Matthew Williams
01-07-2003, 10:40 PM
pasting in the press release, article to be up shortly:
Space-Age Duck, Teenage Superheroes Highlight 2003 for Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network, which ended 2002 as the #1 ad-supported basic cable network in prime time for Kids 2-11 for the third consecutive year, starts 2003 with a line-up crammed full of new series, special events and outrageous programming stunts. Following are highlights from Cartoon Network’s schedule through June 2003:
New series
Teen Titans premiere, August, Time/Date TBA: Teen Titans, set in a future of intergalactic strife and interplanetary battles, features five teen superheroes each with special powers, led by the Boy Wonder, Robin. This group unites to form a defensive force to protect the Earth from a new generation of villains. An eclectic group, their powers complement each other so that when they band together, they become a superb fighting force. Their personalities, on the other hand, often clash. Discovering how to control their powers, these Teen Titans must learn to work and grow as a team while dealing with the trials and tribulations of being teenagers. This half-hour animated action series, produced by Warner Bros. Animation under the guidance of Emmy Award-winner Glen Murakami, is based on the popular DC Comics comic book characters.
Duck Dodgers premiere, Saturday, June 28, time TBD: Daffy Duck is back and better than ever as he suits up to play Duck Dodgers in an all-new, half-hour action/comedy animated series for Cartoon Network. Duck Dodgers showcases classic Looney Tunes characters Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in the 24th ½ century as they attempt to protect the planet Earth from its enemies. Duck Dodgers (Daffy Duck) is a hapless soul who was accidentally frozen inside a spacecraft in the 21st century and thawed out 351 years later. Through his scheming and lies, Duck has convinced the Earth’s Defensive Protectorate that he is a hero from the 21st century and has been given a starship and crew - an adoring and eager young Space Cadet (Porky Pig). Together they form a “galactic force” that must team up against Earth’s major foe, Mars, and its Martian Commander X-2 (played by Marvin the Martian). Each episode will revolve around Duck Dodgers’ adventures, blundering successes and “day-saving” defeats. He’s an unlikely hero who somehow always manages to come out on top.
Specials and programming stunts
Cartoon Network’s NBA All-Star Slam, Sunday, Feb. 9, 12-6 p.m. (ET, PT): Top NBA stars like Shaquille O’Neal, Stephon Marbury, Latrell Sprewell and Jason Kidd give shout-outs to their favorite cartoon superstars. An all-day marathon salutes old-school favorites like Droopy Dog, Hong Kong Phooey and the Wonder Twins as well as perennial favorites Scooby-Doo and Bugs Bunny.
It’s Valentine’s Day, Johnny Bravo!, Friday, February 14, 9 p.m. (ET, PT): The humongous hunk of burning love, Johnny Bravo, returns for an all-new, 30-minute Valentine’s Day special with guest appearances by Donny Osmond, Molly Shannon, Joe McIntyre and Maureen McCormick. When Johnny’s Mama sets him up on a blind date on Valentine’s Day (which also happens to be his birthday), he meets the girl of his dreams. Too bad it turns into a night to forget.
Cartoon Network’s Greatest Musical Moments, Friday, March 7, 8 p.m. (ET, PT): Music and cartoons have been dance partners since the very beginning. This special ranks the top musical moments from Cartoon Network’s vast library, from the earliest Warner Bros. cartoons like “I Love to Singa” through the modern age, like “Lab-retto” from Dexter’s Laboratory. Also sure to be included are- “One Froggy Evening,” starring Michigan J. Frog, Tom & Jerry’s “Cat Concerto,” Bugs Bunny in “What’s Opera, Doc?,” as well as several surprises.
April Fool’s Day Monkey Marathon, Tuesday, April 1, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. (ET, PT): Critics who say that a monkey can make better decisions than a cable programming executive will be vindicated this April Fool’s Day when Cartoon Network brings in an actual chimpanzee to pick cartoons for a 15-hour marathon. When you’ve got a monkey in charge, you never know what to expect, but don’t be surprised if Grape Ape, Mojo Jojo, and Gleek from Super Friends get a lot of airtime.
The First Mom of Cartoon Network Mother’s Day Marathon, Sunday, May 11, 12-7 p.m. (ET, PT): This seven-hour marathon is dedicated to that modern Stone Age mom, Wilma. Beginning with a flashback to the first time Wilma and Fred met, the seven-hour marathon progresses through the ups-and-downs of marriage, pregnancy, and the birth of their daughter, Pebbles. It culminates with a 2-hour Cartoon Network premiere of “Holly-Rock-A-Bye Baby,” in which an adult Pebbles gives birth to twins, making Wilma, a grand mother, a grandmother.
Cartoon Network Bloopers, Saturday, June 7, time TBD: What happens when Johnny Bravo flubs a line? Or when that anvil does not fall the right way? Cartoon Network takes a look at the wacky outtakes from the animation world in this world premiere special airing Saturday, June 7.
Cartoon Network, currently seen in 82.1 million U.S. homes and 145 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network also showcases unique original ventures such as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of ad-supported cable’s highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network’s Web site is located at http://CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., an AOL Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.
