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{{InfoboxTV |
name=Kids' WB! |
name = Boomerang |
logo=[[File:KidsWB.png]] |
logo = [[File:Boomerang logo.png|150px]] |
caption=The logo of Kids' WB! since it became an online network. |
caption = Boomerang's current logo |
headquarters =[[Image:United States Flag.png|30px]] USA |
headquarters = [[Image:United States Flag.png|30px]] USA|
launched=1995 |
launched = April 1, 2000 |
channel={{wp|The WB}}, {{wp|The CW}} |
slogan = It's all coming back to you!
Right Back A'tcha |
ownedby = Turner Broadcasting System, Time Warner |
}}
}}
'''Kids' WB!''' is a former programming block that was broadcast on {{wp|The WB Television Network}} and later, as a result of a merge between WB and {{wp|UPN}}, on {{wp|The CW Television Network}}. The initial run of the block was from 1995-2008, and it aired (at various stages) both before and after school, and also on Saturday mornings. Kids' WB, in its original form, shut down on May 17, 2008. Prior to its closure it was relaunched as an online {{wp|video on demand}} service.
'''Boomerang''' is a cable network owned by {{wp|Time Warner}}, operating as a sister station to [[Cartoon Network]].


==Pokémon and Kids' WB==
==Line-up==
Kids' WB aired episodes from the original [[4Kids Entertainment]] dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] from 1999 until 2006. The first episode aired was ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', on February 13. The network aired the remainder of the first season, and every other non-banned episode through [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle|season eight]]. Warner Bros. also used the Kids' WB! name in their promotions of the first three [[Pokémon movie]]s.
Boomerang is well-known for airing many cartoons that came from the 1900s, as well as older episodes of currently-running series, Pokémon among them.  


On January 22, 2005, Kids' WB! was the first to air the English version of the seventh movie, [[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]. It was also first to air the 10th anniversary Pokémon special, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', on April 29, 2006, even before it aired in Japan. This special was the first to be dubbed by [[The Pokémon Company International]] (then known as Pokémon USA), as well as being the only time Kids' WB! aired the new dub by Pokémon USA. Along with the special, a promotional sweepstakes was run by Kids' WB! to win tenth anniversary related merchandise.
==History==
Boomerang was made shortly after the introduction of Cartoon Network in 1992. However, it was only a block for the network, and didn't become a channel until 2000. During its time as a block, it lasted for only a couple of hours.


In 2006, before any more Pokémon USA episodes could be aired, the network announced that all non-{{wp|Warner Brothers}} shows would be dropped from the lineup. This meant that ''Pokémon'', among other shows, would no longer be aired on Kids' WB!. The series would eventually move to [[Cartoon Network]], which is owned by TimeWarner via its' {{wp|Tuner Broadcasting}} division on September 8th.
===With Pokémon===
Boomerang's history with Pokémon began when it first aired the {{series|original}} in 2007, and began to re-air it in March of 2010. Currently, the channel has started airing episodes of [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] as of December 2010. Episodes are currently airing at 6:30 PM on weekdays<ref>[http://www.locatetv.com/listings/boomerang Boomerang schedule]</ref>.


==After 2006==
==Trivia==
On October 2, 2007, it was announced that the Kids' WB block would end in September the following year. Management stated that this was because of the effects of children's advertising limits and competition from cable TV channels. In an ironic twist, the block was sold to 4Kids, who had also bought the old {{wp|Fox Kids}} block, renaming it the "Fox Box" and then "{{wp|4Kids TV}}". {{wp|Fox Broadcasting Company}} ended their relationship with 4Kids in December 2008, and as of 2010, used the old slot to allow affiliates to use for news or {{wp|E/I}} programming, save for two hours called "Fox Marketplace", in essence an block of {{wp|Infomercials}}.
*Boomerang's name comes from the {{wp|boomerang}}, a tool that is known for always coming back when thrown.
 
**This is because Boomerang shows many older cartoons that are coming back to air, much like when boomerangs come back when thrown.
The last time Kids' WB! aired was, contrary to earlier reports, May 17, 2008. After this date the block was relabeled as {{wp|The CW4Kids}}. Kids' WB! was revamped into an online video on demand service, which was launched on April 28, 2008. ''Pokémon'' is not included on the list of available titles; however, episodes are available on demand via the USA [[Pokémon.com]] web portal.
 
==Logos==
Kids' WB! has had numerous logos throughout the years. It has typically varied between {{wp|Michigan J. Frog}} and the WB Water Tower.
<gallery>
File:Kids WB logo.png|The Kids' WB! logo used from 1997-2001.
File:Kids WB Last Television Logo.jpg|Kids' WB logo from 2001-2008.
File:Kids WB Beta.png|Kids' WB BETA's Logo until July 2009
</gallery>


==External links==
==External links==
*{{wp|Kids' WB}} on Wikipedia
<references></references>
*[http://www.kidswb.com/ Official Site]
{{bulbanews|Boomerang adds Pokémon to cartoon lineup}}
*[http://www.cw4kids.com/ Kids' WB!'s replaced website]
*[http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/boomerang/index.html Official section on Cartoon Network official site]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOagH1iu0Ac Boomerang Commercial y Pokemon 2000 Intro]


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Revision as of 03:13, 21 June 2011

Boomerang
Boomerang logo.png
Boomerang's current logo
Headquarters United States Flag.png USA
Launched April 1, 2000
Owned By Turner Broadcasting System, Time Warner

Boomerang is a cable network owned by Time Warner, operating as a sister station to Cartoon Network.

Line-up

Boomerang is well-known for airing many cartoons that came from the 1900s, as well as older episodes of currently-running series, Pokémon among them.

History

Boomerang was made shortly after the introduction of Cartoon Network in 1992. However, it was only a block for the network, and didn't become a channel until 2000. During its time as a block, it lasted for only a couple of hours.

With Pokémon

Boomerang's history with Pokémon began when it first aired the original series in 2007, and began to re-air it in March of 2010. Currently, the channel has started airing episodes of Pokémon: The Johto Journeys as of December 2010. Episodes are currently airing at 6:30 PM on weekdays[1].

Trivia

  • Boomerang's name comes from the boomerang, a tool that is known for always coming back when thrown.
    • This is because Boomerang shows many older cartoons that are coming back to air, much like when boomerangs come back when thrown.

External links

  1. ↑ Boomerang schedule
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