Turner Broadcasting recently captivated local children with its children’s channels Cartoon Network and Boomerang, during the first Multichoice Content Extravaganza in Mauritius.
The two channels are all about imagination, fun and this was experienced first-hand as superhero Sportacus from Boomerang’s LazyTown which got everybody moving, encouraging children to eat healthy and exercise, while Cartoon Network’s Animation Generation inspired creativity, challenging the children to tap into their creativity by drawing exciting characters. With a jam packed total of 405 brand new episodes for their African audience still to come between June and December, and a total of over 730 new episodes this year, Cartoon Network and Boomerang are truly offering fresh and entertaining content as part of their biggest programming line-up ever.
“It is another extraordinary year for Turner’s kids channels in 2014 and viewers can expect it to continue in 2015. With a mixture of new original productions and old favourites, our offer has never been stronger. Our shows are truly talent driven and thus made with passion. We look for unique and surprising stories that have great characters, which feel authentic to kids. And this is more apparent than ever with our upcoming slate,” says Pierre Branco, Vice President Southern Europe and Africa for Turner Broadcasting System.
On Cartoon Network, on DStv Channel 301, young viewers can look forward to warming up this winter with brand new Original Productions such as Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe and Clarence; Warner Brothers’ Teen Titans Go!; DreamWorks: Dragons Defenders of Berk; and the brand new live action series Incredible Crew. Towards the summer, from September onwards, children can expect new episodes of hit shows such as the ever impressing Ben 10, the global hit Adventure Time and the award winning The Amazing World of Gumball. There will also be the Powerpuff Girls Mini-Movie in August for viewers to look forward to!
Included in this winter’s line-up on Boomerang on DStv Channel 302, is Steven Spielberg’s Tiny Toons, Road Runner as part of the Looney Tunes All Stars stunt, and the show that gets kids moving all over the world: LazyTown launches its fourth season this November. Among some of the brand new shows are The Tom & Jerry Show and CGI Inspector Gadget and new episodes of popular classics are set to continue entertaining new generations such as Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated and The Garfield Show.
Turner Broadcasting System currently broadcasts 73 channels showcasing 18 brands in 23 languages to 125 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leading brands include Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito, Boing, CNN International and general entertainment channels TNT, TCM and Glitz.