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Cartoon Network Studios is an American animation studio. A subsidiary of the Turner Broadcasting System and formerly of Hanna-Barbera (arms of the Time Warner media conglomerate), Cartoon Network Studios focuses on producing and developing animated programs for Cartoon Network.

History

The studio began on October 21, 1994 as a division of Hanna-Barbera Productions, which was then focused on producing original programming for Cartoon Network including: 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 a former 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.

Some of Cartoon Network Studios' former programming is now rerun on Cartoon Network's sister channel, Boomerang.

Cartoon Network Studios Productions

Former/current series

Show	Year	Creator(s)	Co-production(s)	Notes
What A Cartoon!	1995–2001	Fred Seibert	Hanna-Barbera	The show aired from 1995–2001 as World Premiere Toons, from 1995–2001 as The What-A-Cartoon! Show, and from 1995-2001 as The Cartoon Cartoon Show.
Dexter's Laboratory	1996–2003	Genndy Tartakovsky	Hanna-Barbera (from 1997–1998)	Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! shorts, Dexter's Laboratory (renamed Changes), The Big Sister, Old Man Dexter and Dumb Like Dee Dee.
Johnny Bravo	1997–2004	Van Partible	Hanna-Barbera (from 1997–2000)	Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! shorts, Johnny Bravo and Johnny Bravo and the Amazon Women.
Cow and Chicken	1997–1999	David Feiss	Hanna-Barbera	Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! short, No Smoking!.
I Am Weasel	1997–2000	David Feiss	Hanna-Barbera	Aired as part of Cow & Chicken, until 1999.
The Powerpuff Girls	1998–2009	Craig McCracken	Hanna-Barbera (from 1998–2002)	Spin-off of the What a Cartoon! shorts, Meat Fuzzy Lumpkins and Crime 101.
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law	2000–2007	Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter	Williams Street Allied Arts & Science Turner Studios	First Cartoon Network Studios series aired only on Adult Swim.
Time Squad	2001–2003	David Wasson (credited as "Dave")
Samurai Jack	2001–2004	Genndy Tartakovsky
Grim & Evil	2001–2002	Maxwell Atoms		Consists in the union of the shows, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Evil Con Carne.
Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?	2002–2003	Greg Miller
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy	2003–2008	Maxwell Atoms		Originated from Grim & Evil.
Evil Con Carne	2003–2004	Maxwell Atoms		Originated from Grim & Evil.
Star Wars: Clone Wars	2003–2005	Genndy Tartakovsky (on request by George Lucas)	Lucasfilm, Ltd.	First Cartoon Network Studios/Cartoon Network original series based on a motion picture franchise: Star Wars.
Megas XLR	2004–2005	Jody Schaeffer and George Krstic	Titmouse, Inc. (only for the opening, and for additional animation on S01)	Originally meant to air in 2003, named LowBrow, but aired in 2004 as Megas XLR.
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends	2004–2009	Craig McCracken
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi	2004–2006	Sam Register	Renegade Animation	First Cartoon Network Studios series produced in a foreign country (Japan). Based on the pop/rock duo Puffy AmiYumi, known as the composers of the theme song for Teen Titans.
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee	2005–2007	Judd Winick
Camp Lazlo	2005–2008	Joe Murray
