Cartoon Network

American cable television channel

This article is about the original American TV channel. For its namesake parent company, see The Cartoon Network, Inc. For international feeds, see Cartoon Network (disambiguation).

Television channel

Cartoon Network

Logo used since 2010

Country| United States
Broadcast area| Nationwide
Headquarters| Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Programming
Language(s)| English
Spanish (with SAP, a Spanish language simulcast of the channel is also available)
Picture format|

* 1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)

Ownership
Owner| Warner Bros. Discovery Networks
Parent| The Cartoon Network, Inc.
Sister channels|

List

*     * Adult Swim
* Boomerang
* Cartoonito
* American Heroes Channel
* Animal Planet
* Cinemax
* CNN
* Cooking Channel
* The CW
* Destination America
* Discovery Channel
* Discovery Familia
* Discovery Family
* Discovery Life
* Food Network
* HBO
* HGTV
* Investigation Discovery
* Magnolia Network
* Oprah Winfrey Network
* Science Channel
* TBS
* TLC
* TNT
* Travel Channel
* TruTV
* Turner Classic Movies

History
Launched| October 1, 1992; 32 years ago (1992-10-01)
Founder| Betty Cohen
Links
Website| Cartoon Network[dead link] (defunct, redirects to Max or local Cartoon Network site depending on the country)
Availability
(channel space shared with nighttime programming block Adult Swim and preschool programming block Cartoonito)
Streaming media
Affiliated Streaming Service| Max
Internet Protocol television| YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV

Cartoon Network (often abbreviated as CN) is an American cable television channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. It is the flagship property of The Cartoon Network, Inc., a division that also oversees Boomerang, Cartoonito, Discovery Family, Adult Swim, and Toonami. The channel is headquartered at 1050 Techwood Drive NW in Atlanta, Georgia.

Founded by Betty Cohen (who was also appointed by Ted Turner as the first president of the network),[1] the channel was launched on October 1, 1992, and primarily broadcasts animated television series, mostly children's programming, ranging from action to animated comedy. It currently runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET/PT daily, though the sign-off time varies with holidays and special programming. Cartoon Network primarily targets children aged 6 to 12,[2] while its early morning block Cartoonito is aimed at preschool-aged children,[3] and evening block Adult Swim targets young adults aged 18 to 34.[4]

As of November 2023[update], Cartoon Network is available to approximately 66 million pay television households in the United States—down from its peak of 100 million households in 2011.[5]

## History

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Main article: History of Cartoon Network

Logo used from 1992 to 2010

On August 9, 1986, Turner Broadcasting System acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists (MGM/UA). On October 18, Turner forcibly sold back MGM. However, Turner kept much of the film and television library made before May 1986 (including some of the UA library) and formed Turner Entertainment Co.[6] On October 8, 1988, its cable channel Turner Network Television was launched and gained an audience with its extensive film library.[7] In 1991, Turner also purchased the library of animation studio Hanna-Barbera.[8][9] Ted Turner selected Betty Cohen (then-Senior Vice President of TNT) to devise a network to house these programs.[1] On February 18, 1992, Turner Broadcasting announced its plans to launch Cartoon Network as an outlet for an animation library.[10] On March 12, 1992, its namesake parent company was founded one month after Turner's plan was announced.[11] On October 1, 1992, the network officially launched as the first 24-hour single-genre cable channel with animation as its main theme.

In 1994, Hanna-Barbera's new division Cartoon Network Studios was founded and started production on What a Cartoon!. This show debuted in 1995, offering original animated shorts. In 1996, Cartoon Network aired two preschool programs: Big Bag, a live-action/puppet television program with animated short series produced by Children's Television Workshop, and Small World, which featured animated series aimed at preschoolers imported from foreign countries. Turner Broadcasting System merged with Time Warner,[12] which consolidated/reverted ownership of all the Warner Bros. cartoons. The network could then continue more original productions.

## Programming

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Main article: List of programs broadcast by Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network's current original programming includes such shows as The Amazing World of Gumball, Craig of the Creek, and We Baby Bears. The network's original programming is produced at Cartoon Network Studios, while other shows have either been co-produced with or acquired from other studios, including the affiliated Warner Bros. Animation. In the past, Cartoon Network has also produced and aired live-action and animated hybrid programming.

Over the years, Cartoon Network has aired various Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, Tom and Jerry, and Droopy shorts in constant rotation, dating back to the network's launch in 1992 until 2017. In its early days, Cartoon Network benefited from having access to a large collection of animated programming, including the libraries of Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (Tom and Jerry), Hanna-Barbera (The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Snorks), and DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Justice League and Teen Titans). Turner's ownership of Hanna-Barbera gave the network access to an established animation studio, something its rivals didn't have.[13] Most of these series were removed by 1999 and moved to Boomerang in 2000.

### Original series

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See also: Cartoon Cartoons

Much of Cartoon Network's original programming originates from the network's in-house studio, Cartoon Network Studios. Beginning as a division of Hanna-Barbera, this studio would produce some of the network's earliest original series, including Dexter's Laboratory, Cow and Chicken, I Am Weasel, Johnny Bravo, and The Powerpuff Girls. Cartoon Cartoons was once the branding for Cartoon Network's original animated television series, but it was seldom used by the network by 2003. The name was eventually discontinued in 2008. Additionally, several of the Cartoon Network's original series have been produced by studios other than the network's own in-house studio. Notable examples are Ed, Edd n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Codename: Kids Next Door. The name was resurrected by the network in 2021, for a new animated shorts program.[14][15]

### Programming blocks

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From 1999 to 2003, Cartoon Cartoon Fridays served as the channel's flagship block, featuring premieres of Cartoon Network original series that fell under the Cartoon Cartoons branding; from 2003 to 2007, the block was renamed "Fridays" after Cartoon Network began to phase out the Cartoon Cartoons branding. The Toonami block, which originally ran from 1997 to 2008, primarily carried action-oriented series aimed towards an older youth and teen audience, including imported anime series; it was later re-launched under the auspices of Adult Swim in 2012. 2009 saw the introduction of CN Real, a block that featured live-action reality television series aimed towards a youth audience.[16] In 2011, the channel introduced DC Nation, a block that would be focused on series adapted from DC Comics properties.[17]

In September 2021, Cartoon Network introduced two new blocks oriented towards preschool and family viewing respectively,[18][19] including the preschool block Cartoonito,[19][20] and the new Sunday-evening block ACME Night–which primarily carries family films and library content, as well as other original series, specials, and television films from Warner Bros. Animation, as well as some programming from Adult Swim.[21] They were introduced as part of an effort by new head Tom Ascheim to broaden Cartoon Network's demographic reach.[22] ACME Night moved to Adult Swim on September 3, 2023, due to Adult Swim moving its daily sign-on time to 5 p.m. ET/PT.[23]

### Editing of theatrical cartoon shorts

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Cartoon Network has, during its history, broadcast most of the Warner Bros. animated shorts originally created between the 1920s and the 1960s, but the network edited out scenes depicting discharge of gunfire, alcohol ingestion, cowboys and Indians gags, tobacco, and politically incorrect humor. The unedited versions were kept from both broadcasting and wide release on the video market. Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs (1943), a politically incorrect but critically well-regarded short, was notably omitted entirely, while The Scarlet Pumpernickel (1950) and Feed the Kitty (1952), both well-regarded, had their finales heavily edited due to violence.[24]

There was media attention in June 2001 over a network decision concerning further omissions from broadcast. Cartoon Network formerly scheduled a 49-hour-long marathon annually known as June Bugs, promising to broadcast every Bugs Bunny animated short in chronological order.

