Cartoon Network (Philippine TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | Philippines |
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| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (High-definition simulcast of CN Southeast Asia) 480i SDTV (Philippine feed; usually upscaled for high-definition TV sets) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Warner Bros. Discovery International |
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| History | |
| Launched | October 6, 1994 (as part of Cartoon Network Asia) September 1, 1995 (Localized feed for Philippine television) |
Cartoon Network is a super popular TV channel in the Philippines. It's known for showing awesome animated shows and cartoons! It's run by Warner Bros. Discovery.
The channel you watch in the Philippines is a special version of Cartoon Network Asia. It started broadcasting on October 6, 1994, as part of the bigger Asian channel. Then, on September 1, 1995, it became its own channel just for the Philippines.
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How Cartoon Network Philippines Started
The Early Years: 1994-1999
Cartoon Network Philippines began its journey on September 1, 1995. At first, it shared its airtime with another channel called TNT Asia. Cartoon Network aired from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
In the very beginning, it mostly showed classic cartoons from Hanna-Barbera. Think The Yogi Bear Show, Top Cat, and The Flintstones! Cartoon Network was the first cartoon channel on cable in the Philippines. Other channels like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon came later.
In 1996, the channel started showing cartoons from MGM. This brought us classics like Tom and Jerry and Droopy. After Time Warner bought Turner, Warner Bros. shows like Looney Tunes joined the fun in 1997. By 1998, Cartoon Network started making its own shows, called "Cartoon Network Originals."
The Powerhouse Era: 1999-2005
On August 22, 1999, Cartoon Network Asia got a cool new look called the "Powerhouse" theme. This era brought many of your favorite shows!
New shows like Dexter's Laboratory, Cow & Chicken, Ed, Edd n' Eddy, and Johnny Bravo started airing. The next year, The Powerpuff Girls and Courage the Cowardly Dog joined the lineup.
In 2001, more original shows arrived, including Samurai Jack. These original shows were called "Cartoon Cartoons" and often aired on Friday nights. Cartoon Network also became a 24-hour channel! They added special blocks like Toonami for action shows and Boomerang for older cartoons. In 2002, Codename: Kids Next Door and Justice League premiered. By 2005, the Boomerang block even became its own separate channel!
The City and New Wave Eras: 2005-2011
On October 1, 2005, Cartoon Network changed its look again. The channel started using cool 3D animations of a fictional "CN City," where all the cartoon characters lived together. The channel's logo also got an update.
In 2006, many new Cartoon Network original shows came out. These included Camp Lazlo, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, and My Gym Partner's a Monkey. The name "Cartoon Cartoons" for original shows was no longer used. Interestingly, even The Simpsons, a cartoon for adults, aired on Cartoon Network during this time, but with some edits to make it kid-friendly.
In 2008, the channel changed its look again, using the "New Wave" branding. Newer shows like Ben 10 and The Secret Saturdays became more popular, while some older shows aired less often.
The "It's a Fun Thing!" Era: 2011-2014
On October 1, 2011, Cartoon Network introduced a brand new look and logo. It featured a black and white checkerboard design and the catchy slogan "It's a Fun Thing!"
Around this time, a very popular animated series called Oggy and the Cockroaches joined the channel. It became one of the most-watched shows! Also, a special high-definition (HD) version of the channel was launched. This meant shows looked much clearer and sharper. By 2013, many shows, even older ones, started airing in HD.
New Looks and Slogans: 2014-2022
In November 2014, the slogan changed to "Are You CN What Where Sayin?" The channel continued to update its on-screen look with new designs in 2015 and 2016.
On March 18, 2017, Cartoon Network updated its branding again to "Dimensional." This made some of its promos and bumpers look similar to the Cartoon Network channel in the United States.
On April 4, 2019, the channel introduced the "Mashup" branding. This brought new blocks like "NEW in 5, 6, 7, and 8" which showed fresh new episodes every weekday evening. There was also a "Best Summer Day" block for the summer season.
Redraw Your World: 2022-Present
On January 8, 2022, Cartoon Network Asia and other channels, including the Philippines, rebranded to "Redraw your World." This new theme encourages creativity and imagination. They even launched a video series called "Craft Your World" with Crayola!
A special morning block called Cartoonito also relaunched on March 28, 2022. It shows cartoons for younger kids and aims to help them learn and grow.
How Many People Watch Cartoon Network?
Cartoon Network is very popular in the Philippines! In 2012, it became the number one kids' channel in the country.
In 2019, Cartoon Network and its sister channel Boomerang were the top channels for kids in many areas, according to Kantar Media Philippines. This shows how much kids love watching their shows!
Cartoon Network Shows on Free TV
Sometimes, you can watch Cartoon Network shows on regular free TV channels in the Philippines!
Shows on GMA Network
GMA Network used to show cartoons like Cow and Chicken, Johnny Bravo, and The Powerpuff Girls in 2001. Later, in 2008, some shows like Camp Lazlo were on QTV. In 2019, GMA Network even re-aired the original Ben 10 episodes!
Cartoon Network on TV5
On October 18, 2010, TV5 launched a block called TV5 Kids presents Cartoon Network. This block aired popular Cartoon Network shows, but they were dubbed in Filipino. Shows like Ben 10, Codename: Kids Next Door, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Adventure Time were part of this block.
The block stopped for a while in 2015 but came back in October 2016. This time, it only showed newer shows like We Bare Bears and the 2016 The Powerpuff Girls reboot on weekends. The block stopped again in 2017 when TV5 focused more on sports and news.
But guess what? The block returned on July 20, 2020, as "Cartoon Network on TV5 Kids"!
Boomerang on TV5 Kids
Around late 2015, a block called Boomerang on TV5 Kids also started. It showed cartoons from the Boomerang channel, also dubbed in Filipino. Shows like The Looney Tunes Show and Mr. Bean: The Animated Series aired here.
Shows on CNN Philippines
On September 1, 2018, Cartoon Network shows came back to free TV, this time on CNN Philippines! This was part of a new "CNN Philippines Junior" block on weekend mornings. Shows like We Bare Bears, Adventure Time, and Ben 10 aired in English, their original language.
HD Channel
While Cartoon Network Philippines doesn't have its own separate HD channel, you can watch the high-definition version of Cartoon Network Asia through major TV providers like SkyCable HD and Cignal HD. This means you can enjoy your favorite cartoons in super clear 1080i HD!
Logos
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The first Cartoon Network logo used in the Philippines from 1995 to 2005.
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The second Cartoon Network logo, used from 2005 to 2011.
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The third and current Cartoon Network logo, used since 2011.
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A cool variation of the original Cartoon Network logo, sometimes seen in bumpers.
See also
In Spanish: Cartoon Network (Filipinas) para niños
- Adult Swim
- Boomerang
- Nickelodeon (Philippines)
- Toonami (Asia)
