DisneyXD Removes “Batman: The Animated Series,” Others From Schedule
Effective October 1st, 2010, Disney XD will no longer be airing the network’s current trio of animated series featuring DC Comics characters. According to Disney XD schedule details released by the network, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series and Static Shock will be removed from the programming grid. Representatives for the network will not confirm whether or not this is a permanent removal or temporary.
Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series and Static Shock have been airing in late-night programming slots on the network, with Static Shock airing two – four times a week while Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series both garner a single weekly airing. Promotions for all three series has also waned recently on the network. All three series air in late-night Monday and Sunday timeslots.
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