The network originally intended to include 12 shorts for its 2001 airing of the marathon (one of them part of the Censored Eleven list of Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes cartoons effectively shelved from distribution) that had become controversial for using ethnic and national stereotypes, albeit broadcasting them past midnight to ensure few children were watching, with introductions concerning their historic value as representatives of another time.

## Related brands and units

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### Cartoonito

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Main articles: Cartoonito and Cartoonito (American programming block)

Cartoonito is a preschool programming brand owned by Warner Bros, first launched in 2006 for use in international markets. In February 2021, it was announced that Cartoonito would make its U.S. debut as a block on Cartoon Network and as a content brand on HBO Max; the Cartoon Network block launched on September 13, 2021.[25][18]

### Adult Swim

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Main article: Adult Swim

Adult Swim (often stylized as [adult swim] or [as]) is the adult-oriented programming brand of Cartoon Network. The programs featured on Adult Swim are geared toward a mature audience, in contrast to the all-ages, preteen daytime programming of Cartoon Network. As a result, Adult Swim is treated by Nielsen as a separate channel in its ratings reports (similar to Nickelodeon's Nick at Nite block) and marketed as such because of its differing target demographics.[4] The block broadcasts both animated and live-action shows (including original programming, reruns of animated sitcoms, and other action and anime series) generally with minimal or no editing for content.

As of September 2023, Adult Swim broadcasts daily from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. ET/PT. Initially airing in the late-night hours, it has since expanded into prime time, moving its start time to 10 p.m. in 2009,[26] 9 p.m. in 2010, and 8 p.m. in March 2014. The 8 p.m. hour has frequently been returned to Cartoon Network for special programming events and premieres, typically during the fall-to-early-winter period.[27][28][29]

Due to Cartoon Network's viewership shifting almost exclusively towards teenagers and young adults in the evening hours, Adult Swim's sign-on was moved to 7 p.m. ET/PT on weekdays and Saturdays on May 1, 2023. This expansion led to an increase in the 18-34 demographic, making Cartoon Network 6th place in ad-supported networks during prime time during the month after. Due to the immediate ratings boost, the network announced a second expansion on June 7 with the block sign-on initially scheduled for 6 p.m. ET/PT on August 28 (later expanded further to 5 p.m. as confirmed on August 8).[30][31]

The 5 and 6 p.m. weekday hours feature vault programming from both Cartoon Network and Adult Swim: Checkered Past is showcased Monday through Thursday, consisting of Cartoon Network original series from the 1990s and 2000s (including Cartoon Cartoons such as Dexter's Laboratory, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy),[32][33] while Fridays showcase classic Toonami programming as part of "Toonami Rewind".[34] Additionally, movies are aired every Sunday under the ACME Night banner, which was first introduced in September 2021 during Cartoon Network's pivot toward family audiences.

#### Toonami

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Main article: Toonami

Toonami (a portmanteau of "cartoon" and "tsunami", suggesting a "tidal wave" of animated cartoons) is a brand used for action-oriented programming blocks and television channels worldwide. The original program block launched on Cartoon Network in the United States on March 17, 1997, and primarily aired both American cartoons and Japanese anime. The block ended its original run on September 20, 2008, before being revived on May 26, 2012, as a relaunch of Adult Swim's Saturday night anime block. Toonami's current incarnation is similar to that of "Midnight Run", a special version of the block that originally ran on Saturday nights and was the forerunner for Adult Swim. The block is best known for its branding and aesthetic, including its animated host, a robot named TOM, that was later voiced by Steven Blum.

The Toonami brand was also used internationally for dedicated networks in the United Kingdom (replacing CNX), Asia (in December 2012), India (in February 2015), and France (in February 2016).[35]

### Boomerang

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Main article: Boomerang (TV network)

Boomerang is a brand dedicated to classic and theatrical cartoons aimed towards children and families. It was originally a weekend programming block that aired on Cartoon Network from December 8, 1992, until October 3, 2004. On April 1, 2000, Boomerang received a new look and was spun off into its own cable channel.[36] In 2017, an online Boomerang video-on-demand service was launched, which includes classic series along with new episodes of original series like Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?, New Looney Tunes, and The Tom and Jerry Show.[37]

### Other services

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Description  | Service

|

Cartoon Network HD | Cartoon Network HD is the high-definition simulcast of Cartoon Network that is available on nearly all providers, which launched on October 15, 2007. The high definition feed broadcasts in 1080i high-definition. Like all Warner Bros. Discovery networks, 4:3 sourced content was stretched on the high definition feed to fill the 16:9 aspect ratio, but it changed to cropping unrestored 4:3 sourced content to 14:9 from September 25 to October 17, 2023, before pillarboxing all 4:3 sourced content from October 18 onward. Starting September 26, 2009, all original shows were unstretched on the high definition feed in which were presented in their original 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1. The network's HD content airs with letterboxing on the standard definition channel, and since May 2013, many subscription providers carry the high definition feed and downscale it for the standard definition feed, broadcasting in 16:9 letterboxed to fit the 4:3 ratio.
Spanish-language feed | Cartoon Network offers an alternate Spanish-language audio feed, either via a separate channel with the English audio track removed as part of a package of Spanish-language television networks sold by subscription providers, or a separate audio track accessible through the SAP option, depending on the provider.
Cartoon Network on Demand | Cartoon Network on Demand is a video on demand service on cable and satellite providers which launched in 2002.
Move It Movement | Move It Movement (formerly Get Animated until 2010) is a campaign of the channel, encouraging children to get active, more importantly in outdoor areas.[38] The program is designed "to provide support and encouragement in the ongoing battle against childhood obesity."[39] The Get Animated campaign was launched on February 28, 2005.[40]
Max | Max, formerly HBO Max from 2020 to 2023, is Warner Bros. Discovery's official subscription video-on-demand service. Cartoon Network content initially constituted a significant amount of the service's catalog, though much of it has been pulled starting in August 2022.

### Production studios

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#### Cartoon Network Studios

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Main article: Cartoon Network Studios

Cartoon Network Studios originated as a division of Hanna-Barbera in 1994 to produce original programs for the network; it eventually became its own entity in 1999. While the studio has produced many Cartoon Network series, shows such as Big Bag, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Mike, Lu & Og, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Sheep in the Big City, Codename: Kids Next Door, The Secret Saturdays, and Sunday Pants were all produced without its involvement. Cartoon Network Studios has also produced shows for Adult Swim (alongside sister company Williams Street), Max, and Cartoonito. Live-action programming, initially for Cartoon Network but now exclusively for Adult Swim, is produced under the pseudonyms Alive and Kicking, Inc., Rent Now Productions, and Factual Productions.

