Cartoon Network Announces Holiday 2021 Programming; Classics Airing
[via press release]
Cartoon Network Spreads Holiday Cheer for the Whole Family Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1
Cartoon Network Theme Songs (Holiday Remix) Album Featuring Fan-Favorite Theme Songs Remixed with a Festive Vibe, and Eight-Minute Music Video Set to Holiday Light Show to
Premiere Across CN Social
Tune In to Cartoon Network for New Holiday Themed Episodes of Craig of the Creek, Teen Titans Go!, Total Dramarama, and the Finale of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses
Dec. 1, 2021 – Burbank, CA – The holidays are lighting up as Cartoon Network kicks off the month of December with festive music, movies, and special themed programming for the whole family starting Wednesday, Dec. 1. The celebration begins with the release of Cartoon Network Theme Songs (Holiday Remix), a 13-track album filled with remixes of favorite Cartoon Network catalog series such as Adventure Time, Ben 10, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Craig of the Creek, Dexter’s Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe and more.
Created by Video Game Remixes artist Nic Gitter, the medley of Cartoon Network songs includes a full eight-minute remix, as well as individual revamped theme songs available on all major streaming music platforms, Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Adding to the winter cheer, music from Cartoon Network’s iconic catalog of hit series will be on display for kids and families as Tom BetGeorge, a lighting programmer and owner of Magical Light Shows, will synchronize the holiday lights on his home in Tracy, CA to the Cartoon Network Theme Songs (Holiday Remix). The light show will be displayed throughout the month and feature characters from favorite series. A music video of the eight-minute remix set to the light display will launch across Cartoon Network social channels on Friday, Dec. 3.
After decking the halls to festive CN theme songs, be sure to tune in to Cartoon Network the week of Dec. 6 (7:00 p.m. ET/PT) for all-new holiday themed episodes of hit series Craig of the Creek, Teen Titans Go! and Total Dramarama.
Craig of the Creek
Monday, Dec. 6 (7:00 p.m. ET/PT)
“Locked Out Cold” – On the eve of a big holiday party, the Williams kids are locked out of the house, leading to a frantic search all over town for a spare key.
Teen Titans Go!
Wednesday, Dec. 8 (7:00 p.m. ET/PT)
“A Holiday Story” – Santa Claus enlists Beast Boy’s help in getting him back into the Holiday Mob, which is run by Baby New Year.
Total Dramarama
Thursday, Dec. 9 (7:00 p.m. ET/PT)
“Tree Stooges Save Christmas” – The kids accidentally destroy Chef’s decorated Christmas tree. Scared this means they’ve ruined his Christmas, they go on an epic mission to replace his holiday treasures.
Cartoon Network will also host weekend blocks of holiday-themed current and classic series programming Saturday, Dec. 18 (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET/PT) and Sunday, Dec. 19 (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET/PT) with Adventure Time, Craig of the Creek, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd, n Eddy, Steven Universe and more. The celebration continues with a marathon of additional episodes of fan-favorite series on Friday, Dec. 24 (2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET/PT), including Chowder, Dexter’s Laboratory, The Amazing World of Gumball, Regular Show and others. Then, cozy up for an all-day feature film marathon on Saturday, Dec. 25 (8:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.) with Christmas Day flicks Detective Pikachu, Sherlock Gnomes, Smallfoot, and The Wizard of Oz.
Check out the programming lineups below:
Saturday, Dec. 18
(9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET/PT)
9:00 a.m. – Teen Titans Go!, “A Holiday Story / Beast Boy on a Shelf”
9:30 a.m. – Steven Universe, “Winter Forecast / Three Gems and a Baby”
10:00 a.m. – Ben 10, “Merry Christmas”
10:30 a.m. – Adventure Time, “The More You Moe, The Moe You Know”
Sunday, Dec. 19
(8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET/PT)
8:00 a.m. – Craig of the Creek, “Locked Out Cold / Snow Day”
8:30 a.m. – Codename: Kids Next Door, “Operation N.A.U.G.H.T.Y”
9:00 a.m. – Ed, Edd, n Eddy, “Fa-La-La-La-Ed / Cry Ed”
9:30 a.m. – Courage the Cowardly Dog, “The Beaver’s Tale / A Nutcracker”
Friday, Dec. 24
(2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET/PT)
2:00 p.m. – Dexter’s Laboratory,“Dexter and the Computress Get Mandark! / Pain in the Mouth / Dexter vs. Santa Claws”
2:30 p.m. – The Amazing World of Gumball, “Christmas / The Lie”
3:00 p.m. – Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Christmas Special: A Lost Claus”
3:30 p.m. – Total Dramarama, “The Tree Stooges Save Christmas”
4:00 p.m. – Chowder, “Hey It’s Knishmas!”
