10 years ago i remember they

brought back cartoon planet this block

hosted by zorak and brac from space

ghost which was basically just a vehicle

for reruns but in 2012 those reruns were

tailored for nostalgic cartoons by that

point edda and eddie the powerpuff girls

billy and mandy courage they're all old

news adventure time regular show and

gumball were dominating it was just a

new era and as someone who had those

2000s cartoons for a book of their

childhood it was awesome seeing those

shows on tv again and it didn't stop

there throughout the year rerunning the

classics just kind of became norm for a

while and they had these awesome bumpers

of the characters interacting at a party

it was nice it felt like they were

taking a giant victory lap for putting

out some good ass cartoons and they

topped it all off with this fire music

video that holds up to this day and over

on the adult swim side of things weebs

with cable rejoiced as toonami came back

as a full-fledged block which not too

many people talk about now or even back

then compared to everything else but

i'll die on the hill that tanami's

comeback contributed to the rise of

anime in the west i mean let's not

completely ladder ourselves it was

popular in the 2000s but the stigma

around it being this weird perverted or

extremely convoluted thing really didn't

start to be challenged until the

mid-2010s but i'm getting off topic you

get the idea 2012 was a good ass year

for cartoon network but again look where

we are now not a single peep of the

anniversary like come on big dog you're

dirty pop some bottles cartoon network

really isn't just the channel anymore

i'm not surprised you're not re-running

anything old right now well i mean old

stuff that i care about but the karchner

brand in itself also lives on hbo max

the only streaming service that people

seem to like as much as netflix and

here's one big way to keep fumbling the

bag hbo max has been around for two

years cartoon network has been there

since day one and at least over here in

bum [ __ ] america there's plenty of the

classic hits still missing from the

roster stop being afraid of getting

cancelled and post johnny bravo already

where the hell is generator x hi hi

puffy amiyumi gym partner camp laszlo

whatever happened to robot jones i'm not

just saying the name of the show like

where is it where did you put them there

are specials busy from the shows that

are on there as well where's big boogie

adventure big picture show ego trip the

powerpuff girls movie there are some

gems that they have dragged their feet

putting on there for years now tell me

we are now approaching summer more

people are going to be out of school

hanging out and ending their nights with

some streaming and probably have a lot

more time to stream some good shows what

better move is there for the cartoon

network brand than to hook everyone into

nostalgia and go all out with the hbo

max catalog advertising it as a 30th

anniversary drop they market the

cardinality hub on here to more than

just families i have seen ads marketed

directly at adults using shows like

fosters and kids next door to go hey

look your childhood favorites are on

here nope nothing luckily since this is

hbo max and streaming's always changing

they have time to fix this but let's

talk about something else something

that's gonna be huge and love showing

off the cartoon network brand

multiverses it's basically a smash bros

in fortnite had a baby but with warner

media characters i got into the closed

alpha they had this week it's super fun

to play and the playable characters

include finn jake stephen and garnet

there's also tom and jerry shaggy velma

superman wonder woman characters that

have all been on cartoon network but

aren't owned by cartoon network the fact

they have this free of play fighter

coming out this year with a lot of

attention on the game it's the perfect

scenario to push the cardinal brand for

the 30th anniversary assuming the game

launches before october there'd be some

time to build up an audience and then

dedicate october if not more of the year

to roll out at least two or three

cartoon network fighters that are around

for a limited time with the sole purpose

of pushing the 30th anniversary whether

that be gumball eden eddie blue you name

it now according to leagues ben and

craig are in the game but those are kind

of no-brainers and craig's still a newer

show compared to everything else so none

of those scream 30th anniversary and

while we don't know they won't do

anything like this for a fact i

sincerely doubt they'd even considered

doing such a thing but i think the

biggest l is to not use this 30th

anniversary to roll out some new

specials for hbo max and gain

subscribers while celebrating their

legacy now sure we have the gumball

movie in the works but we don't know if

it's coming out this year and the

circumstances around that movie coming

to fruition ultimately does not stem

from the 30th anniversary because the

creator and fans have been wanting this

to happen for years now i am glad they

are getting back into the game of making

movies as there were two original movies

announced recently but the fact they

didn't pull a nickelodeon and give their

equivalent a florpis jungle movie or

static cling it's just a huge missed

potential especially since last year and

even a little bit in 2020 we had

adventure time distant lands now of

course i think this mainly comes down to

the fact that cartoon network internally

is kind of a mess right now i mean it's

been obvious by the lack of uh shows and

obviously making a movie takes time i'm

assuming they would have needed a two or

three year head start given that steven

universe the movie started in late 2017

and didn't drop until late 2019 but i

find it a little disappointing that the

higher-ups had no foresight for this or

they just didn't care given that we have

the creators of kids next door and billy

and mandy flurrying ideas of the network

such as galactic is next door and billy

and manny destroy us all both of which

the network turned down i mean i don't

even know what their beef with maxwell

adams is but that's just a topic for

another time all of that being said i

feel like they're probably gonna have

the gumball movie serve as a big draw

comic con and mention the 30th

anniversary there but in general my

expectations for carson network has just

gotten low i think the most we're gonna

get on this anniversary is a music video

and again considering it's the 30th

anniversary it's sad as someone who

loves animation and as a nerdy little

kid would make my own little schedules

for the network this sucks i just wanted

to rant about this maybe by the end of

the year they'll prove me wrong and

they'll do something cool but in general

i think the 30th anniversary is turning

out to be a big l i mean no one's even

been thinking about it i haven't seen

anyone even been talking about it and i

feel like most people would see that as

a sign that your brand is falling off

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time peace out

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