#### Williams Street

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Main article: Williams Street

Williams Street Productions (formerly Ghost Planet Industries) serves as the headquarters and production arm for Adult Swim, located at 1065 Williams Street NW in Atlanta, Georgia. It produces original animated and live-action programs, and is also responsible for programming Toonami as well as former Cartoon Network blocks such as Cartoon Planet, Miguzi, and the Saturday Video Entertainment System. Prior to Adult Swim, the company produced Space Ghost: Coast to Coast.

#### Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe

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Main article: Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe

Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe (formerly Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe until 2012 and Cartoon Network Studios Europe until 2021) is the network's European production arm located in London, England.

#### Cartoon Network Productions

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Cartoon Network Productions is the network's global television production and distribution arm, established on December 5, 1993. It distributes shows, pilots, and movies through various international Cartoon Network channels.

#### Cartoon Network Latin America Original Productions

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Cartoon Network Latin America Original Productions (abbreviated as CN LA), formerly known as Cartoon Network Producciones, is the production arm of the network's Latin American station, founded in 2004.

## Media

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### Cartoon Network Games

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Cartoon Network Games

Formerly| Cartoon Network Interactive
(2000–2014)
Company type| Subsidiary
Industry| Video games
Founded| 2000; 24 years ago (2000)

Cartoon Network Games (formerly Cartoon Network Interactive) is the video game developer and publisher of video games based on Cartoon Network shows since 2000.

Main article: List of Cartoon Network video games

### Cartoon Network Enterprises

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Cartoon Network Enterprises (formerly Cartoon Network Collection) is the network's global licensing and merchandising arm established in 2001. It distributes merchandises of various Cartoon Network brands.

### Mobile app

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Cartoon Network has a mobile app that provides the latest full episodes, a live stream from the East and West coast, games, and the network's schedule.

### Book licensing

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Cartoon Network Books is the book licensor established in 2015. It licenses books based on various Cartoon Network franchises.

### Music label

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Cartoon Network Records is a music label for Cartoon Network. It licenses and produces music, as well as releasing albums in vinyl records and CDs for Cartoon Network.

### Video games

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Main article: List of Cartoon Network video games

In 2011, Cartoon Network characters were featured in a four-player mascot brawler fighting game similar to Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. video game series called Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was later released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii as Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL. Several video games based on the cartoon series Ben 10 were released by Cartoon Network as well. The Cartoon Network website also features various browser games incorporating characters from various Cartoon Network franchises. One such game was FusionFall, a massive multiplayer game released on January 14, 2009, and shut down on August 29, 2013.

### Movies

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Main article: List of Cartoon Network films

Cartoon Network has produced various films, most of them being television films; the only films from Cartoon Network that had a theatrical release are The Powerpuff Girls Movie (Cartoon Network Studios), Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (Williams Street), Regular Show: The Movie (Cartoon Network Studios) and Teen Titans Go! To The Movies (Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment).

### Online

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See also: Cartoon Orbit

Cartoon Network registered its official website, CartoonNetwork.com, on January 9, 1996. It officially launched on July 27, 1998.[41] Sam Register served as Cartoon Network Online's senior vice president and creative director from 1997 to 2001,[42] and Rob Sorcher served as executive vice president and head of Cartoon Network Online.[43] In its early years, small studios partnered with the network to produce exclusive "Web Premiere Toons", short cartoons made specifically for CartoonNetwork.com.[44] More about animation was included in the "Department of Cartoons", which featured storyboards, episode guides, backgrounds, sound and video files, model sheets, production notes, and other information about shows on the network. In January 1999, the Department of Cartoons showcased the "MGM Golden Age Collection", most of which had not been published or even seen in more than 50 years.[45] Cartoon Network launched Cartoon Orbit, an online gaming network characterized by digital trading cards called "cToons", in October 2000.[46] The game officially ended on October 16, 2006.

In October 2000, CartoonNetwork.com outdid its rival Nickelodeon's website in terms of unique users, scoring 2.12 million compared to Nick.com's 1.95 million.[47] In July 2007, Nielsen ratings data showed visitors spent an average of 77 minutes on the site, surpassing the previous record of 71 minutes set in 2004, and the site ranked 26th in terms of time spent for all US domains.[48][49]

On August 8, 2024, CartoonNetwork.com officially shut down and now redirects to the Cartoon Network channel hub of the streaming service Max. However, a Cartoon Network spokesperson stating "we are focusing on the Cartoon Network shows and social media where we find consumers are the most engaged and there is a meaningful potential for growth".[50][51] Gizmodo reported that this shutdown not only removes "an archive of clips" and "free access to series" but also the website "hosted years of beloved flash games relating to its shows. While many have been erased over the years through various site redesigns–and archived elsewhere for nostalgic fans–at least some of the current archives are still accessible via international versions of the Cartoon Network website in regions where Max is currently unavailable".[52]

## Marketing

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Cartoon Network shows with established fan followings, such as Dexter's Laboratory, allowed the network to pursue licensing agreements with companies interested in selling series-related merchandise. For example, agreements with Kraft Foods led to widespread in-store advertising for Cartoon Network-related products. The network also worked on cross-promotion campaigns with both Kraft and Tower Records. In product development and marketing, the network has benefited from its relation to corporate parent Time Warner (later WarnerMedia, now Warner Bros. Discovery), allowing for mutually beneficial relationships with various subsidiary companies.[53]

Time Warner Cable, the former cable television subsidiary of the corporate parent (which was spun off from Time Warner in 2009), distributes Cartoon Network as part of its packages. Turner Broadcasting System, the subsidiary overseeing various Warner Bros. Discovery-owned networks, helped cross-promote Cartoon Network shows and at times arranged for swapping certain shows between the networks. For example, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, one of CN's original shows, was at times seen at Kids' WB (which was discontinued on May 24, 2008), while Xiaolin Showdown and ¡Mucha Lucha!, two of Kids' WB's original shows, were seen at Cartoon Network. In each case, the swap intended to cultivate a shared audience for the two networks. Time Inc., the former subsidiary overseeing the magazines of the corporate parent, ensured favorable coverage of Cartoon Network and advertising space across its publications. Printed advertisements for CN shows could appear in magazines such as Time, Entertainment Weekly and Sports Illustrated Kids until Time Inc. was spun off from Time Warner on June 9, 2014. AOL, a now-former sibling company to Time Warner covering Internet services, helped promote Cartoon Network shows online by offering exclusive content for certain animated series, online sweepstakes and display advertising for CN.[53]

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the home video subsidiary, distributes VHS tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs featuring Cartoon Network shows. Select Warner Bros. Family Entertainment VHS releases came with bonus cartoons from Cartoon Network. Rhino Entertainment, the former record label subsidiary of the corporate parent (which was spun off from Time Warner in 2004), distributed cassette tapes and CDs with Cartoon Network-related music. These products were also available through the Warner Bros. Studio Store. DC Comics, the comic book subsidiary, published a series featuring the Powerpuff Girls, indicating it could handle other CN-related characters. Warner Bros., the film studio subsidiary, released The Powerpuff Girls Movie in 2002. Kevin Sandler considered it likely that this film would find its way to HBO or Cinemax, two television network subsidiaries which regularly broadcast feature films. Sandler also viewed book tie-ins through Warner Books as likely, since it was the only area of marketing not covered yet by 2001.[53]

