Thursday, March 8, 2018

Cartoon Network announces its biggest ever slate of shows, including new animation programming as well as more episodes of existing series.


Cartoon Network (DStv 301) has announced its biggest slate of shows ever, with the kids animation channel from Turner Broadcasting saying that it will continue to tell stories that are relevant and reflective of kids today.

Cartoon Network will be rolling out new shows like the adventure series Infinity Train and the Latin American supernatural comedy Victor and Valentino, in addition to Apple & OnionCraig of The Creek, Summer Camp Island and Unikitty! based on the character from The LEGO Movie.

Meanwhile Cartoon Network will continue to produce new episodes of Adventure Time, Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls.

"It has always been in our DNA to embrace kids for who they are and build relatable worlds, stories and characters for them," says Christina Miller, president of Cartoon Network. "This moment is especially exciting because this new wave of talent naturally brings depth and interactivity to their storytelling. It is a perfect match for our audience."

New Cartoon Network series:

Apple & Onion
The show comes from Cartoon Network’s global Artists Program and introduces best friends Apple and Onion who have decided to leave their hometowns to experience big city living.

Craig of the Creek
It follows the precocious Craig as he leads his best friends J.P. and Kelsey on comical journeys at their neighborhood creek, transforming everyday afternoons into thrilling expeditions through imaginative play.

Infinity Train
This mystery adventure created by Owen Dennis follows a precocious young girl named Tulip who finds herself on a train full of infinite worlds and tries to find her way home. Infinity Train will start in 2019.

Summer Camp Island
Based on an original Cartoon Network short created by Julia Pott, Summer Camp Island will unfold the mysteries that Oscar and his best friend Hedgehog encounter at a magical summer camp. 

Victor and Valentino
Created by Diego Molano, this supernatural adventure comedy follows two half-brothers who spend a summer with their grandma in Monte Macabre, a small and mysterious town, where the myths and legends of Latin American folklore come to life.


Returning Cartoon Network series:

Adventure Time
Cartoon Network and Mojang expand their partnership with an original Minecraft episode. In the episode titled “Diamonds and Lemons,” while Finn and his friends unite to dig for treasure and fight off enemies, they experience setbacks and creative triumphs in a fantastic new vision of Ooo.

Ben 10
Renewed for a 3rd season, Ben, cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max are ready for action. A new half hour special will introduce the newest alien trying to invade Ben’s world – Shock Rock, who is looking to conquer the world and drain the planet of energy and resources.

OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes
With a console video game and renewed for a 2nd season, K.O. is leveling up with new adventures, threats and villains.

Steven Universe
The series returns with three all-new, action-packed story arcs. Steven and the Crystal Gems face new internal and external battles.

The Amazing World of Gumball
The 6th season of this show from Cartoon Network Studios EMEA will include a new Halloween special, as well as an episode filled with music and dance. The season will continue the warm-hearted adventures with the energetic and fearless blue cat, Gumball, and his idiosyncratic family, the Wattersons.

The Powerpuff Girls
New episodes, events and products will continue in 2019 of the revived series. Fourth sister Bliss will also return later this year in a new episode.

Teen Titans Go!
Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg may be heading to the movies but there's also a 5th season of this superhero comedy produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

Unikitty!
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on the character from The LEGO Movie, this sparkle-filled series will continue to have new episodes on Cartoon Network.

We Bare Bears
Renewed for a 4th season, this series created by Daniel Chong returns for ambitious adventures and more adorable baby bears. The 3 bear brothers will have their funniest escapes yet in all-new episodes that will include holiday specials, a half-hour Halloween episode and a wedding where the bears come to the rescue as the best man.

Mighty Magiswords and Clarence will both continue with new episodes.