Cartoon Network announces the return of the international phenomenon
Worldwide debut in 2016 with all-new television series and licensing program
After the successful airing of the re-imagined special in May, Cartoon Network announced the global return of one of its most beloved franchises, Emmy®-winning series The Powerpuff Girls. Slated for a 2016 launch, this reboot will include an all-new television series produced by Cartoon Network Studios and a full licensing program that will roll out across all regions. The announcement was made by Rob Sorcher, to kick off the 2014 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
“The original Powerpuff Girls was a franchise phenomenon for Cartoon Network, paving the way for a new generation of innovative storytellers and enthusiastic fans worldwide. We are calling these girls back into action based upon an overwhelming demand for sugar, spice and Chemical X,” said Rob Sorcher, Chief Content Officer, Cartoon Network.
One of Cartoon Network’s most enduring original series, The Powerpuff Girls has earned two Emmy® Awards along with five nominations, as well as countless animation accolades throughout its 78-episode run. The series also inspired a feature film in 2003, a 10th anniversary special, and a re-imagined CG special, The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed, which aired on Cartoon Network in May 2014 and featured Ringo Starr.
The Powerpuff Girls is one of Cartoon Network’s top-grossing brands of all time, with more than US$2.5 billion in retail sales generated since its debut, and enduring as a global fashion brand with a range of apparel partners and fashion collections around the world.
“This news is three large spoonfuls of excitement for Cartoon Network Enterprises in Asia Pacific. We can’t wait to unleash this unique brand of cute and chic into the Australia and New Zealand markets,” said Melissa Tinker, Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises in Asia Pacific.
Debuting on Cartoon Network in 1998, The Powerpuff Girls was created by Craig McCracken and centres on three sugar-coated superheroes whose mission in life alternates between going to school, fighting crime and winning at hopscotch.
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About Cartoon Network Enterprises
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the licensing and merchandising arm of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, is responsible for building world-class licensing franchises across its properties including Ben 10, Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, Mixels, and other Cartoon Network and Adult Swim originals. CNE connects with millions of Cartoon Network fans through consumer and home entertainment products, promotional licensing, interactive games, publishing, themed attractions and live events.
About Cartoon Network ANZ
Launched in Australia in 1995, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s (TBS) Cartoon Network offers the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon library of Warner Bros., MGM and Hanna-Barbera titles, Cartoon Network showcases the best animated comedy content including Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated and The Looney Tunes Show. The Network also produces original series including the hugely successful Ben 10 franchise, Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball and Regular Show. Cartoon Network is seen in over 2.2 million and 800,000 households across Australia and New Zealand respectively. Online, Cartoon Network typically reaches more than 300,000 and 50,000 unique visitors every month across Australia and New Zealand respectively.
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of multiplatform news and entertainment content around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.
About Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout Asia Pacific. Turner runs 46 channels in 13 languages in 38 countries throughout the region, including CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Cartoonito, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, WarnerTV, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, WB, MondoTV and TABI Channel. In India, Turner also manages advertising sales and distribution for HBO, and distribution for HBO Defined and HBO Hits HD. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. is a Time Warner company.
