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Current logo since October 1, 2011
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Launched | 1 January 1994 (as a part of CN SEA) 3 June 1995 (Philippine-localised feed) |
Owned by | Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific (Time Warner) |
Picture format | 480i (4:3, SDTV) 1080i (16:9, HDTV) |
Slogan | New New New New |
Country | Philippines |
Language | English |
Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Sister channel(s) | Cartoon Network Asia Boomerang Toonami TruTv TCM HLN CNN CNN Philippines |
Website | [1] (Former website of Cartoon Network WixSite, now redirected to Cartoon Network Southeast Asia's website) |
Availability
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Satellite | |
Cignal | Channel 74 (SD) |
Dream Satellite TV | Channel 13 |
G Sat | Channel 56 |
Cable | |
SkyCable | Channel 43 (Digital) |
Destiny Cable | Channel 51 (Analog) Channel 43 (Digital) |
Cablelink | Channel 26 |
Parasat Cable TV | Channel 34 |
Neca Cable Cebu | Channel 12 |
Surigao Cable Television | Channel 54 |
Pioneer Cable Vision Inc. (PCVI) | Channel 17 (SD) |
Cartoon Network (CN) is a Philippine cable and satellite television channel created by Turner Broadcasting, a unit of Time Warner, which primarily shows animated programming. The Philippine version is a branch of Cartoon Network Asia, and broadcasts exclusively in the Philippines.
The channel started broadcasting in January 1, 1994 as a part of Cartoon Network Southeast Asia. It was later separated from the Southeast Asia feed on June 3, 1995.
Contents
History
Launch
Cartoon Network Philippines was formerly part of Cartoon Network Asia, which was originally launched in January 1, 1994. The Philippine feed started broadcasting on June 3, 1995 as it was originally time-shared with TNT, operating from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Turner Classic Movies, formerly TNT, taking the remainder of the daily schedule. It originally aired only Hanna-Barbera cartoons such as The Yogi Bear Show, Top Cat, and The Flintstones. Cartoon Network is the first cartoon cable channel in the Philippines, and while Disney Channel launched in 1996, and Nickelodeon in 1998. In 1996, the channel started to air MGM cartoons, such as Tom and Jerry, Droopy, and Spike and Tyke. Following Time Warner's purchase of Turner later that year, the channel added Warner Bros. shows, such as Looney Tunes and related cartoons, to its programming in 1997. In 1998, Cartoon Network started to air its first original shows: Space Ghost Coast to Coast and The Moxy Show. The latter was soon cancelled, however.
1996-2005: Powerhouse era
On August 22, 1999, Cartoon Network Asia began adopting Cartoon Network USA's "Powerhouse" theme. That year, the network introduced Dexter's Laboratory, Cow & Chicken, I Am Weasel, Ed, Edd n' Eddy, and Johnny Bravo. New shows first aired the next year included The Powerpuff Girls, Mike, Lu & Og, and Courage the Cowardly Dog.
In 2001, Cartoon Network continued to air new original programs, such as Sheep in the Big City, Time Squad, and Samurai Jack. The network dubbed these original programs "Cartoon Cartoons" and aired them in a programming block Friday nights. The same year, Cartoon Network created other programming blocks, including Toonami, Acme Hour, Prime Time, Boomerang, and Cartoon Network After Dark. In 2002, the network expanded Cartoon Cartoons with new shows such as Grim & Evil, Robot Jones, and Codename: Kids Next Door. Justice League and ¡Mucha Lucha! also debuted in 2002. Shows added to the line-up in 2003 include post-1948 Warner Bros. cartoons and X-Men: Evolution. In 2004, Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends was the only program to debut on the network. In 2005, the Boomerang programming block was made into its own channel.
2005-2011: City/New Wave era
On October 1, 2005, the network bumpers were replaced with 3-D animations of the fictional "CN City," home to all the Cartoon Network characters. The network logo was also replaced. In 2006, several new Cartoon Network originals premiered, including Robotboy, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, Camp Lazlo, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, My Gym Partner's a Monkey, and Squirrel Boy. The Cartoon Cartoons moniker previously used for Cartoon Network originals was discontinued that year. Unusual for the network, The Simpsons, an adult-oriented cartoon, was also aired on Cartoon Network in 2006, albeit with a PG classification (with heavily use of editing and censorship, swears word has been cut out or muted).[1]
On August 31, 2008, the network changed the format of its bumpers and commercials, mirroring similar changes by Cartoon Network Southeast Asia. During this time, older programs such as Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and Camp Lazlo began to air less frequently, in favor of new shows such as Ben 10 and The Secret Saturdays. On December 5, 2008, Cartoon Network began to use the "New Wave" branding as with most Cartoon Network channels in Asia and Oceania.
2011-2014: "It's a Fun Thing!" era
On October 1, 2011, Cartoon Network introduced new branding and a logo. Designed by Brand New School, it makes heavy use of a black and white checkerboard motif. The slogan "It's a Fun Thing!" was also introduced. Many older advertisements and bumpers from the previous branding were retained, albeit with the addition of the new logo. A separate high-definition feed was also launched on the same day.
