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Williams Street Productions, LLC
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAnimation and live-action television production
PredecessorGhost Planet Industries, LLC
FounderMike Lazzo, Keith Crofford
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
,
United States
Area served
United States
Key people
Michael Ouweleen (President as of April 29, 2020)
OwnerWarner Bros. Television Group (part of Warner Bros. Discovery)
ParentWarner Bros. Television Group

Williams Street Productions, LLC, previously known as Ghost Planet Industries, LLC, is a U.S.-based studio specializing in animation and live-action television production. It operates under the ownership of the Warner Bros. Television Group, which is a division of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company functions as the dedicated production unit for Cartoon Network’s late-night programming segment, Adult Swim. Throughout much of its existence, the company was overseen by founders Mike Lazzo and Keith Crofford.

Lazzo stepped down from his role on December 16, 2019, with Crofford retiring the following year in 2020. On April 29, 2020, Michael Ouweleen took over as president of Adult Swim. He also held leadership of The Cartoon Network, Inc. from November 2019 until July 2020 and resumed this position in May 2022.

History

In 1976, Ted Turner acquired a facility to house his television station WTCG after assuming control of a UHF channel. By December of that year, WTCG became the pioneering channel to broadcast via satellite to four cable providers across Georgia, marking a breakthrough in non-subscription satellite distribution and transforming basic cable television nationwide.

Originally a small local outlet, the station was rebranded as WTBS in 1979 following Turner’s acquisition of the call letters. Five years later, WTBS evolved into the TBS Superstation. Turner also launched the 24-hour news channel CNN, both networks establishing themselves as staples of cable television by the late 1980s. The original studio space soon became inadequate for the growing operations, leading to development of a new nearby campus to accommodate Turner’s expanding media holdings. Subsequently, Turner introduced Cartoon Network to showcase acquired animation libraries such as those from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Hanna-Barbera under the umbrella of The Cartoon Network, Inc..

When Cartoon Network moved out of the Williams Street location, it retained ownership of the building primarily for storage purposes, housing show recordings for Turner Networks. Key personnel including Keith Crofford, Andy Merrill, and former mailroom staff member Mike Lazzo managed activities there and were responsible for creating early hosting segments for The Moxy Pirate Show (later renamed The Moxy Show).

Between 1990 and 1993, TBS ventured into original animated content with titles such as Captain Planet and 2 Stupid Dogs. Motivated by this success, Williams Street’s team proposed new original programming to Ted Turner in late 1993 but were encouraged to make use of the vast animation catalog he had acquired, including the extensive Hanna-Barbera collection. As Lazzo recounted, “Ted has said, ‘I bought you a library, now utilize it.'” This directive led to Cartoon Network’s inaugural fully original show: Space Ghost Coast to Coast.

Operating under tight budget constraints, the team crafted a pilot by recycling footage from Turner’s archives, selecting material from Space Ghost and Dino Boy. They blended this with Lazzo’s idea for a parody talk show featuring an inept host posing bizarre questions to guests. The pilot employed rotoscoped animation layered over minimalistic backdrops and incorporated live-action interview clips sourced from CNN.

Following the pilot’s presentation, Cartoon Network approved a ten-episode season of Space Ghost Coast to Coast. The series featured local voice talent George Lowe as Space Ghost along with other roles voiced by members of the GPI staff. Debuting on April 14, 1994, it became Cartoon Network’s first original series as well as television’s first animated talk show.

Its mature and surreal comedic style attracted a passionate cult audience. Building on its success, a simulcast special aired on TBS accompanied by a VHS short linked to the hit film The Mask, along with guest appearances by more prominent figures. Turner then tasked GPI with developing a lighter spin-off aimed at TBS’s children’s audience. The resulting show Cartoon Planet premiered on TBS in 1995 before transitioning to Cartoon Network in 1996. Following this period, the studio separated from Cartoon Network’s programming division and was renamed Ghost Planet Industries; concurrently, Cartoon Network Studios was created to handle daytime content production. After two seasons, TBS ceased all children’s programming in alignment with similar moves by TNT and USA.

The company's designation originates from its main office location at 1065 Williams Street NW in Atlanta, Georgia, situated close to the TBS and TNT facilities. This site, which was initially a carpet manufacturing plant purchased by Turner to serve as additional office space and for set construction, eventually became the headquarters for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. The street itself honors Ammi Williams, an early settler of Atlanta.

