Generator Rex: Pack Fighter: Cartoon Network's Version Of Street Fighter Is On Android Devices

Generator Rex is an American animated science fiction television series created by Man of Action for Cartoon Network, with John Fang of Cartoon Network Studios as supervising director. It was inspired by the comic M. Rex, created by Aaron Sowd, Joe Kelly and Duncan Rouleau, and published by Image Comics in 1999. 

Pack Fighter is a one-on-one versus fighting game. Take on the role of Rex Salazar, an E.V.O. with the ability to control his nanites and fight members of The Pack, a group of E.V.O.s working under the command of Van Kleiss.

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January 2024 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa (Drafted) | New Series Alert: Hero Inside | Returning Shows Including Pokémon And Bugs Bunny Builders | More

Cartoon Network

• Hero Inside (New Show): animates a childhood fantasy, unlocking

a world where your favorite super hero can appear

before you just by saying their name. The adventure

begins after Scott, a cartoonist and free spirit, mysteriously vanishes after drawing 100 superheroes across 100 comic books, without ever publishing. 

• Pokemon: Sun And Moon: Ultra Adventures: This season takes place in the Alola region and follows the continuing adventures of Ash; his classmates Lillie, Lana, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles; Ash's rival, Gladion; and antagonists James, Jessie and Meowth of Team Rocket. 

Cartoonito

• Lu And The Bally Bunch: A ladybird with a brand-new social life is still learning the social skills to handle it.

• Bugs Bunny Builders: Bugs, Lola, Daffy, Porky and Tweety use their amazing vehicles to take on the looniest construction builds while learning valuable lessons -- they never give up, because The Looney Builders always get the job done.

• Batwheels: Superpowered vehicles Bam, Bibi, Red, Jett and Buff join forces to fight crimes and protect citizens trapped in dangerous situations in Gotham City.

• Beantastic: Cartoonito will have you in stitches as Mr. Bean celebrates Teddy’s birthday by letting him choose what to do – from going crazy in a toy store to having a firework party! The live action episodes feature Mr. Bean sharing a train car with a loud and annoying stranger and accidentally stealing a baby.

• Zig & Sharko: Zig the hyena lives all alone on a desert island and schemes to eat Marina, a mermaid who asks a shark friend to protect her.

Scooby-Doo Mystery (SEGA)

The player controls Norville "Shaggy" Rogers, who is followed around by Scooby, while Fred, Daphne, and Velma make brief appearances, often at the beginning and end of a mystery. The object of the game is to solve puzzles to progress, uncover the mystery and catch the monster/criminal to win the scenario. 

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New Series Alert: DeAPlaneta Entertainment Suits Up with ‘Hero Inside’, To Rollout On Cartoon Network Across Africa By January 2024

DeAPlaneta Entertainment has struck a deal with production partners CJ ENM, Million Volt Animation Studios, Tencent Video and YGG Global to become the licensing agent and distributor in Europe and Latin America for Hero Inside, a new animated super hero action-comedy series set to screen worldwide through Warner Bros. Discovery outlets.

Hero Inside animates a childhood fantasy, unlocking a world where your favorite super hero can appear before you just by saying their name. The adventure begins after Scott, a cartoonist and free spirit, mysteriously vanishes after drawing 100 superheroes across 100 comic books, without ever publishing. His proofread books scattered across San Francisco, triggering odd occurrences. Mike, a 13-year-old boy, stumbles upon one of Scott’s books, Crying Man. When he casually says the hero’s name; Crying Man jumps out from the book, and his life changes completely. Other quirky heroes showcased in the series include Black Knight, Great Finger, Mummy Girl, Mr. Justice, Lucky and Sparkules.

The first season (11 x 13′) premiers in Latin America in November, following its market triumph in October as the third most-watched series by international buyers at MIPJunior 2023, out of 600-plus titles. Warner Bros. Discovery, which has commissioned the first two seasons of Hero Inside, plans to broadcast the series across multiple Latin American countries. From 2023 to 2024, the series will roll out across diverse territories including Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, U.S.A. and Canada. Season 2 is already in production.

“The ultimate goal for Hero Inside is to become an iconic global superhero brand,” noted series director Joo-gong Meang, Founder & CEO of Million Volt.  We plan to expand the universe of ‘Hero Inside’ beyond the animated series into feature films, spin-offs, games, comic books, and a range of products beloved by kids and audiences alike.”

Jong-min Yi, head of IP development for CJ ENM, added, “We deeply believe in excellency of the Million Volt’s crew and most of all, director Meang Joo-gong, who has already proven himself as a competitive director worldwide. We look forward to showing unique and creative characters and attractive stories of Hero Inside to more global audiences and we are a million percent sure that they will love it.”

Serving as Master Licensing Agent aside from Media and Digital Distribution Partner, DeAPlaneta Entertainment will work hand in hand with Warner Bros. Discovery to ensure an optimal launch for Hero Inside across LatAm and Europe.

