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Paramount to Merge Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network Under WBD Deal

Paramount Global is preparing to consolidate Cartoon Network under the same corporate umbrella as Nickelodeon as part of its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which could close as soon as tomorrow. Combined ratings for the two children's networks have fallen more than 85% since 2016, driven by cord-cutting, streaming competition, and short-form video. The integration plans include shared creative teams, combined ad sales, unified distribution, and licensing synergies, while retaining both brand names. Paramount expects cost savings and a stronger multi-platform portfolio to feed Paramount+ and slow audience decline, though it acknowledges the move will not restore mid-2010s audience levels.

• Paramount Global plans to fold Cartoon Network into Nickelodeon's operations as part of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which could close as soon as tomorrow.
• Combined ratings for Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network have fallen more than 85% since 2016.
• Paramount intends to keep both brand names and combine creative teams, advertising sales, and distribution.

Freshtorge on 20 Years as a Creator and New Game Show

In an interview with DWDL.de, German creator Torge Oelrich (Freshtorge) discusses the 20th anniversary of his YouTube channel, his career transition from educator to full-time creator, and the evolution of his content to reach broader audiences. He reflects on his experiences with traditional TV broadcasters like NDR and ZDF, noting the slower pace but successful collaboration on 'Einsame Herzen'. Oelrich introduces his new gaming show 'Terrain – Battle of the Flags' for ZDF, where ten gamers compete in a physical strategy game filmed with innovative ego-perspective camera vests. He emphasizes the importance of professionalism and reliability for long-term creator success, contrasting his approach with some younger influencers.

• Torge Oelrich (Freshtorge) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his YouTube channel.
• He transitioned to full-time content creation in 2015, leaving his job as a primary school educator.
• His show 'Terrain – Battle of the Flags' premieres on ZDF streaming and ZDFneo.

ABC Premiered Saturday Morning Cartoons in 1950

This retrospective marks the anniversary of ABC’s launch of a Saturday morning children’s programming block in 1950, which debuted shows including Animal Clinic and Acrobat Ranch. The article traces ABC’s evolution in kids’ TV—expanding in the 1960s with series such as The Bugs Bunny Show and The Flintstones, adding hits in the 1970s and 1980s like Scooby-Doo and DuckTales, and later incorporating live-action programming. It notes competitive pressure from cable networks (Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network) and changing viewing habits that led ABC to shift toward educational blocks (ABC Kids in 2002) and away from the classic Saturday morning model as streaming emerged. The piece was published on August 19, 2026 by Cord Cutters News.

• ABC launched a Saturday morning children’s programming block in 1950, debuting Animal Clinic and Acrobat Ranch.
• By the 1960s ABC expanded its children’s offerings with animated series such as The Bugs Bunny Show and The Flintstones.
• Competition from cable networks including Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network and changing viewing habits led ABC to shift away from traditional Saturday morning blocks.

Strong demand and brand relevance drive LEGO Group revenue up 21%, operating profit up 22% in H1 2026

The LEGO Group reported financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue and operating profit both growing double digits, building on a record 2025, and gaining market share.

Strong demand and brand relevance drive LEGO Group revenue up 21%, operating profit up 22% in H1 2026

The LEGO Group Newsroom added multiple new announcements, including H1 2026 financial results, the LEGO Star Wars UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer, a new LEGO Super Mario range, the DC Batman Returns Batmobile set, a Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Collectors' Edition, and a second LEGO Star Trek set.