copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-10-07): On August 8, 2024, CartoonNetwork.com officially shut down and now redirects to the Cartoon Network channel hub of the streaming service Max. However, a Cartoon Network spokesperson stating "we are focusing on the Cartoon Network shows and social media where we find consumers are the most engaged and there is a meaningful potential for growth".[50][51] Gizmodo reported that this shutdown not only removes "an archive of clips" and "free access to series" but also the website "hosted years of beloved flash games relating to its shows. While many have been erased over the years through various site redesigns–and archived elsewhere for nostalgic fans–at least some of the current archives are still accessible via international versions of the Cartoon Network website in regions where Max is currently unavailable".[52] [...] - ^ Spangler, Todd (August 9, 2024). "Cartoon Network Website Shuts Down, Warner Bros. Discovery Kicks Visitors Over to Max". Variety. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024. - ^ Porter, Rick (August 9, 2024). "Cartoon Network Website Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 22, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2023-12-05): Is Cartoon Network Ending? Cartoon Network will not be shutting down, but its existence seems to be continuing in name only. With one person in charge, the day-to-day operations of all three studios are expected to be aligned, with decisions affecting all three in the same ways. [...] If the shift for all three studios moves towards this catalog-focused menu of shows, as Warner Bros. boss David Zaslav has previously hinted, it will be hard for Cartoon Network to continue the same original output that we’ve gotten used to over the years.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Cartoon Network‘s website is no more. [...] "We are focusing on the Cartoon Network shows and social media where we find consumers are the most engaged and there is a meaningful potential for growth," a Cartoon Network rep said in a statement. "While we have closed some digital products, fans can continue to interact with Cartoon Network via the Cartoon Network app as well as select TV providers apps on platforms including mobile and connected devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon and via social platforms YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. And of course, fans also can continue to tune in to the Cartoon Network channel to enjoy 11 hours of their favorite Cartoon Network series from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. daily." The shuttering of the Cartoon Network site follows Warner Bros. Discovery taking a $9.1 billion impairment charge in its quarterly earnings related to its networks division, which includes Cartoon Network and the other cable outlets. The company cited a soft ad market as part the reason for the hit.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2022-10-12): On Wednesday, Warner Bros. TV Group laid off 82 staffers across scripted, unscripted, and animation divisions, a Warner Bros. representative confirmed to Polygon. The company will leave 43 of the currently unfilled positions empty. While the three brand labels Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), Cartoon Network Studios (CNS), and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe will remain distinct, WBA and CNS development and production teams will be brought under one division. Cartoon Network is not dead, says Warner Bros. — but its future is uncertain [...] According to Variety, "output will remain the same," following WNA and CNS consolidating — but the response from animation industry denizens and pundits has not been as optimistic. Cartoon Brew declared the studio "gone," which inspired pushback from a Cartoon Network staffer. Polygon spoke to a Warner Bros. representative who said that CNS is not disappearing and that it still has many projects in development. The real question is how this joint division will set its priorities, which more or less depends on what viewers actually watch and what the company deems profitable.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): TV Cartoon Network website shuts down, redirects to Max R.I.P. cartoonnetwork.com. By Jessica Wang Jessica Wang Jessica is a staff writer at Entertainment Weekly, where she covers TV, movies, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in Bustle, NYLON, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and more. She lives in California with her dog. EW's editorial guidelines Published on August 9, 2024 12:42PM EDT Call it the end of an era: Cartoon Network's website has been removed from the web, redirecting visitors instead to a landing page for Max following the changes over at Warner Bros. Discovery. A pop-up message on the new landing page reads: "Looking for episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows? Check out what’s available to stream on Max (subscription required). Sign up for Max, where you can also create a kids profile with ratings restrictions and additional privacy protections to keep it fun and kid-friendly!" 10 best Cartoon Network shows: We rank 'em! For cable subscribers, Cartoon Network programming will still be available on TV and connected apps. Cartoon Network website shutters.