“At DeaPlaneta Entertainment we know how difficult it is to find IPs capable of attracting a universal audience, whether in America, Europe or Asia,” said Diego Ibáñez Belaustegui, Chief Brand Officer of DeAPlaneta Entertainment. “Hero Inside, with its spectacular animation and its very human superheroes, achieves it thanks to a provocative proposal of frantic action that grabs you episode by episode.”

News Shorts: Jellystone Might End With A Season 4 On Cartoon Network And Max, Bob Hearts Abishola Will End On CBS After 5 Seasons And History Channel Across Africa Explores The Many Legacies Left By Past Civilisations

Jellystone has mysteriously been renewed for a season 3 & 4

Jellystone! is an American animated television comedy series developed by C. H. Greenblatt for Max and Cartoon Network. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and features reimagined versions of various characters by Hanna-Barbera.

The series was renewed for a second season by 2022 with a further 40 episodes. It could have gone the same route as Little Ellen and Close Enough but instead Warner Bros. Studios opted to split these 40 episodes into two seasons bringing it to a total of 4 seasons with the latter expected to air by January 2024.

Most crew members who had worked on the show had since then moved to Disney's STUGO while C.H. Greenblatt is developing a new show for Disney Television Animation. Honestly, Jellystone was one of those few shows to get some light of day after a one year hiatus.

Bob and Abishola call it quits

The fifth season of the multi-cam comedy is due to premiere on Feb. 12, with the series finale now set for May 13 on CBS with M-Net also anticipated to air the finale sometime in 2024. The show is described as a love story about Bob, a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit, who unexpectedly fell for his cardiac nurse, Abishola, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack.

The ending of “Bob Hearts Abishola” marks the potential end of an era at CBS. With the show ending, coupled with the previously announced ending of “Young Sheldon,” Chuck Lorre does not currently have any shows slated to be on the CBS schedule going into next fall. Unless the network picks up a new show from Lorre and his team between now and then, it will be the first time Lorre has not had at least one show on CBS since 2003.

Lorre’s run at CBS has been nothing short of historic. In the past 20 years he has co-created and executive produced shows for the network including long-running hits like “The Big Bang Theory,” “Two and Half Men,” “Mom,” and “Young Sheldon.” He is currently prepping the series “Bookie” for Max.

Ancient civilisations revealed

This December on the HISTORY Channel, DStv 186, discover great empires that’ve shaped the world we know today.

Explore the many legacies left behind by past civilisations, learn more about the iconic rulers of the ancient world and uncover the architectural achievements of extraordinary empires.  

Don't miss these three series this December...

Footprints of Civilisation

Saturdays at 19h25

Starts 2 December

In our technologically advanced modern age, it’s easy to forget the enormous debt we owe the ancient world. The concept of democracy was developed by the Ancient Greeks, everything we know about space began with the Babylonians, and the roots of the binary system that drives today’s computers can be found in Ancient Egypt. The legacies left behind by some of these civilisations, as long as 5000 years ago, have become the foundations of much of what we take for granted today. 

Empire Builders S2

Sundays at 20h15

Starts 24 December

This epic series that brings to life some of the ‘Great Empires’. Each episode visits the most significant sites that have defined their achievements and legacy; 100 historic sites in all, discovering how they were built, for what purpose, and what they reveal about each empire’s rise and fall. Combining CGI and dramatic reconstructions with insights from history experts, Empire Builders reveals the story of extraordinary empires that are still shaping the way we live our lives today. Stories include the Ancient Greeks, the Inca, the Pacific, China, Netherlands and Mexico.

Ancient Empires

Tuesdays at 19h25

Starts 26 December

Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. Rulers of Greek, Roman and Egyptian empires. The three most iconic, powerful and brilliant leaders in ancient history. Leaders whose lives and legacies still shape our world today. Their names are well known, but their stories have never been told like this before. To survive and succeed they had to be unique, strategic, ruthless and charming. The story of their epic lives reveals just what it takes to rule over an Ancient Empire.

Head Into The Holidays With Great Prizes And The Best Shows From Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Africa

On the back of a bumper block of festive season programming this December, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito also offer fans the chance to snag some exciting prizes, thanks to our friends at Garmin.

 

How to Enter: Easy as 1-2-3!

Entering the competition is a breeze! Visit www.CartoonNetworkAfrica.com and www.CartoonitoAfrica.com between the 11th and 24th of December and head to the Festive Competition page. Answer an easy multiple-choice question to submit your entry for a chance to win incredible prize bundles valued at R3 500 each!

Exciting Prizes Await!

Three lucky winners from each channel are in for a treat – they'll snag a Garmin vívofit® jr. 3 fitness tracker for kids, accompanied by a stash of awesome Cartoon Network or Cartoonito branded goodies!

 

Adventure awaits with the kid-tough and swim-friendly Garmin vívofit® jr. 3, boasting a vibrant display and unique fitness tracker options. Kids will light up as they explore the different app adventures and mini games by completing 60 minutes of daily activity. Parents, it gets even better – use the app on your smartphone to track steps, monitor sleep, manage chores, set timers, and reward those little victories. Amp up the fun with new timed activities and friendly Toe-to-Toe™ step challenges. And for a little peace of mind, quickly see your child’s emergency contact phone number right on the device.