Cartoon Network also licensed its original series out for food promotions. Nestlé was granted a licensing agreement that resulted in a Wonder Ball chocolate candy tie-in with Cartoon Network characters and logos beginning in 2003.[54] A new Wonder Ball promotion began in 2004 with characters from Ed, Edd n Eddy and exclusive Wonderball prizes and cToons on the Cartoon Orbit website.[55]

## International

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Further information: Warner Bros. Discovery International § Cartoon Network

Since its inception, Cartoon Network and its sister channels have set up various national and regional feeds. Since the early 1990s and 2000s, the network has expanded to countries including Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Africa, and several Asia-Pacific regions.[56][57]

## See also

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* Television portal
* Georgia (U.S. state) portal
* Companies portal

* Adult Swim
* Boomerang
* Cartoon Network and LGBT representation
* Cartoonito
* Discovery Family
* MeTV Toons

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1990s debuts|

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* I Am Weasel (1997–2000)
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* Sheep in the Big City (2000–02)
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* Samurai Jack (2001–04)
* Grim & Evil (2001–03)
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* Baby Looney Tunes (2002–05)
* Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? (2002–03)
* He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002–04)
* Codename: Kids Next Door (2002–08)
* What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002–06)
* The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2003–07)
* Evil Con Carne (2003–04)
* Teen Titans (2003–06)
* Duck Dodgers (2003–05)
* Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–05)
* Megas XLR (2004–05)
* Justice League Unlimited (2004–06)
* Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004–09)
* The Batman (2004–06)
* Atomic Betty (2004-06)
* Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (2004–06)
* Krypto the Superdog (2005–06)
* The Life and Times of Juniper Lee (2005–06)
* Camp Lazlo (2005–08)
* Firehouse Tales (2005–06)
* My Gym Partner's a Monkey (2005–08)
* Ben 10 (2005–08)
* Pet Alien (2005)
* Squirrel Boy (2006–07)
* Ellen's Acres (2006–07)
* Class of 3000 (2006–08)
* The Land Before Time (2007-08)
* Out of Jimmy's Head (2007–08)
* Chowder (2007–10)
* Total Drama (since 2007)
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* Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–13)
* Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008–11)
* The Othersiders (2009)
* BrainRush (2009)
* Destroy Build Destroy (2009–11)
* Bobb'e Says (2009)
* Dude, What Would Happen (2009–11)

2010s debuts|

* Pink Panther and Pals (2010)
* Adventure Time (2010–18)
* Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–12)
* Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–13)
* Generator Rex (2010–13)
* Sidekick (2010–13)
* Unnatural History (2010)
* Mad (2010–13)
* Regular Show (2010–17)
* Sym-Bionic Titan (2010–11)
* Tower Prep (2010)
* Robotomy (2010–11)
* Young Justice (2010–13)
* The Problem Solverz (2011)
* The Looney Tunes Show (2011–14)
* ThunderCats (2011–12)
* Secret Mountain Fort Awesome (2011–12)
* Level Up (2012–13)
* Green Lantern: The Animated Series (2012–13)
* Green Lantern: The Animated Series (2012–14)
* The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (2012–14)
* Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–14)
* Incredible Crew (2013)
* Beware the Batman (2013)
* Uncle Grandpa (2013–17)
* Steven Universe (2013–19)
* Mixels (2014–16)
* The Tom and Jerry Show (2014–16)
* Clarence (2014–18)
* Over the Garden Wall (2014)
* We Bare Bears (2015–19)
* Wabbit: A Looney Tunes Production (2015–16)
* DC Super Hero Girls (2015-18)
* Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015–16)
* Long Live the Royals (2015)
* Supernoobs (2015-16)
* Bunnicula (2016)
* The Powerpuff Girls (2016–19)
* Mighty Magiswords (2016–19)
* Justice League Action (2016–18)
* Ben 10 (2017–21)
* OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (2017–19)
* Unikitty! (2017–20)
* Apple & Onion (2018–21)
* Summer Camp Island (2018–23)
* Total DramaRama (2018–23)
* Craig of the Creek (2018-24)
* DC Super Hero Girls (2019–21)
* Victor and Valentino (2019–22)
* Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart (2019–20)
* Infinity Train (2019–20)
* Steven Universe Future (2019–20)

2020s debuts|

* ThunderCats Roar (2020)
* Elliott from Earth (2021)
* The Fungies! (2021)
* Looney Tunes Cartoons (2021–23)
* Tig n' Seek (2021)
* Jessica's Big Little World (2023–24)

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* Cartoon Network Studios (co-productions, films)
* Warner Bros. Animation

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American

| Former|

| 2000s debuts|

* Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–05)
* Transformers: Animated (2007–09)

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2010s debuts|

* Robotomy (2010–11)

European

| Current|

* The Amazing World of Gumball (since 2011)
* Kral Şakir (since 2016)
* Jade Armor (since 2022)
* The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe (since 2022) (full series)

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Former|

| 2000s debuts|

* Fat Dog Mendoza (2000–01)
* The Cramp Twins (2001–06)
* Spaced Out (2001–05)
* Robotboy (2005–08)
* Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (2006–07)
* The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers (2006; also Canadian)
* Skatoony (2006–08)
* My Spy Family (2007–10)
* Skunk Fu! (2007-08)
* The Mr. Men Show (2008–09)
* Chop Socky Chooks (2008; also Canadian)
* The Garfield Show (2009–16)

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2010s debuts|

* Hero: 108 (2010–12)
* The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe (2017) (miniseries)
* Power Players (2019–20)

2020s debuts|

* Elliott from Earth (2021)

Canadian

| Current|

* Total Drama Island (since 2023) (revival series)

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Former|

| 1990s debuts|

* O Canada (1997–2002)

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2000s debuts|

* Gerald McBoing-Boing (2005–06)
* Storm Hawks (2007–09)
* Best Ed (2008–09)
* Johnny Test (2008–14)
* Total Drama (2008–14)
* George of the Jungle (Season 1 only, 2007–08)
* Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009–11)

2010s debuts|

* Grojband (2013–15)
* Supernoobs (Season 1 only, 2015–16)
* Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (TV series) (2017)
* Mega Man: Fully Charged (2018–19; also Asia Pacific)
* Bakugan: Battle Planet (2018–21; also Asia Pacific)
* Total DramaRama (2018–23)

Asia Pacific

| Former|

| 2000s debuts|

* The Big O II (2003)
* Immortal Grand Prix (2003, 2005–06)
* Powerpuff Girls Z (2006–07)
* Transformers: Animated (2007–09)

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2010s debuts|

* Roll No 21 (2010)
* Exchange Student Zero (2015)
* Lamput (2017–22)