At first, the studio was known as Ghost Planet Industries, LLC, named after the fictional world of Space Ghost from the animated talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast. The studio's production emblem displays a blurred gray image of Space Ghost's studio with "Williams Street" positioned below it. The logo incorporates the signature drum roll and hammer sounds from Jack Webb's Mark VII Limited production card.

TV animated series

Title Creator(s)/Developer(s) Co-production(s) Notes Started
Space Ghost Coast to Coast Mike Lazzo Williams Street West (2003–2004) Adapted from the 1966 animated series; originally produced by Cartoon Network Productions. Later seasons were released on GameTap. 1994–99 (first run); 2001–04 (second run); 2006–08 (third run)
Sealab 2021 Adam Reed, Matt Thompson 70/30 Productions Inspired by Sealab 2020. 2000–05
The Brak Show Jim Fortier, Andy Merrill, Pete Smith Turner Studios A spin-off from Space Ghost Coast to Coast, comprising 28 episodes plus a webisode finale. 2000–03; 2007
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law Michael Ouweleen, Erik Richter J. J. Sedelmaier Productions (Pilot); Turner Studios (Seasons 2–4) Utilized assets from Birdman and the Galaxy Trio. 2000–07; 2018
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Matt Maiellaro, Dave Willis The first spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast that also spawned a theatrical film; Adult Swim’s longest-running original series. 2000–15; 2023
Stroker & Hoop Casper Kelly, Jeffrey G. Olsen Turner Studios; Studio B Productions 2004–05
Perfect Hair Forever Mike Lazzo, Matt Harrigan, Matt Maiellaro Another spin-off from Space Ghost Coast to Coast. 2004–07; 2014
Tom Goes to the Mayor Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim Dipshot Films (Season 1); Abso Lutely Productions (Season 2) 2004–06
Robot Chicken Seth Green, Matthew Senreich Stoop!d Monkey; ShadowMachine (Seasons 1–5); Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Season 6 onward); Sony Pictures Digital/Television Currently the second longest-running original Adult Swim series still being produced. 2005–present
12 oz. Mouse Matt Maiellaro 2005–07; 2018; 2020
Squidbillies Jim Fortier, Dave Willis 2005–21
  • Other significant titles include series like Metalocalypse, Superjail!, The Venture Bros., and Rick and Morty. Recent projects feature collaborations with studios such as Production I.G and Crunchyroll on productions including Fena: Pirate Princess and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. The studio is actively broadening its catalog with upcoming shows planned through 2025, focusing on partnerships that strengthen its position in adult animation.*

TV live-action series

Title Creator(s)
Developer(s)
Co-production(s) Notes Started
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions 2007–10; 2017
Saul of the Mole Men Craig Lewis
(d): Peter Girardi, Craig Lewis, and Tom Stern
Funny Garbage 2007
Fat Guy Stuck in Internet John Gemberling and Curtis Gwinn Cowboy & John Productions 2007–08
Delocated Jon Glaser PFFR
Unintelligible Grunt
2008–13
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions A spin-off derived from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. 2010–17
Childrens Hospital Rob Corddry The Corddry Company
Abominable Pictures
Warner Bros. Studio 2.0
Warner Bros. Television
Adapted from the web series of the same title on TheWB.com. 2010–16
Run It Back Mike Terrell and Sean Akins Turner Sports
Turner Studios
A remix of NBA on TNT broadcast exclusively within Cartoon Network's CN Real segment. 2010–11
Eagleheart Michael Koman and Andrew Weinberg Dakota Pictures
Conaco
2011–14
NTSF:SD:SUV:: Paul Scheer 2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures
Recognized as the first spin-off from Children's Hospital. 2011–13
The Heart, She Holler Vernon Chatman, John Lee, and Alyson Levy PFFR 2011–14
Loiter Squad Odd Future Dickhouse Productions (Seasons 1–2)
Gorilla Flicks (Season 3)
The Great Wang Of The Floggnaw Land (Season 3)
2012–14
The Eric Andre Show Eric André Abso Lutely Productions
Sick Duck Productions
Naked Faces (Seasons 1–4)
Working For Monsters (Seasons 1–2)
Fugue State (Seasons 5–6)
2012–23
The Restless Bell Dave Drabik and Andrew Benator Fine Line Productions
Turner Studios
2012
You're Whole Michael Ian Black Abominable Pictures 2012–13
Newsreaders Rob Corddry, Jonathan Stern, and David Wain The Corddry Company
Abominable Pictures
Warner Bros. Studio 2.0
Warner Bros. Television
The second and concluding spin-off of Children's Hospital. 2013–15
Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell Casper Kelly and Dave Willis Fake Wood Wallpaper Films Originated as a pilot in 2011; officially premiered as a series in 2013. 2013–19; 2011
Hot Package Derrick Beckles Abso Lutely Productions
TV Carnage
Abominable Pictures (Season 1 only)
2013–15
Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions 2013–17
Black Jesus Aaron McGruder and Mike Clattenburg 5 Mutts Productions
Triage Entertainment
Mainstay Entertainment (Season 3)
2014–19
Decker Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington Abso Lutely Productions A web and television spin-off stemming from On Cinema. 2014–17
Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter Jon Glaser PFFR
Unintelligible Grunt
2015–17
Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace Million Dollar Extreme Million Dollar Extreme
Rent Now Productions
2016
Dream Corp LLC Daniel Stessen BEMO
Artbelly Productions
Caviar Content (Season 1)
Sunday Night Productions
Alive and Kicking, Inc. (Seasons 2–3)
The second hybrid live-action/animation show aired on Adult Swim. 2016–20
Joe Pera Talks with You Joe Pera Chestnut Walnut Unlimited
Factual Productions (Season 1)
Alive and Kicking, Inc. (Seasons 2–3)
2018–21
Mostly 4 Millennials Derrick Beckles TV Carnage
Sick Duck Productions
Factual Productions

