Boomerang (TV network)

Boomerang is the name of the 2nd television network owned by Cartoon Network. Boomerang was one of two spin-offs of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim showing classic animated cartoons and animated television series from the Hanna-Barbera archives. Cartoon Network showing Cartoon Network originals and modern cartoons, and Adult Swim showing adult cartoons for teens and adults.
It was launched at the end of the 20th century and introduced to satellite on February 1, 2000. There were bumpers telling you what was coming up next.
Programming
[change | change source]Current programming
[change | change source]Original programming
[change | change source]Animated
[change | change source]Warner Bros. Animation
[change | change source]- New Looney Tunes (2015-present)
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (October 1, 2020 - May 13, 2022; 2022 - present) (also airs in the UK)[1]
- The Tom and Jerry Show (2014)[note 1] (April 9, 2014 - January 4, 2015; January 5, 2015 - February 15, 2021; April 1, 2021 - June 20, 2022; 2022 - present) (also airs in the UK)[2][3][4][1]
Acquired programming
[change | change source]Animated
[change | change source]- Angelo Rules (March 14, 2011-present)
- Horrid Henry (February 26, 2010-present)
- Toad and Friends (April 14, 2023-present) (also on RTÉjr)
Live-action
[change | change source]- Dottie and Bob in Action! (October 4, 2018-present)
- Einstin Can Do! (March 20, 2018-present)
Programming from Cartoon Network
[change | change source]The channel includes original programming, such as Teen Titans Go! and The Amazing World of Gumball. Such as its acquired ended programming included Ben 10.[5]
- Adventure Time (May 2, 2011-present) (also airs in the UK)[a][6]
- The Amazing World of Gumball (May 2, 2011-present) (also airs in the UK)[b]
- Apple & Onion (September 2, 2018-present) (also airs in the UK)
- Clarence (November 13, 2014-present)
- Craig of the Creek (November 20, 2018-May 12, 2023; May 23, 2023-present) (also airs in the UK)
- The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe (January 1, 2023-present) (also airs in the UK)
- Jellystone! (December 6, 2021-present) (also airs in the UK)
- Prince Ivandoe shorts (March 29, 2018-present)
- Regular Show (April 3, 2011-present) (also airs in the UK)
- Teen Titans Go! (April 8, 2014-present) (also airs in the UK)
- We Baby Bears (July 24, 2022-present) (also airs in the UK)
Reruns of ended programming
Animation (U.S. & International)
[change | change source]- Ben 10 (December 15, 2016-October 2, 2024)
- Grizzy and The Lemmings (May 2, 2021-November 3, 2024; November 13, 2024-present) (now airs on Pop, CBBC, BBC iPlayer and Boomerang)
- Hero Inside (May 12, 2024-January 1, 2025) (now airs in the UK)
- Mr. Bean (May 2, 2021-November 3, 2024; November 13, 2024-present) (now airs on CITV, ITVX and Boomerang)
- We Bare Bears (September 20, 2015-October 13, 2024)
Acquired programming
- Sonic Prime (September 1, 2023-present)
Current programming blocks
[change | change source]- Boomerang Theater
Upcoming programming
[change | change source]- Puffin Rock (September 28, 2023)
Gallery
[change | change source]-
Boomerang
Other websites
[change | change source]- Official website Archived 2008-10-07 at the Wayback Machine
- BoomerangTV.co.uk - Official UK website
- BoomerangTV.de - Official DE website
Notes
[change | change source]- ↑ National runs ended when spin-off series We Baby Bears began aired on July 24, 2022, but returns select episodes have returned as of January 8, 2023 (CN) and temporaily through April 7, 2023 through May 11, 2024 (CN 24/7)
- ↑ The Amazing World of Gumball was notably absent from CN 24/7 until the channel relaunched on January 15, 2017
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cartoon Cartoons (2022-07-31), Coming Soon to Boomerang, retrieved 2022-07-31
- ↑ TV Guide. "Boomerang schedule & listings for today and tonight". www.tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
- ↑ TV Guide. "Boomerang schedule & listings for today and tonight". www.tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
- ↑ TV Guide. "Boomerang schedule & listings for today and tonight". www.tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ↑ "Cartoon Network Africa". YouTube. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ↑ Cartoon, Network. "Adventure Time | Free online games and video". www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
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