Cartoon Network (Indian TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | India |
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| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
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| Picture format | 16:9 (576i SDTV) (SD channel) (1080i HDTV) (HD+ channel) |
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| Parent | Cartoon Network |
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| Asianet Digital | Channel 330 |
| Siti Cable | Channel 443 |
| Hathway | Channel 403 |
| Sreedevi Digital | Channel 343 |
| DEN | Channel 429 |
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| Bengal Digital (Bangladesh) | Channel 447 (HD+) |
| Medianet (Maldives) | Channel 209 (HD+) |
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| Dish TV | Channel 953 |
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| Videocon d2h | Channel 501 |
| Airtel digital TV | Channel 449 (SD) |
| Akash DTH (Bangladesh) | Channel 453 (HD+) |
| Dialog TV (Sri Lanka) | Channel 51 (HD+ in SD format) |
Cartoon Network (often called CN) is a popular Indian TV channel that shows mostly animated programs. It's available through cable and satellite services. This channel is like the Indian version of the original Cartoon Network in America. It first started on May 1, 1995, and was the very first TV channel for kids in India! Cartoon Network India is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is owned by AT&T's WarnerMedia.
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What to Watch on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is famous for showing lots of fun animated cartoons. You can find many different kinds of shows on the channel.
Other Channels and Projects
Cartoon Network India has been involved in several other exciting projects and channels over the years.
Pogo TV Channel
Pogo TV is a sister channel to Cartoon Network. It launched on January 1, 2004. Like Cartoon Network, Pogo TV also shows a mix of animated and live-action programs for kids.
Cartoon Network HD+
Cartoon Network HD+ (also known as CN HD+) is a high-definition version of the channel. It started on April 15, 2018. This channel shows programs in super clear quality. It launched in India and later became available in nearby countries too. Many original shows from Cartoon Network Studios are shown only on this HD+ channel.
Toonami Channel
On February 26, 2015, Turner India launched a new channel called Toonami. This channel was based on a popular block of shows that used to air on Cartoon Network. However, the Toonami channel stopped broadcasting on May 15, 2018.
Cartoon Network Hindi
Cartoon Network Hindi is a special Hindi-language TV channel. It is made for Indian people who live in the Middle East and North Africa. This channel launched on April 1, 2016. You can watch it only on the BeIN Network satellite TV platform.
Cartoon Network Shows on Other Channels
Sometimes, Cartoon Network shows have also been aired on other TV channels in India.
Zee TV Block
On August 14, 2002, Zee TV started showing a block of Cartoon Network programs. This block replaced a similar one from Nickelodeon. It featured many classic Cartoon Network shows like Scooby-Doo, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, and Tom and Jerry Kids. These shows aired twice a day.
DD National Block
Later, on July 8, 2006, DD National also introduced a Cartoon Network block. It was called "Cartoon Network ki Duniya." This block showed programs like Codename: Kids Next Door and M.A.D. (which was also on Pogo).
Online and Streaming Deals
Cartoon Network has also made deals to bring its shows to online streaming services.
Voot Partnership
On June 24, 2016, Turner India made a deal with Viacom 18's streaming app, Voot. This partnership allowed Voot to stream many popular Cartoon Network and Pogo TV shows. Some of these included The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Dexter's Laboratory, and Samurai Jack.
Amazon Prime Video Deal
On August 29, 2017, Turner International India signed a deal with Amazon Prime Video India. Through this agreement, Amazon could stream Cartoon Network shows like Ben 10 (2005 TV series) (and its different series), Johnny Bravo, and The Powerpuff Girls in their Kids and Family section.
CN+ Service
In 2014, Cartoon Network teamed up with Tata Sky to create a special service called CN+. This service is available for about one to two hours every day. It shows selected episodes from popular programs like Ben 10, Beyblade: Metal Fusion, and Cartoon Network Original Shows such as The Amazing World of Gumball. It also features movies from Ben 10 and Pokémon.
See also
In Spanish: Cartoon Network (India) para niños