Space-Age Duck, Teenage Superheroes Highlight 2003 for Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network, which ended 2002 as the #1 ad-supported basic cable network in prime time for Kids 2-11 for the third consecutive year, starts 2003 with a line-up crammed full of new series, special events and outrageous programming stunts. Following are highlights from Cartoon Network’s schedule through June 2003:
New series
Teen Titans premiere, August, Time/Date TBA: Teen Titans, set in a future of intergalactic strife and interplanetary battles, features five teen superheroes each with special powers, led by the Boy Wonder, Robin. This group unites to form a defensive force to protect the Earth from a new generation of villains. An eclectic group, their powers complement each other so that when they band together, they become a superb fighting force. Their personalities, on the other hand, often clash. Discovering how to control their powers, these Teen Titans must learn to work and grow as a team while dealing with the trials and tribulations of being teenagers. This half-hour animated action series, produced by Warner Bros. Animation under the guidance of Emmy Award-winner Glen Murakami, is based on the popular DC Comics comic book characters.
Duck Dodgers premiere, Saturday, June 28, time TBD: Daffy Duck is back and better than ever as he suits up to play Duck Dodgers in an all-new, half-hour action/comedy animated series for Cartoon Network. Duck Dodgers showcases classic Looney Tunes characters Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in the 24th ½ century as they attempt to protect the planet Earth from its enemies. Duck Dodgers (Daffy Duck) is a hapless soul who was accidentally frozen inside a spacecraft in the 21st century and thawed out 351 years later. Through his scheming and lies, Duck has convinced the Earth’s Defensive Protectorate that he is a hero from the 21st century and has been given a starship and crew - an adoring and eager young Space Cadet (Porky Pig). Together they form a “galactic force” that must team up against Earth’s major foe, Mars, and its Martian Commander X-2 (played by Marvin the Martian). Each episode will revolve around Duck Dodgers’ adventures, blundering successes and “day-saving” defeats. He’s an unlikely hero who somehow always manages to come out on top.
Specials and programming stunts
Cartoon Network’s NBA All-Star Slam, Sunday, Feb. 9, 12-6 p.m. (ET, PT): Top NBA stars like Shaquille O’Neal, Stephon Marbury, Latrell Sprewell and Jason Kidd give shout-outs to their favorite cartoon superstars. An all-day marathon salutes old-school favorites like Droopy Dog, Hong Kong Phooey and the Wonder Twins as well as perennial favorites Scooby-Doo and Bugs Bunny.
It’s Valentine’s Day, Johnny Bravo!, Friday, February 14, 9 p.m. (ET, PT): The humongous hunk of burning love, Johnny Bravo, returns for an all-new, 30-minute Valentine’s Day special with guest appearances by Donny Osmond, Molly Shannon, Joe McIntyre and Maureen McCormick. When Johnny’s Mama sets him up on a blind date on Valentine’s Day (which also happens to be his birthday), he meets the girl of his dreams. Too bad it turns into a night to forget.
Cartoon Network’s Greatest Musical Moments, Friday, March 7, 8 p.m. (ET, PT): Music and cartoons have been dance partners since the very beginning. This special ranks the top musical moments from Cartoon Network’s vast library, from the earliest Warner Bros. cartoons like “I Love to Singa” through the modern age, like “Lab-retto” from Dexter’s Laboratory. Also sure to be included are- “One Froggy Evening,” starring Michigan J. Frog, Tom & Jerry’s “Cat Concerto,” Bugs Bunny in “What’s Opera, Doc?,” as well as several surprises.
April Fool’s Day Monkey Marathon, Tuesday, April 1, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. (ET, PT): Critics who say that a monkey can make better decisions than a cable programming executive will be vindicated this April Fool’s Day when Cartoon Network brings in an actual chimpanzee to pick cartoons for a 15-hour marathon. When you’ve got a monkey in charge, you never know what to expect, but don’t be surprised if Grape Ape, Mojo Jojo, and Gleek from Super Friends get a lot of airtime.
The First Mom of Cartoon Network Mother’s Day Marathon, Sunday, May 11, 12-7 p.m. (ET, PT): This seven-hour marathon is dedicated to that modern Stone Age mom, Wilma. Beginning with a flashback to the first time Wilma and Fred met, the seven-hour marathon progresses through the ups-and-downs of marriage, pregnancy, and the birth of their daughter, Pebbles. It culminates with a 2-hour Cartoon Network premiere of “Holly-Rock-A-Bye Baby,” in which an adult Pebbles gives birth to twins, making Wilma, a grand mother, a grandmother.
Cartoon Network Bloopers, Saturday, June 7, time TBD: What happens when Johnny Bravo flubs a line? Or when that anvil does not fall the right way? Cartoon Network takes a look at the wacky outtakes from the animation world in this world premiere special airing Saturday, June 7.
Cartoon Network, currently seen in 82.1 million U.S. homes and 145 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network also showcases unique original ventures such as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of ad-supported cable’s highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network’s Web site is located at http://CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., an AOL Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.