But that's not all! Alongside the Garmin vívofit® jr. 3, Cartoon Network's prize bundles are a vibrant delight. Picture stylish CN branded headphones, We Baby Bears plush bags, Craig of the Creek Frisbees, and Prince Ivandoe notebooks and tote bags. Cartoonito's goodies are equally delightful – Bugs Bunny Builders placemats, Batwheels sunshades, tote bags, and sticker books, all crowned by a fabulous Cartoonito backpack! Get set for excitement – gear up for the chance to win big and turn every day into a thrilling adventure!

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Get ready for a holiday extravaganza with Cartoon Network! Starting on the 14th of December at 14:30 CAT, catch the CN Summer Festival loaded with summer vibes – parties, dancing, vacations, and epic adventures with your Cartoon Network crew. You can also dive into a Happy Christmas-themed block on the 24th and 25th of December at 16:10 CAT, featuring a brand-new Prince Ivandoe special episode among a compilation of Christmas episodes from Teen Titans Go!, Craig of the Creek, The Amazing World of Gumball and more.

Switch over to Cartoonito for extra excitement! Hop on to the Cartoonito World Tour every weekday from the 18th of December at 07:45 CAT. It's a daily adventure around the globe, from Mr. Bean to Tom & Jerry in New York and so much more. Cartoonito's then got you covered with the biggest animated stars in Movie Stars Holidays with Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and Tom & Jerry, to name a few, from 09:40 CAT. And for that extra dose of holiday cheer, tune in for the 'Holidays on Ice' Batwheels Special followed by the ‘Looneyburg Lights’ Bugs Bunny Builders Special on the 24th of December from 08:00 CAT.

 

Stay tuned, mark your calendars, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Cartoon Network,  Cartoonito and Garmin.

 

Bulldog Licensing To Represent Banijay’s Totally Spies! Reboot

UK agency Bulldog Licensing (Sesame Street, Care Bears) has come on board to oversee consumer products in the region for Banijay Kids & Family’s Totally Spies! franchise just months ahead of the brand’s series reboot (26 x 22 minutes, pictured) premiering on France’s Gulli and Discovery Kids Latin America. 

Targeting six- to nine-year-olds, the 2D-animated series was greenlit in 2022, and Warner Bros. Discovery has also picked it up to launch next year on Cartoon Network (US) and Max (EMEA).

Totally Spies! originally debuted in 2001 on ABC Family (now Freeform) in the US and ran for six seasons until 2013. The anime-inspired toon about three female teens balancing spy missions and high school drama has since been sold into 220 territories and is currently available in 60 languages. 

Over the years, the brand has built and maintained a strong digital presence on YouTube, where 351 million hours of episodes have been streamed, according to Banijay. 

Given the original series’ cult following among Millennials and Gen-Z, Bulldog plans to initially tap into the “strong adult nostalgia market” before moving on to product categories for kids. To begin with, the company is eyeing apparel (daywear and nightwear), fashion accessories, health & beauty, stationery and tech products.

Bulldog’s strategy aligns well with a broader industry trend to serve the lucrative “kidult” demographic, which was responsible for  nearly US$9 billion in sales last year, according to The Toy Association.

Bulldog managing director Rob Corney says the company will start courting potential licensees soon, on the heels of observing a “great reaction” to the Totally Spies! brand at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe event. 

Drafted: What To Expect On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa In December 2023?

Cartoon Network

Ninjago: Dragon's Rising

Two teenagers from different worlds use their Ninja powers to defend dragons from villains who want to harvest the dragons' life forces.

Pokémon: Sun And Moon Ultra Adventures

This season takes place in the Alola region and follows the continuing adventures of Ash; his classmates Lillie, Lana, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles; Ash's rival, Gladion; and antagonists James, Jessie and Meowth of Team Rocket. 

Other attractions: Prince Ivandoe Festive Special

Cartoonito

Tom And Jerry In Snowman's Land

Through the use of magic, Jerry's nephew Tuffy makes a snow mouse named Larry who comes to life. In an attempt to keep Larry from melting, Tuffy and Jerry rush him to the fabled Snowman's Village. However, Tom and the devious Dr. Doublevay have their own plans for Larry's magic.

Interstellar Ella

In the year 3021, on a space station somewhere between Mars and Jupiter in the Milky Way, eight-year-old Ella Ryder sets out with her friends on exciting adventures of discovery.

Bugs Bunny Builders

Bugs, Lola, Daffy, Porky and Tweety use their amazing vehicles to take on the looniest construction builds while learning valuable lessons -- they never give up, because The Looney Builders always get the job done.

Bugs Bunny Builders Looneyburg Lights

The Looney Builders prepare to host a big holiday lights festival in Looneyburg Park when an unexpected snowstorm sadly prevents Looneyburgers from attending and enjoying themselves.