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-07-09): A post on X by the handle ‘AWorkersIgnited’ (Animation Workers Ignited) set off a wave of concern among fans of Cartoon Network, leading to the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork trending. The message, "Cartoon Network is dead?!?!", led many to believe that the beloved animation channel was on the verge of shutting down. [...] Contrary to the rumors, Cartoon Network is not shutting down. The confusion arose from a misinterpretation of the post by Animation Workers Ignited, which is affiliated with the Animation Workers Union. The union’s message was meant to highlight the issues faced by industry workers, not to announce the channel’s closure. [...] While the trending hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork may have caused a stir, it serves as a reminder to verify such claims before jumping to conclusions. Cartoon Network is not shutting down, and fans can continue to enjoy their favorite shows without worry.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-07-09): #RIPCartoonNetwork Is Trending on Social Media — Is the Network Shutting Down? [...] In July 2024, #RIPCartoonNetwork began trending on X (formerly Twitter), prompting fans to mourn the loss of a beloved network. Does this mean Cartoon Network is shutting down? Here's everything we know. Is Cartoon Network shutting down? Why the #RIPCartoonNetwork hashtag is trending on social media.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-07-09): On X, account Animation Workers Ignited tweeted that ‘Cartoon Network is dead’ and encouraged the animation house’s fans to share their favourite shows under the hashtag RIPCartoonNetwork. [...] In a statement to Metro.co.uk, a spokesperson for Cartoon Network also assured fans: ‘Cartoon Network would like to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation that the network or the studio are shutting down. [...] Responding to the tweet, @jeffre__ wrote: ‘Well, it’s the end of an era. Heard Cartoon Network has officially shut down. And here are my Top 4 all time best show(s) that made childhood lit 1. TOP CAT 2. COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG 3. SAMURAI JACK 4. THe FLINTSTONES.’ @BipolorGhosty also mistakenly believed Cartoon Network was over, writing: ‘It is really end of era on the iconic childhood memories in Cartoon Network #RIPCartoonNetwork.’ @SumitHansd lamented: ‘It’s sad to see the most iconic building in everybody’s childhood Rest in peace cartoon network studios. So weird and painful to say goodbye to an iconic piece of history Thanks for the memories #RIPCartoonNetwork.’
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-10): Cartoon Network Website Shut Down, Now Redirects to Max [...] Cartoon Network's official website has been shut down as it now redirects to the Max streaming service instead. Cartoon Network was once home to some of the most notable animated series releases in network television, and that's been shifting in the last few years especially. With the closing of Cartoon Network Studios prompting fans to wonder if the network would be shutting down entirely, it's been made clear that Warner Bros. Discovery is shuffling around their Cartoon Network projects through Warner Bros. Animation as a whole. But that also means pieces of Cartoon Network's past have fallen to the wayside. Cartoon Network's official website has officially shut down, and the page itself now redirects to Cartoon Network's library on Max with the following message, "Looking for episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows? Check out what's available to stream on Max (subscription required). Sign up for Max, where you can also create a Kids Profile with ratings restrictions and additional privacy protections to keep it fun and kid-friendly! Cable subscribers, continue to enjoy your favorite CN programming on your TV and connected apps as well!""
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-12): In another cost cutting initiative, Warner Bros Discovery said they would be shutting down the website of The Cartoon Network. The announcement came in the aftermath of WBD announcing, in their quarterly earnings report, they are taking a $9.1 billion write down with their legacy television unit. Over the past several years cable networks have been losing revenue with a loss in carriage fees from cord-cutting resulting in a drop in subscribers and ratings. [...] Despite rumors, there has been no announcement that the cable television network would cease operations. The Cartoon Network began operations in October 1992 with an extensive (and classic) animated programming library from Turner Broadcasting. The network also added original programming. [...] Last February, in the wake of layoffs, Paramount announced they were shutting down Noggin, a subscription-based video-on-demand service targeting children under the age of seven. Content included with educational games, books and videos including Blues Clues.