2018 |-

Tropical Cop Tales

Jim Hosking and Toby Harvard

Another HH Production
Boxel Studio
Alive and Kicking, Inc.

2018–19 |-

Three Busy Debras

Sandy Honig, Mitra Jouhari, Alyssa Stonoh

Mail Lizard
Paper Kite Productions
Alive and Kicking, Inc.

2020–22 |-

Beef House

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim

Abso Lutely Productions

2020 |-}

Internet series

Title Creator(s)
Developer
Co-production(s) Notes Debut
Carl's Stone Cold Lock of the Century of the Week Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis Features the character Carl Brutananadilewski from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. 2007–2016
King Star King J.J. Villard
Eric Kaplan (co-creator, Pilot only)
(d): Tommy Blacha
Mirari Films (Pilot)
Kurtis (Series)
Titmouse, Inc. (Series)
Villard Film (Special)
2013–2014; 2023
The Cry of Mann Robby Rackleff AB Video Solutions, LLC Also titled The Cry of Mann: A Trool Day Holiday Spectacular. 2017
Williams Stream Williams Street (Refer to Online programming) Compilation of various talk shows and live podcast/chat formats from Adult Swim's streaming service. 2017–2020
The Call of Warr Robby Rackleff AB Video Solutions, LLC Follow-up to The Cry of Mann. 2018
Alabama Jackson Donald Faison Adeosun
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
A spin-off derived from Robot Chicken. 2022
Aquadonk Side Pieces Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis Bento Box Atlanta Spin-off related to Aqua Teen Hunger Force. 2022
Vindicators 2 Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon Atomic Cartoons Spin-off series based on Rick and Morty.
Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell: The Cartoon Casper Kelly and Dave Willis Copernicus Studios Continuation of Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell. 2022

Unsuccessful pilots

'"Di Bibl" ' '"John Lee and Kytten Janae" ' '"PFFR
Daisy Studio" ' ' ' '2019 ' ' ' ' ' '- ' '"Lusty Crest" ' '"Kati Skelton" ' '"It's Grim
Cartoon Network Studios (Factual Productions)" ' ' ' '"align=\"center\" rowspan=\"4\" |2020" ' '- ' '"Bad Manners"' '"Todd Rohal"' '"PFFR
TUbb
Cartoon Network Studios (Alive and Kicking)" ' ' ' '- ' '"The Animated Adventures of Jack Decker"' '"Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington"' '"Abso Lutely Productions
Copernicus Studios"' ' ' '- ' '"Skeleton Landlord"' '"Doug Bleichner and Sam Wagstaff"' ' ' ' ' '- ' '"MacBeth with Dinosaurs"' '"Matt Foster and Dave W. Campbell"' '"Awesome Inc"' ' ' '"align=\"center\" rowspan=\"3\" |2021" ' '- ' '"Learning With Pibby"' '"Dodge Greenley"' '"Cartoon Network Studios"' ' ' '- ' '"I'm the Mayor of Bimmi Gardens"' '"Pat Bishop, Chris Fleming, Matt Ingebreston, Jake Weisman"' '"No Joe
Incredible Success
Cartoon Network Studios (Alive and Kicking)"' ' ' '- ' '"Eggland"' '"Conner O'Malley, Brendan O'Hare, Cole Kush"' '"Irony Point
Grin Machine"' ' ' '2022' '- ' '"Yenor"' '"Matt Maiellaro and Jim Fortier"' ' ' ' ' '2023' '- ' '"Mystery Cuddlers"' '"Pendleton Ward and Jack Pendarvis"' ' ' ' ' '2024' '}

