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Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network 2010 logo.svg
Broadcast area Asia
Philippines (HD simulcast only, SD feed localized)
Network WarnerMedia International
Slogan New New New New
Headquarters Singapore
Jakarta, Indonesia
Programming
Language(s) English
Indonesian
Thai
Malay
Mandarin
Cantonese
Vietnamese
Tamil
Picture format 1080i HDTV
(downscaled to or letterboxed 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
Sister channels Warner TV
Cinemax
HBO
Boomerang
CNN International
History
Launched 6 October 1994; 30 years ago (1994-10-06)
Availability
Terrestrial
Nexmedia
Indonesia		 Channel 106

Cartoon Network is a popular TV channel that mainly shows awesome animated series. It's available across many countries in Asia. This channel is run by AT&T's WarnerMedia International.

Cartoon Network broadcasts from its main offices in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia. It reaches viewers in these countries, plus Hong Kong, Macau, and other parts of Asia. The channel first started on October 6, 1994. In the Philippines, a special local version of the channel was created later.

Where Can You Watch Cartoon Network?

Cartoon Network is available in many different countries across Asia. Each region might have slightly different ways to watch it.

Watching Cartoon Network in Mainland China

In Mainland China, you could watch the pan-Asian Cartoon Network through AsiaSat and Palapa satellites. It was shown in Chinese.

Watching Cartoon Network in Hong Kong and Macau

In Hong Kong, Cartoon Network was available on now TV and Cable TV Hong Kong. In Macau, you could watch it on Macau Cable TV. Shows aired in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Watching Cartoon Network in Taiwan

Cartoon Network launched in Taiwan on January 1, 1995. It broadcasts in Mandarin with an English audio option.

Watching Cartoon Network in South Korea

Main article: Cartoon Network (South Korean TV channel)

In January 2003, the pan-Asian Cartoon Network started broadcasting in South Korea. This happened after a Cartoon Network block on Tooniverse stopped airing. However, the channel couldn't add Korean audio tracks due to local laws.

In 2006, JoongAng Ilbo and the Turner company teamed up. They launched a separate South Korean version of Cartoon Network in November of that year.

Watching Cartoon Network in Thailand

In Thailand, you can watch the pan-Asian Cartoon Network through TrueVisions cable and satellite networks. TrueVisions includes the channel in its Gold and Platinum packages. The channel shares its feed between Singapore and Thailand because their time zones are only one hour apart.

Since 2009, a Thai audio track for ads and promos was added. An official Thai website also launched. In February 2018, Cartoon Network became available on AIS Play. This means Cartoon Network has two main providers in Thailand: AIS Play and TrueVisions.

Watching Cartoon Network in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the pan-Asian Cartoon Network is available on several TV providers. These include First Media Gold and Platinum packages, BiG TV Gold and Platinum packages, MNC Vision Platinum Packages, and TransVision Platinum Packages. It's also part of the Indikids add-on package on IndiHome.

Watching Cartoon Network in the Philippines

Main article: Cartoon Network (Filipino TV channel)

In the Philippines, the channel has a local version in standard definition (SD). It also shows the pan-Asian feed in high definition (HD) at the same time.

Watching Cartoon Network in Vietnam

The pan-Asian Cartoon Network used to be available in English in Vietnam. However, in April 2014, a special local version was launched. The shows are the same as the pan-Asian version. But, the promos are all in Vietnamese. Original shows are either dubbed or have Vietnamese voice-overs. Local cartoon titles also appear on screen next to the Cartoon Network logo.

The Vietnamese channel is available on VTC Digital, SCTV, Hanoi Radio-Television (HCATV), and Vietnam Television (VTVcab). Since December 2016, a Vietnamese audio track for promos and adverts has been available. Sometimes, a Vietnamese ad or promos for other channels like Warner TV might appear.

Watching Cartoon Network in Malaysia and Brunei

Astro was the first Malaysian company to broadcast the pan-Asian Cartoon Network. It launched on Astro on channel 616 in Malaysia and Brunei (Kristal-Astro) on August 31, 2006. The channel number has since changed to 615 for HD and 635 for SD.

Watching Cartoon Network in Sri Lanka

Cartoon Network used to be available in Sri Lanka. Now, Cartoon Network HD+ India is shown on Dialog TV in SD format. Cartoon Network Pakistan is available on PEO TV.

Watching Cartoon Network in the Middle East

In the Middle East, the pan-Asian Cartoon Network was available via both AsiaSat and Palapa satellites. It aired in English.

What Shows Can You Watch?

Cartoon Network is famous for its wide variety of animated shows. It features both original series and popular shows from other studios.

Current Shows on Cartoon Network

Original Cartoons

These are shows made by Cartoon Network or its partners.

Warner Bros. Animation Shows

These cartoons come from Warner Bros. Animation, a studio known for many classic characters.

Acquired Cartoons

These are popular shows that Cartoon Network buys from other animation studios.

Shows That Are Still Popular (Repeats)

Even after new episodes stop, these shows are still loved and re-aired often.

Short Cartoons

These are short animated clips, often featuring characters from longer series.

Upcoming Shows to Look Forward To

Get ready for these new and exciting cartoons coming soon!

Past Shows That Were Popular

Cartoon Network has aired many classic and beloved shows over the years. Here are some of them:

Original Cartoons (Past)

Classic Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

These shows come from the famous Hanna-Barbera studio.

Warner Bros. Animation Shows (Past)

More great shows from Warner Bros.

Acquired Cartoons (Past)

Other fun shows that Cartoon Network aired.

Special Programming Blocks

Cartoon Network sometimes groups shows into special blocks for viewers.

Current Blocks

Triple Jam

Triple Jam is a block that features three popular Cartoon Network shows. You can watch Teen Titans Go!, We Bare Bears, and The Amazing World of Gumball. It airs on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Former Blocks

FRIYAY

FRIYAY was a fun block that aired every Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. It included shows like The Amazing World of Gumball, Craig of the Creek, Teen Titans Go!, and We Bare Bears.

Cartoon Network Popcorn

Cartoon Network Popcorn was a block dedicated to airing movies.

Laughternoons

Laughternoons was a programming block that showed various Cartoon Network series.

Good Morning Scooby!

Good Morning Scooby! was a block that featured different Scooby-Doo series. It stopped airing in 2011.

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