[TV Show News] ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ will return to Cartoon Network in 2016 with New Series
Craig McCracken's hit TV Show The Powerpuff Girls will return to Cartoon Network in 2016 with a brand new series.
The original Powerpuff Girls show on Cartoon Network premiered in 1998 and won two Emmy awards over its 78-episode run along with a 2003 movie, 10th anniversary special, and a re-imagined CG special, The Powerpuff GIrls: Dance Pantsed.
“The original ‘Powerpuff Girls’ was a franchise phenomenon for Cartoon Network, paving the way for a new generation of innovative storytellers and enthusiastic fans worldwide,” said Rob Sorcher, chief content officer, Cartoon Network. “We are calling these girls back into action based upon an overwhelming demand for sugar, spice and Chemical X.”
“As the original ambassador of girl power, ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ brand continues to resonate with people of all ages and there is tremendous excitement around introducing Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup to a new generation,” said Pete Yoder, vice president of consumer products for North America, Cartoon Network Enterprises. “With proven success and great content plans in place, there’s so much potential that we’re looking forward to explore with our licensing partners in the coming weeks.”
The new series also includes a full licensing program rolling out across all regions in 2016.
Source: Variety
