Cartoonito (Asian TV channel)
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| Country | Hong Kong |
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| Owner | Time Warner |
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.
Profile
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
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
Good Morning, Scooby
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
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!
An unstoppable Weekend block with no commercial interruptions featuring all-time toon favorites starting at 7:00 PM.
Tiny TV
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
The full length animated movie and specials is now showing on Boomerang on Saturdays at 9:00 PM.
Boomysteries
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
Boomeracers
Boomeracers is a car-racing-themed programming block that aired Weekdays at 1:30 PM. Also transmitted in the US
The Zoo
The Zoo is an animal-themed programming block on Weekdays at 9:00 to 11:00 AM. As with Boomeracers, The Zoo was a spinoff of the Boomerang block of the same name, and has aired in the United Kingdom as well.
The Big Bucket
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 Classic
Free Classic is Boomerang's cartoon classic block. Started in July 2007, Free Classic features a 5 hour cartoon classic of Boomerang's Character of the month
See also
References
- ^ "Official IN Digital Cable Channel List", Official IN Digital Website, February 27, 2011
External links
- Boomerang and Cartoon Network channels in Asia-Pacific Region
- Boomreang on SkyCable website
- Boomerang on Now TV website
- Boomerang on Starhub website
- Boomerang on DishHD Asia website