Stand-alone Productions

Title Creator(s)
Developer(s)
Co-production(s) Details Year
Spacecataz Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis An unsuccessful spin-off attempt from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. 2004
Korgoth of Barbaria Aaron Springer Cartoon Network Studios Declined due to excessive production expenses; marked first collaboration with Cartoon Network Studios. 2006
'Let's Fish' 'Mark Rivers' 'Titmouse, Inc.' 'Also known as "Let's Fish with Don Conway".' 2007"
'That Crook'd 'Sipp' 'Nick Weidenfeld, Jacob Escobedo, Mike Weiss' 'Turner Studios' 'Evolved into the special Freaknik: The Musical, episode titled "That Tree of Strife".'
'Lowe Country' 'George Lowe'
'Stiff' 'Matt Maiellaro'
'Neon Knome' 'Ben Jones' 'PFFR' 'Initially approved but later transferred to Cartoon Network; reimagined as The Problem Solverz.' '2008'
'Snake 'n' Bacon' 'Michael Kupperman, Scott Jacobson, Rich Blomquist' 'Fayettenam Records Corp.' 'Adapted from a comic strip.' '2009'
'Paid Programming' 'H. Jon Benjamin and David Cross' 'Rejected but inspired standalone specials featuring mock infomercials.'
'The New Big Ball with Neil Hamburger' 'Gregg Turkington, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim' 'Abso Lutely Productions' 'Unsuccessful spin-off of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.'
'Yappy Broads' 'Madeleine Smithberg' 'Mad Cow Productions'
'Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge' 'Dave Willis and Matt Harrigan'
'Duckworth' 'Also referred to as Duckworth of Ellington.'
'Southies' 'Carl W. Adams
("d"): Will Hayes'
'Clambake Animation' 2011"
'Totally for Teens' 'Derrick Beckles and Sabrina Saccoccio' 'TV Carnage'
'Major Lazer 'Diplo, Switch, Ferry Gouw, Kevin Kusatsu' 'Mad Decent
Titmouse, Inc.'
'Subsequently acquired by FXX for ADHD programming block.'
'Guy Suavé: Homicidal Spy' 'Eric Von Hoffman and Jay Johnston' 'Dakota Pictures
Johnston Hoffman Production'
'Previewed as a trailer during The ABC Sunday Night Movie.'
'Tight Bros' 'Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil' 'Clambake Animation' 'Canceled prior to airing for undisclosed reasons.'
'Freestyle Love Supreme' 'Thomas Kail, Adam Peltzman, Anthony Veneziale' 'Ars Nova Entertainment
Just Us Chickens'
2012"
'Let's Do This!' 'Bob Odenkirk, Brian Jarvis, Jim Freeman' 'LeFoole, Inc.
Odenkirk Provissiero'
"Also identified as Let's Do This!: The Story of Cal-Gold Pictures. "
'Green Bench: The American Day Dream' 'Jamaal R. Fisher, John Holland, Nicholas Travis
("d"): Lawrence Denning Jr., Larnell Harris, Louis Hatcher'
'Dakota Pictures
Greenbench Productions'
2013"
'Candy Ranch' 'Three Loco' 'Abso Lutely Productions'
'Übermansion 'Zeb Wells and Matthew Senreich' 'Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Stoop!d Monkey'
"Reworked into SuperMansion for Crackle."
'Filthy Sexy Teen$ 'Paul Scheer, Jonathan Stern, Curtis Gwinn' '2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures'
"Approved as an online series named Filthy Preppy Teens by Fullscreen."
'Coffin Dodgers 'Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein' 'Double Hemm' "Distributed exclusively online via Adult Swim's website."
"Rolling with Dad" "David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith" "KatzSmith Productions
Bento Box Entertainment"
"Sperm Boat" "Matt Harrigan" "Flannypop
Thank You, Brain! Productions"
"Hellbenders" "Chris O'Neill and Zach Hadel" "Pilot was abandoned before completion."
"The Team Unicorn Saturday Action Fun Hour!" "Clare Grant, Rileah Vanderbilt, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich" "Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Stoop!d Monkey
Danger Maiden Productions"
"Presented as a sneak preview at San Diego Comic-Con's Nerd HQ; never officially aired."
