Turner Broadcasting Announces Strategic Changes/Expansions
to its Portfolio of Animation, Kids and Young Adult Networks

Adult Swim to Expand On-Air Programming Line-up to 8 p.m. on March 31

Cartoon Network Stays On with Original Animated Shorts, Series and Games
for Digital Consumption

Boomerang to be Aligned Globally as a Family Co-Viewing Network
Officially Available to Advertisers for the First Time in the U.S.

In response to overwhelming demand for branded and original entertainment both on-air and on its digital platforms, Turner Broadcasting’s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media (AYAKM) has announced key expansions and strategic changes that will affect each of its three entertainment networks, it was announced today by Stuart Snyder, president and COO of AYAKM. As a result, Adult Swim will expand its programming hours to 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday starting March 31. Cartoon Network will introduce a new portfolio of original content online at CartoonNetwork.com and its other digital branded platforms. Additionally, the all-cartoon-classics Boomerang will be aligned worldwide as a family co-viewing network and will be introduced officially this year for ad sales and promotional opportunities in the United States.

Adult Swim, basic cable’s #1 network for young adults 18-34, currently airs nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and just recorded its most-watched year in its history, ranked #1 among young adults and men for the ninth year in a row. At the same time, Cartoon Network, known for its strength with boys, will offer its core audience of kids 2-14 a brand new portfolio of original content, designed to augment its on-air programming. Finally, Boomerang, voted the most beloved network by parents in the 2013 Harris Poll, will be programmed and marketed globally to present a line-up of classic and contemporary cartoons for consistent programming appeal to family co-viewing across all of its 13 international feeds.

“As Adult Swim continues to succeed with record ratings and connects with its audiences more than ever, it is imperative that we find a way to grow this part of the business that keeps the essence of what has made it successful and competitive,” said Snyder. “Our original content also continues to expand, particularly in primetime, with creative and innovative shows such as Rick and Morty. An additional hour in primetime answers these needs and gives us the opportunity to develop more original content for primetime that will engage our audiences even further.”

Snyder continued, “At the same time, we know more and more kids today are turning to digital options for entertainment content beyond their TV screen, so we’re developing a new slate of original content that will premiere on CartoonNetwork.com and our other digital platforms to feed that ever-growing appetite. Cartoon Network will always be on when and wherever our audience wants to experience it. Meanwhile, as audience appeal for classic cartoon programming on Boomerang has grown to critical mass, we’ve determined now’s the time to open the network to our partners as a new opportunity to reach family audiences, particularly parents with young children.”

“As viewing habits continue to evolve, advertisers are looking for opportunities to engage and connect with audiences in a variety of ways that provide greater reach for their brands and messages,” said Donna Speciale, president of Turner Entertainment, Kids and Young Adults Ad Sales. “These are distinct brands and this expansion will allow for additional opportunities for advertisers to reach a cross-section of demos across proven platforms.”

Adult Swim will launch its new hour of programming with the 20th Century Fox Television hit animated comedy series, King of the Hill, to air at both 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. followed by The Cleveland Show at 9 p.m. This will lead audiences into a full line-up of original and acquired award-winning, branded content (i.e. the Emmy-winning Robot Chicken and Childrens Hospital, Rick and Morty, etc.).

Cartoon Network will continue to run its two-hour ‘early prime’ schedule of exclusive animated programming—which includes its Primetime Emmy-winning original series Regular Show and the pop-culture global hit Adventure Time—from 6-8 p.m., while presenting on-air messaging inviting kids and families to turn to Cartoon Network’s digital platforms for a new and continually growing slate of exciting, original content. Scheduling of this digital content—to include shorts, interstitials, short-form and traditional series plus, free gaming opportunities—will be announced prior to launch on March 31, and as new projects are introduced throughout the year. This new digital content will join an expanded slate of network series programming available both through a streaming environment at CartoonNetwork.com, on tablets, phones and On Demand.

Launched in the U.S. on April 1, 2000, Boomerang debuted as a 24-hour, commercial-free network dedicated to showcasing classic cartoons from the Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Warner Bros. animation libraries. As it was rolled out to international territories, the network programming and promotion was made strategically flexible to appeal to the different local territories, often resulting in a cross section of target audiences.

Based on the success of the U.S. network, coupled with overwhelming feedback from the 2013 Harris Poll and impressive results from Turner beginning to officially review its Nielsen Media ratings, AYAKM determined to reposition Boomerang globally as a network for kids and parents to enjoy together. Armed with the strength of characters from beloved series like The Powerpuff Girls, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?, Dexter’s Laboratory and Tom and Jerry, Boomerang will be singular in its ability to be appealing for two generations; as kids who grew up on these time-tested shows, parents will be able to share their childhood favorites with their own kids.

