The 2006 direct-to-video Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo animated feature is slated to air later this month on Cartoon Network. The animated feature returns for a special presentation on Sunday, July 24th, 2011 at 11:00am (ET) as part of the special weekend of superhero-themed programming on Cartoon Network. Official details on the Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo animated feature are available below.
Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo Cartoon Network, Sunday, July 24th, 2011, at 11:00am (ET) When a high-tech ninja attacks Titans Tower, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy spring into action. Robin finds out that the ninja was sent by a mysterious and menacing Japanese criminal known as Brushogun, and the Teen Titans travel to Tokyo to track the villain down.
Further details on the direct-to-video Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo animated feature can be found at the Teen Titans subsite here at The World’s Finest. The direct-to-video animated featured originally premiered on Cartoon Network in 2006 before arriving on DVD in 2007.
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A new description for the upcoming Green Lantern: The Animated Series has been made available from Cartoon Network. The new CGI-animated series features actor Josh Keaton (The Spectacular Spider-Man) in the title role of Green Lantern Hal Jordan, and will feature a heavy focus on the Green Lantern Corps mythos. Continue below for the new synopsis.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series Coming to Cartoon Network this Fall
As Earth’s Green Lantern, Hal Jordan is used to being in dangerous situations – but he’s never faced anything like this! Set at the farthest reaches of deep space, Green Lantern: The Animated Series finds Hal on the Guardian Frontier, where he must face down an invasion from the Red Lantern Corps. Powered by pure rage, the evil Red Lanterns have sworn to destroy the Green Lantern Corps and everything they stand for.
Watch the new series this fall on Cartoon Network.
Based upon the DC Comics super hero, Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an all-new CG animated action series from Warner Bros Animation and overseen by world-renowned producer, artist and animator Bruce Timm. Warner Bros Animation and DC Entertainment are expected to debut footage from the highly-anticipated animated series this summer.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment passed along the following Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters character render images and a trailer for the Nintendo 3DS version of the Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters video game. Hitting shelves on June 7th, 2011 for all major consoles, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters ties into the upcoming Green Lantern theatrical film. Please click on the images below for a closer look. Click on the first thumbnail image below to view the trailer in the High-Definition Quicktime format.
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters Description:
In Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, players will fill the role of gifted pilot Hal Jordan, the first human Green Lantern, and create an arsenal of ring constructs and take flight in outer space and beyond to restore intergalactic order. Players will use the Power Ring to build an array of weapons from green energy to defeat the Manhunters an evil android race bent on destroying the Green Lantern Corps. Packed with intergalactic missions, alien androids and out-of-this-world combat, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is an action-adventure videogame that delivers the Green Lantern experience right into the hands of gamers.
From Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters will be available June 7th, 2011 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS. Stay tuned for further coverage on this upcoming video game here soon at The World’s Finest.
An all-new episode of Batman: The Brave and The Bold and a rerun of Young Justice brought in solid ratings for Cartoon Network on Friday, April 22nd, 2011, according to data released by Nielsen Media Research and Turner Broadcasting System. New episodes of Batman: The Brave and The Bold have been airing in the latest timeslot for the animated series, Fridays at 6:30pm (ET) on Cartoon Network, while Young Justice is currently working through reruns in its regular 7:00pm (ET) timeslot Fridays on Cartoon Network.
Please note the following ratings are for episodes airing last week, on Friday April 22nd, 2011. The official press details can be found below.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Shadow of the Bat!” -Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at 6:30pm on Cartoon Network. -1.1 Households – An estimated 1.1% of America TV households watched this program. -Viewers: 1.866 million – 400,000 million estimated in the adults 18-49 demographic, 1.2 million estimated in the teens 12-17 demographic, and 210,000 estimated in the kids 2-11 demographic.
