The began trending on X on Monday, but there’s no evidence that the television channel is shutting down. The hashtag is part of a campaign started by Animation Workers Ignited, a community-run account that in the animation industry. It to post about their favorite Cartoon Network shows to “spread the word about what’s at stake.
” Representatives for the group have not yet responded to Yahoo Entertainment’s request for comment. Cartoon Network is dead?!?! Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day! — Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) In the X post that kicked off the #RIPCartoonNetwork campaign, Animation Workers Ignited shared an that claims that Cartoon Network is “essentially dead” and other animation studios “are not far behind.” “When COVID first hit, animation was able to operate completely remotely, making one of the only forms of entertainment that could continue production uninterrupted,” the video states.
“But studios decided to pay them back by canceling projects, outsourcing jobs and laying off artists en masse.” The video stated that mass unemployment in the industry is the result of “greed.” “Big studios make their finances look better by reducing spending and cutting staff,” the video continues.
“Animation is under attack, which side are you on?” CN got absorbed.