2020s debuts|

* Monster Beach (2020)
* Tom and Jerry (in Singapore) (2023)

Latin American

| Current|

* Villainous (since 2017)

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Former|

| 2000s debuts|

* Santo vs The Clones (2004)

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2010s debuts|

* La CQ (2012–14)
* Jorel's Brother (2014-2022)
* Oswaldo (2017–21)
* Ninjin (2019–21)

2020s debuts|

* Frankelda's Book of Spooks (2021)

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Current|

| Cartoon Network|

* Bugs Bunny Builders (since 2022)
* Batwheels (since 2022)

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Max|

* Mo Willems Storytime Shorts (since 2021)
* Sesame Street (since 2021)
* Bea's Block (since 2024)
* Hop (since 2024)

Upcoming|

| Cartoon Network|

* Dylan's Playtime Adventures (TBA)
* Adventure Time: Heyo BMO (TBA)
* Foster's Funtime for Imaginary Friends (TBA)
* Silly Sundays (TBA)

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Max|

* Barney's World (2024)

Former|

| Cartoon Network|

* Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (2019–24)
* Bing (2021–22)
* Lucas the Spider (2021–23)
* Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (2021–23)
* Mecha Builders (2022–23)
* Jessica's Big Little World (2023–24)

|

Max|

* The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (season 2, 2021–22)
* Little Ellen (2021–22)
* Odo (2021–22)

European co-productions|

* LazyTown (seasons 3-4, 2013-2014)
* Mush-Mush & the Mushables (since 2021, used to be an American original until 2022)
* Interstellar Ella (since 2022)
* Toad & Friends (since 2023)
* Lu & the Bally Bunch (since 2023)

UK originals|

* Cartoonito Karaoke (2007-2008)
* Go and Get a Grown-Up! (2007-2008)
* Go and Be a Grown-Up! (2008)
* Cartoonito Karaoke in Paris (2008)
* Make, Shake & Jake (2008)
* Go And... (2009)
* Button Box Tales/Cartoonito Tales/Boomerang Tales (2011-2012)
* Ballooniverse/Ballooniville (2011-2012)
* Ha Ha Hairies (2012)

See also|

* Cartoonito (brand)
* Cartoon Network programs
* Cartoon Network Studios
* Warner Bros. Animation
* Sesame Workshop

* Category

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Boomerang original programming

2000s debuts|

* Boomerang-A-Long (2000–15)
* Retromercials (2000–14)
* Duck Dodgers (2005)

2010s debuts|

* Pink Panther and Pals (2010)
* New Looney Tunes (2015–20)
* Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015–18)
* The Tom and Jerry Show (2016–21, seasons 2-5)
* Bunnicula (2016–18)
* Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (2017–20)
* Wacky Races (2017–19)
* Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (2019–21)
* Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019–21)
* Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs (2020, outside the USA)

European
co-productions|

* My Spy Family (2007–10)
* Cartoonito Tales/Boomerang Tales (2011-2012)
* Muh und Mäh - Boomerang Bauernhof-Geschichten (2013)
* LazyTown (season 4 only, 2014)
* The Garfield Show (2015–16)
* Grizzy & the Lemmings (since 2016)
* The Happos Family (2016–18)
* My Knight and Me (2016-17)
* Five Farmies (2017)
* Taffy (2018–22)
* Mighty Mike (2019-20)
* Moley (since 2020)
* Mush-Mush & the Mushables (2021)
* Ninja Express (since 2021)

Canadian
co-productions|

* Grojband (2013–15)
* Numb Chucks (2015)

Latin American
co-productions|

* Boombox All Access (2007–13)
* Somos tú y yo (2007–10)
* NPS: No puede ser (2010–11)
* La Banda (2011)
* As Aventuras de Gui & Estopa (2014–21)
* Zuzubalândia (2018–21)
* WeeBoom (2019–20)

See also|

* Cartoon Network
* Cartoon Network Studios
* Warner Bros. Animation

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Adult Swim original programming

Current|

* Aqua Teen Hunger Force (alternate titles) (2000–2015; since 2023)
* My Adventures with Superman (since 2023)
* Off the Air (since 2011)
* Primal (since 2019)
* Rick and Morty (since 2013)
* Robot Chicken (since 2005)
* Royal Crackers (since 2023)
* Smiling Friends (since 2022)
* Teenage Euthanasia (since 2021)
* Uzumaki (since 2024)
* YOLO (since 2020)

Former|

| 2000s debuts|

* 12 oz. Mouse (2005–06; 2018; 2020)
* Assy McGee (2006–08)
* The Boondocks (2005–14)
* The Brak Show (2001–03)
* Delocated (2009–13)
* The Drinky Crow Show (2008–09)
* Fat Guy Stuck in Internet (2008)
* Frisky Dingo (2006–08)
* Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2001–07; 2018)
* Home Movies (2001–04)
* Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil (2007)
* Metalocalypse (2006–13)
* Minoriteam (2006)
* Moral Orel (2005–08; 2012)
* Perfect Hair Forever (2004–07; 2014)
* Saul of the Mole Men (2007)
* Sealab 2021 (2001–05)
* Space Ghost Coast to Coast (2001–04)
* Squidbillies (2005–21)
* Stroker & Hoop (2004–05)
* Superjail! (2008–14)
* Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–10; 2017)
* Titan Maximum (2009)
* Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004–06)
* The Venture Bros. (2003–18)
* Xavier: Renegade Angel (2007–09)

|

2010s debuts|

* Apollo Gauntlet (2017)
* Ballmastrz: 9009 (2018–20; 2023)
* Black Dynamite (2012–15)
* Black Jesus (2014–19)
* Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio (2016)
* Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–16)
* Childrens Hospital (2010–16)
* China, IL (2011–15)
* Decker (2014–20)
* Dream Corp LLC (2016–20)
* Eagleheart (2011–14)
* The Eric Andre Show (2012–23)
* Final Space (2019–21)
* FishCenter Live (2014–20)
* FLCL (2018; 2023)
* Gēmusetto (2019–20)
* The Greatest Event in Television History (2012–14)
* The Heart, She Holler (2011–14)
* Hot Package (2013–15)
* Hot Streets (2018–19)
* The Jack and Triumph Show (2015)
* The Jellies! (2017–19)
* Joe Pera Talks with You (2018–21)
* King Star King (2014; 2023)
* Lazor Wulf (2019–21)
* Loiter Squad (2012–14)
* Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (2010–12)
* Mike Tyson Mysteries (2014–20)
* Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace (2016)
* Momma Named Me Sheriff (2019–21)
* Mongo Wrestling Alliance (2011)
* Mostly 4 Millennials (2018)
* Mr. Pickles (2014–19)
* Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter (2015–17)
* Newsreaders (2013–15)
* NTSF:SD:SUV:: (2011–13)
* On Cinema (2012–20)
* Samurai Jack (2017)
* The Shivering Truth (2018–20)
* Soul Quest Overdrive (2011)
* Space Dandy (2014)
* Tender Touches (2017–20)
* Tigtone (2019–20)
* Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories (2014–17)
* Tropical Cop Tales (2019)
* You're Whole (2012–13)
* Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell (2013–19)