ABOUT ADULT SWIM:
Adult Swim is basic cable’s #1 network among persons 18-34 and 18-49, and is seen in 99 million U.S. homes. It debuted in Sept. 2001 with just three hours of programming airing two nights a week. In January 2003, fueled by popularity and impressive ratings gains, Adult Swim’s schedule increased to five nights per week, Sunday–Thursday, 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. (ET/PT). By March 2005, the late-night block more than doubled its air time, jumping from 15 hours to 42 hours a week, airing Monday–Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. (ET/PT). Subsequently, Adult Swim launched in second quarter 2005 as an individually-rated network by Nielsen Media Research. In July of 2007, the fledgling network expanded to seven nights per week, airing Monday–Saturday, 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. (ET/ PT) and Sundays at 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (ET/PT). Continuing to grow in popularity, Adult Swim expanded again in January 2009 to begin its programming at 10 p.m. seven nights per week.

ABOUT CARTOON NETWORK:
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), launched in 1992 as the world’s first 24-hour all-animation network, is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 99 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement.

ABOUT BOOMERANG:
Boomerang is TBS, Inc.’s 24-hour cable/satellite network offering the best in classic animated entertainment. In partnership with Cartoon Network, the service boasts 75 percent unduplicated programming and is available to cable/satellite operators and their customers in Spanish. Boomerang’s official Web site is located at http://Boomerang.CartoonNetwork.com.

ABOUT TURNER BROADCASTING:
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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Vishnu Athreya Named Vice President, Program Scheduling
at Cartoon Network and Boomerang

Vishnu Athreya

Vishnu Athreya has been named vice president, program scheduling for Cartoon Network and Boomerang, it was announced today by Rob Sorcher, chief content officer for Cartoon Network. In this position, Athreya will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day scheduling and strategic positioning of programming content for Cartoon Network, Boomerang and branded non-linear program platforms. He will serve as departmental lead for long-range calendar planning along with developing creative strategies for on-air stunts and special events surrounding the networks’ growing library of original, acquired and classic animated programming. Athreya will be based in Atlanta and report directly to Sorcher, who is based at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, CA.

“Vishnu has artfully produced high-performance schedules in territories around the world, and now assumes the U.S. role with a deep knowledge of our product,” said Sorcher. “I’m pleased we were able to tap our own international talent pool, and as a result expect Vishnu to be a unifying link for Cartoon Network worldwide.”

Athreya joins the Cartoon Network U.S. team after his stint as executive director of programming, acquisitions and development for Turner Broadcasting’s kids channels in Asia Pacific: Cartoon Network, Toonami, POGO, Boomerang and Cartoonito. Based in Hong Kong, he was responsible for driving content programming strategy for Turner in South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In a role that included program scheduling, operations and acquisitions, Athreya was responsible for developing and furthering Turner’s broader kids strategy with new channel launches—specifically Toonami, a boys action channel, and Cartoonito, for younger children—and building strategic network relationships with various content providers. Over the course of his tenure, he was instrumental in propelling Cartoon Network to a leadership position in South East Asia Pacific.

Earlier in his career, Athreya was vice president, music programming and brand for Radio One, the BBC station in Mumbai. He began his career in advertising as a media planner with MediaCom India, part of Grey Worldwide.

Athreya earned a post graduate diploma in communications from the Mudra Institute of Communications in Ahmedabad, India. He also holds a bachelor’s of science degree in chemistry from St. Stephens College in Delhi, India.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 97 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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Four months after Stuart Snyder stepped down from his position as the President and CEO of Time Warner’s Turner Animation unit, Turner Broadcasting has announced the promotion of Christina Miller to fill the vacancy as President and General Manager of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang.

The post is a return home of sorts for Miller, who joined Time Warner in 2005 as senior vice president of Cartoon Network Enterprises. In that capacity she directed the network’s home video and merchandising business before moving on to a new senior VP position at Turner Sports, where she managed marketing and programming and oversaw the day-to-day operations of NBA Digital.

Turner Broadcasting’s official announcement defines Miller’s duties as  “…leading the business in North America and working closely with Turner International to establish short and long-term priorities, as well as an overall worldwide strategic plan that will more closely align the Kids business. ” Cartoon Network chief content officer Rob Sorcher and Adult Swim creative director Mike Lazzo will report directly to Miller, who will assume her new duties immediately.

Turner Broadcasting’s complete press release announcing the appointment follows:

Christina Miller Named President and General Manager, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang

Christina Miller has been named President and General Manager for the Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. networks Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang, as well as their digital brand extensions, including Cartoon Network.com and Adult Swim.com. The announcement was made by David Levy, President of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., to whom Miller reports.

Miller will be responsible for leading the business in North America and working closely with Turner International to establish short and long-term priorities, as well as an overall worldwide strategic plan that will more closely align the Kids business. This role gives Miller global oversight of linear and non-linear content, the consumer products group and franchise management. She will lead a team of business and creative executives that includes, Rob Sorcher, chief content officer, Cartoon Network and Mike Lazzo, executive vice president/creative director, Adult Swim.

