Boomerang Schedule Update: Bunnicula set to Premiere. The Looney Tunes Show, Chowder, and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends OUT

We have weekend updates following my previous post.  The next Boomerang original is set to premiere. Bunnicula will premiere Saturday, February 6th at 6:30PM ET on Boomerang.  Interestingly enough, Cartoon Network will also premiere it that morning at 9:30AM.  This marks the third original program for Boomerang thanks to the big deal they made with Warner Bros. for brand new half hour shows.  The other two are Wabbit and Be Cool Scooby-Doo.

Based on the books by James Howle, Bunnicula is a vampire rabbit that sucks juice out of vegetables.  The series lasted from 1979 to 2004.  This adaptation is with the help of Jessica Borutski as character designer, and Maxwell Atoms behind the series as well.  This will also include voice talents such as Sean Astin.  You can see a preview of this show right now.

The schedule also shows that The Looney Tunes Show, Chowder, and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends are no longer airing on Boomerang as of tomorrow.  No word yet on the fate of Transformers, but we will let you know as soon as possible.  Yesterday we reported that Boomerang will be starting their Hour and a half blocks on some of their shows including Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, and Looney Tunes.  Stay tuned for more updates.

Full information about the schedule changes can be found here: http://schedule.adultswim.com/servlet/BoomerangServlet?action=selectBMDay

NOTE: this is effective for Boomerang in the United States only and does not include all other countries.  Please check your local listings to see what's airing on your own Boomerang Channels.

Boomerang Schedule Updates. Hour and a half Blocks tested; Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries, The New Scooby-Doo Movies, and Dreamworks Dragons OUT

Major Boomerang schedule changes are coming, and we have the details as to the time changes for some of your favorite shows.  Many of these shows are testing a new hour and a half block instead just an hour.  These shows include Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, Courage the Cowardly Dog, The Tom and Jerry Show, and The Smurfs.  Two shows have been reduced to a half an hour, Sonic Boom and Shaun the Sheep.

As a result of the schedule change however, some shows will be leaving us at the moment.  These shows include Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries, The New Scooby-Doo Movies, and Dreamworks Dragons.  We don't know for how long at the moment as the weekend schedule has yet to come out, but we will keep you updated on that soon.

The new schedule can be found here: http://schedule.adultswim.com/servlet/BoomerangServlet?action=selectBMDay&theDate=2/1/16&timeZone=EST

Stay with us for all the latest news.

NOTE: this is effective for Boomerang in the United States only and does not include all other countries.  Please check your local listings to see what's airing on your own Boomerang Channels.

Pikachu TALKS in Upcoming Game

As this blog slowly but surely becomes an all Pokemon blog, Pokemon released a trailer today of an upcoming game being released in Japan called Detective Pikachu.  This game will feature Pikachu as a famous detective, but what's more he will be talking in this game.  The game is set for release on February 3rd for Nintendo 3DS.  No news yet on a North American release.  You can watch the video right now

Pokemon is currently making plans to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.  These plans include newly remastered versions of the first 3 Pokemon movies, re-releases of Pokemon Red and Blue, Pokemon Go, and a commercial airing during the Super Bowl on February 7th.  The new anime Pokemon XY and Z is expected to premiere its dub this February as well on Cartoon Network.  Stay with us for all the latest Pokemon news.

Pokemon airs weekdays at 6pm ET on Boomerang

Pokemon XY vol. 2 now out on DVD

Prepare for trouble, and make that double.  Viz Media and the Pokemon Company today released the second volume of Pokemon XY on DVD.  This set should finish up the entire series being released onto DVD.  Viz released the first volume back in August.  This series involves Ash as he travels from town to town to collect more Pokemon badges to become a Pokemon Master along side his friends Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and of course....Pikachu.  Along the way they must face off against Team Rocket who kidnaps Pokemon and meet new friends such as trainers and breeders.

Last week, we reported that Pokemon is preparing for it's 20th Anniversary which includes remastered versions of the first three movies coming to Blu-ray and digital as well as the re-release of Pokemon Red and Blue.  The latest anime series XY&Z is expected to have its dub premiere in February on Cartoon Network.  Stay with us for all the latest news about Pokemon's 20th

Pokemon airs weekdays at 6pm ET on Boomerang

Boomerang Schedule Update: Transformers Robots in Disguise In (????)

According to the backdoor schedule, Boomerang will be adding Transformers Robots in Disguise to its lineup.  It's scheduled to air Sunday morning at 6am.  Formerly where an hour of Tom and Jerry is, that block is reduced to a half an hour at 6:30am.  Not sure if this is permanent or a mistake at this time, but we will keep you updated if this is the same on Saturdays or any other changes to the weekday schedule next week.