My Gym Partner's a Monkey	2005–2008	Julie McNally-Cahill and Timothy Cahill
Ben 10	2005–2008	Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action")	Renegade Animation (only for the main title)	First iteration of the Ben 10 series.
Squirrel Boy	2006–2007	Everett Peck
Class of 3000	2006–2008	André Benjamin (a.k.a. André 3000 from Outkast), and Thomas W. Lynch	Moxie Turtle Tom Lynch Company
Out of Jimmy's Head	2007–2008	Tim McKeon and Adam Pava	Brookwell McNamara Entertainment	First live-action/animated series from Cartoon Network Studios.
Transformers: Animated	2007–2009	Hasbro	MOOK DLE The Answer Studio Hasbro Studio 4°C	First Cartoon Network Studios/Cartoon Network original series based on a Hasbro toyline: Transformers.
Chowder	2007–2010	C.H. Greenblatt	Screen Novelties (only for the stop-motion sequences)
Ben 10: Alien Force	2008–2010	Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action")	Funny Garbage (only for the main title)	Second iteration of the Ben 10 series.
Wedgies	2008–2009 (1st run) 2009–2010 (2nd run)	Cartoon Network Studios		A show project containing 5 short series (B.A.E.: The Bremen Avenue Experience, Big Baby, Calling Cat-22!, Nacho Bear, and The Talented Mr. Bixby), aired before or after a show. It launched the TV series The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack	2008–2010	Thurop Van Orman	Screen Novelties (only for the stop-motion sequences)
Adventure Time	2010–present	Pendleton Ward	Frederator Studios	Spin-off of Adventure Time, a short that was aired as part of Nicktoons' Random! Cartoons.
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien	2010–2012	Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action")	Wut It Is (only for the main title)	Third iteration of the Ben 10 series.
Generator Rex	2010–2013	Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle (credited as "Man of Action")
The Cartoonstitute	2010	Rob Sorcher		Originally intended to be aired on Cartoon Network. Aired on Cartoon Network Video only.
Regular Show	2010–present	J. G. Quintel		Spin-off of The Cartoonstitute short of the same name.
Tower Prep	2010	Paul Dini	Dolphin Entertainment	First live-action series produced at Cartoon Network Studios.
Sym-Bionic Titan	2010–2011	Genndy Tartakovsky, Bryan Andrews, and Paul Rudish	Orphanage Animation Studios
Robotomy	2010–2011	Michael Buckley and Joe Deasy	World Leaders Entertainment	With its 10 episodes, is the shortest original animated series broadcast on Cartoon Network.
The Problem Solverz	2011–2013	Ben Jones	Mirari Films	The creator, Ben Jones, is a member of the art collective Paper Rad. Originally intended to be an Adult Swim show named Neon Knome.
Secret Mountain Fort Awesome	2011–2012	Peter Browngardt (credited as "Pete")		Spun-off into Uncle Grandpa, premiered in 2013.
Level Up	2012–2013	Derek Guiley and David Schneiderman	D and D Productions Lords Productions Alive & Kicking Productions	Second live-action series produced at Cartoon Network Studios.
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.
Incredible Crew	2012–2013	Nick Cannon	N'Credible Entertainment	Third live-action series produced at Cartoon Network Studios.
Uncle Grandpa	2013–present	Peter Browngardt (credited as "Pete")		Spin-off of Secret Mountain Fort Awesome, which was in turn a retooling of the original "Uncle Grandpa" short for The Cartoonstitute.
Steven Universe	2013–present	Rebecca Sugar
Clarence	2014–present	Skyler Page