2020s debuts|

* Beef House (2020)
* Birdgirl (2021–22)
* Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021–22)
* Fena: Pirate Princess (2021)
* Housing Complex C (2022)
* JJ Villard's Fairy Tales (2020)
* Ninja Kamui (2024)
* Shenmue: The Animation (2022)
* Three Busy Debras (2020–22)
* Tuca & Bertie (2021–22)
* Unicorn: Warriors Eternal (2023)
* Rick and Morty: The Anime (2024)

Upcoming|

* Common Side Effects (2025)
* Lazarus (2025)
* Rooster Fighter (TBA)

See also: Adult Swim pilots and specials

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Broadcasting and FAST streaming group|

* The CW (12.5%)
* The CW Plus
* Free TV Networks (33.3%)

The Cartoon Network, Inc.|

* Boomerang
* Cartoon Network
* Adult Swim
* Toonami
* Cartoonito
* Discovery Family (60%)
* Discovery Familia

Entertainment Group|

* TBS
* TNT
* Turner Classic Movies
* TruTV
* Oprah Winfrey Network (95%)

Lifestyle & Factual Group|

| Main Networks|

* Animal Planet
* Discovery Channel
* Food Network (69%)
* HGTV
* Investigation Discovery
* Travel Channel
* TLC

|

Minor Networks|

* American Heroes Channel
* Cooking Channel (69%)
* Destination America
* Discovery en Español
* Discovery Life
* Hogar de HGTV
* Science Channel

|

Defunct and
former ventures|

| TimeWarner/WarnerMedia|

* BET
* C4
* Comedy Central
* Festival
* Four
* HBO Defined
* HBO en Español
* HBO Hits
* HBO Netherlands
* HBO Now
* HBO PPV/TVKO
* Take 2
* HBO Home Entertainment
* ThreeLife
* TriStar Pictures
* Turner South

|

Discovery, Inc.|

* 3net
* Canal 8 Sport
* Discovery Civilization
* Discovery Family (France)
* Discovery Geschichte
* Discovery Health Channel
* Discovery People
* Discovery Shed
* Discovery Travel & Living (brand)
* Eurosport News
* FitTV
* Food Network NZ
* GXT
* Oh!K
* Quest Arabiya
* Setanta Sports Asia
* Vivolta (20%)

* v
* t
* e

Warner Bros. Discovery

Executives|

| Board of directors|

* Samuel DiPiazza (Chairman)
* David Zaslav (CEO)
* Robert Bennett
* Li Haslett Chen
* Richard Fisher
* Paul Gould
* Debra Lee
* John C. Malone
* Fazal Merchant
* Paula Price
* Geoff Yang

|

Senior management|

* David Zaslav (President and CEO)
* Michael De Luca
* Pamela Abdy
* Channing Dungey
* Casey Bloys
* Kathleen Finch
* Sir Mark Thompson
* JB Perrette
* Gerhard Zeiler
* David Decker

Warner Bros.
Entertainment|

| Warner Bros.
Motion Picture Group|

* Warner Bros. Pictures
* New Line Cinema
* DC Studios
* Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
* Castle Rock Entertainment
* Discovery Films
* Spyglass Media Group (minority)
* Flagship Entertainment Group (49%)
* Warner Bros. Studios
* Burbank
* Leavesden

|

Warner Bros.
Television Group|

| United States|

* Warner Bros. Television
* Warner Horizon Unscripted Television
* Telepictures
* A Very Good Production
* Alloy Entertainment
* Blue Ribbon Content
* Cartoon Network Studios
* Williams Street
* Warner Bros. Animation
* The CW (12.5%)
* The CW Plus
* CW Seed

|

International|

* Warner Bros. International Television Production
* Netherlands
* UK
* Ricochet
* Twenty Twenty Television
* Wall to Wall
* Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe
* Spain
* Australia
* CN LA Original Productions

Other units|

* Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures
* WaterTower Music
* Fandango Media (25% with NBCUniversal)
* Fandango Movieclips
* Movies.com
* MovieTickets.com
* Rotten Tomatoes
* Fandango Latam
* Vudu
* Turner Entertainment Co.
* Wolper Organization

U.S. linear networks|

| Factual and Lifestyle Group|

* American Heroes Channel
* Animal Planet
* Destination America
* Discovery Channel
* Discovery en Español
* Discovery Life
* Food NetworkJV
* Cooking Channel
* HGTV
* Hogar de HGTV
* Investigation Discovery
* HLN
* Magnolia NetworkJV
* Oprah Winfrey Network (95%)
* Science Channel
* Travel Channel

|

Entertainment Group|

* TBS
* TCM
* TLC
* TNT
* TruTV

Kids & Family Group
(The Cartoon Network, Inc.)|

* Boomerang
* Cartoon Network
* Adult Swim
* Adult Swim Games
* Toonami
* Cartoonito
* brand
* Discovery Family (60%)
* Discovery Familia

FAST channels|

* Free TV NetworksJV
* The365
* Outlaw
* Dare (50%)
* VCR Action
* VCR Haha
* WBTV
* Watchlist
* Keeping It Real
* All Together
* Sweet Escapes
* Paws & Claws
* Slice of Life
* Welcome Home
* At the Movies
* How To
* Supernatural
* Crime Series
* Mysteries
* Love & Marriage
* Family Rules
* Cartoon Rewind

Home Box Office|

* HBO
* HBO Kids block
* Cinemax
* Production
* HBO Films
* HBO Documentary Films

CNN Worldwide|

* CNN
* CNN-News18
* CNN Türk
* CNN Business
* CNN International
* EMEA
* Asia-Pacific
* South Asia
* CNN en Español
* CNN Headlines
* CNN Fast
* Production
* CNN Films
* Licensed
* A2 CNN
* Antena 3 CNN
* CNN Chile
* CNN Brazil
* CNN Indonesia
* CNN Philippines (defunct)
* CNN Portugal
* CNN Prima News
* N1

TNT Sports|

* Bleacher Report
* NBA TV
* MLB Network (16.67%)
* Golf Digest
* Golf World
* Motor Trend Group
* Motor Trend
* Motor Trend TV
* Hot Rod
* Four Wheeler

Global Streaming
& Interactive
Entertainment|

* Streaming Services
* Boomerang
* CNNgo
* Discovery+
* HBO Go
* Max
* Player.pl
* TVN24 GO
* TVN24.pl
* Kontakt 24
* TVN Warszawa
* TVN Meteo
* TVN Zdrowie
* ThreeNow
* BluTV
* Warner Bros. Games
* Avalanche Software
* Cartoon Network Games
* Monolith Productions
* NetherRealm Studios
* Player First Games
* Portkey Games
* Rocksteady Studios
* TT Games
* Traveller's Tales
* WB Games Boston
* WB Games Montréal
* Vox Media (minority)

