ACME Night
| Network | Cartoon Network |
|---|---|
| Launched | September 19, 2021 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Owner | The Cartoon Network, Inc. (Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics) |
| Running time | 3 hours |
| Original language(s) | English |
ACME Night is an American programming block that premiered on September 19, 2011 on Cartoon Network. ACME Night targets a family audience and primarily airs animated and live-action feature films.[1] It currently broadcasts every Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET/PT.
History
Launch (2021)
On February 5, 2021, Tom Ascheim stated in an interview with Kidscreen that Cartoon Network would expand its offerings to include series aimed at family audiences, girls, and preschoolers.[2]
On September 1, 2021, WarnerMedia Kids & Family announced ACME Night, a block for Cartoon Network targeting family audiences. The block launched weeks later on September 19, dedicated to family blockbusters and occasionally sitcoms and game shows.
Programming
Films
| Title | Premiere date | Distributor | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shazam! | September 19, 2021 | Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| Man of Steel | September 26, 2021 | Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | October 3, 2021 | Paramount Pictures | |
| Ready Player One | October 10, 2021 | Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| Pokémon Detective Pikachu | October 17, 2021 | Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| Scoob! | October 24, 2021 | Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| The Amazing Spider-Man | October 31, 2021 | Sony Pictures Releasing |
Series
References
- ^ Tapp, Tom (September 1, 2021). "WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launches Weekly 'ACME Night' Programming Block For Families On Cartoon Network". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Whyte, Alexandra (February 5, 2021). "WarnerMedia's roadmap for world domination". Kidscreen.
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| Title | Premiere date | Distributor | Source(s) |
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| Family Matters | September 19, 2021 | Warner Bros. Television Studios | |
| The Cube | October 3, 2021 | Warner Bros. Television Studios |
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