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<blockquote data-quote="WayneLigon" data-source="post: 2915240" data-attributes="member: 3649">They follow up yesterday with the following, but it still seems odd that they've dropped all the DC stuff. Unless DC is pulling things in to prepare for a WB-run animation network in direct competition with CN; CN is pulling in some flatly amazing ratings among the most desired demographic, but I'd think such a maneuver would be a real long shot.CN COMMENTS ON LICENSING CRITICISMFor the record, Cartoon Network promised a response regarding the allegation, reported last Wednesday, June 21’s Animated Shorts, that they are dropping DC-based series for licensing reasons. The response came in Friday, June 23rd. It’s short and simple, so here it goes:&quot;We will continue to develop original projects through Cartoon Network Studios and other producers,” said a network spokesperson. “In addition, we will seek acquired programming from our long-term partners Warner Bros. Animation and other producers and distributors.&quot;To be honest, this makes perfect sense. After all, they already announced they are airing the Marvel/ Lion’s Gate Fantastic Four TV series due some indefinite time in the next year. Last I looked, Marvel still isn’t part of Time Warner. They are also bringing in Japan’s #2 anime series, Bleach, this Fall to Adult Swim (they already have the #1 series, Naruto), and Viz controls the licensing on both of those. </blockquote>

[QUOTE="WayneLigon, post: 2915240, member: 3649"] They follow up yesterday with the following, but it still seems odd that they've dropped all the DC stuff. Unless DC is pulling things in to prepare for a WB-run animation network in direct competition with CN; CN is pulling in some flatly amazing ratings among the most desired demographic, but I'd think such a maneuver would be a real long shot. [I]CN COMMENTS ON LICENSING CRITICISM For the record, Cartoon Network promised a response regarding the allegation, reported last Wednesday, June 21’s Animated Shorts, that they are dropping DC-based series for licensing reasons. The response came in Friday, June 23rd. It’s short and simple, so here it goes: "We will continue to develop original projects through Cartoon Network Studios and other producers,” said a network spokesperson. “In addition, we will seek acquired programming from our long-term partners Warner Bros. Animation and other producers and distributors." To be honest, this makes perfect sense. After all, they already announced they are airing the Marvel/ Lion’s Gate Fantastic Four TV series due some indefinite time in the next year. Last I looked, Marvel still isn’t part of Time Warner. They are also bringing in Japan’s #2 anime series, Bleach, this Fall to Adult Swim (they already have the #1 series, Naruto), and Viz controls the licensing on both of those. [/I] [/QUOTE]

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