Batwheels Holiday On Ice

Frustrated by the Batwheels' holiday distractions, Batwing decides to go solo to thwart Mr. Freeze's evil Christmas-time plot, but Batwing soon realizes how hard it is to stop Mr. Freeze on her own.

Other attractions: Cartoonito World Tour

Could Nickelodeon Be Offloaded Onto Cartoon Network In The Next Two Years??? Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO David Zaslav Seem To Hint At That Possibility

Nickelodeon is a children's channel that is operated by Paramount Global which is home to some of the most iconic characters including Garfield, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Loud House alongside iCarly and Henry Danger.

During the week, it was reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was looking to become an acquirer in the next two years as the impact of strikes and write offs to fully developed productions saved them up a lot of money. They site NBCUniversal and also Paramount Global as possible candidates.

Both companies are heading for a loss before the end of this current financial period with their streaming endeavours. It is what led to delay of global rollouts to this streaming services as the latter are looking at potential partnerships with Peacock rolling out across Africa under the Showmax streaming service and likely Paramount+.

Although this sale isn't an official thing NBCUniversal was rumoured to have explored the possibility of merging with these brands but got rejected as the latter felt this merger would favour them. Paramount on the other was in negotiations a few years back with Netflix of a possible acquisition before talks got scrapped as the streamer was more invested in their studios than linear offering.

Warner Bros. Discovery from the looks of things doesn't expect these two companies to recover the lost income overtime and might look to declare bankruptcy if not sale I mean Paramount Global current CEO was open to the idea and had attempted that with BET before plans fell through.

How this affects Nickelodeon?

Not only does Nickelodeon provide content but they distribute a number of TV channels like NickMusic, TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and Nick@Nite. All of this will likely just shut down if a sale were to occur with content like Paw Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants folded under Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation.

Nickelodeon could continue to operate as a separate tier from Cartoon Network I mean it doesn't seem far fetched. Warner Bros. Discovery had made several attempts at building the live-action offering on Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon had conceived a number of successful shows including iCarly, Big Time Rush and Drake And Josh.

In this current climate where cable TV is being rendered obsolete one of these companies would have to give in and look into offloading assets if it gives them any chance of sustainability. 

The Fog Of Courage | Courage The Cowardly Dog | Cartoon Network

When Courage finds a mysterious amulet while digging through the yard, a Ghostly Fog covers the farm. Eustace, however, refuses to return the amulet that apparently belongs to the Fog Ghost's long lost love, Cariana. Now Courage must protect his family from the vengeful fog spirit.

Rude Removal | Dexter's Laboratory | Cartoon Network

 

"Rude Removal" is a cartoon episode originally produced in 1997 for the animated television series Dexter's Laboratory for Cartoon Network. It was intended to air as part of the second season, but was left unaired due to the characters swearing even though the swear words were censored. 

Recap To The Year: Checkered Past, A Forgotten Chapter In Cartoon Network's History

Checkered Past is a weeknight programming block currently viewed on Cartoon Network. I regard it as the international counterpart of Boing and Boomerang as the block features classic series like Ed Edd'n Eddy, Johnny Bravo, The From Adventures Of Billy And Mandy and Samurai Jack.

Since its inception from last month, Warner Bros. Discovery hasn't spoken about duplicating the offering in other countries. Can't really say I'm surprised as this content has it's own channel and some parts of Europe don't really acknowledge this part of Cartoon Network.

But I on the other would have loved to see more variety on Cartoon Network with or without Checkered Past. I feel Warner Bros. Discovery in these regions are just modernising as children still watch television in these regions unlike the US where adults dominate TV.

Something I've seen in some parts of Europe would be restrictions to shows like Samurai Jack and The Grim Adventures Of Billy And Mandy. While the main feed can still be seen airing these shows others have gone as far as banning them for depicting violence or horror.

But hey it's kind of weird how this entertainment can have its own channel in some of these regions and be catered to the same demographic as Cartoon Network. Instead of falling under Adult Swim as viewers to have viewed had grown overtime with some exploring other interests.

For those in the mood for 90s and early 00s Cartoon Network, there's always Boing and Boomerang but majority of content can be streamed these days on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Showmax in case you find yourself in a situation where you reside in a region without Max then always VPN.

Development Alert: Jessica's Big Little World Cancelled After 20 Episodes On Cartoonito, Could Batwheels And Bugs Bunny Builders Follow?

During the week, it was reported that Warner Bros. Discovery had halted further production of original preschool programming. This comes after the company had opted not to move forward with Max originals Scooby-Doo And The Mystery Pups and Tom And Jerry Time.

According to a staff member of Craig Of The Creek, Jessica's Big Little World will conclude after 20 Episodes ahead of its international debut on Cartoon Network and Cartoonito as Warner Bros. Discovery no longer wants to produce content for preschoolers.

The series follows the titular character as she navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is; inspired by the grown-ups around her, she persists in conquering monumental children's tasks.