Young Justice “Schooled” -Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at 7:00pm on Cartoon Network. -1.1 Households – An estimated 1.1% of America TV households watched this program. -Viewers: 1.782 million – 400,000 estimated in the adults 18-49 demographic, 1.0 million estimated in the teens 12-17 demographic, and 180,00 estimated in the kids 2-11 demographic.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold airs every Friday at 6:30pm (ET) on Cartoon Network. Young Justice airs on Cartoon Network every Friday at 7:00pm (ET), with the network airing special encore presentations the following Sunday at 8:00pm (ET).
Stay tuned for further Young Justice and Batman: The Brave and The Bold updates, including May 2011 schedule details, here soon at The World’s Finest.
Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation has released a new trailer for the Young Justice animated series. The trailer consists of scenes from previously-aired episodes of the series and plugs the timeslot for the show. Click on the image below to view the trailer in the Quicktime format.
Schedule details for upcoming episodes of Young Justice are slated to be released by the network shortly. Young Justice airs on Cartoon Network every Friday at 7:00pm (ET), with the network airing special encore presentations the following Sunday at 8:00pm (ET).
In further Cartoon Network updates, the network has released the April 2011 schedule for upcoming new episodes of Batman: The Brave and The Bold. Episodes include “Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases! ” on Friday, April 1st, 2011, “The Malicious Mr. Mind!” on Friday, April 8th, 2011, “Joker: The Vile and Villainous!” on Friday, April 15th, 2011, “The Shadow of the Bat!” on Friday, April 22nd, 2011, and “Night of the Batmen!” on Friday, April 29th, 2011. Specific episode details are set to released shortly. Batman: The Brave and The Bold airs Fridays at 6:30pm (ET) on Cartoon Network.
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Cartoon Network has provided the following press release highlighting announcements from the Cartoon Network 2011 Upfronts. Announcements include the creation of a new “DC Nation” programming block, new episodes of Young Justice and Batman: The Brave and The Bold, along with the introduction of Green Lantern: The Animated Series to the channel’s schedule. Please continue below to view the press release and related images. Additionally, scroll past the press release for further updates.
Cartoon Network Continues the Funny and Builds on Success by Growing Its Global Brand and Franchises
Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Cartoon Network Harness Power of Assets to Form DC Nation
DreamWorks Animations Jeffrey Katzenberg Unveils Details for New How to TrainYour Dragon Series
Level Up Makes Debut as Networks Newest Live-Action Scripted Comedy Series
Springboarding off its 2010 ratings growth across key kids and boys demos, in which series/specials Adventure Time, Dude, What Would Happen, Generator Rex and Hall of Game helped propel the network to new heights, Cartoon Network described its plans for building new global franchises today as it unveiled a broad slate of new content for 2011 at its annual Advertising Upfront presentation. Thirteen new animated series, 19 returning shows, and the networks newest live-action scripted comedy series, Level Up, which will launch with a 90-minute original movie, will debut over the next year. The mornings announcements also spotlighted a new partnership between Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Cartoon Network in which the three entertainment brands would unite their powerful assets in publishing, theatrical and television to create a multi-platform block of exclusive branded original content on the network named, DC Nation.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) CEO and Co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg also appeared to reveal development plans for the new half-hour CG-animated series based on the Oscar-nominated and hugely popular 2010 motion picture adventure, How to Train Your Dragon. Coupled with new and returning acquisitions, these projects represent Cartoon Networks largest episodic commitment to date for new content.
Our commitment last year to build on the volume of broad content for our audience has paid off in solid ratings growth and renewed strength among our core 6-11 audience, said Stuart Snyder, president and chief operating officer, Turner Broadcastings Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media (AYAKM). We now have successful new shows that we can grow into the next big franchises. By partnering with premier entertainment companies like Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation SKG and DC Entertainment, we are laying the groundwork for even further growth and expansion opportunities across the coming year.
