Boomerang (Southeast Asia TV channel)

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Boomerang (Southeast Asia)
Boomerang aus.svg
Launched September 2005
Closed December 1, 2012
Owned by Time Warner
Country Hong Kong
Broadcast area Hong Kong
Indonesia
India
Macau
Maldives
Philippines
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Vietnam
Taiwan
Replaced by Toonami
Sister channel(s)

Cartoon Network (Philippines)
Cartoon Network (Southeast Asia)
Cartoon Network (India)
CNN International
HLN
TCM

truTV (Asia)
Website http://www.cartoonnetworkasia.com/

For the original Boomerang channel, see Boomerang (TV channel).

Boomerang was a cable and satellite television channel owned by Turner Broadcasting, a unit of Time Warner and its main flagship regional channel of Cartoon Network. The Southeast Asian version of Boomerang was launched in September, 2005 with a lineup very similar to that of the US version. It started previously as a programming block on Cartoon Network from 2001 to 2005, in every weeknights. It uses the same voice overs as they use from Boomerang Australia.

In December 2012, the channel was replaced by Toonami.

Contents

Profile[edit]

Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon libraries, Boomerang presents the greatest cartoons of all time! Featuring iconic toons from the animation teams of Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros. and MGM, Boomerang serves as a tribute to perennial favourite cartoons and their eternal charm.

Broadcasting Facts[edit]

Since its introduction in Asia on September 1, 2005, Boomerang is available in Now TV in Hong Kong and also shown on Cable TV Hong Kong in spring 2006.

In January 2006, Boomerang on air in Thailand by PSN

In March 2006, SkyCable started to show Boomerang in the Philippines, but only available in the Platinum Package.

In Singapore the channel is now available on StarHub TV.

In Indonesia the channel is currently available on Indovision, First Media, Aora TV starting August 7, 2008 and Groovia TV starting August 7, 2011.

In India, Boomerang was exclusively available on Dish TV until March 2, 2009. Now its available on IN Digital Cable from the Hinduja Group.[1] & it is also available in 7 Star Cable Mumbai (in some areas) .

In Sri Lanka Boomerang is exclusively available on Dialog TV.

In Taiwan the channel is currently available on Dish HD Asia starting June 2010 in High Definition.

Final Programming Blocks[edit]

Good Morning, Scooby[edit]

This block is currently shown on Boomerang. Good Morning Scooby! continues for a selection of Scooby Doo Shows along with other classic cartoon series from Hanna-Barbera.

Boomeraction[edit]

Boomeraction is a block which, as its name suggests, consists of classic action-oriented shows such as Jonny Quest, Birdman and the Galaxy Trio, Sealab 2020 and among others. Get a dose of timeless action-pack series on Weekdays at 5:00 PM.

Boom! Boom! Boom![edit]

An unstoppable Weekend block with no commercial interruptions featuring all-time toon favorites starting at 7:00 PM.

Tiny TV[edit]

Tiny TV began airing on March 1, 2010, and is currently shown from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Weekdays. Previously, the block aired babyfication versions of classic Hanna-Barbera shows such as The Flintstone Kids, Tom & Jerry Kids and A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. Now, it shows other toddler-themed cartoons such as Postman Pat, The Little Red Tractor and Care Bears: Adventure in Care-A-Lot.

Boomerang Theatre[edit]

The full length animated movie and specials is now showing on Boomerang on Saturdays at 9:00 PM.

Boomysteries[edit]

Boomysteries is a mystery-themed late night block on Weekends at 11:00 PM features the strangest but mysterious toon stories ever.

Past Blocks on Boomerang[edit]

Boomeracers[edit]

Boomeracers is a car-racing-themed programming block that aired Weekdays at 1:30 PM.

The Zoo[edit]

The Zoo is an animal-themed programming block on Weekdays at 9:00 to 11:00 AM.

The Big Bucket[edit]

The Big Bucket is Boomerang's major marathon block. Started in June 2006, The Big Bucket features a 3 hour marathon of Boomerang's Character of the month.

Free Non-Classic[edit]

Free Non-Classic is Boomerang's non-cartoon classic block. Started in July 2007, Free Non-Classic features a 5 hour non-cartoon classic of Boomerang's Character of the month

List of Shows shown on Boomerang (Southeast Asia)[edit]

Final Shows[edit]

Previous Shows[edit]

Future Shows[edit]

Listed below are programs to be shown on Boomerang SEA, as announced by the channel itself and its program schedule. It does not list programs rumored to be shown, as these rumors have not been proven.

Check local listings on selected regions through Cartoon Network:

(*) - Philippines

(**) - Southeast Asia

(***) - Philippines and Southeast Asia

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Official IN Digital Cable Channel List", Official IN Digital Website, February 27, 2011

External links[edit]

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