Former/current shorts

Show	Year	Creator(s)	Co-production	Notes
Hot Dog TV	2010	The Jim Henson Company	The Jim Henson Company
La'Antz and Derek	2010–2011
Teddy Blue Eyes	2010	Billy Cone	Turner Studios
Rad Roach: Made in America	2010–2011	Troy Gross
The Swashbuckling Perils of the Adventures of the Men & Jeremy	2010	Kevin Fitzgerald
Mixels	2014–present	John Fang and Dave Smith	The Lego Group	First Cartoon Network Studios/Cartoon Network original series based on a Lego toyline: Mixels.

Upcoming/in development series

Show	Debut year	Creator	Notes
Over the Garden Wall	2014	Patrick McHale	Animated miniseries pitched to Cartoon Network's comedy block.
We Bare Bears	2014	Daniel Chong	Animated series pitched to Cartoon Network's comedy block.
The Powerpuff Girls	2016	Craig McCracken	Upcoming reboot of Cartoon Network's animated series.

Successful pilot shorts/pilot films

Show	Year	Creator(s)	Co-production(s)	Notes
Kenny and the Chimp: Diseasy Does It! or Chimp -n- Pox	1998	Tom Warburton (credited as "Mr. Warburton")	Hanna-Barbera	First pilot for Codename: Kids Next Door, and only pilot for the show to be produced at Hanna-Barbera.
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Meet the Reaper	1999	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.
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?.
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. Second and final pilot for Codename: Kids Next Door, and only pilot for the show to be produced at Cartoon Network Studios.
Evil Con Carne	2001	Maxwell Atoms		Aired as part of the series premiere of Grim & Evil. Pilot for Evil Con Carne.
LowBrow	2002	Jody Schaeffer and George Krstic		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon. Pilot for Megas XLR.
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: House of Bloo's	2003	Craig McCracken		Pilot for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
Class of 3000: Home	2005	André Benjamin (a.k.a. André 3000 from Outkast), and Thomas W. Lynch	Moxie Turtle Tom Lynch Company	Pilot for Class of 3000.
Re-Animated	2006	Tim McKeon and Adam Pava	Appleday Pictures Renegade Animation Turner Studios	First Cartoon Network live-action/animated film. Pilot for Out of Jimmy's Head.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack	2007	Thurop Van Orman		Aired online in mini sequence as part of the interview with its creator. Pilot for the show of the same name.
Uncle Grandpa	2008	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 is started in 2013.
Regular Show	2009	J. G. Quintel		Aired as part of The Cartoonstitute. Pilot for the Regular Show.
Level Up	2011	Derek Guiley and David Schneiderman	D and D Productions Alive & Kicking Productions Turner Studios	Live-action film. Pilot for the show of the same name.
Steven Universe	2012	Rebecca Sugar		The first of the seven pilots of Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project to be greenlit as a full series. Pilot for Steven Universe.
Clarence	2013	Skyler Page		The second of the seven pilots of Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project to be greenlit as a full series. Pilot for the show of the same name.
Tome of the Unknown	2013	Patrick McHale		The third and final pilot among the nine of Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project to be greenlit as a full series. Unlike the other pilots, that were shown online, this was selected for screening in various film festivals (such as the OIAF). Greenlit as Over the Garden Wall.

Failed pilot shorts/pilot films

Show	Year	Creator(s)	Co-production(s)	Notes
King Crab: Space Crustacean	1999	Bill Wray	Hanna-Barbera
Thrillseeker	1999	Deborah Cone	Hanna-Barbera
Foe Paws	2000	Chris Savino	Hanna-Barbera	Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The Big Pick Show marathon.
Uncle Gus: For the Love of Monkeys	2000	Lincoln Peirce	Hanna-Barbera	Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The Big Pick Show marathon.
Ferret and Parrot	2001	Scott Morse		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon.
IMP, Inc.	2001	Charlie Bean and Chris Reccardi		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon.
A Kitty Bobo Show	2001	Kevin Kaliher, and Meaghan Dunn (credited as "Meg")		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon. Won 2nd Place.
My Freaky Family	2001	John McIntyre		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's The 2nd Big Pick Show marathon. Won 3rd Place.
Welcome to Eltingville	2001	Evan Dorkin		First Cartoon Network Studios pilot made for and aired on Adult Swim.
Bagboy!	2002	John Mathot and Ken Segall		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon.
Commander Cork	2002	Mike Bell		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon.
The Groovenians	2002	Kenny Scharf	S4 Studios	Only Cartoon Network Studios CGI short pilot.
Jeffrey Cat	2002	Mark O'Hare		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's Weekend Summerfest marathon.
Party Wagon	2004	Craig Bartlett	Snee-Oosh, Inc.	This film was intended to yield an animated series, but the series was canceled.
Korgoth of Barbaria	2006	Aaron Springer	Williams Street	Second and last Cartoon Network Studios pilot made for and aired on Adult Swim.
Welcome to Wackamo	2006	John McIntyre
Zoot Rumpus	2006	Kaz		Pilot based on a character, in his comic-strip entitled Underworld.
Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover	2007	Derek Drymon
Enter Mode 5	2007	Gabe Swarr
Locker 514	2007	Jeffrey Nodelman		First live-action short pilot produced at Cartoon Network Studios.
What's Wrong with Ruth?	2007	William Reiss
Underfist: Halloween Bash	2008	Maxwell Atoms		This film was intended to yield a spin-off to The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, but the series was cancelled.
Spang Ho!	2009	Lincoln Peirce	Global Mechanic
KROG	2010	Mark Rivers		Second and final live-action short pilot produced at Cartoon Network Studios.
Animal Control!	2013	Jordan Reicheck	Perky Pickle Studios Cartoon Network Studios Asia
Lakewood Plaza Turbo	2013	Ian Jones-Quartey		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project.
Mars Safari!	2013	Ghostshrimp		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project.
My Science Fiction Project	2013	Audie Harrison		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project.
Paranormal Roommates	2013	Benton Connor		Aired as part of Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project.
AJ's Infinite Summer	2014	Toby Jones
Long Live the Royals	2014	Sean Szeles		Shown as an artwork at the Cartoon Network's 2013 shorts project.

