As some of you noticed, Boomerang. Cartoon Network's 24/7 animation network aimed at baby boomers will be rebranding as an ad-supported network aiming for preschoolers, girls and families, debuting later this fall.

 

Some of you nostalgia buffs will have this reaction:

 

But here's the thing: an all-reruns channel is out of style these days. Advertisers aren't interested in pouring money into a channel that doesn't show anything new and original, hence why Boom is still ad-free. Nicktoons and Toon Disney were initially channels that were ad free and had no new programming, just reruns of older shows. Then their companies weren't making any cash out of them besides subscription fees, so they changed their format. For Nicktoons, Viacom added newer cartoons like Kaput & Zosky, Yakkity Yak, Skyland, Corneil & Bernie, Ricky Sprocket, Kappa Mikey, Wild Grinders and the like. For Toon Disney, the Mouse House added a new action block on the network, which was called Jetix, which begin taking over TD's hours like a virus (because it got higher ratings than TD did, due to having original and new programming. The latter was still a reruns channel at that time). TD/Jetix were eventually revamped into a new network targeting at boys, which was and currently is called Disney XD.

 

However, Boomerang adding newer shows into its schedule come fall, doesn't mean the older shows will vanish. Turner mentions in a recent article that the revamped Boom will consist of "classic and contemporary cartoons", so the likes of The Flintstones and Looney Tunes will remain on the network, hopefully.

 

Meanwhile, I've made up some of my ideas for the revamped Boomerang. Some of them are likely going to happen anyway, but who knows?:

 

Programming

 

I'll like to see Turner gets its hands on more WB cartoons for the new Boomerang. The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries, Taz-Mania, Freakazoid!, Baby Looney Tunes and Duck Dodgers are the best choices right now. If The Hub's rights for Tiny Toon Adventures and Animaniacs expire, maybe Boom can get those two. I'm really tired of seeing Hanna-Barbera cartoons 24/7. Variety is a spice of life.

 

And not just the WB cartoons, maybe something girl-centric like Totally Spies! will have its new home on the network (since Boom will be targeting girls as well) now that it hasn't debuted on Cartoon Network U.S. for a sixth season back in September (where it supposedly was). Other choices of mine like the new Sailor Moon series, Atomic Betty, Sabrina: The Animated Series, Sabrina's Secert Life, Horseland and W.I.T.C.H. would do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Favorite Cartoon Characters

Here's some of my top ten of my favorite cartoon characters from various series:

 

Babs Bunny from Tiny Toon Adventures

Well let's see: she's cute, funny, ditzy, a master of disguise, comedic, beautiful and bubbly. In fact, she was one of the first crushes I lead my eyes on when I was young (I'm not joking!).

Mr. Gus from Uncle Grandpa

Mr. Gus is one cool dinosaur dude. He doesn't talk loud and annoying unlike some people (*cough*Uncle Grandpa*cough*), has the coolest deep voice and always stay calm when there's a situation.

 

 

Bender from Futurama

Sure he's a alcoholic jerk (but with a heart of gold), but he's also one of the funniest cartoon characters I've known. The best one I can think of is the episode when he sees a big alien frog, then questions if it's a frog or a toad, then makes a "your mama" joke. The frog then licked and ate him. Ah, good times...

 

 

Pinky from Pinky & the Brain

"NARF!"

 

Pinky has a much brighter side from Brain. He's adorkable, ditzy and much funnier person to connect with. Mind you, I'm a fan of cuckoo cartoon characters. Yes, he's dumb, but has a much more character development than Brain.

 

 

Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls

Like Pinky, Mabel has a brighter side from Dipper. She's fun, creative, colorful and just darn adorable. Not to mention that she isn't afraid to show off her own style. She's basically me (except that I'm not a girl), which is why she's my favorite character in Gravity Falls.

 

 

Kowalski from The Penguins of Madagascar

I just adore intelligent animals...Kowalski is the smartest and coolest penguin of the group. His creative inventions are unique. And let's just say...he's a mad scientist when it comes to constructing his plans and inventions.

 

 

Wander from Wander Over Yonder  

Wander is just so silly. The fact that he's being voiced by Jack McBrayer makes him so adorkable. Wander is that kind of character that I like: a kind, heroic, friendly, cuckoo, ditzy and fun personified man-child. Sort of like Dee Dee from Dexter's Laboratory, which brings me to the next point...

 

 

Dee Dee from Dexter's Laboratory

A dumb blonde? Check. A cuckoo-cuckoo head? Check. A fun personified tween girl who bothers the "more serious" little brother, Dexter? Check! And that's what I like about Dee Dee.

 

 

Jake the Dog from Adventure Time

Jake is the kind of dog you'll want to be best friends with. He's a magical dog with a BIG heart for cryin' out loud! How can you not love him!?

 

AND THE LAST BUT NOT LEAST...

 

Stewie Griffin from Family Guy

 

The Griffins' youngest child who was a former jerk planning to take over the world, now took the level to kindness when FG was revived. He's easily the smartest and kindness character on FG right now (even wishing Brian to be revived from the dead in "Christmas Guy", that was just so heartwarming). Everyone else just act like idiotic jerks. Stewie takes the cake right now.