It had also been implied/speculated that Batwheels and Bugs Bunny Builders would also conclude in the same manner. This comes after Batwheels one of Max's leading preschool shows on the streamer was renewed for second season which could potentially be scrapped.

Batwheels not moving forward with a second season wouldn't seem far fetched. This wouldn't be the first show from Warner Bros. Discovery to gotten front row seats only to get culled off as another show Mao Mao: Heroes Of Pure Heart went on hiatus for 2 years before cancellation.

Theoretically, it is believed that Cartoonito's remaining shows will be folded under Cartoon Network ahead of their demise. Internationally, the brand has garnered traction with several shows currently in the works including Silly Sundays and Spookies.

Rumour: Warner Bros. Discovery Will No Longer Be Producing Original Programming For Preschoolers, International Cartoonito Remains Safe

Last year, WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. formalised their merger which lead to the creation of Warner Bros. Discovery which saw properties such as HBO, TNT, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Cartoonito, TLC, Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery and HGTV fold under one hub.

Of course, this merger had also stirred up controversy as the current CEO of the brand David Zaslav had axed various productions from the Warner part of the brand including Mao Mao: Heroes Of Pure Heart and Batman: Caped Crusader on Cartoon Network and Cartoonito's entire catalogue of original shows.

Cartoonito was introduced in 2021 as rival to Disney Junior and Nick Jr. with Warner Bros. Discovery planning to conceive 50 preschool programs by 2023. So far only Batwheels and Bugs Bunny Builders were introduced alongside the recently launched Jessica's Big Little World.

According to sources on Reddit, Jessica's Big Little World will end after its current season as Warner Bros. Discovery will no longer be producing original preschool programs and this follows last year's move which saw them scrap further production of live-action kids and family shows.

This news doesn't come as a surprise considering the amount of exposure Cartoonito is given on Cartoon Network. Although Warner Bros. Discovery had never disclosed the ratings for the block, Cartoonito's airtime has declined from last year initially 6 hours dropped to 1.5 hours part of which may to do with the purge.

In Africa, Warner Bros. Discovery content from its kids multiplex dominates the Top 20 shows across all kids’ channels. More than 105 000 children watch CoComelon with almost 90 000 watching Interstellar Ella on average. Batwheels and Bugs Bunny Builders rank as the #5 and #6th most watched shows in thez a market.

All of which might not have any impact pertaining to the future of these shows. If it's any consolation, Cartoonito will most likely continue to broadcast in most parts of Europe seeing as it was structured as a family channel which is probably the most safest thing for the brand right now.

Prior to this development, Max acquired rights to Hop (from Marc Brown, creator of Arthur) and Barney's World based from the Barney And Friends franchise. It's likely that Cartoonito will continue (without original programming) or get scrapped before any of this is released.

Warner Bros. Discovery Unleashes Scooby-Doo Extravaganza Across EMEA!

Hold onto your magnifying glasses and prepare to join the year's grooviest celebration! Scoobtober is the annual month-long extravaganza and thrill ride through the world of Scooby-Doo, bringing fans a tidal wave of programming, products, and events across all of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Originally launched in the US, it is now a firm fixture in the seasonal calendar with an ever-growing list of activations that include spooky social clips and crossovers, 48-hour Watch Party live stream of content with links to exclusive Scooby products from best-in-class partners such as Playmobil, Plastoys and Funko. In line with the growth of seekers of a spooky thrill in Europe, Scoobtober is gaining momentum in the EMEA region, led in 2023 by the strongest-ever slate of Scooby-Doo content programming for the initiative in this market.

Kicking off the festivities, a Scooby-takeover will run all month (1st October – 5th November) exclusively on Boomerang UK, with Scooby-Doo & Guess Who, Be Cool Scooby-Doo, What’s New Scooby-Doo, Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc airing all day 6am – 9pm. Scooby-Doo movies will give a fright on weekends and across half-term at 9am and 2pm, plus fans won’t want to miss the Scoobtober Watch & Win competition, airing exclusively on Boomerang UK. For more Scooby-Doo antics, fans can tune into OnDemand for a treasure trove of Scooby-Doo episodes, movies and compilations of Scooby-Doo’s most iconic moments.

Also on Boomerang FR, prepare for an uninterrupted month-long Scooby-Doo extravaganza on the BOOMERANG CINESTARS SPECIAL -   featuring the all-new Scooby-Doo et la Mission d’Halloween.

The excitement continues as Cartoonito Africa joins the celebrations for Scooby-Doo’s favourite month with specially curated Scooby-Doo episodes taking centre stage on the MOVIE STARS programming block on weekends.

On Cartoon Network MENA, Scoobtober will be celebrated across the Middle East & North Africa region with a Scooby-Doo-filled programming block featuring What's New Scooby-Doo, Be Cool Scooby-Doo, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who and lots more Scooby-Doo treats and movies, weekdays 5pm - 8pm.  It is set for a spooktacular Halloween in Italy, with Scooby-Doo movies airing on 31st October from 2pm – 7pm on Cartoon Network MENA.

