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Justin Delbert
2015-01-19T16:20:10Z
Yep, it just happened today, Martin Luther King Day. I do have two videos linked below




PopRoxx
2015-01-19T17:47:59Z
Boomerang have already changed a lot within the past few years, which I felt it already have rebranded with modern programs and less of the classics/older cartoons.


There's a "Garfield Show" marathon, which is already on about eight times a day.
Toadette
2015-01-19T18:00:34Z
Just took a quick look, only to come upon an awful promo for [tom] and [jerry]. What is with the horrendous prints in that commercial?
Screenshots I've contributed to the database 
Justin Delbert
2015-01-19T20:58:10Z
Originally Posted by: Toadette 

Just took a quick look, only to come upon an awful promo for [tom] and [jerry]. What is with the horrendous prints in that commercial?



Wish I could say it's a video effect, but yeah why do they look like they're in 16mm
Mister Bighead
2015-01-19T21:06:06Z
As for the bumpers, they seem like they were designed to represent their "sister" network Cartoon Network's general look. Also, why is the announcer for the bumpers a child?
Mister Bighead
2015-01-19T21:10:25Z
By the way, more bumpers!

Animated Tom and Jerry Bumpers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjFeMIE75ts 

Now, back to more Boomerang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez8mlcj5cPk 
Blob55
2015-01-20T00:38:56Z
Originally Posted by: Toadette 

Just took a quick look, only to come upon an awful promo for [tom] and [jerry]. What is with the horrendous prints in that commercial?



They look like what was shown on CN here in 2000, but longer. It's probably a remix of several TJ adverts before the restorations started. (I definitely remember the "What's wrong with that crazy cat?" bit)
Same goes for Scooby-Doo.
PopRoxx
2015-01-20T01:19:09Z
A "Merry Melodies" bit from "The Looney Tunes Show", "which was "Grilled Cheese" with Elmer Fudd, aired as filler after Tom & Jerry.
Mister Bighead
2015-01-20T01:30:56Z
Originally Posted by: PopRoxx 

A "Merry Melodies" bit from "The Looney Tunes Show", "which was "Grilled Cheese" with Elmer Fudd, aired as filler after Tom & Jerry.



Ahh, I remember when Boomerang used to air classic shorts as filler between shows. I haven't had Boomerang in a while, so I wonder if they're going to bring that back. (I hope they air the classics as filler again.)

CyberFox
2015-01-20T05:00:19Z
for the modern stuff on Boomerang, if "Numb Chucks" is any indication - We will see nothing but garbage and no quality toons like Geronimo Stilton and Mr. Bean The Animated Series
LuckyToon
2015-01-20T07:40:04Z
Originally Posted by: Mister Bighead 

Originally Posted by: PopRoxx 

A "Merry Melodies" bit from "The Looney Tunes Show", "which was "Grilled Cheese" with Elmer Fudd, aired as filler after Tom & Jerry.



Ahh, I remember when Boomerang used to air classic shorts as filler between shows. I haven't had Boomerang in a while, so I wonder if they're going to bring that back. (I hope they air the classics as filler again.)



I doubt it will, but I will agree with you.

I do have plans to make at least a new series of 4 to 5 min. H-B reboots for Boomerang when I work at WB in the future. I did a topic on it, so read more about my idea here .
Blob55
2015-01-20T12:22:58Z
Originally Posted by: CyberFox 

for the modern stuff on Boomerang, if "Numb Chucks" is any indication - We will see nothing but garbage and no quality toons like Geronimo Stilton and Mr. Bean The Animated Series



Never heard of Numb Chucks or Geronimo Stilton.

New Boomerang reminds me of a mix of Cartoonito and Cartoon Network Too.
CyberFox
2015-01-22T05:06:43Z
Rebrand lineup revealed, to sum up the content: DISAPPOINTED!
http://www.nickandmore.c...lly-rebrands-in-the-u-s/ 
LuckyToon
2015-01-22T11:21:52Z
Originally Posted by: CyberFox 

Rebrand lineup revealed, to sum up the content: DISAPPOINTED!
http://www.nickandmore.c...lly-rebrands-in-the-u-s/ 



I knew this would happen, we will miss the old school Boomerang. The only classic (and old school) cartoons and shows remaining on the channel are [tom] & [jerry] , Scooby Doo, Where Are You?, Looney Tunes, The Powerpuff Girls, The Flintstones, and The Smurfs. Yeah, only 6.

Only if I wish Kids WB would also be a 24-hour channel (showcasing only classic and old school show featuring the well know characters WB Animation has) besides a website.
Blob55
2015-01-22T16:33:48Z
They still have the old Boomerang logo here, but it's pretty much new Boomerang anyway.
Mario500
2015-01-22T19:35:59Z
Originally Posted by: Blob55 

They still have the old Boomerang logo here, but it's pretty much new Boomerang anyway.



Where are you?
Justin Delbert
2015-01-22T20:03:05Z
Originally Posted by: Blob55 

They still have the old Boomerang logo here, but it's pretty much new Boomerang anyway.



Don't get too comfortable, your Boomerang rebrand could happen at any time.
Blob55
2015-01-22T21:29:28Z
Originally Posted by: Mario500 

Originally Posted by: Blob55 

They still have the old Boomerang logo here, but it's pretty much new Boomerang anyway.



Where are you?



I'm from England. I guess they have to re-dub the child in the intros with someone else.
PopRoxx
2015-01-28T04:21:28Z
By February 2nd, "The Flintstones" replaces "Pink Panther and Pals" 11:00 AM Eastern/8:00 AM Pacific slot according to the Zap2it schedule. Though the backdoor schedule is blank. If true, it's good to see "The Flintstones" on a daytime slot, even temporarily.

Strangely the TV Guide listings have an older schedule from October from several years ago when Boomerang aired "The Munsters" and "The Addams Family".
Bradskey
2015-02-01T19:01:38Z
I literally just gained access to Boomerang after all these years, and my own prophecy about the event came true. By the time I got Boomerang it had been ruined and turned into mostly garbage. For reasons I don't entirely understand every single cable network that I've ever liked has to follow a predictable and irresistible trajectory from "cool" to "suck". Why is it so freaking hard just to have classic cartoons on the air? I can't say they NEVER make any new cartoons that are good, but for the most part you can toss them all in a bag and leave them out by the curb where they belong.
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