Powerpuff Girls Creator Knew Exactly Why the Live-Action Adaptation Would Not Work

Earlier this year, The CW canceled their attempt to bring The Powerpuff Girls to their screen in live-action format, and the creator of the original animated series reveals that he always knew the project was not going to work. And for a very specific reason. Created by Craig McCracken and produced by Hanna-Barbera and later by Cartoon Network Studios, The Powerpuff Girls first debuted in 1998 on Cartoon Network. The story follows Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three little girls with superpowers who were created by their father, Professor Utonium in his laboratory. While they deal with the problems of any other child their age, they also have the great responsibility of being the heroes of their city, Townsville.