"Youth Large" "Nathan Barnatt, Seth Barnatt, Paul B. Cummings" "Barnatt Brothers Productions
New Wave Entertainment"
"Fartcopter" "Rob Huebel" "Abominable Pictures"
"Harold & Kumar" "Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (original live-action films)" "Lionsgate Television
Bento Box Entertainment"
"The Pound Hole" "Daniel Weidenfeld
("d"): Daniel Weidenfeld and Doug Lussenhop"
"Working For Monsters
Douggpound
Cartoon Network Studios (Rent Now Productions)"
2015"
"Doble Fried" "Matt Furie" "PFFR
Titmouse, Inc."
"No updates regarding completion or broadcast."
"Gigglefudge, USA!'" "Nicholas Maier and Dimitri Simakis (Everything Is Terrible!)" "PFFR
Everything Is Terrible!
FishBowl Worldwide Media"
"Part of the Infomercials series."
"The Hindenburg Explodes!" "Rob Corddry, Josh Perilo, Jonathan Stern" "Abominable Pictures
The Corddry Company
Timers Head Productions"
"The Mark Lembeck Technique" "Adam Lustick" "Scrubble
Cartoon Network Studios (Alive and Kicking)"
"Scavengers" "Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner" "Titmouse, Inc." "Approved by Max under the title Scavengers Reign."
"Bad Guys" "Nick Giovannetti and Paul Scheer" "Bento Box Entertainment
Geezus
2nd Man On The Moon"
"Chuck Deuce" "Matt Iles, Chioke 'Stretch' McCoy, Lars Kenseth" "ShadowMachine" 2018"
"Trap Universe" "J.J. Villard" "Villard Film
Titmouse, Inc."
"Dayworld" "Cole Kush and Jay Weingarten" "Abso Lutely Productions
Daytime Studio"
"Art Prison" "Tom Kauffman and Paul Isakson" "Yum Yum
Starburns Industries"
"Ole Bud's ANU Football Weekly" "Chris 'CP' Powell and Chip Hall" "Dutch Treat Productions
Cartoon Network Studios (Alive and Kicking)"
Title Creators Collaborating Production Companies Remarks Year(s)
Infomercials Various (Refer to Comprehensive list of specials) 2009–present
Freaknik: The Musical Carl Jones and Nick Weidenfeld Nappy Boy Entertainment
Titmouse, Inc.
Adapted version of the 2007 pilot That Crook'd 'Sipp. 2010
Earth Ghost George Lowe Revised edition of the 2007 pilot Lowe Country, debuted as part of Adult Swim's April Fools' Day event. 2011
The Greatest Event in Television History Adam Scott and Naomi Scott Gettin' Rad
Electric Soup Productions (Specials 2 through 4)
Four specials were created. 2012–14
Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends Brett Gelman and Jason Woliner Abso Lutely Productions 2014
Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family 2015
The Adult Swim Golf Classic: Daly vs. Scott Jon Daly J.O.N.
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
Extended online release; production was sponsored by Arby's. 2016
Dinner in America with Brett Gelman Brett Gelman and Jason Woliner Abso Lutely Productions
Mr. Neighbor's House Jesse Falcon, Brian Huskey, and Jason Mantzoukas El Zombie, Inc.
Mantzoukas
Marimacha
The Corddry Company
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
Two specials produced. 2016–18
Joe Pera Helps You Find the Perfect Christmas Tree Joe Pera Chestnut Walnut Unlimited
Rent Now Productions
2016
Mother, May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist? Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Artemis Pebdani Abso Lutely Productions
Bounce Castle
Also titled Mother, May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetone Original Movie for Adult Swim. 2018
Soft Focus Jena Friedman CNT Productions
Factual Productions
Two specials were created. 2018–19
Hunky Boys Go Ding-Dong Zack Carlson, Bryan Connolly, and Todd Rohal PFFR
Steak Beef Bee Jamesandwich Beef Version
Factual Productions
Two specials produced: "Don't Die Alone" and "Terrific Journey". 2018–19
Smalls Various contributors Various companies Features short films by independent animators; resulted in a full series order for Haha, You Clowns. 2018–present
Adult Swim Yule Log Casper Kelly Media Team
Fried Society

Also known as The Fireplace.