“As we continue to expand and look for growth opportunities in the kids and young adults business, it is imperative that we strategically leverage the brand equity that Cartoon Network has worldwide and continue to build on the tremendous success of Adult Swim,” said Levy. “Christina is a well-respected executive who has had great success growing the NBA Digital business for us and also brings a wealth of experience in leading global brands and franchises in the kids business. She is a strategic thinker with a reputation for being a collaborator and achieving great results; and I am thrilled to have her at the helm of the next evolution of this business.”

“I am very excited to return in this new role to the business that I initially joined Turner for, and look forward to working with Rob, Mike and the great teams at Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang,” said Miller. “These are beloved brands with a passionate following and there’s a tremendous opportunity to continue to grow them domestically and, with guidance from David and Turner International President Gerhard Zeiler, a new focus on alignment and partnership to leverage the global potential of Cartoon Network and Boomerang.”

Prior to today’s announcement, Miller was general manager of NBA Digital and senior vice president of Turner Sports Strategy/Marketing/Programming, where she oversaw the day-to-day operations for the NBA Digital portfolio, which includes NBA TV, the league’s 24-hour digital television network, NBA.com, WNBA.com, NBA League.com, NBA League Pass; and the league’s broadband and wireless businesses. Miller’s duties as senior vice president of Turner Sports Strategy/Marketing/Promotions included managing relationships with league partners, Turner networks and their digital extensions, as well as the strategic planning and scheduling of on-air sports programming and developing marketing programs for the division’s linear and digital properties. Previously, she was senior vice president of Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) and directed Turner’s youth and young adults consumer products and home video business in the United States, including global licensing partnerships and merchandising strategies and retail business development for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim properties.

Miller joined Cartoon Network Enterprises in 2005 and was responsible for building the division’s first global, multi-property, strategic partnership which brought the entire Cartoon Network portfolio of toys to market. She also launched CNE’s first consumer products franchise Ben 10, overseeing the development of the property in all key categories. Under her direction and in addition to managing the licensing of all Cartoon Network and Adult Swim original series, CNE expanded its role in to third-party licensing through strategic partnerships that built on the division’s core competencies.

Before joining Turner, Miller served as senior vice president of brand licensing for HIT Entertainment, responsible for brand strategy and licensing for classic preschool brands including Thomas & Friends™, Barney, The Wiggles™ and Bob the Builder™.

About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 385 million homes worldwide and 194 countries, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s U.S. ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement.

About Adult Swim

Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com) is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s network offering of original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults.  Airing nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/PT),  Adult Swim has been the #1 basic cable network for total day delivery of adults 18-34 and 18-24, as well as men 18-34 and 18-24 for almost a decade and is seen in nearly100 million U.S. homes.

About Boomerang

Boomerang is TBS, Inc.’s 24-hour cable/satellite network offering the best in classic animated entertainment. In partnership with Cartoon Network, the service boasts 75 percent unduplicated programming and is available to cable/satellite operators and their customers in Spanish.

About Turner Broadcasting

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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Turner Rebrands Boomerang Globally

The Network for Kids and Families Will Begin Its Rollout Fall 2014

Refreshed Network Content to Include Iconic, Beloved Cartoons
Plus Acquired Regional/Local Animated Favorites

Latin America Network Debuted Sept. 29; Australian Network Kicks Off Nov. 3;
U.S., EMEA and APAC Networks to Premiere in 2015

Turner Broadcasting announced today that its second flagship kids brand, Boomerang, is being re-launched as a global all-animation, youth-targeted network, repositioned with a line-up of timeless and contemporary cartoons programmed for family co-viewing. The announcement was jointly made by Gerhard Zeiler, president, Turner Broadcasting System International Inc., and Christina Miller, president and general manager, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang (U.S.).

Drawing upon the vast resources of the world’s largest animation library—consisting of Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network and MGM studios television and theatrical shorts, series and specials—Boomerang’s on-air schedule will be anchored by such timeless favorites as Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes, The Powerpuff Girls and Scooby-Doo. Along with a slate of newly-acquired contemporary series produced by studios around the world, Boomerang will also introduce a refreshed on-air environment and for the first time offer exclusive original content on the network across its 13 international feeds.

As announced earlier in the year, Boomerang will also be officially offered for ad sales and promotional opportunities in the United States. The official roll-out began in Latin America on Sept. 29 and will continue with Australia on Nov. 3 and all additional territories in 2015.

“The re-launch of Boomerang as a second flagship channel is a testament to its global appeal,” said Zeiler. “We are extremely proud to see this channel move into its next incarnation – with a look and feel that conveys its quality and contemporary position. This represents a further step in our strategy to build on the success of our international kid’s network.”

“Boomerang has always been a timeless favorite with multi-generational appeal,” said Miller. “We see this as a unique opportunity to not only redefine the family co-viewing experience, but to grow and leverage our overall global kids portfolio and position it across all platforms in conjunction with Cartoon Network.”