Fans can also trick or treat with Scooby-Doo on HBO Max, available in Andorra, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Herzegovina, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

From the evening of the 16th of October, fans can celebrate Scoobtober in the metaverse on the popular kid-centred gaming platform, Roblox.  For the first time ever, players can join Scooby-Doo and Shaggy on Cartoon Network Game On! in an immersive experience that transports them to a realm outside the bounds of reality.  With a brand-new spooky mission, kids can interact with Scooby-Doo and Shaggy to investigate some mysterious hauntings taking place in the game.  Cartoon Network Game On! allows players to experience the fully experiential virtual world of hit Cartoon Network series - and now, with the introduction of Scooby-Doo, for a limited time only, kids can immerse themselves in a ghostly game to unlock awesome Scoobtober prizes. 

Julian Moon, Head of Global Consumer Products EMEA & Asia Pacific, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, says, “Scooby-Doo creates a world of spooky fun for playful spirits of all ages and instils an appetite for mystery that sparks curiosity. It is a brand that is synonymous with Halloween and an entry point into the world of mystery adventure and the classic whodunit.”

“The team are now looking to capitalise on the fantastic Scoobtober content programming and stunts seen across broadcast and WB Kids YouTube channels to provide licensing and retail partners with a long-term cross-divisionally supported opportunity to leverage the Halloween season, the popularity of which has grown exponentially across Europe.”

Following huge success in the US, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products is now encouraging and recruiting new and existing Scooby EMEA partners to celebrate all things Scoobtober 2024. Inspiration can be found from the global consumer products rollout, which spans all categories and includes BlackMilk, BoxLunch, Funko, Random House and Coppel.

The Powerpuff Girls - The CW Reboot Pilot Script (PDF)

The Powerpuff Girls was an animated American superhero series that ran from 1998 - 2005. Fans fell in love with the three super-powered girls - Buttercup, Blossom, and Bubbles - who were created in a laboratory. The award-winning series was adorable, humorous, and filled with superhero action and girl power. Recently, The CW decided to revive the franchise as it announced its plans for a live-action Powerpuff Girls series. However, the series has had several hiccups along the way.

Hope for the Powerpuff Girls originally flourished when The CW cast Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Chloe Bennet as Blossom, Disney channel star, Dove Cameron, as Bubbles, and Broadway star, Yana Perrault, as Buttercup. The talented actresses certainly formed a powerful trio, but it seems the script needed a bit more work. The CW delayed the show's fall debut, halting the series to rework the Powerpuff Girls' pilot.

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Drafted: What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Across Africa In November 2023?

Discovery Channel:

Gold Divers

Castaways

Wheeler Dealers

TLC:

90 Day Fiance

Say Yes To The Dress With Tan France

Megan Thee Stallion Vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots

TNT:

Pulp Fiction

Alien Menace

Unusual Suspicion

Real Time:

Forbidden: Dying For Love

Investigation Discovery:

Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer

How To Create A Sex Scandal

Murder Tapes

A Body In The Basement

Food Network:

Holiday Wars

Zoe Bakes

Holiday Baking Championship

Christmas Cookie Challenge

Beat Bobby Flay

Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown

Magnolia Table With Joanna Gaines

HGTV:

Ugliest House In America: Summer Road Trip

Building Roots

Travel Channel:

The Visitors

The Curse Of Lizzie Borden

Scream: The True Story

Ghost Hunters Taps Return

Expedition Bigfoot

Michigan Hell House

Cartoon Network:

Summer Camp Island

Pokemon The Movie: I Choose You!

Mr. Magoo

Cartoonito:

Batwheels

Bugs Bunny Builders

Singalong with Masha And The Bear, Lu And The Bally Bunch and CoComelon

Dragon Ball To Return With New Anime Series Dragon Ball: DAIMA To Commemorate 40th Anniversary

The first trailer for the upcoming Dragon Ball DAIMA anime premiere was shown at the franchise’s panel at the 2023 New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Previously leaked with the subtitle Magic rather than DAIMA, the new anime series is set to premiere in Fall 2024 according to this latest and first teaser trailer.

One of the key differences between Dragon Ball DAIMA anime and the leaked Magic details seems to be exactly who is turned into a child via a wish with the Dragon Balls. Whereas the Magic leaks claimed that just Goku and Shin would be turned into children, it seems that the entire mainline cast of the series has suffered the same fate.

While information on the series is somewhat minimal at this time, Dragon Ball DAIMA seems to be a new canonical mainline anime set around the same time as when Super takes place. Fans also get a look at the apparent upcoming antagonists for the anime, who’ve seemingly been watching the Z Fighters and all their past struggles this entire time.

The Dragon Ball DAIMA teaser trailer first starts with a brief overview of the history of the series, stretching from its debut as a manga in 1984 and beyond. Scenes from the non-canonical GT are even included here, which is certainly an intriguing choice. In any case, this continues until the year 2023 appears on the screen, with nothing playing behind it.

