Warner Bros. Discovery has removed the original Looney Tunes animated shorts made from 1930 to 1969 from its streaming platform Max. The decision has proved to be a big setback for fans and animation lovers. The move comes despite the company's assurance last year that these classic shorts would be retained on the platform.
In late 2023, when the news broke that Looney Tunes shorts might be removed, there was public outrage against it. Discovery then clarified that it was part of a false removal list and that these classic shorts would be retained on the platform. However, it is now clear that the company has changed its decision.
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According to a Deadline report, Looney Tunes shorts have been deliberately removed from Max. The move appears to be part of the company's strategy to prioritize adult and family programming over children's animation. Earlier also, the company had removed the content of 'Sesame Street' and shut down the Cartoon Network website.
Meanwhile, the latest animated film from the Looney Tunes franchise, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Story', debuted in theaters on March 14. However, despite the release of this film, the decision to remove the classic shorts from the platform has proved to be disappointing for fans.
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These Looney Tunes shorts are not only an important part of the history of animation, but they have made many generations laugh and inspired. These shorts with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety and other characters hold a special place in the hearts of the audience.
Fans are hoping that Warner Bros. Discovery will reconsider this decision and return these classic shorts to the Max platform again. Until that happens, Looney Tunes fans may have to resort to other platforms or DVD collections to watch these shorts.
This decision has once again raised questions about the content policies of streaming platforms. Should classic content be sacrificed for new programming? This question has now become a topic of discussion among viewers and industry experts.