Beyond its on-air presence in more than 250 million homes, Boomerang also will be supported with refreshed digital and mobile platforms, including a newly refaced website that features exclusive activities, games and content to provide a full immersion experience for all visitors. Younger fans will be able to enjoy age-appropriate free games showcasing their favorite characters, while older users can learn more about their favorite characters and series.

In the U.S. 2013 Harris Poll, Boomerang was voted the most beloved network by parents and in September of this year, Nielsen Media Research officially began reporting Boomerang’s ratings and delivery performance among all U.S. basic cable networks. Initial results have immediately established Boomerang’s appeal among co-viewing audiences.

ABOUT BOOMERANG:
Launched in the U.S. on April 1, 2000, Boomerang is a 24-hour, all-animation network for kids and families dedicated to showcasing both timeless cartoons from the Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Cartoon Network libraries, as well as exclusive acquisitions and original productions from around the globe. Aligned across 13 international feeds, Boomerang is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s portfolio of entertainment television destinations.

ABOUT CARTOON NETWORK:
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 98 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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The UK family of Cartoon Network channels (CN, Boomerang and Cartoonito) have announced their schedule highlights for the final festive month of 2014.

From 1st-22nd, the Mega Mondays lineup will be restyled as Mince Pie Mondays promising festive and funny episodes of Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball, Regular Show, Johnny Test, Billy and Mandy, Ed, Edd n Eddy and Chowder. Teen Titans Go! will always premiere brand new episodes. The Christmas holidays will also include the likes of Clarence, Uncle Grandpa, Ben 10: Omniverse, Steven Universe and Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu. Funsize Fridays will continue to offer bite size selections of the network’s best comedy shows, with 15 minute segments of Adventure Time, Regular Show, Clarence, Uncle Grandpa and The Amazing World of Gumball.

Boomerang’s Bounce morning block (airing 1st-19th December, weekdays from 7am) offers episodes of Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes, The Jungle Bunch, Mr Bean and The Garfield Show. The channel will also be airing weekend long marathons, offering two solid days of classics such as Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo and a selection of animated Christmas specials.

Cartoonito will be airing a brand new Christmas special for Masha and the Bear, focussing on the pair out to save the forest from a ruined Christmas. Weekends across the month will offer special marathons of Fireman Sam and Baby Looney Tunes.

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February of course brings Valentine’s Day and the UK family of Cartoon Network channels are aiming to give viewers enough treats to love all of them.

From 2nd Mega Mondays will lead with new episodes of Uncle Grandpa (4pm), Clarence (5pm) and Steven Universe (6pm). Also airing new episodes will be LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu (from 10th Tue-Thur at 6pm and from 14th 10am & 6pm weekends) and Teen Titans Go! (from 3rd Tue-Thur at 6:30pm and from 8th 10:30am and 6:30pm weekends), in addition to a brand new Regular Show special airing as part of a ‘Regular Love Affair’ marathon (14th & 15th, 11am-4pm).

Funsize Fridays continues to start the weekend from 4pm and the half term week (Monday 16th – Friday 20th) serves as a ‘Best Of The Best’ comedy marathon (9am-6pm).

On Monday 16th (half term week) Boomerang will launch with a new look to highlight their revised focus on airing a mix of modern and classic animated shows, led by new CGI animated Inspector Gadget at 8am with new episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show following at 8:30am. DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk starts a new season weekdays at 4pm from Monday 2nd and the weekend of 14th-15th offers a Scooby-Doo marathon, including showings of the new movie special Scooby-Doo and the Spooky Scarecrow.

Cartoonito will be dedicating the weekdays of half term to all day marathons of the ever popular Fireman Sam. The marathon starts at 8am each day and will show episodes from episodes 6-9 and the film special Great Fire of PontyPandy.

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You know who else likes Cartoon Network UK’s March schedule? My mom!

From 2^nd March Mega Mondays brings all new episodes of Regular Show (4:30pm),  Adventure Time (5:00pm) and The Amazing World of Gumball (5:30pm). Sibling block Funsize Fridays has the weekend start covered with 15 minute episodes of the same trio along with Steven Universe, Clarence and Uncle Grandpa.

Saturday 7^th sees the UK premiere of the new series Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Continuing where Transformers: Prime left off, Bumblebee now finds himself leading a ragtag team of new Autobots in a mission to round up the escapees of a Decepticon prison ship which has crashed on Earth. Episodes will air weekends at 10:30am and 6:30pm.

15^th March is Mother’s Day and CN is celebrating with a Regular Show ‘My Mom!’ Marathon, showcasing the best quips of Muscle Man from 11am. New episodes of Mixels and a Clarence weekend marathon are also planned.

Boomerang continues to air new episodes of DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk weekdays at 4pm and screen family friendly movies Wednesdays at 6pm and weekends at 10am and 5pm.  March also brings a new season of The Jungle Bunch, a new The Garfield Show special and a The Tom and Jerry Show Weekend Marathon.