Original movies/TV specials

Show	Year	Co-production(s)	Notes
Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip	1999	Hanna-Barbera	Based on Dexter's Laboratory.
The Flintstones: On the Rocks	2001	Hanna-Barbera Screen Novelties	Last film of The Flintstones to be made and produced with "Hanna-Barbera", prior to their closure occurred in the same year.
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie	2002		Samurai Jack stand-alone film of the first three episodes of the show.
The Powerpuff Girls: Twas the Fight Before Christmas	2003		Christmas special based on The Powerpuff Girls.
Billy and Mandy Save Christmas	2005		Christmas special based on The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Good Wilt Hunting	2006		Only movie based on Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
My Gym Partner's a Monkey: The Big Field Trip	2007		Only movie based on My Gym Partner's a Monkey.
Camp Lazlo: Where's Lazlo?	2007		TV special based on Camp Lazlo.
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure	2007		Based on The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen	2007		Another TV movie based on The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.
Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix	2007		Based on Ben 10.
The Grim Adventures of the KND	2007	Curious Pictures a.k.a. Cartoon	First Cartoon Network crossover special, featuring characters and elements from both The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, and Codename: Kids Next Door.
Ben 10: Race Against Time	2007	Trouper Productions	First live-action film produced by Cartoon Network Studios. Based on Ben 10.
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.
Camp Lazlo: Kamp Kringle	2007		Christmas special based on Camp Lazlo.
The Class of 3000 Christmas Special	2007	Moxie Turtle Tom Lynch Company	Christmas special based on Class of 3000.
My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Animal School Musical	2008		TV special based on My Gym Partner's a Monkey.
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination	2008		TV special based on Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. The only episode of the series to be rated TV-PG.
The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!!	2009		10th Anniversary series finale special to The Powerpuff Girls.
Ben 10: Alien Swarm	2009	Trouper Productions	Live-action film. Based on Ben 10: Alien Force.
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.
Regular Show: Terror Tales of the Park	2011		First part of the Halloween special based on Regular Show.
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.
Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood	2011	Inspidea Animation Malaysia	Finale special to Johnny Bravo.
Adventure Time: Holly Jolly Secrets	2011	Frederator Studios	Christmas special based on Adventure Time.
Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens	2012	Monkey Punch Studio LLC Tiny Island Productions Cartoon Network Studios Asia	First Cartoon Network CGI film based on one of its own original series: Ben 10.
Regular Show: Exit 9B	2012		TV special based on Regular Show.
Regular Show: Terror Tales of the Park II	2012		Second part of the Halloween special based on Regular Show.
Regular Show: The Christmas Special	2012		Christmas special based on Regular Show.
Regular Show: Terror Tales of the Park III	2013		Third part of the Halloween special based on Regular Show.
T.G.I.S.	2013		Third Cartoon Network crossover special, featuring characters and elements from both Ben 10, respectively Ben 10: Omniverse, and The Secret Saturdays.
The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed	2014	Passion Pictures Je Suis Bien Content Planktoon Studios	CGI special to The Powerpuff Girls.

Theatrical films

Film	Year	Distribution and Co-productions	Notes
The Powerpuff Girls Movie	2002	Warner Bros. Pictures Rough Draft Studios, Inc.	First theatrical film produced by Cartoon Network. Prequel film to The Powerpuff Girls.