2022

Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out

Casper Kelly

Media Team
Fried Society

2024


TV series-related

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Title Collaborating Production(s) Description Release Year
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: The Mask The only four specials produced by Williams Street were broadcast on Cartoon Network. 1994
A Space Ghost Christmas
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Jonny Quest 1996
Brak Presents the Brak Show Starring Brak 2000
Adult Swim Brain Trust Initially untitled and referred to as Anime Talk Show after debuting following Perfect Hair Forever; subsequently renamed on Adult Swim's YouTube platform. 2004
Tom Goes to the Mayor: A Look Behind the Scenes Abso Lutely Productions A behind-the-scenes featurette for Tom Goes to the Mayor. 2005
12 oz. Mouse Spider-Man Special Radical Axis An alternative take on "Spider" from 12 oz. Mouse.
Robot Chicken's Christmas Special ShadowMachine
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken: Star Wars ShadowMachine
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
Lucasfilm
2007
Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special ShadowMachine
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
The Young Person's Guide to History Funny Garbage A spin-off special derived from Saul of the Mole Men. 2008
The Xtacles 70/30 Productions Two episodes combined into one special; a spin-off from Frisky Dingo.
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II ShadowMachine Films
Stoop!d Monkey
Lucasfilm
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode 2.5 2009
Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special ShadowMachine Films
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
Also referred to as Dear Consumer.
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!: Chrimbus Special Abso Lutely Productions A spin-off special from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. 2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Stoop!d Monkey
ShadowMachine Films
Lucasfilm
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken's DP Christmas Special Stoop!d Monkey
ShadowMachine Films
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
DC Entertainment
Sony Pictures Television
2012
Paul Scheer#2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures


Programming Blocks

Block Name Description Air Dates
Cartoon Planet Initially concluded in 1998, later brought back from 2012 to 2014. 1995–1998 (initial run)
2012–2014 (revival)
Toonami Ended its run on Cartoon Network in 2008 and was relaunched on Adult Swim in 2012. 1997–2008 (original run)
2012–present (current run)
Saturday Video Entertainment System 2003–2004
Miguzi 2004–2007
Checkered Past Featured shows from Cartoon Network during the 2000s. 2023–2025

Feature-Length Films

Release Year Film Title Collaborating Studio(s) Distribution Company
2007 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Radical Axis First Look Pictures
2019 Mister America Abso Lutely Productions Magnolia Pictures

Direct-to-Video Releases

Release Year Title Co-producing Studio(s) Distributor
2022 Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm Bento Box Atlanta Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
2023 The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Astro Base GO!
Titmouse, Inc.
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar Titmouse, Inc.


Upcoming Series in Production

Series Title Creators Co-production Partner(s) Additional Information Expected Premiere
The Elephant Rebecca Sugar
Ian Jones-Quartey
Pendleton Ward
Patrick McHale
Titmouse, Inc. 2025
President Curtis Dan Harmon and James Siciliano Harmonious Claptrap A spin-off from Rick and Morty. TBA
Keeping Up With the Jonses Hugh Davidson
Larry Dorf
Rachel Ramras
Warner Bros. Animation TBA
Heist Safari Genndy Tartakovsky Cartoon Network Studios TBA

Video Games

This compilation highlights video games licensed under Williams Street Games; for titles released after the label was dissolved, refer to Adult Swim Games.

Music Division

Following the success of the 2005 project Danger Doom, a collaboration between Danger Mouse and MF Doom initiated by Adult Swim's VP of strategic marketing Jason DeMarco, Williams Street launched its own music imprint, Williams Street Records. Danger Mouse had previously contributed music to Toonami. This label currently handles most musical releases associated with Williams Street productions and remains under DeMarco's leadership.

Tributes

The number 1065, which corresponds to Williams Street's location, also serves as the hull designation for the USS FishCenterprise featured in FishCenter Live, a comedic spoof of the iconic Star Trek vessel, the USS Enterprise.

See also

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