Cartoonito will debut a trio of brand new series. Julius Jr focuses on a young monkey who uses invention and imagination to aid his fellow animal friends. Toot The Tiny Tugboat stars an eager rookie tugboat, focussing on his adventures working in and around a harbour. Nautical exploration continues with Pip Ahoy!, focussing on boy pup Pip and his friends in the seaside town of Salty Cove. Exact premiere dates for all three series are to be confirmed at time of writing.

Every weekend in March from 7^th onwards will be given over to a Fireman Sam marathon. Tune in from 8am to see the greatest adventures of the hero of Pontypandy.

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April is the month of Easter and the Cartoon Network family of channels have some eggs-cellent programming. Certainly better than my terrible yolks.

New episodes of Uncle Grandpa (30^th March-3^rd April), Clarence (6^th-10^th April) and Steven Universe (13^th-17^th April) will air on Easter holiday weekend mornings, running at 8am, 8:15am and 8:30am respectively.

At 6pm each day of the week 6^th-10^th April, the network will premiere Over the Garden Wall. With a variety of star voice talent including Elijah Wood, John Cleese, Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd, the mini-series focuses on a pair of brothers travelling across a mysterious realm in an attempt to get home.

Starting Saturday 4^th, new episodes of Ben 10 Omniverse will air weekends at 10am. This is paired with new episodes of Transformers: Robots in Disguise airing at 10:30am and again at 6:30pm. Starting Monday 20^th and continuing into May, new episodes of Clarence, Regular Show, Adventure Time and The Amazing World of Gumball will air in the Mega Mondays block.

Boomerang begins the month with new episodes of Inspector Gadget at 8am, with plans for a new Garfield Show special ‘The Rodent Rebellions’ and Tom & Jerry and Scooby-Doo weekend events. The latter will include a new special, Scooby-Doo Adventures! The Mystery Map, in which the familiar cast are reproduced in puppet glory in a quest to find an ancient treasure.

Cartoonito leads with new episodes of Pip Ahoy! and Toot The Tiny Tugboat in addition to the premiere of Julius Jr Monday 6^th April. Prior to this Saturday 4^th is planned to see the debut of a new Fireman Sam special, The Return of Norman-Man, in which the infamously naughty Norman Price attempts to make good instead.

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No need to cry out Mayday, as Cartoon Network UK have a range of animation entertainment airing this May.

Continuing on from April up until 17^th, Mega Mondays airs new episodes of Clarence (4pm), Regular Show (4:30pm), Adventure Time (5pm) and The Amazing World of Gumball (5:30pm). Comedy is also the focus of the May Day bank holiday itself, with a marathon of the aforementioned shows. Similar can be expected for half term week (25^th-29^th) with brand new episodes also including Uncle Grandpa and Steven Universe. Special weekend marathons are also planned including Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu 2^nd-3^rd May (including the premiere of The Way of the Ninja special) and Teen Titans Go!  30^th-31^st.

Boomerang plans to premiere new show The Owl & Co, focussing on a short tempered forest owl and his unhinged animal neighbours. There will also be new episodes of both Inspector Gadget and The Jungle Bunch, and half term brings back to back episodes of Scooby-Doo and Tom & Jerry. This will include the premiere of the special Abracadabra-Doo, in which the Great Dane and friends attempt to save a school for magicians.

Younger family members are all set, with Cartoonito planning to air new episodes of Masha and the Bear, Doozers and Olly The Little Van. Half term mornings from 8am will be given over to Fireman Sam marathons.

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Summer is upon us and the temperature is rising with Cartoon Network UK’s June highlights.

From 1^st, weeknights at 6pm bring brand new episodes of Uncle Grandpa followed by brand new episodes of Steven Universe at 6:30pm. The channel also plans to premiere’ Xiaolin Showdown’sequel Xiaolin Chronicles, focussing on young monks in training who must fight the forces of evil with and to protect powerful artefacts.

Boomerang plans to premiere Sonic Boom, a spin off from the latest SEGA games for the WiiU and 3DS. The action comedy focuses on the world’s fastest hedgehog and his friends as they clash with the nefarious Doctor Eggman and sometimes each other. Family movies air Wednesdays at 6pm and weekends at 5pm, including the premiere of Top Cat: The Movie on Wednesday 24th, in which the slickest and streetwise of cats must contend with a new robotic police force out to thwart his antics.

Lastly, Cartoonito has plans for brand new episodes of both Masha and the Bear and Julius Jr., in addition to special weekends for Fireman Sam and Baby Looney Tunes.

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The first day might have smashed temperature records already, but Cartoon Network UK continues to bring the heat with their July schedule.

From the 6^th July viewers can look forward to brand new episodes of superhero comedy Teen Titans Go!, followed by a brand new season of LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu starting 27^th. The school summer holidays starting at the end of the month promise a range of special events which will include brand new episodes of Steven Universe, Regular Show, Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball and Uncle Grandpa. This includes Finn and Jake’s Big Adventure, an Adventure Time event occurring the weekend of 25^th-26^th July.

