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This dual strategy signifies a deliberate industry segmentation: preschool content for the youngest audiences and mature, often experimental animation for teens and adults, each platform catering to distinct demographics.
Industry Commentary and Cultural Reflections
Industry insiders and commentators note that the current movement toward celebrity-based children's programming can be a double-edged sword. While iconic characters and celebrity endorsements catch attention, they sometimes lead to disillusionment—especially when celebrity figures fall from grace or are associated with controversies, as in DeGeneres’s case.