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Cartoon Network (CN) is an American cable television channel and the flagship property of the Cartoon Network, Inc., a sub-division of the Warner Bros. Discovery Networks division of Warner Bros. Discovery. It launched on October 1, 1992.

Founded by Betty Cohen (who was also appointed by Ted Turner as the first president of the network), the channel primarily broadcasts animated television series, mostly children's programming, ranging from action to animated comedy. It currently runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET/PT daily, though the sign-off time varies with holidays and special programming. Cartoon Network primarily targets children aged 6 to 12, while its early morning block Cartoonito is aimed at preschool-aged children, and evening block Adult Swim targets teenagers and young adults aged 13 to 34.

As of November 2023, Cartoon Network is available to approximately 66 million pay television households in the United States — down from its peak of 100 million households in 2011. (Full article...)

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"Destination: Imagination" is a television special of the animated television series Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. The plot of the special follows Frankie, who becomes trapped in a huge, mysterious world where she is treated like royalty but forced not to leave. Bloo, Mac, Coco, Eduardo, and Wilt journey through the world to rescue her, facing perils and challenges along the way. Written by Lauren Faust and Tim McKeon, "Destination: Imagination" was directed by Rob Renzetti and series creator Craig McCracken. The plot was conceived after the crew decided that they wanted to make an episode with adventure, featuring the characters going out on a large quest of sorts. Due to the dark and serious storytelling approach used, the special came out "edgier" then most episodes of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. The special originally broadcast on Cartoon Network on November 27, 2008, on Thanksgiving Day. It was well received and won the Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming One Hour or More)". It was also nominated for two Annie Awards—one for "Best Animated Television Production Produced for Children" and another for McCracken and Renzetti's directing.

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Adult Swim (stylized as [adult swim]) is an adult-oriented cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 5:00 pm/8:00 pm until 3:00 am/6:00 am PT/ET in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.

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