This Is Cartoon Network (2012 - 20th Anniversary)

Back in 2009, I made this adjustment to the classic Cartoon Network movie opening:

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On October 1, 1992, Turner Broadcasting introduced the world to its newest cable channel, Cartoon Network. Its mission was decent, honest, and uncomplicated: air the best in animation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

No live-action. No agenda to push said live-action. And completely ran by people who gave a damn about animation.

On the network's 20th anniversary, I present this piece, a modernization of the Cartoon Network "movie theater" scene with many of the shows on the network circa 2001. A lot has changed, and I've reflected that.

And yes, I did include Adult Swim characters and TOM from Toonami, who wasn't included in the original. I included some DC characters like Robin from Teen Titans, Wonder Woman from Justice League, Superman, Batman from Brave and the Bold, Green Lantern from his self-titled series, and Artemis from Young Justice. I also put in some third-party shows like Total Drama, Yumi from Code Lyoko, Goku from DBZ, Sailor Moon, and Johnny Test (though I know lots of you guys and gals aren't fans, but it is a part of the network's history).

Yes, I am aware that a lot of shows are missing, particularly many third-party shows that aired on the network. I decided to do that because of three reasons: I wanted to celebrate Cartoon Network's 20th anniversary with shows that either debuted or aired exclusively on Cartoon Network or managed by Cartoon Network, I didn't want the picture to be full of shows that are more closely identified with other networks more than Cartoon Network (most people think of Kids' WB rather than CN when it comes to Pokemon or Yu Gi Oh, Fox Box or Nickelodeon when it comes to Winx Club or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Fox when it comes to stuff like Family Guy, King of the Hill, and American Dad), and if I just put every single acquisition Cartoon Network made in this piece, there wouldn't be any room for any of the Cartoon Network stuff (and I barely had enough room for the Cartoon Network shows that I could fit in).

And those looking at this in 2019 and beyond, take note this piece was created in 2012, and lots of shows currently on the lineup, including Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpa, Clarence, and a few others weren't on when this was made. Maybe I'll make a new version in 2022 for the 30th anniversary

And no live-action. At all. Wait, no, that's not true. Drooper from the Banana Splits is here, but he doesn't really count for live-action.

Unlike the previous piece, I did this from scratch. Empty theater, and looking for the right pictures for this piece.

Lots of characters, lots of work.

So, without much more commentary, happy 20th birthday Cartoon Network.

Wait...

The 20th was in 2012. 

At the time you're reading this, it's 2022. 

Lots have changed since then.

Ten years has passed. Let's party! 

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