As Cartoon Network continues to strategically align great new content with exciting franchises, our ad sales team is committed to developing innovative ideas for our partners that will extend the reach of their message and brands across our linear and digital platforms, said John OHara, executive vice president and general sales manager, Cartoon Network Ad Sales & Marketing. The recent success with Hall of Game is a key example of how we collaborated with our advertising partners to develop high-profile, custom opportunities, which live across multiple viewer experience levels and delivered measurable return on their investment.
Exclusive first looks of new original animated comedy series revealed to advertisers at Jazz at Lincoln Center included: The Problem Solverz and Secret Mountain Fort Awesome, two new series from Cartoon Network Studios joining the networks successful Monday night prime-time comedy block of quarter-hour programs Adventure Time, Regular Show and MAD which rank #1 in their timeslots across all television among kids and boys 2-11, 6-11 and 9-14; The Amazing World of Gumball, the U.S. premiere of a new international series from Cartoon Networks U.K. production studio; and The Looney Tunes Show, an all-new series in the tradition of classic theatrical shorts from Warner Bros. Animation. Sneak peeks of new animated action-adventure series included a new version of the global hit franchise Ben 10; an all-new remake of the action series ThunderCats from Warner Bros.; and a CG-animated follow-up to this summers highly-anticipated action movie starring Ryan Reynolds, Green Lantern: The Animated Series.
Cartoon Network also debuted what will be its newest venture into live-action scripted comedy with the series Level Up, a fantastical comedy for the video game age. The show will launch as a 90-minute movie event in late fall and serve as a platform to promote the new half-hour series scheduled for spring 2012. Level Up is created and written by Derek Guiley and David Schneiderman (both credited for Chasing Liberty). The series will be executive produced by Peter Murrieta (Wizards of Waverly Place, Hope and Faith). The movie is directed and executive produced by Peter Lauer (Sons Of Tuscon, Chuck).
Over the last year, the most notable growth at Cartoon Network has been driven by prime-time comedy programs, said Rob Sorcher, chief content officer for Cartoon Network. This season, well build upon that momentum by amping up the funny across all formats and debuting an array of wonderfully unique animated and live-action series.
Debuting in 2012 as a multi-platform franchise, DC Nation will be the exclusive home for original DC animation properties. Backed by the production, publishing and marketing resources of Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Cartoon Network, DC Nation will be an on-air and online programming block populated with event programming, interstitials, exclusive behind-the-scenes of theatrical production and an insider look into the world of all things DC.
DC Nation on Cartoon Network will be the first-ever dedicated broadcast destination to showcase the depth and breadth of the DC Universe, said Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. We and our partners at WBTV are thrilled that fans will be able to immerse themselves in DCs phenomenal stories, experience a wide spectrum of amazing characters and stay up-to-date on the latest happenings of the worlds greatest superheroes and their creators, both on-air and online.
Underscoring the point of great franchises was Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of DreamWorks Animation SKG, who discussed how his team was planning to bring the global smash hit How to Train Your Dragon, which grossed $500+ million at the worldwide box-office, to Cartoon Network via an all-new weekly CG-animated series.
DreamWorks Animation recognizes the importance of building brands around great franchises, so you can imagine how thrilled we are to be joining forces with Cartoon Network to bring our newest franchise How to Train Your Dragon to television audiences around the world, said Katzenberg. Todays presentation marks an exciting new beginning for our company and reaffirms our goal to ensure that How to Train Your Dragon has the ideal home, which we have found in Cartoon Network.
Additional programming announcements from the network included a fourth season renewal for the LucasFilm Animation Ltd. CG-animated juggernaut, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which continued to significantly grow key kids and boys demos throughout its third season. Also coming next year is a fourth season of the animated comedy reality show franchise, Total Drama. In this new iteration, the competition returns to its roots with Total Drama: Revenge of the Island.
Further highlights of Cartoon Networks newly announced content slated for launch across the 2011-2012 season include the following:
NEW SERIES The Problem Solverz: Created by celebrated artist Ben Jones, The Problem Solverz presents a fresh, distinctive visual style and tone in a new series that follows three crazy young dudes, Horace, Roba and Alfe, the proprietors of an unorthodox detective agency dedicated to solving the mysteries of the universe, one case at a time. Slated to premiere Monday, April 4, at 8:45 p.m. (ET/PT).
