The Powerpuff Girls (franchise)
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The Powerpuff Girls is an American animated media franchise created by animator Craig McCracken and produced by Hanna-Barbera (later Cartoon Network Studios). The franchise originated on a cartoon short Whoopass Stew! in 1992 and centers on Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three genetically engineered little girls with superpowers. They live in the fictional city of Townsville with their father and creator, the scientist Professor Utonium, where-in they are frequently called upon by the city's mayor in order to help fight criminals and other enemies using their powers. Especially dealing with the evil chimpanzee Mojo Jojo, who wants the world domination.
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Created by | Craig McCracken |
Original work | Whoopass Stew! (1992) |
Owner | Cartoon Network (Warner Bros.) |
Years | 1992–present |
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Film(s) | The Powerpuff Girls Movie (2002) |
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The Powerpuff Girls franchise has received widespread critical acclaim, winning two Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards. It began with the television series that aired between November 1998 and March 2005, later spawning a film in 2002, an anime adaptation in 2006, a reboot in 2016 and the upcoming second reboot. Spanning 31 years, it is Cartoon Network's longest existing franchise to date. There is also The Powerpuff Girls toy line manufactured by Trendmasters for the first two series and Spin Master for the 2016 reboot.
Three 44-minute specials based on the series have been released: The Powerpuff Girls: Twas the Fight Before Christmas, The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!!, and Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed, while a crossover with Teen Titans Go! and the 2016 series was also developed.[1]