The year then changes to 2024 as the teaser trailer truly begins. Fans are taken to a demonic-looking castle, where two unknown apparent antagonists are standing within. They are surrounded by events from the history of the series, which seem to only cover the events of the Z anime.

After some brief seemingly unimportant shots, Shenron is seen appearing and asking someone for their wish. This is followed by a scene that sees both Goku and Vegeta turned into children, a plight that is revealed to have affected Bulma, Chi Chi, and essentially everyone else in the main cast. 

The group is seen heading to the lookout and other various locations in the series, before once again showing the demonic castle and antagonists within.The trailer ends with a beam struggle between Goku and Vegeta as adults, before showing a young Goku preparing to fight someone and revealing the series logo. 

Given the Fall 2024 release window, the series’ premiere will most likely coincide with the 40th anniversary of the original series, set to take place in November 2024. However, this is wholly speculative, with no further information on the series beyond what’s described above.

Press Release: Catch 'Em All In Alola! Pokémon Sun & Moon Lands On Cartoon Network Across Africa On Monday, 9 October 2023

Get ready for an electrifying adventure as Pokémon takes over your screens this October! Cartoon Network Africa is excited to announce the launch of Pokémon Sun & Moon (Season 20), premiering on Monday, 9 October! Tune in Monday to Friday at 17:30 CAT for a sun-soaked adventure with Ash Ketchum and his trusty Pikachu.

 

In this tropical escapade, Ash's summer vacation in the vibrant Alola region quickly transforms into a thrilling chapter in his pursuit to become a Pokémon Master. The Alola region boasts exciting new Pokémon, captivating locales, and fascinating people for Ash and Pikachu to discover. Along the way, they'll meet the affable Professor Kukui and the adventurous Samson Oak, each offering unique insights into the Pokémon world.

 

Guided by a group of skilled Trainers—Kiawe, Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles—and assisted by the enigmatic research assistant, Lillie, Ash's Alolan adventure promises exciting encounters and gripping challenges. But the journey is far from tranquil, as the infamous Team Rocket and the mischievous Team Skull set their sights on capturing powerful new Pokémon, adding a layer of excitement and danger to the adventure.

 

Stay tuned, as the Pokémon excitement doesn't end there! This December, gear up for Pokémon Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures (Season 21), premiering on Monday, 11 December 2023, with a double dose of episodes airing Monday to Friday at 17:30 CAT. And the adventure continues into the next year with the highly anticipated Pokémon Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends (Season 22), details of which will be revealed soon.

 

Get ready to embark on an epic Pokémon adventure in Alola and beyond! Catch all the action, drama, and excitement of Pokémon Sun & Moon starting Monday, 9 October at 17:30 CAT, only on Cartoon Network Africa!

What To Expect On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa In October 2023?

CARTOON NETWORK

POKEMON SUN & MOON

Ash in Aloha

What starts as a summer vacation in the tropical Alola region becomes the next exciting chapter in Ash Ketchum’s quest to become a Pokémon Master! There’s plenty for Ash and Pikachu to explore, exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way—including the cool Professor Kukui and the fun-loving Samson Oak. 

More new faces will help guide Ash’s Alolan adventure, in skilled Trainers Kiawe, Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles—and a mysterious research assistant called Lillie. It’s not all set to go Ash Ketchum’s way, though – familiar foes, Team Rocket, have also made their way to Alola and are joined by new challenges, Team Skull.

📺 Premiere: Monday, 9 October @ 17:30 CAT

⏰ Tune in: Mondays - Fridays @ 17:30 CAT

Also available on DStv Catch Up

THE HEROIC QUEST OF THE VALIANT PRINCE IVANDOE

Prince in Peril

Accompanied by his loyal squire Bert, Prince Ivandoe sets off on a quest to Eagle Mountain through The Five Kingdoms to claim the legendary Golden Feather. So far, Prince Ivandoe has travelled from his home, the Kingdom of the Mighty Stag, through Svanland – the idyllic Land of the Swans, the rogue state of The Forest of the Outlaws, the Red Squirrel Kingdom – set high in the trees – and the Underground Kingdom of the Ogres, where King Ironhorn rules from a crumbling and this month, his journey takes him into the Underground castle. 

These new episodes bring a lot of wacky adventures along, Prince Ivandoe’s unfortunate hiccups have an interesting twist on a wish granted by a Wishpillar. His squire Bert is thrust into the limelight when he pulls a mysterious sword from a stone, and and Prince Ivandoe and Bert are going to form a unlikely bond with a Sassy Gnome while trying to get him reunited with his brothers!

📺 Premiere: Monday, 2 October @ 16:35 CAT

⏰ Tune in: Mondays - Fridays @ 16:35 CAT

Also available on DStv Catch Up

WE BABY BEARS

Star-Seekers

Hop in the box for a We Baby Bears journey where The Baby Bears’ wish upon a star turns their box into a magical means of transportation to many worlds, from a village of talking vegetables to a land where snow sculptures come to life.

