Cartoonito (Middle Eastern and African TV channel) facts for kids
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| Broadcast area | MENA Sub-Saharan Africa Greece Cyprus |
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| Headquarters | Turner House, Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English (MENA and Africa versions) Arabic (MENA version) Greek (MENA version in Greece and Cyprus) |
| Picture format | 16:9 (576i, SDTV) (Africa version) 16:9 (1080i, HDTV) (downgraded to 16:9 576i for SDTVs; MENA version) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Warner Bros. Discovery International |
| Sister channels | Cartoon Network Cartoon Network Arabic Cartoon Network Hindi Boing Toonami |
| History | |
| Launched | March 2005 (as Boomerang EMEA) 1 July 2016 (as independent feeds) |
| Former names | Boomerang Africa (2016–2023) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| DStv | Channel 302 (Cartoonito Africa) |
| AzamTV | Channel 227 (Cartoonito Africa) |
| GOtv | Channel 68 (Cartoonito Africa) |
| beIN | Channel 610 (Boomerang MENA) |
Cartoonito is the name of two TV channels that show animated series for young children. These channels are Cartoonito Africa, which you can watch in Africa, and Boomerang MENA, which is available in the Middle East and North Africa, Greece, and Cyprus. Both channels are owned by a company called Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA.
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How Cartoonito Started
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The channel we now know as Cartoonito began as Boomerang in March 2005. It first launched in English for the Middle East and some African countries. Later, in June, it expanded to Europe, adding audio options for Polish and Hungarian viewers. A Greek audio option was added in December.
In August 2007, the channel started broadcasting to countries like Russia and the Baltic states. Some shows even had Russian audio. By 2008, Arabic and a full Polish audio option were available. In January 2010, Boomerang reached even more countries, including Romania and the Czech Republic.
In 2010, Boomerang also launched its African website. On October 12, 2011, a special version of Boomerang was created for Central and Eastern Europe. This version served countries like Poland, Hungary, and Romania. At the same time, the Cartoonito brand joined both Boomerang channels. It appeared as a special block of shows in the mornings and afternoons.
Changes Over Time
Boomerang's Journey (2016–2023)
On January 14, 2015, the Boomerang channel changed its look to match other Boomerang channels around the world. It was then called Boomerang Africa. On July 1, 2016, Boomerang MENA was launched. This was a separate channel specifically for the Arab world, Greece, and Cyprus. It replaced the African channel in those areas.
Boomerang MENA had its own schedule and rules for what could be shown. It offered three audio options: English, Arabic, and Greek. Boomerang Africa also updated its picture format to widescreen on September 21, 2016. By March 4, 2019, it started broadcasting in high definition (HD).
Becoming Cartoonito (2023–Present)
In Africa, Cartoonito first appeared as a daily block of shows on Boomerang starting October 12, 2011. This block ended on January 1, 2014. However, it came back on April 4, 2022, as part of a bigger relaunch. Then, on February 8, 2023, it was announced that Cartoonito would become a full-time channel. It took the place of Boomerang on March 25.
In June 2023, it was also announced that Boomerang in the Middle East and North Africa would change its name to Cartoonito. This change happened on September 4, 2023.
What Shows Can You Watch?
Cartoonito shows a mix of original cartoons and popular shows from other creators.
Original Shows
- Baby Looney Tunes
- Batwheels
- Bugs Bunny Builders
- Lamput
Other Fun Shows
- The Adventures of Little Penguin
- Cocomelon
- Dino Ranch
- Fireman Sam (MENA only)
- Gabby's Dollhouse
- Grizzy & the Lemmings
- Interstellar Ella
- Kikoumba
- Kingdom Force
- Legends of Spark
- Lucas the Spider
- Masha and the Bear
- Masha's Tales
- Mecha Builders
- Mighty Mike
- Moley
- Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
- Mush Mush & the Mushables
- Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go
- Zig & Sharko
Other Channels from the Same Family
Cartoonito is part of a larger family of channels.
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a TV channel that offers many different animated shows. These include action-packed stories and funny comedies. It is generally for children aged 7 to 14.
Boing
Boing is another TV channel that often shows programs that were previously on Cartoon Network and Boomerang. It started on May 30, 2015. It is one of several Boing channels around the world.
Toonami
Toonami is a TV channel that focuses on animated shows for young adults. It features popular characters like Batman, Superman, and the Young Justice team. It first launched in 2017. After some changes, it became available full-time on the StarTimes platform. Since March 2021, you can also find Toonami on other TV providers like Canal+, Intelvision, Azam TV, and Zuku TV.
Find Out More
In Spanish: Boomerang (Medio Oriente y África) para niños
- Cartoonito
- List of international Cartoon Network channels
- List of programs broadcast by Cartoonito
