before cartoon network started writing the show, antonucci tried to sell it to nickelodeon. however, the channel wanted to control what he does with the show. antonucci did not agree to that and went with the former. four specials, and two books were made. the characters of the show were also in many comic books and video games. the series ended with the tv movie "ed, edd n eddy's big picture show" on september 6, 2010.