The summer holidays are also a focus for fun on Boomerang. New episodes of Sonic Boom and the channel premiere of George of the Jungle kick off 20^th July, along with the premiere of the live action movie Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster. Viewers can also look forward to back to back airings of shows including Garfield, Mr Bean, Looney Tunes, The Tom & Jerry Show, Sonic Boom and more. Younger members of the family aren’t left out, with Cartoonito airing new episodes of Julius Jr from 6^th July and Masha and the Bear from 20^th July.

Away from the TV screen Boomerang also brings gaming fun with the release of their Make and Race app. Inspired by the popular The Great Paper Chase web game, players can create and customise their very own soapbox racer and have it driven by favourite cartoon stars such as Scooby-Doo and Tom & Jerry. Successful completion of three successive racers will reward players with new tracks and car parts. Make and Race is available to download for free for both Android and iOS devices.

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The summer holidays are here and Cartoon Network UK are making sure the TV is as hot as the sun.

From 1^st August the trio of Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito will be presenting special weekend marathons. For Cartoon Network, the fun kicks off at 11am every weekend with a planned schedule of.

• Gumball and Friends 1^st-2^nd
• Regular Show 8^th-9^th
• Clarence and Friends 15^th-16^th August
• LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu 22^nd-23^rd
• Adventure Time 29^th-30^th

For Boomerang, things start at 9am

• Scooby-Doo 1^st-2^nd
• Tom and Jerry 8^th-9^th
• Looney Tunes 15^th-16^th
• Scooby-Doo/Tom and Jerry 22^nd-23^rd
• Mr Bean 29^th-30^th

And for Cartoonito, be ready for 8am

• Masha and the Bear 1^st-2^nd
• Baby Looney Tunes 8^th-9^th
• Fireman Sam 15^th-16^th
• Masha and the Bear 22^nd-23^rd
• Fireman Sam 29^th-30^th

If Ninjago fans can’t wait until 22^nd then good news- brand new episodes air weekdays at 8:30am from 3^rd August. That’s also the date when younger fans can look forward to new episodes of Toot the Tiny Tugboat, airing weekdays at 1:30pm on Cartoonito.

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September brings the end of the summer holidays and the start of a new school year. But while the holiday might be over, Cartoon Network are making sure the fun continues on TV.

Summer receives a send-off with The Amazing World of Gumball ‘Back to School Weekend’, running 9am-6pm 5^th & 6^th September and will include new episodes. In turn from Monday 7^th, Mega Mondays will ensure the week starts with fun with a line up consisting of Clarence at 4pm (new episodes starting 21^st September),  Regular Show at 4:30pm, Adventure Time at 5pm (new episodes starting 14^th September), The Amazing World of Gumball at 5:30pm, brand new show We Bare Bears at 6pm and Teen Titans Go! at 6:30pm. We Bare Bears is Cartoon Network’s latest original animated show, focussing on the trio of Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear as they attempt to fit in with human culture.

Also returning will be brand new episodes of Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Airing weekends at 7:30am from 12^th September, Bumblebee and his team continue their efforts to protect Earth from rogue Decepticons.

Over on Boomerang the weekend of 5^th-6^th sees a marathon of Mr Bean both days from 12pm, including new episodes of this animated adaptation of Rowan Atkinson’s long running comedy character. Plus starting 12^th, Saturday mornings will feature movie screenings while Sunday mornings will present marathons of a selection of the channel’s top stars.

Lastly, Cartoonito plans to entertain younger children with new episodes of Masha and the Bear and Toot the Tiny Tugboat.

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It’s treats not tricks with Cartoon Network UK’s October schedule.

From Monday 5^th-Friday 23^rd, fans can catch all new episodes of The Amazing World of Gumball weekdays at 5:30pm and new episodes of Teen Titans Go! at 6:30pm. On Mondays these can be found within the Mega Mondays block, which also has new episodes of Clarence at 4pm, Steven Universe at 4:30pm, Uncle Grandpa at 5pm and We Bare Bears at 6pm. New episodes of Ben 10 Omniverse will also be airing weekends at 7am, starting on 10^th. New episodes and marathons for many of the channel’s most popular shows will also air half term week (24^th October-1^st November) including LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu.

With it being the month of Halloween, Boomerang has the Mystery Machine ready to hit the road in search of ghosts and ghouls as Scooby and the gang make a range of appearances.  Sunday 4^th October sees the UK premiere of the brand new show Be Cool, Scooby Doo. Every Sunday from 4^th-18^th will be Scooby Sunday, with the Great Dane and pals on screen from 9am-9pm. Half term will also be Scooby-Doo Week, including the premiere of LEGO Scooby-Doo: Knight Time Terror. From 5^th October Boomerang is also airing new episodes of George of the Jungle.

Over on Cartoonito, look forward to new episodes and marathons of Masha and the Bear and the premiere of brand new show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, focussing on the titular shy but brave four year old as he has adventures in the Neighborhood of Make Believe.  Half term brings marathons of Fireman Sam, Baby Looney Tunes, Tiny Toon Adventures and Masha and the Bear.

