Scooby Doo is Back, at Cartoon Network!

Cartoon Network 2014 Upfronts

Cartoon Network has announced it upcoming original network programming and its digital programming for the upcoming 2014 upfront season. Cartoon Network is known for its animated series and that will not be changing any time soon. In fact Cartoon Network has decided to go back to basics and has ordered more episodes of classic cartoons like; Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry and the Looney Toons as well as a slew of new original series. In recent years, Cartoon Network has lost a lot of ground to networks like Nickelodeon and Disney channel. With its back to basics formula, Cartoon Network hopes to gain some ground back from its competitors. 

New Original and Acquired Programming:

 

 Over The Garden Wall – 10 episode mini series

Over the Garden Wall is Cartoon Network’s first event mini-series, an animated comedy/fantasy story about two brothers, Wirt and Greg, who are trapped in a mysterious world. In this ten-part mini-series, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land until they find their way home, aided by a wise old Woodsman who gives them directions and a bluebird named Beatrice. Music plays an important role in the series with a soundtrack full of Americana-influenced original songs. Over The Garden Wall is created by Pat McHale and produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

Clarence - Premiered Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m., 

Clarence is a new, original animated series about an optimistic boy who wants to do everything. Because everything is amazing! Clarence was conceived as part of the prolific shorts development program at Cartoon Network Studios.


We Bare Bears - to Premiere 2014
We Bare Bears is a comedy about three bear siblings, named Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear. Each episode follows their awkward attempts at assimilating into human society, whether they’re looking for food, trying to make human friends, or scheming to become internet famous. Whatever the situation, it’s obvious that being a bear in the civilized, modern world is tough—but at least they have each other.
 

The Tom and Jerry Show - Premiered Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m.

The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in The Tom and Jerry Show, a new, fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, the all-new series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters of all time.

Be Cool Scooby-Doo! - to Premiere 2014

Be Cool Scooby-Doo! is an all-new 22-minute animated comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation. The Scooby gang is back with a modern comedic twist on the beloved classic. With high school over and one last summer to live it up, the gang hits the road in the Mystery Machine, chasing fun and adventure. But monsters and mayhem keep getting in the way.


    

 Wabbit — to Premiere 2014
A Looney Tunes Production: The hilarious, heroic and mischievous Bugs Bunny you love is back! From Warner Bros. Animation, Bugs stars in an all-new series consisting of comedic shorts that find the iconic carrot-loving rabbit matching wits against (and getting the best of) classic characters like Yosemite Sam and Wile E. Coyote. Along the way, Bugs will encounter brand-new foes…and he’ll have some help from new friends like Bigfoot and Squeaks the squirrel.


LEGO® NINJAGO – Premieres 2015
Masters of Spinjitzu: Continuing its robust partnership with The LEGO Group, Cartoon Network will re-introduce viewers to the awesome world of NINJAGO: Masters of Spinjitzu with six new half-hour animated specials in 2014, followed by all-new episodes of the highly popular series slated for 2015. 

 Sonic Boom™- Premieres in the 2014/2015 season

Sonic the Hedgehog has been one of the world’s biggest gaming icons for over 20 years and this year a new branch of the Sonic universe debuts, entitled Sonic Boom™. With a new look for Sonic and friends, the franchise’s first-ever CG animated television series, an action-packed comedy adventure, will premiere on Cartoon Network with support from an extensive video game release of the same name.     

 Total Drama: Pahkitew Island: All-new island! – Premieres in the 2014/2015 season

All-new cast! Same old disregard for human safety! The Total Drama series returns as Chris and Chef put the newest generation of contestants through the craziest challenges yet—all for a chance to win one million dollars!

 Numb Chucks – Premieres in the 2014/2015 season
Woodchuck brothers Dilweed and Fungus didn’t always see themselves as mystical Kung Fu saviors until they stumbled upon an infomercial featuring mega legend Woodchuck Morris’ mullet-fueled motivational kung-fu video “The Way of the Chuck!” With an endless supply of confidence but a limited supply of brain cells, and countless hours of watching the video, this dimwitted duo transmorph-ified into THE NUMB CHUCKS!     

   Beyraiderz – Premieres in the 2014/2015 season

Sho, Jin and Leon find themselves trapped on a strange world once defended by the Six Mythic Beasts who upheld justice and brought prosperity for all through the battling BeyRaiderz tournaments. When the Beasts mysteriously disappeared, the world fell into ruin, and now it’s up to Sho and his friends to uncover the hidden BeyRaiderz stadiums, to battle to bring the Beasts back and restore prosperity to the world!

    

New Original Digital Programming:

Angelo Rules (Season 2)
For a kid, life can be a daily battle. There are adults, siblings, teachers and rivals telling them what to do, what not to do, what to say… Well, it’s time for kids to take control and Angelo’s here to show the way! He observes and then comes up with elaborate strategies to wheedle, sweet-talk, con, and work around any adversary.

Detentionaire:
Framed for a major prank and punished with a full year of detention, high schooler Lee Ping sneaks out of detention to try to expose who was really behind the prank and avoid being caught by the school’s principal Barrage. After clearing his name, Lee again attempts to sneak out of Barrage’s upgraded detention room, discovering that a strange pyramid under the school has something to do with Lee’s key, the parents council and the blue tazwurms. There is more to the school than meets the eye!

Rocket Jo:
Rocket Jo is an inventor-adventurer: his unique goal is to get his jet-pack to function and send him flying in the air for good…without effect. But his valiant attempts are always a false dawn to viewers’ great delight, as there always are failures, gags, explosions, falls, etc. Rocket Jo works hard, drawing upon all his imagination, to make viewers laugh, both children and parents.


  

Returning Series

Adventure Time (Renewed for season 6 airing Now)

Legends of Chima (Renewed for season 3 to air in 2014)

Teen Titans GO! (Renewed for season 2 to premiere May 28th 2014)

The Amazing World of Gumball (Renewed for season 2 to premiere May 27th 2014)

Mixels (Renewed for season 2 to premiere late 2014)

Tenkai Knights (Renewed for season 3 to premiere 2015)

Ben 10 Omniverse (Renewed for season 6 to air late 2014)

Pokémon the Series: XY (Renewed for season 2 to premiere 2015)

Uncle Grandpa (Renewed for season 2 to premiere May 27th 2014)

Grojband (Renewed for season 2 to premiere 2015)

Regular Show (Renewed for season 6 to premiere 2014)

Johnny Test (Renewed for season 7 to premiere 2014)

Steven Universe (Renewed for season 2 to premiere 2015)

Breezy's Recap:

I found my favorite superhero (Sailor Moon) on Cartoon Network, way back in the day so the network will always have a special place in my heart. I actually am really proud of their back to basics approach to some of the content that they are producing this year.  Scooby Doo, Loony Toons and Tom and Jerry are classics that every generation should grow up watching. They are just good wholesome tv shows that can make anyone laugh. I think kids are really going to like the new original and digital content that will be filling up their tv screens. what show are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.