According to information from Collider , the news was announced in the form of a meme when employees learned that Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation will join forces. The two studios will merge into one, and the new creation will be part of Warner Bros.’s ‘strategic shift’. Discovery.
The news came shortly after the industry announced another round of mass layoffs from Warner Bros. Televison Group. The company has shed a total of 82 employees and confirmed that 43 of these vacancies will not be filled in the future. The layoffs concerned both the TV and animation departments. Predictably, the move was met with considerable criticism and concerns about the Warner Bros. animation catalog. Discovery.
As late as August, the Internet whirled up when it became known about HBO Max’s decision. It was decided to remove over 30 animated series from the platform, including Train to Infinity and other hit titles. The decision went hand in hand with canceling unfinished projects, including Batgirl and Scoob: Holiday Haunt . Reports suggest that these projects have been phased out to cut costs, and the makers of these animations have not hesitated to criticize Warner Bros. Discovery for its unexpected move.
At present, it seems that the company is combining animation studios into one, but current information suggests that this concentration will not affect the material that has been worked on so far. In the face of fan turmoil, Cartoon Network art director David DePasquale reassured viewers and assured them that the worst-case scenario did not happen.
These are decisions that have influenced real people, studies, and jobs. I work here. You can take any position, however, creating a sensation and making people believe that the CNS is practically dead is awful shit, especially for those who still have jobs here. Try harder.