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Remember, remember CN this November, cartoons with humour and plot. I see no reason why in this monthly season they should ever be forgot.

Start your week off with a bang as Mega Mondays brings new episodes of Clarence (4pm), Regular Show (4:30pm), Adventure Time (5pm), Teen Titans Go! (5:30pm), Supernoobs (6pm) and Steven Universe (6:30pm). Supernoobs is a new show for the channel, focussing on a quartet of child friends as they attempt to juggle the pressures of normal life alongside utilising erratic super powers to protect Earth from alien invasion.

New episodes of Adventure Time will also continue weekdays at 5pm from 16^th November and the same for Regular Show at 4:30pm from 23^rd November. Weekend marathons of popular shows will also run across the month, starting at 11am each day.

2^nd November at 5:30pm sees the UK premiere on Boomerang of Wabbit, the latest iteration of cartoon super star Bugs Bunny. Each episode will offer four individual five and a half minute shorts. The same day also sees the start of new episodes of Inspector Gadget (4pm) and Sonic Boom (4:30pm). Weekends from 8am will present a mix of marathons and movies, including the likes of Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo.

Lastly, Cartoonito will air new episodes of Julius Jr weekdays at 5:30pm from 2^nd November and a special Fireman Sam Bonfire marathon the weekend of 7^th-8^th.

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Another year is nearly gone but of course there’s still Christmas celebrations to come and Cartoon Network are aiming to keep you entertained throughout December.

From 7th-21st, the Mega Mondays block will go festive as Mince Pie Mondays every Monday from 4pm and highlight Christmas episodes of popular shows including brand new episodes of Regular Show, Steven Universe and Uncle Grandpa.  New episodes of Steven Universe will also air weekdays at 6pm starting 14^th December and for the Christmas holiday period of 21^st December-3^rd January the days will feature new episodes of the aforementioned shows along with We Bare Bears, The Amazing World of Gumball, Clarence, LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu and Teen Titans Go! Plus on Saturday 19^th December at 9am viewers can look forward to a sneak preview of the brand new series LEGO Nexo Knights, focussing on a team of brave knights who must use a combination of technology and magic to protect their kingdom from the evil plans of a would-be tyrant.

Starting 30^th November on Boomerang, weekdays from 5pm offer brand new episodes of Wabbit alongside The Tom and Jerry Show and Be Cool, Scooby-Doo. Weekends across the month will be given over to marathons consisting of Looney Tunes (5^th-6th December), Scooby-Doo (12^th-13th December) and Tom and Jerry (19^th-20th December). These events will also include movie screenings (running on Wednesdays too), consisting of Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas, Scooby-Doo Haunted Holidays, Tom & Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale and The Garfield Show: Home for the Holidays. 21^st December-1^st January will focus on the best shows and Christmas specials, including new episodes of Doraemon.

Cartoonito will air its own selection of weekend marathons, planned to focus on Masha and the Bear, Baby Looney Tunes, Tiny Toon Adventures and Fireman Sam. New episodes of Julius Jr. will air weekdays at 6:30pm from 7^th December and 21^st December-3^rd January will see the channel join its siblings in presenting a range of Christmas specials, including a special episode of Toot the Tiny Tugboat airing on Boxing Day.

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Cartoon Network UK leads the charge this February with the launch of brand new series LEGO Nexo Knights. Starting Monday 1st at 6pm, new episodes will air in said time slot every day that month. Also airing new episodes will be Supernoobs, starting weekdays from 22nd at 6:30pm. Valentines will be celebrated with A Regular Love Affair marathon running Saturday 13th-Sunday 14th, highlighting some of the most romantically charged episodes of Regular Show. Half terrm week (15th-19th) will see daily marathons of Regular Show, Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball, Nexo Knights, Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe and Clarence, including new episodes. This includes ‘The Origin of Darwin’, a brand new special explaining the past of the fishiest member of the Watterson clan (Monday 15th, 9am). Gumball fans can also look forward to a weekend marathon occurring 27th-28th February from 11am.

Boomerang will premiere new episodes of Sonic Boom from the 1st February. The month will also see the launch of brand new show Oddbods, focussing on the escapades of a band of colourful and comedic characters. Half term week will bring daily marathons of both Scooby-Doo and The Tom and Jerry Show and a range of family films will air Wednesdays at 6pm and weekends at 10am & 5pm.

Cartoonito will exclusively broadcast brand new episodes of Fireman Sam from 15th February, including airing as part of mini-marathons from 8am-12pm. Following this the channel will air double bills of Masha and the Bear, Bob the Builder, Baby Looney Tunes and Tiny Toons Adventures.