In December 2012, Cartoon Network started aired past shows, such as Ben 10 and Camp Lazlo, in HDTV 1080i format instead of SDTV 480i format. Starting January 8, 2013 from 12:00 AM until 6:00 AM (PHT) each morning, Cartoon Network airs all shows and commercials in HDTV 1080i format.
2017-present: "Are You CN What Where Sayin?/New New New New" era and current events
The slogan "It's A Fun Thing!" was abolished and replaced by "Are You CN What Where Sayin'" in November 2014. On January 1, 2015, Cartoon Network adapted CHECK It 3.0, then CHECK it 4.0 on December 31, 2015 to January 1, 2016. However, bumpers from CHECK It 1.0 (usually on other shows that are on commercial breaks, such as reruns of Cartoon Network original and acquired programming) and 3.0 (only the "NEXT" bumpers) are still being aired. In late 2016, all the CHECK it 1.0 bumpers are replaced with CHECK It 4.0.
On March 18, 2017, the channel rebranded itself to Dimensional starting with an airing of the miniseries, Adventure Time Islands. As a result, some promos and bumpers (including the PG advisory) are now utilised the current branding as used in the United States, while other bumpers retained the old branding.
Current programming
Original programming
- Adventure Time
- The Amazing World of Gumball
- Ben 10 (reboot series)
- Clarence
- Mighty Magiswords
- The Powerpuff Girls (reboot series)
- Regular Show
- Steven Universe
- Uncle Grandpa
- We Bare Bears
Acquired programming
- Blazing Teens
- Johnny Test (reruns, season 5 onwards)
- Justice League Action
- Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
- Mr. Bean: The Animated Series (also on Boomerang Asia)
- Pokemon (as Pokemon XYZ)
- Power Rangers: Dino Super Charge
- Rat-A-Tat
- Supernoobs
- Teen Titans Go!
- The Tom and Jerry Show (also on Boomerang Asia)
- Turbo F.A.S.T. (also on Boomerang Asia)
- Xiaolin Chronicles (reruns)
Reruns of classic/original programming
Interstitials
- Cha-Ching (airs during commercial breaks)
- Bill and Tony
- Beat Monsters
Former programming
Original programming
- Ben 10 (original series)
- Ben 10: Alien Force
- Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
- Camp Lazlo
- Chowder
- Class of 3000
- Codename: Kids Next Door
- Courage the Cowardly Dog
- Cow and Chicken
- Dexter's Laboratory
- Ed, Edd n Eddy
- Evil Con Carne
- Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
- Generator Rex
- Grim & Evil
- The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
- Hero: 108
- Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi
- I Am Weasel
- Johnny Bravo
- The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
- The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
- Megas XLR
- Mike, Lu & Og
- Mixels
- The Moxy Show
- My Gym Partner's a Monkey
- Out of Jimmy's Head
- Robot Jones
- Robotboy
- The Powerpuff Girls (original series)
- Samurai Jack
- The Secret Saturdays
- Sheep in the Big City
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast
- Squirrel Boy
- Time Squad
Warner Bros. Animation shows
- Animaniacs
- Baby Looney Tunes
- The Batman
- Batman Beyond
- Batman: The Animated Series
- Batman of the Future
- Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island
- Freakazoid!
- Johnny Test (season 1-4 only)
- Justice League
- Krypto the Superdog
- Legion of Super Heroes
- Loonatics Unleashed
- Looney Tunes (reruns)
- ¡Mucha Lucha!
- Ozzy & Drix
- Pinky and the Brain
- Pinky, Elmyra, and the Brain
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
- Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
- Static Shock
- Superman: The Animated Series
- The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries
- The Looney Tunes Show
- Thundercats
- Taz-Mania
- Teen Titans
- Tiny Toon Adventures
- Tom and Jerry Tales
- Wabbit
- What's New, Scooby-Doo?
- Young Justice
- Xiaolin Showdown
Hanna-Barbera shows
- The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo
- 2 Stupid Dogs
- The Addams Family
- The All-New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show
- Atom Ant
- Captain Planet
- Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines
- Droopy, Master Detective
- The Dukes
- Dumb & Dumber
- The Flintstones
- Goober and the Ghost Chasers
- Heathcliff and Marmaduke
- Help!... It's the Hair Bear Bunch!