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Warner Bros. Discovery this week pulled the entire contents of cartoonnetwork.com offline — redirecting visitors to a landing page on Max, its subscription-streaming service, encouraging fans to sign up to watch their favorite Cartoon Network shows. The shuttering of the site appears to have happened Thursday, Aug. 8. [...] The shutdown of cartoonnetwork.com comes a week after WBD told subscribers it will sunset the Boomerang classic ‘toon streamer effective Sept. 30 — and migrating customers (and the content catalog) over to Max. WBD’s killing off of the Cartoon Network appears to be a cost-cutting move, as well as one intended to spur fans to pay up for Max. In a series of similar moves, Paramount Global earlier this summer removed a huge trove of content from Comedy Central’s site and pulled the full archive of MTV News and CMT from the internet.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-13): Is Cartoon Network shutting down? Website sending viewers to Max [...] Is Cartoon Network shutting down? While the Cartoon Network is shuttering its website, published reports indicate Cartoon Network's television programming will continue.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Warner Bros. Discovery has shut down Cartoon Network’s website and is redirecting visitors to Max. [...] They noted that fans can continue to interact with the network’s programming via the Cartoon Network app, select TV provider’s apps on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon and via YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. They can also tune into the Cartoon Network channel, which offers 11 hours of programming from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. [...] Warner isn’t the only media giant to shut down its network’s websites, with Paramount Global recently shuttering MTV News’ website and deleting the network’s archive as well as archive content from CMT. It also previously said it would sunset its Noggin streaming service and standalone Showtime streaming service.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): That's All, Folks! Cartoon Network Website Is No More After 26 years, Cartoon Network's web portal has been shut down to push viewers toward streaming services. The website for Cartoon Network, which had existed online since 1998, has been scrubbed from the internet. What once was a video-heavy portal for shows, including The Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time, Teen Titans Go! and Steven Universe, now redirects users to the streaming service Max, also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): The Cartoon Network website is no more. A week after Warner Bros. Discovery announced it was shutting down the Boomerang streaming service, the company also has pulled all content off cartoonnetwork.com, directing visitors to Max. [...] The Cartoon Network site had previously featured full episodes as well as video clips of its shows including Teen Titans GO!, Steven Universe, Craig of the Creek and more, as well as games. WBD said it is sunsetting Boomerang, which includes many classic cartoon series, September 30, and folding its content into Max.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-13): More and more internet history is being lost. It’s a good reminder that though websites seem like permanent fixtures, they can be gone in the blink of an eye. The latest website death is that of CartoonNetwork.com. Warner Bros. Discovery has shut down the Cartoon Network website and is instead redirecting users to Max to view the Cartoon Network properties they’d like to see. Of course, Max comes with a subscription fee and a price tag that seems to rise all the time, whereas the Cartoon Network website once offered free episodes of some of our favorite shows. But alas, we must say RIP CartoonNetwork.com. [...] It seems this move by Warner Bros. Discovery is intended to funnel users into Max and likely is done as a cost-cutting measure of some kind. Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t the only company to have shut down previously accessible websites. Recently, Paramount Global removed the MTV News archive (and other sites) from the internet to great public outcry. But it sure is sad every time it happens. We seem to be losing our online legacy, bit by bit. And so we say goodbye to the Cartoon Network website. You rocked!
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Cartoon Network Website Shut Down, Warner Bros. Discovery Redirects Users to Max More and more internet history is being lost. It’s a good reminder that though websites seem like permanent fixtures, they can be gone in the blink of an eye. The latest website death is that of CartoonNetwork.com. Warner Bros. Discovery has shut down the Cartoon Network website and is instead redirecting users to Max to view the Cartoon Network properties they’d like to see. Of course, Max comes with a subscription fee and a price tag that seems to rise all the time, whereas the Cartoon Network website once offered free episodes of some of our favorite shows. But alas, we must say RIP CartoonNetwork.com. [...] It seems this move by Warner Bros. Discovery is intended to funnel users into Max and likely is done as a cost-cutting measure of some kind. Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t the only company to have shut down previously accessible websites. Recently, Paramount Global removed the MTV News archive (and other sites) from the internet to great public outcry. But it sure is sad every time it happens. We seem to be losing our online legacy, bit by bit. And so we say goodbye to the Cartoon Network website. You rocked!
