Cartoon Network Boss Thinks Netflix’s Binge Model Is a Big Mistake

Cartoon Network Boss Thinks Netflix's Binge Model Is a Big Mistake




As titans like Netflix and Prime Video continue to shape the streaming era of television, one traditional practice continues to prove its grit. The weekly release model seems to be going widely out of style in favor of binge drops, but Cartoon Network's linear scheduling demonstrates an interesting truth about the way we interact with shows. At this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Collider's Steve Weintraub had the opportunity to sit down with Cartoon Network president Michael Ouweleen, where they discussed the brand's upcoming slate of projects, including plans for Adult Swim and Toonami, how their dedication to the tried-and-true linear release model serves them best in an industry geared towards binge-watching, and more.


As titans like Netflix and Prime Video continue to shape the streaming era of television, one traditional practice continues to prove its grit. The weekly release model seems to be going widely out of style in favor of binge drops, but Cartoon Network's linear scheduling demonstrates an interesting truth about the way we interact with shows. At this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Collider's Steve Weintraub had the opportunity to sit down with Cartoon Network president Michael Ouweleen, where they discussed the brand's upcoming slate of projects, including plans for Adult Swim and Toonami, how their dedication to the tried-and-true linear release model serves them best in an industry geared towards binge-watching, and more.

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