This month – join Baby Grizz, Baby Panda, and Baby Ice Bear in a two-part special entitled ‘The Little Fallen Star’ where the Baby Bears travel to the far reaches of space to discover the origin of their magic box. 

📺 Premiere: Saturday, 21 October from 08:45 CAT

HALLO-FREAK HALLO-WEEK

Creepy Creatures

Cartoon Network celebrates Halloween this month with a daily block of spooky episodes of Teen Titans Go!; We Bare Bears; Craig of the Creek; The Amazing World of Gumball; and many more.

From 28 – 31 October, catch the freakiest, craziest, oddest episodes of your favourite shows in a special not-so-scary, a-bit-more-hairy block, only on Cartoon Network Africa!

📺 Tune-in: Saturday, 28 October – Tuesday, 31 October from 14:55 CAT

CN MOVIES HOLIDAYS

Film Fun

Settle in for a CN Movie every day of the spring holidays. In Teen Titans Go! vs Teen Titans (2 October), The comedic Teen Titans take on their serious counterparts when villains from each of their worlds team up to pit the two Titan teams against each other. On 3 October, Best Bros Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear go on a wild, hilarious and dangerous adventure to escape a foe that threatens to tear them apart in We Bare Bears: The Movie and on 4 October, DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis sees Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Bumblebee and the rest of the Super Crew must journey through the depths of the ocean to Atlantis. On 5 October, Ben 10 vs The Universe: The Movie sees Ben go interstellar to save the day when Vilgax returns to do double the damage on Team Tennyson and planet Earth. To round things off on 6 October, two slacker groundskeepers must go back in time and battle an evil volleyball coach in order to save the universe after accidentally creating a Timenado in Regular Show: The Movie.

📺 Tune-in: Monday, 2 October – Friday, 6 October @ 11:30 CAT

CARTOONITO

LU & THE BALLY BUNCH

Ladybird Lu

Lu is a ladybird who has started school at Ms Shella’s Shell School with her new friends in the village of Ballybug. Lu and her ‘Bally Bunch’ of five insect classmates learn how to laugh, play, and navigate their new social lives together at school, dealing with the ups and downs of getting along and sharing a new space with other children and learning about one of life’s most important skills – how to be a friend. 

Inspired by creator Nicky Phelan's memories of helping his mum in her own preschool, there’s nothing as funny as seeing a bunch of three-year-olds fail to navigate each other and nothing as heart-warming as seeing them learn to get along.

📺 Premiere: Monday, 9 October @ 17:40 CAT

⏰ Tune in: Mondays - Fridays @ 17:40 CAT

Also available on DStv Catch Up

THOMAS & FRIENDS: ALL ENGINES GO!

Tracking down Adventures

Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! is back on track with big adventures fueled by friendships. Thomas and his friends will embrace unexpected surprises and discover more about each other as they get into new shenanigans on the Island of Sodor.

When Carly doesn’t return from saving Emily from an accidental derailing, a worried Sandy recruits the help of a bored Diesel to find her best gal pal. As their friends organise a special party, Sandy and Kana try to create a surprise of their own - but when it goes wrong, they learn that togetherness is more important than any surprise. In a bid to make their job of prepping hay bales for a huge hay delivery more fun, Terence and Carly set out to create the tallest hay tower ever!

📺 Premiere: Monday, 23 October @ 08:25 CAT

⏰ Tune in: Mondays - Fridays @ 08:25 CAT

Also available on DStv Catch Up

LOONEY TUNES AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN

Get Ghostly!

A special new episode of Looney Tunes Cartoons marks the spookiest day of the year – Halloween – with a bunch of our Cartoonito friends putting their own spin on the ghostly celebration. We kick off with some spooky episodes of Masha and the Bear, Cocomelon, Mr Bean and many more at 15:10 CAT. Then to cap off the Halloween fun, catch the 30-minute special Bugs Bunny's Howl-o-Skreem Spooktacula Graveyard Goofs where Daffy Duck and Porky Pig take center stage – but will things go as planned?

⏰ Tune in: Bugs Bunny's Howl-o-Skreem Spooktacula Graveyard Goofs – Tuesday, 31 October @ 17:35 CAT

Halloween special block – Tuesday, 31 October from 15:15 CAT

MOVIE STARS HOLIDAYS

Daily Dose of Adventure

Whether it’s Hibernation Rabbid heading for Mars on a misinformed adventure, Robin Hood needing a helping hand from Tom & Jerry to save himself and rescue Maid Marion or Scooby-Doo and the gang setting out to clear their names after being accused of plotting a practical joke, there’s something for everyone with some of the biggest stars on Cartoonito this spring school holiday!

⏰ Tune in: Monday, 2 October – Monday, 9 October @ 09:40 CAT

2 October: Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars

3 October: Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and his Merry Mouse

4 October: Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword

5 October: Tom & Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 

6 October: Looney Tunes Rabbits Run

7 October: Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (Live action)

8 October: Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (Live action)

9 October: Kangaroo Jack: G'Day USA