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Warner Bros. Discovery has shut down CartoonNetwork.com, as first spotted by Variety. [...] Warner Bros. Discovery gave no prior warning that it would soon shutter the Cartoon Network website, which has served as an outlet for younger viewers and game players for decades. However, Gizmodo notes that certain international versions of the site remain active for those who want to experience some of its offerings, though it’s unclear if they will eventually meet the same fate. The shutdown follows news that the company would sunset its throwback show service, Boomerang, on September 30. These fundamental shifts in its cartoon offerings arrive as Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly toys with the idea of splitting its business in half. For the last two years, the company has also moved to shutter a handful of projects very late into their development, which include DC’s live-action Batgirl film, Scoob! Holiday Haunt, and the infamous Coyote vs. Acme. Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed may also suffer the same fate after Warner Bros. dropped it from its upcoming slate, although it's now back with Sony to find distribution.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-12): In an attempt to cut costs, Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) has shut down the Cartoon Network website, redirecting its viewers to its subscription streaming service Max, stated reports. [...] Against this backdrop, the parent company's decision to shut down the website is a cost-cutting move aimed at increasing Max subscribers. Variety's report further stated that the Max subscription enables users to create a kid's profile section with restrictions. [...] Cartoon Network will continue to offer 11 hours of programming from 6 am-5 pm daily, Variety quoted the official as saying.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-04-09): It's such a damn shame to see one of the best kids channel fall from grace like this over the years. I mean the Boston Bomb Scare which cause the president Jim Samples left, The godawlful CN real, CN Constantly overairing TTG and gumball especially back in 2017 and other shows that came out that time period didn't get a chance to shine, CN Studios is gone. But anyways, the reason i made this post here is because CN has been going through alot of hard times, and since adult swim is doing better in the ratings especially since they have checkered past and Toonami. Does anyone think CN will be adult swim 24/7, because adult swim is doing really good in the ratings and CN ratings are pretty much slipping.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-13): The shutdown of the Cartoon Network website marks the end of an era that many of us hold dear. For countless children and even adults, Cartoon Network was more than just a TV channel; it was a gateway to a world of imagination, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The website, launched in 1998, became an extension of this magical world, offering games, videos, and interactive content that kept us entertained for hours. [...] The decision to shut down the Cartoon Network website on August 8, 2024, was driven by strategic changes implemented by Warner Bros. Discovery. The company aimed to streamline its digital offerings by redirecting visitors to its subscription-based streaming service, Max. This consolidation effort is part of a broader industry trend where media companies are increasingly focusing on streaming platforms to reach audiences more effectively. By centralizing content on Max, Warner Bros. Discovery hopes to provide a more cohesive and comprehensive viewing experience, attracting subscribers with a vast library of shows and movies. This strategy also aligns with the growing consumer preference for on-demand content, which has been reshaping the media landscape over the past decade.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-08-12): The Cartoon Network website, which had been online since 1998, was removed from the internet on August 8, as per a report in Variety. Previously a portal with a video-heavy homepage for shows like 'Teen Titans Go!', 'The Powerpuff Girls', 'Adventure Time', and 'Steven Universe', users are now redirected to Max, another Warner Bros. Discovery streaming platform, where they can see their favourite cartoons. [...] CartoonNetwork.com is the victim of the ongoing streaming war among online portals. It also seems like a cost-cutting measure meant to entice viewers to pay for Max. The parent firm Paramount Global removed the websites for Comedy Central, MTV News, and CMT in June. In February, Paramount also cancelled the preschool-focused channel Noggin. Meanwhile, the Cartoon Network website went live in July 1998, which was roughly six years after the cable network's October 1992 launch. It also existed as an AOL channel as early as 1996. Last month, a rumour that Cartoon Network was shutting down sent shockwaves on social media and #RIPCartoonNetwork became the top trend. The rumour started with a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the account "Animation Workers Ignited", which claimed that the channel was "dead". However, it was clarified that the channel was not shutting down.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2022-10-16): - Cartoon Network said it is not shutting down, despite rumors circulating on social media this week. [...] Cartoon Network is not going anywhere, despite rumors to the contrary. [...] Still, rumors that Cartoon Network — best known for original series like "Powerpuff Girls," "Adventure Time," and "Dexter's Laboratory," and for airing classics like "Looney Toons" and "Scooby Doo" — was shutting down for good began circulating on social media earlier this week, alongside the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork.
Claim: The Cartoon Network will be shut down !! (Social Media Users, 2022-10-15)
Evidence (2024-07-10): Cartoon Network issued a statement clarifying that rumours of the network or its studio shutting down are untrue. "Cartoon Network would like to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation that the network or the studio is shutting down. With a number of recently announced greenlights, we remain committed to continually investing in innovative content that entertains and inspires our viewers across the globe," the company stated. The video attributed these issues to greed, claiming that big studios improved their financials by reducing spending and cutting staff, allowing CEOs and executives to reap the benefits. It urged viewers to spread the word by posting about their favourite Cartoon Network shows with the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork and to follow the account for more ways to support the cause. [...] As the hashtag gained traction, rumours began to circulate that Cartoon Network was shutting down permanently. However, these claims are false. The account "Animation Workers Ignited," associated with the animators' union, is using the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork to highlight the challenges faced by industry workers. The channel itself is not shutting down.