Secret Mountain Fort Awesome: From Pete Browngardt (Chowder), Cartoon Network Studios presents a hilarious new comedy about a mega-rad group of monsters that live underground and do crazy awesome stuff like steal the sun, fight CGI-sharks, and get their butts kicked by a velociraptor. Plus they wrestle! See, its awesome, right? But remember, its a secret. Shh!…premiering this summer.
The Amazing World of Gumball: Dad is a 64″ pink rabbit who stays home while Mom works in the rainbow factory. Their children include Gumball, a blue cat with a giant head; Anais, a 4-year-old genius bunny; and Darwin , a pet goldfish who became part of the family when he sprouted legs. The eye-catching animated series combines 2D and 3D animation techniques in a live-action setting and originates from Cartoon Network UK . The Amazing World of Gumball premieres Monday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
The Looney Tunes Show: Screen icons Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are back, starring in an all-new modern comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation featuring all of the favorite Looney Tunes charactersPorky Pig, Speedy Gonzales, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, the Tasmanian Devil, Marvin the Martian, Tweety, Sylvester, Granny, Gossamer, Lola and Tina, Daffys new no-nonsense girlfriend. Fresh designs coupled with a vivid, contemporary animation style enhance the timeless wit and charm that make these classic characters so beloved around the world. The Looney Tunes Show will premiere on Tuesday, May 3, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
Level Up: After high schoolers Wyatt (Gaelan Connell), Lyle (Jessie T. Usher), Dante (Connor del Rio) and Angie (Aimee Carrero) unwittingly open a portal from a video game into the real world, characters from the game and internet start leaking into the real world. The group now finds themselves balancing their everyday lives with the extraordinary things that show up in their town. Level Up is created and written by Derek Guiley and David Schneiderman (both credited for Chasing Liberty) and executive produced by Peter Murrieta (Wizards of Waverly Place, Hope and Faith).
New Ben 10 Series [Title TBD]: Ben 10 has been one of Cartoon Networks most successful original series since first premiering on the network in January 2006. The franchise has since spawned four animated series, one animated movie, two live-action movies, a widely-popular consumer products line and has captured the imaginations of viewers on a global scale.
ThunderCats: The re-imagined animated series based on the beloved 80s classic tells the tale of a heros epic journey to fulfill his ultimate destiny. On Third Earth, the kingdom of Thundera is being threatened by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra and young heir to the throne Lion-O embarks on a great quest to take his rightful place as king. The unlikely champion, joined by his faithful comrades Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKit, WilyKat and his loyal pet Snarf, must work together to save their world from darkness.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series: Based upon the DC Comics super hero, the series is an all-new CG animated action series from Warner Bros. As Earths Green Lantern, Hal Jordan is used to being in dangerous situationsbut hes never faced anything like this! Set at the farthest reaches of deep space, Hal must face down an invasion from the Red Lantern Corps. Hal is soon joined by an all-new group of heroes on a mission to protect Guardian Space and the Green Lantern Corps itself!
DC Nation: A multi-platform, branded block of original programming and exclusive content based on the DC Comics library of legendary character properties, DC Nation is developed in partnership with Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. The all-new venture will harness the publishing, theatrical and television assets together for one powerful on-air block on Cartoon Network with exclusive online content.
How to Train Your Dragon: Based on the book by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animations new series rolls fire-breathing action, epic adventure and laughs into a captivating and original story. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foesa ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both of their worlds.
Total Drama: Revenge of the Island: Its back to the island where Total Drama began for an all-new season with an all-new cast! Since Chris took the show worldwide, Camp Wawanakwa has been abandoned and turned into a toxic nuclear waste dumpthe perfect place for a new season of painful, cringe-inducing challenges! Fighting for the million dollar prize are thirteen wild new players.
