Cartoonito (American programming block)
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| Network | Cartoon Network |
|---|---|
| Launched | Fall 2021 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Owner | The Cartoon Network, Inc. (Warner Bros. Entertainment) |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Official website | www |
Cartoonito is an upcoming American programming block that will premiere in the fall of 2021 on Cartoon Network. It will be aimed at preschool audiences.
History
Previous programming attempts (1996–05)
Educational block (1996–02)
In 1996, Cartoon Network decided to create a Sunday morning block of preschool programs. The series featured included Big Bag, a live-action/puppet television program created by the Children's Television Workshop (known for Sesame Street), Small World, a children's animated anthology show/variety show, and Cave Kids (a Hanna-Barbera cartoon produced spinoff starring Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm).
Small World aired in several countries (except Japan, China, and Korea) and syndicated many of their respective shows. Cave Kids only ran from September to November of that year. However, Big Bag ran until 1998, while Small World ran until c. 2002.
Tickle-U (2005)
Tickle-U was Cartoon Network's first attempt at official weekday-morning preschool programming block, premiering August 22, 2005 and aired from 9 to 11 a.m. ET/PT[1] Programs on the lineup included original series Gerald McBoing-Boing and Firehouse Tales, along with acquired fare such as Gordon the Garden Gnome, Little Robots, and Peppa Pig; the last three series were all of British origin, and were re-dubbed for American audiences. The block also featured two CGI characters as hosts: Pipoca (voiced by Ariel Winter) and Henderson (voiced by Tom Kenny).
It lasted until December 30, 2005, after which, the block and its hosts were soon removed, though the shows continued to air on Cartoon Network. The promos for the shows featured on the block had Tickle-U branding, along with the mascots of the block, removed and were replaced by shots of the main view of the City of Townsville from The Powerpuff Girls.[2][3]
Launch (2021)
On February 5, 2021, Tom Ascheim stated in a interview with Kidscreen that Cartoon Network would expand its offerings to include series aimed at family audiences, girls, and preschoolers.[4] The interview ended with the acquisition of the broadcast rights to Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!, a reboot of the original Thomas & Friends series.
These plans culminated on February 17, when it was announced that WarnerMedia's international preschool brand Cartoonito would come to Cartoon Network in United States as a programming block (in addition to a streaming component on HBO Max). Over 20 series are expected to be featured at its fall 2021 launch.[5]
Programming
Upcoming programming
Original programming
| Title | Premiere date | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Batwheels | 2021 | [note 1][6] |
| Little Ellen | [note 1] [7] | |
| Unlimited Squirrels! | [note 1] | |
| Bugs Bunny Builders | [note 1] | |
| Tom and Jerry Junior | TBA | [note 1] |
| Jessica's Big Little World | TBA | |
| Mecha Builders | TBA | [8] |
Acquired programming
| Title | Premiere date | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go | Fall 2021 | [note 1] [9] |
| Mush-Mush and the Mushables | [note 1] | |
| Ladybird Lu | TBA | [note 1] |
Notes
References
- ^ "Cartoon Network Unveils 'Tickle U.'". Associated Press. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
- ^ https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/cartoon-networks-new-years-schedule.4263861/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32Z1K2uQZM&ab_channel=SirWorm
- ^ Whyte, Alexandra (February 5, 2021). "WarnerMedia's roadmap for world domination". Kidscreen.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Cartoon Network, HBO Max Double Down on Preschool Fare". February 17, 2021.
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- ^ Kidscreen (February 17, 2021). "Cartoon Network Announces 300 Hours of Originals". Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "WarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline Redraw Your World". WarnerMedia (Press release). February 17, 2021. Archived from the original on February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ Whyte, Alexandra (2021-02-05). "Cartoon Network, Netflix snap up new 2D Thomas". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2021-02-05.