Warner Bros. Scrubs Cartoon Network Website, Erasing Years of History
Warner Bros. Discovery has removed the Cartoon Network website to cut costs, redirecting visitors to a Max subscription page, while transitioning Boomerang's library to Max by September 30.
Read original articleWarner Bros. Discovery has taken significant steps to cut costs, resulting in the complete removal of the Cartoon Network website. This site previously offered a wealth of content, including clips and full episodes from popular animated series such as "Steven Universe," "Teen Titans Go!," and "Adventure Time." Visitors to the site are now redirected to a page promoting the Max streaming service, which requires a subscription for access to these shows. The decision to erase the website also eliminates access to numerous flash games associated with the network's programming. While some international versions of the Cartoon Network site still retain archives, the main site has been stripped of its historical content. This move follows Warner's recent announcement to shut down its classic animation streaming service, Boomerang, which will transition its library to Max by September 30. These actions reflect a broader trend of prioritizing subscription-based models over free access to content, impacting the availability of beloved animated series and games.
- Warner Bros. Discovery has erased the Cartoon Network website as part of cost-cutting measures.
- The site previously hosted episodes and games from popular animated series.
- Visitors are now redirected to a Max subscription page for content access.
- International versions of the site may still have some archived content.
- The closure of Boomerang will also shift its library to Max by September 30.
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