4:30 p.m. – Craig of the Creek, “Locked Out Cold / Snow Day”
5:00 p.m. – Uncle Grandpa, “Uncle Grandpa Christmas Special”
5:30 p.m. – Teen Titans Go!, “Christmas Crusaders / The True Meaning of Christmas”
6:00 p.m. – Regular Show, “The Christmas Special”
6:30 p.m. – Teen Titans Go!, “A Holiday Story / Beast Boy on a Shelf”
Saturday, Dec. 25
(8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET/PT)
8:00 a.m. – The Wizard of Oz
3:00 p.m. – Sherlock Gnomes
5:00 p.m. – Smallfoot
7:00 p.m. – Detective Pikachu
Cartoonito on Cartoon Network will also be merry and bright in December. The little ones can tune in the week of Dec. 6 for episodes of acclaimed preschool shows Caillou, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, Esme and Roy, and Pocoyo.
Monday, Dec. 6
7:30 a.m. – Caillou, “Caillou Goes Caroling / A Playschool Party / Caillou’s Christmas Eve”
8:00 a.m. – Pocoyo, “A Very Special Guest / Space Christmas / Christmas Far From Home”
Wednesday, Dec. 8
7:30 a.m. – Caillou, “Snowflakes / Caillou Shoots! He Scores! / Caillou goes Tobogganing”
8:00 a.m. – Pocoyo, “Christmas Tree”
Friday, Dec. 10
7:30 a.m. – Caillou, “Caillou Plays the Drums / Caillou’s Marching Band / Caillou Sings”
8:00 a.m. – Pocoyo “An Alien Christmas Carol”
Saturday, Dec. 11
7:00 a.m. – Lucas the Spider, “House is Breathing”
7:30 a.m. – Esme and Roy, “Holiday Spirit / Snow Worries”
Sunday, Dec. 12
7:00 a.m. – Love Monster, “Favorite Library Book Day”
7:30 a.m. – Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, “Dibble’s Dust-Up / Hide and Sneak”
Cartoon Network’s ACME Night continues with month-long family-friendly blockbuster movies the whole family can enjoy every Sunday night (6:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT). Plus, the rivalry heats up as the epic programming event, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, races toward its grand finale with new episodes airing on Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The competition series, hosted by Helen Mirren, includes special cameos from Harry Potter film alumni and celebrity guests. This four-part bracket-style tournament features fans competing for their Hogwarts House to see who knows the most about Wizarding World.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses
Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT
Sunday, Dec. 5 – “Ravenclaw vs. Slytherin”—Tonight’s blockbuster battle of the Houses of Hogwarts sees the wise and witty Ravenclaws go up against the proud and ambitious Slytherins in a test of Wizarding World knowledge. Only one team can claim an automatic place in the grand finale. As always, tonight’s match-up will take place under the watchful eye of the master of ceremonies Helen Mirren, and guest stars Tom Felton, Shirley Henderson, Jay Leno, and Luke Youngblood. Filled with classic Harry Potter movie moments, this is another historic night in Hogwarts history.
Sunday, Dec. 12 – “The Wildcard Round”—Helen Mirren returns to the Wizarding World to oversee this head-to-head wildcard match-up. The two houses that lost their previous battles in this distinguished TV event series now have one last chance to take their place in the grand finale. There will be more Harry Potter trivia than you could squeeze into a cupboard under the stairs. Tonight’s episode is another magical Harry Potter chapter of drama, courage and redemption. Guest stars include Dan Fogler and Luke Youngblood.
Sunday, Dec. 19 – “The Grand Finale”—Join Helen Mirren for an historic night in the history of Hogwarts as this epic TV event series culminates in the Grand Finale. Tonight’s final edition is full of Wizarding World trivia, packed with magical special guests and overflowing with classic clips. It all comes down to the one team, one house, who will lift the inaugural Hogwarts Tournament of Houses trophy.
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