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Interesting Fact: Boomerang Would Have Become A Preschool Channel By 2005 Or 2006

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Tickle U was Cartoon Network's first attempt at a rival offering with Nick Jr. and Disney Jr. It debuted as a programming block on August 22, 2005 to January 13, 2006 with shows like Peppa Pig, Gerald McBoing Boing, Firehouse Tales and Little Robots. Very little was known at the time at what led to inevitable demise of various theories did come to mind. One was the rival offering viewed on the as mentioned Nick Jr. and Disney Jr. brands with the other likely dealing with the content in general.  Tickle U aired lesser known shows and the fact that Warner Bros. Discovery didn't browse their archives at the time. They had A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, Krypto The Superdog and Baby Looney Tunes all of which never made it to the preschool block. However people familiar with the matter had outlined that Warner Bros. Discovery had considered making Boomerang a preschool channel. This would be through Tickle U trademark and with the channel likely to be revolvant on its content.

Warner Bros. Discovery And Weigel Broadcasting To Rollout New Children's Channel, MeTV Toons

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Classic TV network MeTV is turning its cartoon block into a new network. Owner Weigel Broadcasting Co. announced Wednesday that it will launch MeTV Toons as a new national TV network focused on classic animation, “from Hollywood-era shorts to made-for-television favorites.” MeTV Toons, which launches June 25, is a collab between Weigel and Warner Bros. Discovery, which has licensed content featuring its animated characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Scooby Doo, Tom & Jerry, George Jetson, Top Cat, Yogi Bear, Popeye, Johnny Quest and Fred Flintstone. (MeTV already airs a daily program, “Toon In With Me,” which features a heavy emphasis on Warner bros. animated fare.) Weigel touts MeTV Toons as “the only TV network destination dedicated exclusively to classic animation” — as Warner Bros. Discovery’s Cartoon Network companion Boomerang, which also runs old Looney Tunes, “The Jetsons,” “The Flintstones,” “Scooby-Doo” and Popeye shorts, also runs some more recent, pos

Disney And Warner Bros. Discovery To Rollout Bundled Disney+ And Max Streamer

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The companies are aiming to launch the bundle this summer. The exact launch date and the price point have not yet been announced, but plans call for both ad-free and ad-supported versions to be available. The move creates the first cross-company partnership for any of the top-tier services to come to market as the race to catch up with Netflix began in earnest about five years ago. It follows years of speculation and public musings by top executives about when bundling across the industry might reduce friction and begin to make streaming more cost-efficient for programmers and consumers alike. Pay-TV operators long served as third-party bundlers in the cable age, but while distribution deals with the likes of Roku and Amazon are key to any streaming service gaining traction, it’s mostly every-app-for-itself in the streaming era. Churn, the industry term for the number of canceled subscriptions in a given period, has been a nagging problem for media companies. For decades, t

June 2024 On Comedy Central Across Africa | New Movie Alert: Out Of Office | Returning Shows Including Ren & Stimpy | More

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Beavis & Butthead S2 continue from March  Fridays @22:00 Premiere – 29th of March @22:00  Episodes: 201-212 The triumphant return of Beavis and Butt-Head (both  voiced by creator Mike Judge), two teenage boys  who like things that are cool and don't like things  that suck. Out of Order continue from May Mondays @23:50 Premiere – 6th May@23:50 Episodes: 101-106 Host Rosie Jones pits Katherine Ryan and  Judi Love's teams against each other in  judging 'Rosie's Regulars'. Comedians  compete in hilarious rounds, before a twist  sees one of the regulars play for a cash  prize. The Daily Show S29 Tuesday-Friday at 23:50 Hosted by Jon Stewart on Tuesdays  (Monday US) Black out June 20th Rules of Engagement S1-5 continue from April Premiere - April 29th Mon-Fri 16:00 Two couples and their single friend, all at different stages  in their relationships, deal with the complications of  dating, commitment, and marriage. Rhod Gilbert’s Growing  Pains S5 Mon

Scooby-Doo (GBA)

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BabyTV Is Adding Four New Original Shows To Its 2024 Lineup

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Disney-owned BabyTV, which runs 24/7 commercial-free programming for babies and toddlers, is adding four new original series to its 2024 lineup. First up on June 3 is Bug ‘N’ Play (30 x five minutes), a 2D-animated series about three bug friends (pictured) who learn to problem-solve while playing with forgotten toys in their yard. Launching on August 5 is a 30 x five-minute show called Travelers, featuring a mix of live action and animation. In each episode, human hosts Perry and Harley demonstrate how life’s challenges can be overcome with humor and determination. This will be followed on October 7 by My Robot & I (20 x five minutes), a CG-animated series showcasing the positive relationship between a curious girl and her new robotic companion. And finally, Olly (30 x five minutes) is due out on November 4, with CG-animated episodes about a playful monkey who learns valuable lessons and problem-solving skills through fun role-play situations with his friends. All four

Development Alert: The Casillas Dynasty, Lord Of The Skies Spinoff Announced For Telemundo Alongside Woman Of Steel Reboot Titled Persecuted

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Rafael Amaya announced a few weeks ago that his cycle in The Lord of the Skies reached its end with its ninth season, which broadcasts currently Telemundo in prime time. "Rafael Amaya has been an integral part of the Telemundo family and the success of the franchise for more than a decade. His continued dedication and professionalism, combined with their great talent, they gave life to one of the most beloved characters and legendary of these times. Together, We provide our audience with the series of most successful and longest-running fiction of the Hispanic television. We wish Rafael the better in your future projects and we hope have opportunities to collaborate with him again," the network then commented. But Amaya's departure from The Lord of the heavens does not imply the end of the successful superseries who for more than 10 years starred in the renowned Mexican actor.  Telemundo announced this Thursday that the legendary saga continues with a new ge

Development Alert (Rumour): Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Reportedly Cancelled On Nickelodeon, Could It Be Shipped Elsewhere?

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Tyler Perry's Young Dylan is an American comedy television series created by Tyler Perry that premiered on Nickelodeon on February 29, 2020. The series stars Dylan Gilmer, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, Jet Miller, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Lesley Wright, and Carl Anthony Payne, II. It followed an aspiring hip-hop artist whose mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family. Since its inception, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan managed to cross through 4 seasons with 72 episodes having being filmed. There were even rumours of a season 5 making it one of the longest running live-action shows alongside Henry Danger.  But Nickelodeon apparently removed the show from their website and although this is not concrete evidence of cancellation. The network has been known for doing their non-SpongeBob shows dirty as seen with revivals o

Spice TV: Could Zee Family And Star Select Also Exit Openview's Ultraview Or Could A Possible Restructure Be Underway?

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Last month, it was reported eMedia Investigation  would be axing OUTtv by the end of the month . As further content fold under the eVOD streaming service, while Ultraview came with a fee content from OUTtv comes at no charge. Of course, what eMedia Investments failed to mention was that FUSE would also exit the platform as they form part of a new joint venture on eVOD, OUTtv Proud. Thus concluding eMedia's short run in the pay-tv world or at least for Ultraview's EDGE bouquet.  Ultraview only launched a year ago and already it is being dismantled with the Indian channels serving as the remainder. As some readers are aware, Ultraview has been met with heavy criticism for its price rates and content offering leading some to speculate its possible demise. Taking to account, load shedding and other economic factors like competition (e.g. DStv). Ultraview is anticipated to have attracted 3/4 digit number cause again a lot had happened in 2023. With load shedding consum