Global Experiences|

* Consumer Products
* Themed Entertainment
* Warner Bros. Movie World
* Parque Warner Madrid
* Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
* Studio Tours
* Hollywood
* London
* The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
* Harry Potter: The Exhibition
* Content Sales & Distribution
* Television Distribution
* Domestic
* International
* Home Entertainment
* Studio Distribution Services (50%)
* The Burbank Studios

| DC Entertainment|

* DC Comics
* DC Black Label
* DC's Young Animal
* Milestone Media
* WildStorm
* DC Universe Infinite
* Mad

|

International
Networks|

* v
* t
* e

Warner Bros. Discovery Americas

USA headquarters: Miami
LATAM headquarters: Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Santiago, São Paulo, Bogotá

CanadaJV|

* Animal Planet
* Adult Swim
* Boomerang
* Cartoon Network
* Cooking Channel
* Discovery Channel
* Discovery Science
* Discovery Velocity
* Food Network
* HGTV
* HBO
* Investigation Discovery
* Magnolia Network
* Oprah Winfrey Network

Latin America, the Caribbean and Brazil|

* Adult Swim
* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito
* Cinemax
* Discovery
* Discovery Home & Health
* Discovery Kids
* Discovery Science
* Discovery Theater HD
* Discovery Turbo
* Discovery World HD
* Food Network
* Golf Channel
* HBO
* +
* 2
* Brasil
* Caribbean
* Family
* Mundi
* Pop
* Signature
* Xtreme
* HGTV
* HTV
* ID
* Space
* TCM
* TLC
* TNT
* Novelas
* Series
* TNT Sports
* Argentina
* Brazil
* Chile
* Mexico
* Tooncast
* Warner TV

* v
* t
* e

Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific

Headquarters: Singapore

Pan-Asia|

* Animal Planet
* Asian Food Network
* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito
* Discovery Asia
* Discovery Channel
* Discovery Science
* DMAX
* Eurosport Asia Pacific
* EVE
* Food Network
* TLC
* Travel Channel

East Asia|

* Cartoon Network
* Japan
* Korea
* Taiwan
* Cartoonito Korea
* Mondo TV (Japan)
* Tabi Channel

South Asia|

* Cartoon Network
* India
* HD+
* Pakistan
* Pogo
* Animal Planet India
* Discovery Channel India
* HGTV India
* Travel Channel
* Food Network
* DTamil India
* Discovery Science India
* Discovery Turbo India
* Discovery Kids India
* Eurosport India
* Investigation Discovery
* TLC India

Southeast Asia|

* Boomerang Thailand
* Cartoon Network
* Asia
* Philippines
* Cartoonito Asia
* Cinemax Asia
* HBO Asia
* Family
* Hits
* Signature
* World Heritage Channel
* Warner TV

Australasia|

* Animal Planet
* Cartoon Network
* Discovery
* Discovery Turbo
* Investigation Discovery
* TLC

| Australia|

* 9Rush (co-owned with Nine)
* Boomerang

|

New Zealand|

* Bravo
* Eden
* Living
* Rush
* Three

Online|

* Discovery+ (India only)
* HBO Go Asia
* ThreeNow

Defunct|

* Breeze TV
* C4
* C42
* China Entertainment Television (36%)
* The Edge TV
* Food Network NZ
* Four
* \+ 1
* Imagine TV
* Imagine Showbiz
* Lumiere Movies
* Mondo Mah-jong
* Newshub
* Oh!K
* Red by HBO
* Setanta Sports Asia
* Tabi Tele
* ThreeLife
* \+ 1

* v
* t
* e

Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA

Headquarters: London and Amsterdam

France, Belgium & Switzerland|

* Animal Planet
* Boomerang
* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito
* Discovery Channel
* Eurosport
* 1
* 2
* 2 Xtra
* Investigation Discovery
* TCM Cinéma
* TLC
* Warner TV
* Warner TV Next

Germany, Benelux & CEE|

* Animal Planet
* Germany
* Netherlands & Flanders
* Cartoon Network
* Central & Eastern Europe
* Germany
* Netherlands & Flanders
* Bulgaria, CIS & SEE
* Cartoonito
* Discovery
* Flanders
* Germany
* Hungary
* Netherlands
* Romania
* CIS
* Discovery Science
* DMAX (Germany)
* Eurosport
* 1
* 2
* HGTV
* Netherlands
* Tele 5 (Germany)
* TLC
* Germany
* MENA
* Netherlands
* Romania
* Warner TV
* Czech Republic
* Germany
* Comedy
* Film
* Serie
* Romania
* Travel Channel

Italy|

* Boing
* Boomerang
* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito
* CNN International
* Discovery Channel
* DMAX
* Eurosport
* 1
* 2
* Frisbee
* Giallo
* K2
* Motor Trend
* Nove
* Real Time
* Warner TV

Scandinavia|

* Animal Planet
* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito
* Discovery
* Denmark
* Finland
* Sweden
* Norway
* Eurosport
* 1
* 2
* TLC
* Sweden
* Norway
* Travel Channel
* Denmark
* 6'eren
* Canal 9
* Kanal 4
* Kanal 5
* Max
* Finland
* Frii
* Kutonen
* TV5
* Kanal 5
* Kanal 9
* Kanal 11
* Norway
* FEM
* REX
* Travel Channel
* TVNorge
* VOX
* Sweden
* Kanal 5
* Kanal 9
* Kanal 11

Iberia|

* Boing Spain
* Cartoon Network Portugal
* Cartoonito Portugal
* Discovery
* Portugal
* Spain
* DMAX Spain
* TCM Spain
* Warner TV Spain

UK & Ireland|

* Adult Swim
* Animal Planet
* Boomerang
* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito
* Discovery
* Discovery History
* Discovery Turbo
* DMAX
* Eurosport 1
* Eurosport 2
* Food Network
* HGTV
* Investigation Discovery
* Quest
* Quest Red
* Really
* TLC
* TNT Sports
* TNT Sports 4
* TNT Sports Box Office

Turkey|

* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito
* DMAX
* Eurosport 1
* Eurosport 2
* TLC

Middle East & Africa|

* Asharq Discovery
* Boing (Africa)
* Cartoon Network
* Arabic
* Hindi
* Cartoonito
* Toonami (Africa)
* TNT Africa
* Warner TV

Defunct|

* Boomerang Germany
* Boomerang Spain
* Cartoonito Spain
* Cartoon Network Spain
* CNN+
* DTX
* TCM Scandinavia, Netherlands & Flanders
* TCM UK & Ireland
* TNT Benelux
* TNT Sweden

* v
* t
* e

TVN Warner Bros. Discovery

Headquarters: Warsaw

TV channels|

* TVN
* TVN 7
* TVN24
* TVN24 BiS
* TVN Fabuła
* iTVN
* iTVN Extra
* TVN Style
* TVN Turbo
* TTV
* Food Network
* HGTV
* Travel Channel
* Discovery
* Discovery Science
* Animal Planet
* TLC
* Discovery Life
* ID
* DTX
* Discovery Historia
* Metro
* Eurosport 1
* Eurosport 2
* HBO
* HBO 2
* HBO 3
* Cinemax
* Cinemax 2
* Warner TV
* Cartoon Network
* Cartoonito

