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Cartoon Network Starts Production on Squirrel Boy

Cartoon Network has commissioned a brand new original series, SQUIRREL BOY. The 13 half-hour animated series, from creator/exec producer Everett Peck, has started production at its Burbank-based Cartoon Network Studios and is slated to premiere in summer 2006.

SQUIRREL BOY, a classic tale of a squirrel and his boy, stars 10year-old Andy and his best friend and pet, Rodney, a know-it-all squirrel with a lot of big ideas. They lead each other into all sorts of adventures in Andy's backyard and throughout the neighborhood that makes Andy's dad want to kick the oblivious Rodney out on his furry butt. Joining them on adventure is Rodney's best squirrel buddy, Leon, who prefers the call of the wild to Rodney's life as a kept squirrel.

Veteran voice actors comprise the cast, including Tom Kenny (SPONEGEBOB SQUAREPANTS) as Leon, Richard Horvitz as Rodney J. Squirrel, Pamela S. Adlon as Andy Johnson and Kurtwood Smith (Red in THAT '70S SHOW) as Andy's father.

Cartoon Network Studios is a state-of-the-art production facility that develops and produces original animated entertainment exclusively for Cartoon Network. In addition to SQUIRREL BOY, Cartoon Network Studios' production slate includes three half-hour series set to premiere on Cartoon Network in 2006 (BEN 10, MY GYM PARTNER'S A MONKEY and the untitled Andre Benjamin project), three original shorts and ongoing production of hit series FOSTER'S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS, THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY & MANDY, THE LIFE & TIMES OF JUNIPER LEE and CAMP LAZLO.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in 88.3 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System Inc.s ad-supported cable service offering original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

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