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Boomerang (TV network)

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Current Boomerang still used today (January 19, 2015-Present)
Current Boomerang still used today (January 19, 2015-Present)

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

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Current programming

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Original programming

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Animated
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Warner Bros. Animation
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Acquired programming

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Animated
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  • Angelo Rules (March 14, 2011-present)
  • Horrid Henry (February 26, 2010-present)
  • Toad and Friends (April 14, 2023-present) (also on RTÉjr)
Live-action
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  • Dottie and Bob in Action! (October 4, 2018-present)
  • Einstin Can Do! (March 20, 2018-present)

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)

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  • Ben 10 (December 15, 2016-October 2, 2024)

Acquired programming

Current programming blocks
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  • Boomerang Theater

Upcoming programming

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Other websites

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  1. 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)
  2. The Amazing World of Gumball was notably absent from CN 24/7 until the channel relaunched on January 15, 2017

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Cartoon Cartoons (2022-07-31), Coming Soon to Boomerang, retrieved 2022-07-31
  2. TV Guide. "Boomerang schedule & listings for today and tonight". www.tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
  3. TV Guide. "Boomerang schedule & listings for today and tonight". www.tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
  4. TV Guide. "Boomerang schedule & listings for today and tonight". www.tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  5. "Cartoon Network Africa". YouTube. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  6. Cartoon, Network. "Adventure Time | Free online games and video". www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-05-13.


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