FAST channels|

* TVN Rewolucje w Kuchni
* TVN Millionerzy
* TVN Kultowe Seriale
* TVN Rajska Miłość
* TVN Telenowele
* TVN Kryminalnie
* TVN Momenty Prawdy
* TVN Życie Jak w Bajce
* TVN Szpitalne Historie
* TVN Talk Show
* TVN Szkoła Życia
* TVN Seriale o Kobietach
* TVN W Domu
* TVN Moto
* TVN Usterka
* TVN Prawo i Życie
* TVN Pora na Show

Online services|

* Max
* Player.pl
* TVN24 GO
* TVN24.pl
* Kontakt 24
* TVN Warszawa
* TVN Meteo
* TVN Zdrowie

Other assets|

* Platforma Canal+
* Warner Bros. Entertainment Polska

Former units|

| from WB|

* Crunchyroll
* DramaFever
* eleveneleven
* Hooq (17.5%)
* Shed Productions
* In2TV
* Midway Games
* New Line Home Entertainment
* Infinifilm
* Outright Distribution
* QuibiJV
* Rooster Teeth (Global Streaming & Interactive Entertainment)
* Shed Productions
* Snowblind Studios
* Stage 13
* Surreal Software
* The WB
* The WB 100+ Station Group
* Warner Premiere
* Raw Feed
* Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
* Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics
* Warner Independent Pictures
* DC Universe
* Warner Max
* Watershed Television
* Yalli Productions

|

from
Turner|

* Audience Network
* AT&T SportsNet
* Root Sports Northwest (29%)
* Pittsburgh
* SportsNet Rocky Mountain
* Southwest
* Boomerang (Germany)
* Boomerang (Latin America)
* Cable Music Channel
* Cartoon Network Too
* CNN+
* CNN+ (Channel)
* CNNfn
* CNNSI
* CNN Airport
* CNX
* FilmStruck
* Game Show Network (42%)
* Great Big Story
* Hulu (10%)
* iStreamPlanet
* LazyTown Entertainment
* Oh!K
* Retro
* Super Deluxe
* Studio T
* Toonami Channel (Asia)
* Toonami India
* Toonami UK
* TNT Sweden
* TCM South East Asia
* TCM Northern Europe
* Turner Program Services
* Turner South
* WB Channel
* Woohoo (Brazil)
* Universal Wrestling Corporation
* WPCH-TV

from HBO|

* Festival
* HBO Boxing Pay-Per-View
* HBO Defined (India)
* HBO Downtown Productions
* HBO en Español
* HBO España
* HBO Hits
* HBO Home Entertainment
* HBO Independent Productions
* HBO Latin America Group
* HBO Netherlands
* HBO Nordic
* HBO Now
* HBO NYC Productions
* HBO Portugal
* Red by HBO
* Take 2
* Time Life Television

from
Discovery
& Scripps|

* All3MediaJV
* 3netJV
* 7food network
* Animal Planet Italy
* Canal 8 Sport
* Canal+ DiscoveryJV (Poland)
* Discovery Channel Radio
* Discovery Civilization
* Discovery Digital Networks
* Discovery Family (France)
* Discovery Geschichte
* Discovery Health Channel
* Discovery Home & Health
* Southeast Asia
* UK & Ireland
* Discovery Kids
* Australia
* Canada
* Southeast Asia
* United Kingdom
* Discovery Kids on NBC
* Discovery Networks
* CEEMEA
* Northern Europe
* Discovery People
* Discovery Real Time
* France
* UK and Ireland
* Discovery Shed
* Discovery Showcase HD
* Discovery Travel & Living Europe
* Discovery Turbo Asia
* Discovery Wings
* Discovery World Europe
* DKids
* Dplay
* Eurosport 360°
* Eurosport 2 Xtra Portugal
* Eurosport DK
* Eurosport News
* Eurosport Pluss (Norway)
* Fine Living Europe
* FitTV
* Focus
* Food Network New Zealand
* FYI Canada
* GB News (minority)
* Great American Country
* Good Food
* GolfTV
* GXT
* Joyn
* PixL
* Quest Arabiya
* Ready Set Learn!
* SBS Radio Nordic
* Setanta Sports Asia
* VivoltaJV (France)

See also|

* AT&T's WarnerMedia
* Kinney National Company
* Time Inc.
* AOL
* Turner Broadcasting System
* Discovery, Inc.
* Discovery Holding Company
* Scripps Networks Interactive

* v
* t
* e

Family-oriented television channels in the United States

Toddlers and preschoolers|

* BabyFirst
* Disney Jr.
* Nick Jr.

Youth and preteens|

* Cartoon Network
* Disney Channel
* XD
* Nickelodeon
* Nicktoons
* TeenNick
* NickMusic
* PBS Kids
* Primo TV
* Universal Kids

General audiences|

* Boomerang
* Discovery Family
* The Family Channel (current broadcast)
* Great American Family
* Faith & Living
* Hallmark Channel
* Family
* Mystery
* INSP
* Kids St./Family Central Explorer
* MeTV Toons
* UP

Religious|

* 3ABN Kids Network
* PixL
* Positiv
* Smile

Premium|

* HBO Family
* Showtime Family Zone
* Starz Kids & Family
* Starz Encore Family

Spanish language|

* Discovery Familia
* Semillitas
* ¡Sorpresa!
* Vme Kids

Defunct|

* Animania HD
* CBN/The Family Channel/Fox Family/ABC Family
* Boyz/Girlz Channel
* Family Room HD
* Kids & Teens TV
* Light TV
* Nick GAS
* Noggin
* PBJ
* Qubo
* Toon Disney

International|

* BabyTV (UK)
* Fix & Foxi (Germany)
* Halla Bol! Kids TV (Canada)
* TiVi5 Monde (France)

* v
* t
* e

Atlanta companies

* Aaron's, Inc.
* AGCO (Duluth)
* American Megatrends (Gwinnett County)
* Arby's (Sandy Springs)
* AT&T Mobility
* Atlanta Bread Company (Smyrna)
* Atlanta Gas Light
* BellSouth
* Chick-fil-A (College Park)
* Church's Chicken (Sandy Springs)
* Coca-Cola
* Cox Enterprises
* Delta Air Lines
* Equifax
* Georgia Natural Gas
* Georgia-Pacific
* Georgia Power
* Holiday Inn
* Holiday Inn Express
* The Home Depot (Cobb County)
* Hooters
* Intercontinental Exchange
* Krystal
* Kool Smiles (Marietta)
* Mailchimp
* Merial (Duluth)
* Moe's Southwest Grill
* NCR Voyix
* Papa John's
* RaceTrac
* Rheem
* Scientific Atlanta (Lawrenceville)
* Shane's Rib Shack
* Simmons Bedding Company
* SiteOne Landscape Supply
* Southern Company
* SunTrust Banks
* Turner Broadcasting System
* United Parcel Service (Sandy Springs)
* The Varsity
* Waffle House (Gwinnett County)
* The Weather Channel (Cobb County)
* Zaxby's (Athens)

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* United States
* Poland

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

Other|

* MusicBrainz label

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