- Hong Kong Phooey
- Inch High Private Eye
- Jabberjaw
- The Jetsons
- Jonny Quest
- Josie and the Pussycats
- Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har
- The Magilla Gorilla Show
- Monchhichi
- The New Adventures of Captain Planet
- The New Adventures of Jonny Quest
- The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies
- The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries
- The New Yogi Bear Show
- The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
- A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
- Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo
- The Scooby-Doo Show
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (reruns)
- The Smurfs
- Space Ghost
- Super Friends
- Tom and Jerry Kids
- Top Cat
- The Yogi Bear Show
- Yogi's Space Race
- Yogi's Treasure Hunt
Anime
- Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
- Astro Boy
- Cardcaptor Sakura
- Doraemon
- Doraemon (2005 series)
- Dr. Slump
- Dragon Ball Z
- Final Fantasy: Unlimited
- Gakuen Alice
- Hello Anne: Before Green Gables
- Naruto
- Ojarumaru
- One Piece
- Pokémon
- Robotex
- Sailor Moon
- Transformers: Cybertron
- Viewtiful Joe
- Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Yo-Kai Watch
Acquired programming
- The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police
- The Baskervilles
- Beetleborgs Metallix
- Bibi Blocksberg
- Bobby's World
- Bratz
- Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie
- Budgie the Little Helicopter
- C Bear and Jamal
- Camp Candy
- Chaplin
- Connie the Cow
- Corneil And Bernie: Watch My Chops
- Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist
- Dilbert
- Droopy
- Donkey Kong Country
- Earthworm Jim
- Fantaghirò
- Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes
- Gadget Boy & Heather
- The Garfield Show
- George of the Jungle
- Gerald McBoing-Boing
- Geronimo Stilton
- Gnark
- Godzilla: The Series
- Gormiti
- Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
- In the Night Garden
- Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
- The Last Reservation
- League of Super Evil
- Lego Nexo Knights
- Little Robots
- Lunar Jim
- Maggie and the Ferocious Beast
- Marsupilami
- Mona the Vampire
- Monster Allergy
- The Mr. Potato Head Show
- The Mummy: The Animated Series
- Mummy Nanny
- My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (moved to Boomerang Asia)
- Ned's Newt
- The Nightmare Room
- Noozles
- Nouky And Friends
- Oggy and the Cockroaches
- Once Upon a Time... Life
- The Oz Kids
- Pattumeros
- Peppa Pig
- Pet Alien
- Phantom Investigators
- Pink Panther and Pals
- Pingu
- Pippi Longstocking
- Pirates Family
- Prank Patrol (Canadian version)
- Police Academy - The Animated Series
- Potatoes and Dragons
- Puppy in My Pocket: Adventures in Pocketville
- Rescue Heroes
- The Return of Shadow Master
- Rubbadubbers
- The Save-Ums
- The Simpsons
- Sitting Ducks
- Skunk Fu!
- Sonic Underground
- Space Goofs
- The Spectacular Spider-Man
- Spider-Man
- Spike and Tyke
- Spliced
- Stickin' Around
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Titeuf
- Tom and Jerry (reruns)
- Totally Spies!
- Tobot (moved to Nickelodeon)
- Transformers: Prime
- Transformers: Robots in Disguise
- Tricky TV
- Triple Z
- Virus Attack
- Where's Chicky
- Will and Dewitt
- World of Quest
- X-Men: Evolution
Block on TV5
On October 18, 2010, TV5 launched TV5 Kids presents Cartoon Network, a cartoon block which airs selected Cartoon Network programs dubbed in Filipino. Currently, TV5 airs Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Omniverse, Codename: Kids Next Door, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Powerpuff Girls Z, The Secret Saturdays, and Teen Titans. In 2013, TV5 aired more Cartoon Network shows to their block like Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time. In 2015, the block has been axed, but giving the way for returning of TV5 AniMEGA.
The block was returned on October 2016, after a year of hiatus but with only two new CN shows (We Bare Bears and The Powerpuff Girls 2016 reboot) which airs only every Saturday and Sunday mornings and it does not air any of its older CN shows mentioned above unlike the original airing of the block.
Boomerang on TV5 Kids
Around late 2015, Boomerang on TV5 Kids was launched. It airs a few programs straight from Boomerang Southeast Asia and Boomerang Australia and New Zealand. All of the shows aired on the Boomerang block were dubbed in Filipino. As of 2017, TV5 AniMEGA is still airing.
It currently airs The Looney Toons Show, Rat-A-Tat, Inspector Gadget, The PowerPuff Girls (1998 series) and Mr. Bean: The Animated Series every weekday afternoons. On weekends, it airs We Bare Bears and the 2016 reboot of The Powerpuff Girls, despite it doesn't air on all feeds of Boomerang.
Cartoon Network HD
Cartoon Network HD is a high definition simulcast of Cartoon Network Asia available only on SkyCable HD,Cignal HD and Sky Direct. Just like the original variant of the channel in the United States, this feed is being broadcast in 1080i; However, older shows are pillarboxed (such as Courage The Cowardly Dog, with the exception of Chowder and My Gym Partner's A Monkey, which is aired in widescreen, while it is letterboxed on the SD simulcast). The programming is similar to Cartoon Network Philippines, except it is not a simulcast to the Philippine feed, due to its different programming.
Logos
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A variation of the original Cartoon Network logo from May 23, 2017, used in bumpers and a morphing logo screen bug (top-right)
See also
- Adult Swim
- Boomerang
- Cartoon Network
- Nickelodeon (Philippines)
- Toonami (Asia)
- truTV (Asia)
- Turner Classic Movies (Asia)
References
- ^ Cartoon Network Philippines - The Simpsons promo and bumpers (2006). Dailymotion. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.