RedaKai: Conquer the Kairu: An animated kids adventure series stars Ky, a 15-year-old student of ancient martial arts who embarks on an incredible quest to find the Kairu, a primordial alien energy force. Helped by his friends Maya and Boomer, Ky travels the globe looking for the Kairu to protect it from his extraterrestrial teenage opponents, with the hope that one day he will become the greatest Kairu warrior of them alla Redakai.
Lego Ninjago: After a time of peace in Ninjago, our four Ninja heroes are about to face a new dangerous enemy. Lloyd Garmadon, son of their archenemy Lord Garmadon, has unleashed a new evil with unique powers. Soon his ambition to follow in his fathers footsteps has put all of Ninjago in jeopardy.
SPECIALS AND MOVIES Level Up: The 90-minute movie pilot will introduce audiences to three high school gamers, Wyatt (Gaelan Connell), Lyle (Jessie T. Usher) and Dante (Connor del Rio ) who unwittingly open a portal from an online game into the real world. The trio must put aside their social differences and join forces with classmate Angie (Aimee Carrero) in order to play the game for real and defeat evil. Created and written by Derek Guiley and David Schneiderman (both credited for Chasing Liberty), the Level Up movie is directed by Peter Lauer (Sons Of Tuscon, Chuck) and will premiere in fall 2011.
Cartoon Network HALL OF GAME Awards: Hall of Game is Cartoon Networks signature venture into the broadcast awards arena, created and produced in association with IMG Media, the production arm of global sports, entertainment and media company, IMG. This high-energy, multi-platform experience lets viewers decide whos got game, by honoring their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year. From the red carpet, to the never-before-seen stunts and surprises on stage, this unconventional celebration in 2012 will be led by a celebrity host and feature icons from television, film, music and sports, as kids experience an evening of humor and fun at the most raucous and biggest sports awards show ever presented on television.
RETURNING SERIES Adventure Time Regular Show MAD Dude, What Would Happen Destroy Build Destroy Hole in the Wall Star Wars: The Clone Wars Generator Rex Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Young Justice Batman: The Brave and the Bold Scooby-Doo, Mystery Inc. Bakugan Caspers Scare School The Garfield Show Hero 108 Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5 Johnny Test Pokmon
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action comedy programming for young adults 18-34.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
Cartoon Network has also passed along an extended description for the upcoming Green Lantern: The Animated Series:
Based upon the DC Comics super hero, Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an all-new CG animated action series from Warner Bros Animation and overseen by world-renowned producer, artist and animator Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Teen Titans, Batman Beyond, DC Universe Original Animated Movies).
As Earths Green Lantern, Hal Jordan is used to being in dangerous situations but hes never faced anything like this! Set at the farthest reaches of deep space, Green Lantern: The Animated Series finds Hal on the Guardian Frontier, where he must face down an invasion from by the Red Lantern Corps. Powered by pure rage, the evil Red Lanterns have sworn to destroy the Green Lantern Corps and everything they stand for. Dispatched with his friend and former drill sergeant the gruff, hulking alien Kilowog on the experimental spacecraft The Interceptor, Hal is soon joined by an all-new group of heroes on a mission to protect Guardian Space and the Green Lantern Corps itself!
Additionally, Cartoon Network has formally announced the new 6:30pm (ET) Friday timeslot for Batman: The Brave and The Bold, which it will hold for the foreseeable future. The remaining episodes are set to air over 2011, possibly into 2012.
Cartoon Network has also announced a special 10-episode Young Justice mini-series dubbed “Invasion,” spinning out of the popular animated series, set to air either late 2011 or 2012. Further details are expected.
Finally, Cartoon Network states that new series starring DC Comics characters are slated to air only on Cartoon Network for the foreseeable future.
Stay tuned for further news right here at The World’s Finest, including updates on Batman: The Brave and The Bold, the DC Nation programming block, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Young Justice and more.