Boomerang (Portugal)
| Boomerang | |
|---|---|
|
Boomerang logo | |
| Launched |
June 5, 2005 (as Boomerang Europe) April 21, 2015 (as an independent channel in Angola and Mozambique) |
| Owned by | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Broadcast area |
Portugal Angola Mozambique |
| Headquarters | Turner House, London, United Kingdom[1] |
| Sister channel(s) |
Cartoon Network CNN International |
| Website | www.Boomerangtv.pt |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DStv ao | Channel 583 |
| DStv mz | Channel 583 |
Boomerang is a Portuguese digital cable and satellite television channel launched on April 21, 2015[2] and owned by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (a semi-autonomous unit of Time Warner). Currently, is only available in Angola and Mozambique and is expected to launch in Portugal soon.
History
On June 5, 2005, Boomerang Europe was launched in English for all Europe, Middle East and Africa, including Portugal, Angola and Mozambique. On December 31, 2013, the Pan-European feed was removed in Portugal due to the launch of the Portuguese feed of Cartoon Network. On April 21, 2015, Boomerang in European Portuguese was launched in Angola and Mozambique as a partnership with DStv and it's available on the DStv Bué and DStv Grande packages. The channel is yet to launch in Portugal.
Programming
Current programming
| Warner Bros. Animation and Hanna-Barbera original programming | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Portuguese title | Premiere date | Notes |
| Looney Tunes | Looney Tunes | 21 April 2015 | Reruns, formerly on RTP2, SIC and RTP Memória |
| Tom and Jerry | Tom e Jerry | 21 April 2015 | Reruns, formerly on Cartoon Network |
| The Tom and Jerry Show | O Show de Tom e Jerry | 21 April 2015 | New episodes, also on RTP2 |
| Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Scooby-Doo! Mistérios, Lda. | 21 April 2015 | Reruns, formerly on Cartoon Network |
| What's New, Scooby-Doo? | O Que Há de Novo, Scooby-Doo? | 21 April 2015 | Reruns, also on Biggs and RTP2 |
| Non-original programming | |||
| Title | Portuguese title | Premiere date | Notes |
| The Garfield Show | Garfield | 21 April 2015 | Reruns, also on Cartoon Network and RTP2 |
| Inspector Gadget | Inspetor Gadget | 21 April 2015 | New episodes |
| Mr. Bean: The Animated Series | O Imparável Mr. Bean | 21 April 2015 | Reruns, also on SIC K |
| LazyTown | Vila Moleza | 21 April 2015 | New episodes, also on Canal Panda and RTP2 |
| Pinky Dinky Doo | Pinky Dinky Doo | 27 November 2015 | New episodes, formerly on Canal Panda and RTP2 |
See also
- Cartoon Network (Portugal)
- Turner Broadcasting System Europe
- Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe
References
- ↑ "Company Information". Turner Broadcasting System Europe. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ↑ "The Latest on New Shows, Channel Launches and More | DStv | Boomerang chega à DStv!". dstv.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
