Cartoon Network fans have been in an uproar over the last few days. Warner Bros. Discovery amidst news of mass layoffs and rumors of the channel's shut down, confirmed a merger between their two studios.On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Collider revealed that Warner Brothers Animation and Cartoon Network Studios will combine as part of a "strategic realignment" for the company.The Art Director of Cartoon Network, David DePasquale, was quick to assuage fears and put a stop to sensationalized rumors in a tweet that read:David DePasquale 🔜 Lightbox Expo 513@wolfinsheepsShame on @cartoonbrew for spreading panic. These are decisions that affect real people, studios, & jobs, and it seems like you’re concerned with crafting a story with the most sensationalized (inaccurate) version of events. Your lack of journalistic integrity is showing, dude.108602442Shame on @cartoonbrew for spreading panic. These are decisions that affect real people, studios, & jobs, and it seems like you’re concerned with crafting a story with the most sensationalized (inaccurate) version of events. Your lack of journalistic integrity is showing, dude.He added:Remember how much animation brings you joy. This industry has always had its ups and downs, but we always manage to make it through it all ❤️The two studios will keep their separate labels, but will now share production and development teams. Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the third studio under Warner Bros. Discovery, will remain a separate entity. All three labels will continue to be headed by the studios' President, Sam Register. Despite assurances that the output would remain "relatively unchanged," fans have taken to trending "RIP Cartoon Network" on Twitter.RIP Cartoon Network: Twitter anticipates the worstLong-time fans have lost faith in the company as a result of its recent moves. In August, HBO Max announced the abrupt removal of 30 animated titles from its catalog, making David Zaslav, CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery, a public enemy.🧹👻Yeshalot 👻🧹@Yeshalot" RIP Cartoon Network "s trending because The CEO at WB is incompetent-Cancelling Batgirl a near finished movie-Removing old shows from your streaming service to save money-Cancelling upcoming projects-Firing/closing positions at CN to merge WB and CNThanks a lot davey.19558" RIP Cartoon Network "s trending because The CEO at WB is incompetent-Cancelling Batgirl a near finished movie-Removing old shows from your streaming service to save money-Cancelling upcoming projects-Firing/closing positions at CN to merge WB and CNThanks a lot davey. https://t.co/FnIoRgHxyrFans now wonder what the merger could mean for the creative liberty of the studio.Mhuyo@Mhuyoat this point im just... what a year for animators huh12212511665at this point im just... what a year for animators huh https://t.co/jKbraoLwSzThere is considerable doubt about Cartoon Network's ability to continue producing original content and risky productions such as the megahit Steven Universe.Ben 10 News@BenTenNewsRip Cartoon Network Studios (as we know it)1994-2022 While the brand will still exist, Cartoon Network Studios will be merged with Warner Bros. Animation. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…6387112631Rip Cartoon Network Studios (as we know it)1994-2022 While the brand will still exist, Cartoon Network Studios will be merged with Warner Bros. Animation. twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/ZycVF4iJxXMany shared how the channel comprised a big part of their childhood and shared their gratitude.Blazer@IncognitoBlazerRIP Cartoon NetworkHave a video I found in discord2801719RIP Cartoon NetworkHave a video I found in discord https://t.co/L2Lg6UktyYAnimeDevilHunter@anime_paradisThank you for all the years RIP Cartoon Network 🖤🖤🖤7Thank you for all the years RIP Cartoon Network 🖤🖤🖤 https://t.co/pmnmKrlT05｡*ﾟ.*.｡ Cecília Andrade ｡*ﾟ.*.｡ COMMS SLOTS 5/5@wutanimationsrip cartoon network thank you for everything ♥︎704708583rip cartoon network thank you for everything ♥︎ https://t.co/xQzEr5LhnwSome took the opportunity to reminisce about an earlier era of the channel.UrbanNoizeRmx@UrbanNoize2The only Cartoon Network I'll ever remember and celebrate is the one of the late 90s and 2000s. Miss that era still. However it sucks that people of this time are losing it. RIP Cartoon Network17929The only Cartoon Network I'll ever remember and celebrate is the one of the late 90s and 2000s. Miss that era still. However it sucks that people of this time are losing it. RIP Cartoon Network https://t.co/yNVJTz3AI2Some felt that the channel was on a decline from much earlier and this was just the death knell.🇯🇵 Colonel Otaku Gatekeeper 🇯🇵@politicalawakeI have Fond Memories growing up with Cartoon Network. Ben 10, Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy, Robot Boy, Regular Show, Adventure Show, Powerpuff Girls etc Unfortunately since 2015 Cartoon Network went all in on Calarts & it's been a Carcass ever since. RIP Cartoon Network10421I have Fond Memories growing up with Cartoon Network. Ben 10, Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy, Robot Boy, Regular Show, Adventure Show, Powerpuff Girls etc Unfortunately since 2015 Cartoon Network went all in on Calarts & it's been a Carcass ever since. RIP Cartoon Network https://t.co/kYtig27OtU✨Hikaru Kazushime✨@HikaruKazushimeRIP Cartoon Network. Though to be fair, let's face it, it hasn't been the same for a long, long time now. Most of what's depicted here was the most popular, and has long been off air and discontinued. CN died for me a long, long time ago. Though I'll never forget the memories.164RIP Cartoon Network. Though to be fair, let's face it, it hasn't been the same for a long, long time now. Most of what's depicted here was the most popular, and has long been off air and discontinued. CN died for me a long, long time ago. Though I'll never forget the memories. https://t.co/VLdm4KJHCvFans worry that content will be compromisedThe merger was announced just days after Warner Bros. Discovery announced a round of major layoffs that resulted in 82 employees receiving pink slips. It has been confirmed that the 43 open positions will not be filled anytime soon.This latest measure, in a string of cost-cutting initiatives, such as removing titles, pulling movies, and canceling upcoming projects brings with it a host of concerns from fans.TRAFON(s Backup Account)@RiseFallNickBckCartoon Network: *Turns 30*David Zaslav:154112222Cartoon Network: *Turns 30*David Zaslav: https://t.co/eRAiPVLqDWFans are baffled as to how two distinct production branches with their own budgets can continue to produce at their previous levels of output after being forced to share resources in this manner.However, according to a company-wide memo, the approved projects from the two studios are still in active production.