Boomerang (Asian TV channel)

Boomerang
Broadcast area	Asia
Programming
Language(s)	English; Malay; Mandarin; Thai; Indonesian; Vietnamese
Picture format	1080i (HDTV); (HD feed downscaled to letterboxed 480i for SDTVs)
Ownership
Owner	WarnerMedia International
Sister channels	Warner TV; Cinemax; HBO Asia; Boomerang (South Korean TV channel) Cartoon Network (Southeast Asia); Cartoon Network (Philippines); CNN International; HLN; Zee TV; Zee Cinema
History
Launched	September 1, 2005 (original); January 1, 2015 (relaunch)
Replaced	Cartoonito (relaunch); ZooMoo (From Astro)
Closed	December 1, 2012 (original)
Replaced by	Toonami (original)
Links
Website	www.boomerang.asia
Availability
Satellite
Astro; (Malaysia)	Channel 619 (HD)
IPTV
Unifi TV	Channel 555 (HD)
Singtel TV	Channel 228 (HD)

Boomerang is a pan-Asian cable and satellite television channel owned by AT&T's WarnerMedia under its International division. Like the original US version, this localization first began as a programming block on Cartoon Network (from 2001 to 2005), before becoming its own channel (in September 2005).

In December 2012, the channel was shut down and replaced with an pan-Asian feed of Toonami. Eventually, the channel was relaunched on January 1, 2015 as part of Boomerang's 2014-15 global rebranding effort, replacing the pan-Asian feed of Cartoonito.[1]

As in 14 December 2020, Boomerang is currently available on Astro, Malaysian satellite TV provider.[2]

Programming

Availability

Malaysia

In Malaysia, Boomerang broadcasts via Astro & Unifi TV

Philippines

In the Philippines, Boomerang broadcasts as channel and also had a block on TV5 kids that ran from September 2015-October 2017 the channel is in Filipino.

Thailand

Main Article: Boomerang (Thai TV Channel)

In Thailand Boomerang has a localized channel in Thai broadcasting since August 14, 2013. The Original Boomerang Asia used broadcast to Thailand before it was closed in December, 2012. Boomerang Thailand can be viewed via TrueVisions.

Vietnam

In Vietnam Boomerang Asia broadcasts in Vietnamese and localized Vietnamese commercials, Boomerang Vietnam also has an Official Youtube channel like the Thai feed.

Taiwan

In Taiwan Boomerang has broadcast since November 2016 and is in Taiwanese Mandarin.

Boomerang on TV5 Kids

A weekday afternoon, Boomerang-themed block ran on TV5 Kids from September 2015 and September 2017. Its programming came straight from the Southeast Asian feed (with a few from the Boomerang channel in Australia and New Zealand), such as The Looney Tunes Show, Rat-A-Tat, Inspector Gadget, and Mr. Bean: The Animated Series.

Since October 2017, the Boomerang block on TV5 Network Philippines was dropped out due to preparing for the collaboration with the U.S.-based sports channel, ESPN; which is formerly in the Philippines since December 2017 (during the 2016-2017 PBA Governor's Cup Finals). It is called "ESPN5" (formerly "Sports5") until March 8, 2020 was rebranded as One Sports.

Former programming blocks

Boomeraction

Boomeraction was a block which, as its name suggests, consisted of classic action-oriented shows such as Jonny Quest, Birdman and the Galaxy Trio, Sealab 2020 and among others. The block aired weekdays at 5:00 PM.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Boom! Boom! Boom! was an unstoppable weekend block with no commercial interruptions, featuring all-time toon favorites.

Tiny TV

Tiny TV began airing on March 1, 2010, and was shown each weekday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Previously, the block aired younger-skewing versions of classic Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera cartoons (such as The Flintstone Kids, Baby Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry Kids, and A Pup Named Scooby-Doo), but eventually introduced other acquired toddler-themed cartoons like Postman Pat and Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot.

Boomerang Theatre

Boomerang Theatre is Boomerang's movie block, and is currently airing in the U.S.

Boomysteries

Boomysteries is a mystery-themed late night block on weekends at 11:00 PM which features the strangest but mysterious toon stories ever.

Boomeracers

Boomeracers was a car-racing-themed programming block that aired weekdays at 1:30 PM.

The Zoo

The Zoo is an animal-themed programming block that aired 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 was Boomerang's marathon block. Started in June 2006, The Big Bucket featured a three-hour marathon of Boomerang's Character of the month.

Free Classic

Free Classic was Boomerang's cartoon classic block. Started in July 2007, Free Classic featured a five-hour cartoon classic of Boomerang's Character of the month.

References

http://www.awn.com/news/boomerang-bounces-back-asia
(in Malay). Astro Awani. 11 December 2020 https://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/astro-perkenal-dua-saluran-baharu-bagi-pek-hiburan-kanakkanak-272765?amp=1&__twitter_impression=true. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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[2] (in Malay). Astro Awani. 11 December 2020 https://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/astro-perkenal-dua-saluran-baharu-bagi-pek-hiburan-kanakkanak-272765?amp=1&__twitter_impression=true. Missing or empty |title= (help)