If that's the case, this marks the first time Transformers has made its way onto Boomerang and the first Hasbro owned show to air on that channel.  Based on the popular toy franchise, this show is about vehicles that will transform into giant robots when ready to fight.  All Transformers related news will now be covered on this blog as a result.

Great Smoky Jellystone to Become Imagination Mountain

Sad news today in the Cosby TN area: Yogi Bear and friends are leaving the area.  The former Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park franchise has lost its license and will be renamed Imagination Mountain.  According to their Facebook page, "We are excited about this new venture and change."  However, things just won't be the same without Yogi Bear there anymore.  But fear not....there are still TONS of Jellystone Park locations across the US as it is one of the most popular camp resort franchises.

Based on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park is a family friendly camp resort featuring Yogi Bear and friends.  The company runs about 80 different locations each one unique in their own ways.  In order for a campground to become a Jellystone, it must meet several expectations including a swimming pool, at least 70 camp sites, a playground, and more.

Back in September when this blog started, a similar concept based on The Flintstones called Bedrock City Park in South Dakota sold their property.  While that park will remain open, they would have to contact Warner Bros. (current owner of the Hanna-Barbera property) to keep the licencing.  Another location also decided to sell their property and the new owners would also have to re-negotiate their license to keep the characters.

Like many Hanna Barbera series, Yogi Bear was a major part of Boomerang for many years and remained a part of their schedule until the re-brand in 2015.  

For more information on the franchise or to find a Jellystone near you, go to www.campjellystone.com

Pokemon XY&Z Dub set to Premiere in February

Geesh, this blog is turning more and more into a Pokemon blog isn't it?  The Pokemon Company announced today that the dub for Pokemon XY&Z is set to premiere next month on Cartoon Network (Boomerang's sister station).  According to their website, "The new season of Pokémon animation is coming to Cartoon Network in February! In Pokémon the Series: XYZ, follow Ash, Pikachu, and their friends as they explore the deepest mysteries of the Kalos region! Team Flare has plans for the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde and the secret it holds. Alain's ongoing search for the source of Mega Evolution intersects with our heroes' adventures. And true to Gym Leader Olympia's prediction, Ash and his Frogadier will work together to reach surprising new heights! Journey into uncharted territory with the latest season of Pokémon animation!"

The anime premiered in October in Japan.  This is a continuation of where X and Y left off last year.  More details such as a premiere date to be released soon.

Tuesday Pokemon reported all the major news for the 20th anniversary of Pokemon which includes a rerelease of Pokemon Red and Blue and newly remastered Pokemon movies.  Stay with us for all the latest news on Pokemon

Pokemon airs weekdays at 6pm ET on Boomerang

Pokemon Celebrates 20th Year!

Okay, Trainers.....Pokemon just released a video today explaining their plans for this year's 20th Anniversary of Pokemon.  According to their Facebook page, they claim this to be their "Biggest and most exciting year yet!"  Here is what was revealed in the video:

Starting in February will be Monthly Mythical Pokemon Distributions.

A New Nintendo 3DS Bundle which will include the ORIGINAL Pokemon Red and Blue Video Games

A New Group of Pokemon Cards entitled Pokemon Generations.  These cards can be used as part of their Trading Card Game.

Another New Group of Pokemon Cards entitled Mythical Pokemon Collections which features a different promo card each month.

The first three Pokemon Movies getting a brand new digital restoration.  These movies will be available on iTunes, but a limited edition Blu-ray is set to be released in February

A new Nendoroid figure of Pokemon Trainer Red which will be exclusive to Pokemoncenter.com

Tons of Pokemon 20th products ranging from hats to mugs

New games including the before mentioned Pokemon Go app which brings Pokemon to a whole other level...the real world, and Pokken Tournament

And if that weren't enough......according to their Facebook page, Pokemon is expected to make their way onto a Super Bowl commercial this year.  Stay with us for all the latest news about Pokemon as they celebrate the game's big milestone, and you can watch this video right here right now!

Pokemon airs weekdays at 6pm ET on Boomerang

Actor Pat Harrington Jr. passes away

Pat Harrington Jr. who was best known for his acting career has passed away yesterday.  He was 86.  Pat was best known for his roles in One Day at a Time as well as playing John's dad in A Garfield Christmas.  For the sake of this blog, he was the voice of The Inspector which was a series of Depatie-Freleng theatrical cartoons, William Shakesbear in Yo Yogi, and Moe (one of the Three Stooges) in The New Scooby-Doo Movies among others.  He also guest starred in a couple of episodes of The Munsters, which used to air on Boomerang a few years back during Halloween.

The Inspector aired on Boomerang as part of The Pink Panther package of cartoons.  The cartoons aired there until pretty close to the rebrand.  The New Scooby-Doo Movies continue to air weekdays at 11am on Boomerang.

Condolences to the family at this time.