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Transformers: Robots in Disguise races back onto screens weekends at 7:30am from 5th March as Bumblebee, Strongarm, Sideswipe and their allies continue their fight to protect Earth from Decepticon criminals. Monday 14th at 5pm sees the premiere of Adventure Time: Stakes, a new four night long mini series focussing on the popular vampire Marceline. From 28th March weekdays at 8:30am fans can look forward to brand new episodes of LEGO Ninjago. The Easter holidays will also bring various special programming, including the UK launch of a revival of one of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows. Once again the day is saved thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!

Over on Boomerang, new episodes of Mr Bean will air at 6pm from 1st March and new show Oddbods will air weekends at 8:30am. The Easter holidays will bring new episodes and marathons for shows including Wabbit, Tom & Jerry and Scooby-Doo.

Brand new Cartoonito exclusive Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood launches 1st March alongside new to the channel airings of The Smurfs. Weekends and the Easter holidays will also bring special marathons of shows including Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder and Baby Looney Tunes.

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THERE’S A NEW GANG ON BOOMERANG!

ALL-NEW SERIES, PEANUTS, PREMIERES ON MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016

Peanuts, the brand-new animated series based on one of entertainment’s most iconic brands, heads to Boomerang on Monday, May 9, 2016. For the first time, the individual Peanuts print comic strips come to life in vignettes filled with humor and heart for the whole family. New episodes premiere daily at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT.

The series captures the spirit of the timeless adventures of Charlie Brown’s gang and his wildly imaginative, supremely confident and world-famous beagle, Snoopy. The watercolor art style, textured backgrounds and framing deliver a viewing experience that will excite both classic Peanuts enthusiasts and new fans alike.

Viewers will be able to catch a sneak peek of Peanuts on Cartoon Network the week of May 9 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) and further engage with the series as select individual shorts roll out on the Cartoon Network video app.

Boomerang’s exclusive U.S. premiere of Peanuts further establishes the network as a prime destination for original, family-friendly animated programming with a slate that includes Bunnicula, Wabbit, Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!, The Tom and Jerry Show, and the hour-long special Super Hero High.

Peanuts is produced by Normaal Animation under license from Peanuts Worldwide LLC.

About Boomerang

Launched in the U.S. on April 1, 2000, and now aligned across 13 international feeds, Boomerang is Turner’s global 24-hour, all-animation network for kids and families dedicated to showcasing both timeless cartoons from the Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Cartoon Network libraries, as well as exclusive acquisitions and original productions from around the world.

Turner, a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

About Peanuts Worldwide

The PEANUTS characters and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide LLC, a joint venture owned 80% by Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and 20% by members of the Charles M. Schulz family.Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON), owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including: CANDIE’S (R), BONGO (R),JOE BOXER (R), RAMPAGE (R), MUDD (R), MOSSIMO (R), LONDON FOG (R), OCEAN PACIFIC (R), DANSKIN (R), ROCAWEAR (R), CANNON (R), ROYAL VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R), STARTER (R), WAVERLY (R), ZOO YORK (R), SHARPER IMAGE (R), UMBRO (R), LEE COOPER (R), ECKO UNLTD. (R), MARC ECKO (R), ARTFUL DODGER and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE (R). In addition, Iconix owns interests in the MATERIAL GIRL (R), PEANUTS (R), ED HARDY (R), TRUTH OR DARE (R), MODERN AMUSEMENT (R), BUFFALO (R), NICK GRAHAM (R) and PONY (R) brands. The Company licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and worldwide. Through its in-house business development, merchandising, advertising and public relations departments, Iconix manages its brands to drive greater consumer awareness and equity

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Good morning! While you were asleep, Warner Bros. piled every Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes cartoon they own into one streaming service. All the old cartoons you once had to track down obscure DVD sets to see are about to become one click or tap away. Surprise!

Boomerang, previously a brand associated with CN’s spinoff channel, will also be the name of the service launching this spring that beams over 5,000 cartoons from WB’s classic library into your TV, mobile device or Internet browser. The Boomerang service will also host original content, launching with two new series created by Warmer Bros. Animation: “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz,” recasting the heroine of the original Oz story as a “brave and feisty princess protagonist,” and “Wacky Races” (self-explanatory). Future projects will include “new adventures” for the Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo and Tom and Jerry.

“Boomerang is a beloved brand that has always had multi-generational appeal and some of the greatest animated shows ever created,” said Christina Miller, President of Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Adult Swim. “Our on-going partnership with Warner Bros. around this new premium service continues our strategy of making sure our fans are engaged with fresh and fun content whenever and wherever they want it.”

The Boomerang TV channel, for those that get it, will remain running in its current form. Currently Boomerang TV is the Cartoon Network Echo Channel, consisting of 70% TTG and Gumball repeats. But if you want to see the content Boomerang originally had in its prime, you’ve finally got a legal means of doing so.

Boomerang will launch later this spring for the web, iOS and Android, and will later be added to Amazon, Roku and Apple TV. It will be available for $4.99 per month (with 7-day free trial) or $39.99 per year (with 30-day free trial). For more information on Boomerang, visit the official website.

[Source: Cartoon Network]

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