Cartoon Network (Philippines)

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Cartoon Network Philippines
Cartoon Network
Launched 1995
Owned by Turner Broadcasting System
Sister channel(s) Boomerang
Website www.cartoonnetwork.com.ph
Availability
Satellite
Dream Satellite TV Channel 13
Cable
SkyCable Channel 43
Global Destiny Cable Channel 20
Cablelink Inc. Channel 28
Sun Cable Channel 3
Sunvision Cable Channel 30
Available in All Provincial Cable Companies

Cartoon Network is a cable and satellite television channel created by Turner Broadcasting which primarily shows animated programming. The Philippine version is a branch of Cartoon Network Asia, broadcasting exclusively in the Philippines.

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[edit] Brief history

Cartoon Network Philippines was formerly part of Cartoon Network Asia. It had started its broadcast in 1995 as the dual-channel TNT & Cartoon Network, operating from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Turner Classic Movies (formerly TNT) taking the remainder of the daily schedule. Eventually, Cartoon Network Asia became a separate 24-hour channel, with exclusive local feeds for the Mandarin-speaking areas like Taiwan, the Philippines, India, Japan, South Korea and Australia. [1]

[edit] Content

Cartoon Network logo; still used as a secondary logo.
Cartoon Network logo; still used as a secondary logo.

Almost all of its programs are either from Warner Bros., MGM and Hanna-Barbera. The Philippine feed is one of only two feeds that has Toonami as an anime/Super Sentai block, the other being to Indian feed the compete with Animax's South Asia feed.

[edit] Time blocks

[edit] Existing blocks

[edit] Toonami

A time block which is dedicated in showing anime, tokusatsu and Sentai, targeting teenagers 13 and up. All programs that are shown in this block are dubbed in English.

Today's Toonami on Philippines have 2 shows only, Ryukendo and Sazer X.

[edit] Cartoon Network Classics

A retro block launching in December 2 2008.

[edit] Shows

[edit] Chunky Weekend Toons

This is a time block that shows classic cartoons and now Cartoon Network original series, similar to its now defunct block Boomerang; it however only shows one show per month with no commercial breaks. Since September 2006, this block shows Cartoon Network original cartoons such as Dexter's Laboratory and so on.

[edit] Halo-Halo/... Especial

A special summer block every Weekdays from April and May of the year.

[edit] Cartoon Network Theater

Premiering movies that range from Cartoon Network specials to non-related movies every Saturday at 4 p.m. & 9 p.m. and also on Sunday at 2 p.m. Aside from that, there are two special movie block will follow.

[edit] Star Lounge

A special movie block which dedicated for the young girls. Since it's launched on April 21, 2007, the feature film which recently shown, Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow. By the month after, this block shows every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month all current Barbie and My Scene movies (except Pollypocket: Pollyworld). It had a hiatus after December 16, 2007, but made its return on May 17, 2008 with the premiere of Barbie Mariposa.

[edit] Friday Premiere Flick

Every last Friday of the month will feature top-grossing blockbuster hits like Jurrasic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, E.T: The Extra Terrestrial and among others. Also, the first live-action original movie Ben 10: Race Against Time will expected this year. This special block which was premiered on January 25, 2008 at 8:00 pm slot.

[edit] Former Blocks

The following have been a part of Cartoon Network, but were later pulled out.

[edit] Boomerang

Main article: Boomerang (Southeast Asia TV channel)

Now a separate TV channel is now available in the Asia-Pacific region (Boomerang Australia and Boomerang SeAsia Feed), and available exclusively over SkyCable Platinum.

[edit] Tiny TV

Tiny TV is currently shown on Cartoon Network Asia. It began airing in June 2002, and is currently shown from 9am - 12pm 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, Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, The Adventures of Bottle-top Bill and Pingu.

[edit] Adult Swim

A time block suited for mature audiences, targeting adults at least 17 years old. Prior to its removal for unknown reasons, the Philippine feed was the only one in the Asia-Pacific region to have this block.

[edit] Todo na Toons!

This is a time block that features 5 original Cartoon Network shows with less commercial breaks. Since launched in January 7, 2008 which includes: Class of 3000, The Powerpuff Girls, Squirrel Boy, Codename: Kids Next Door and Ben 10. This block was ended until March 28, 2008.

[edit] Other Blocks

  • Miguzi
  • Cartoon Network Invaded
  • 120% Cartoon Network
  • The Detective Squad
  • Toon-Si-Log
  • Good Morning, Scooby!
  • Fridays
  • The Cartoon Cartoon Show
  • Toon-O-Scope

[edit] Shows aired on Cartoon Network Philippines (as of June 3, 2008)

[edit] Current Shows

[edit] Former Shows

Former Shows Notes:

All programs that were previously aired on Cartoon Network in the mid - 90's are now gone from the network's schedule. When Cartoon Network's original programming was introduced in 1998, the first shows were leaving the schedule. As time went on, more and more Cartoon Network originals replaced the older cartoons which were then moved to Cartoon Network's sister channel Boomerang. In 2001, Cartoon Network reached the point where they were showing more Cartoon Cartoons than the older Hanna-Barbera ones. In 2003, the only old cartoons left on Cartoon Network were Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Tom & Jerry, Looney Tunes, The Scooby - Doo Show and Top Cat. In 2004, Cartoon Network deleted the final older cartoons from the schedule, including the Boomerang block, which aired episodes of older HB cartoons that were previously on the network.

[edit] Upcoming Shows

[edit] Fututre Shows

[edit] Schedule

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30
Monday The School of Cool: Ben 10/Powerpuff Girls Z Mirmo!/Crash B-Daman Pokemon: Advanced/Advanced Challenge Tom and Jerry Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy Naruto
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Friday Premiere Flick
Saturday Class of 3000 Legion of Super Heroes Ryukendo Sazer X Tom and Jerry Tales The New Woody Woodpecker Show Cartoon Network Theatre
Sunday The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Legend
New Show Fireman Sam bgcolor="DeepSkyBlue"|Returning Cartoons Live Action Series Movie Anime series
  • Naruto brand new episodes on June 26, Thursday at 9:30 PM.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ All Cartoon Network Feed on AsiaSat 3s

[edit] Official sites