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| {{About|a television channel available in India|the Hindi language television channel available in the Middle East and North Africa|Cartoon Network Hindi}}
| | #REDIRECT [[Cartoon Network (India)]] |
| {{short description|Indian television channel}}
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| {{Use Indian English|date=May 2019}}
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| {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2017}}
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| {{Infobox television channel
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| | name = Cartoon Network
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| | logo = File:Cartoon Network logo.svg
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| | launch_date = {{Plainlist|
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| * {{start date and age|1995|5|1|df=y}}
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| | owner = {{Plainlist|
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| * [[Warner Bros. Discovery India]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/pogo-cartoon-network-go-local-with-india-originals-103113.html|title=Pogo & Cartoon Network go local with India Originals|publisher=Exchange4media|first=Tasmayee Laha|last=Roy|date=5 March 2020|access-date=24 September 2020}}</ref>)
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| | picture_format = [[16:9]] or [[letterboxed]] ([[576i]] [[SDTV]])
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| | country = [[India]]
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| | language = {{Plainlist|
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| *[[Hindi Language|Hindi]]
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| *[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
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| *[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
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| *[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
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| }}
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| | area = [[India]]
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| | headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
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| | sister_channels = {{Plainlist|
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| * [[Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo TV]]
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| * [[Discovery Kids (Indian TV channel)|Discovery Kids]]
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| * [[Cartoon Network HD+]]
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| }}
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| | parent = [[The Cartoon Network, Inc.]]
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| | web = [http://www.cartoonnetworkindia.com Official website]
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| | sat_serv_1 = [[Airtel Digital TV]]
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| | sat_chan_1 = Channel 449
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| | sat_serv_2 = [[NXT Digital]]
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| | sat_chan_2 = Channel 424
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| | sat_serv_3 = [[Sun Direct]]
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| | sat_chan_3 = Channel 528
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| | sat_serv_4 = [[Tata Sky]]
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| | sat_chan_4 = Channel 666
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| | sat_serv_5 = [[Videocon d2h]]
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| | sat_chan_5 = Channel 501
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| | cable_serv_1 = [[Asianet Digital]]
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| | cable_chan_1 = Channel 114
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| | cable_serv_2 = [[Siti Cable]]
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| | cable_chan_2 = Channel 443
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| | cable_serv_3 = [[Hathway]]
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| | cable_chan_3 = Channel 403
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| | cable_serv_5 = Sreedevi Digital
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| | cable_chan_5 = Channel 343
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| | cable_serv_6 = [[DEN Networks|DEN]]
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| | cable_chan_6 = Channel 429
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| | cable_serv_7 = GTPL
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| | cable_chan_7 = {{Plainlist|
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| * Channel 363
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| }}
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| | cable_serv_8 = In Digital
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| | cable_chan_8 = 424
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| '''Cartoon Network''' ('''CN''' for short) is an [[India]]n [[Cable Television|cable]] and [[Satellite Television|satellite]] [[television channel]] operated by [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] under its International division. The channel is the Indian equivalent to the [[Cartoon Network|original American network]] and was launched on May 1, 1995 as the first kids' network in India. The channel, which primarily airs [[animated]] programming, is based in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2019}}
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| ==History==
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| ===Launch===
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| [[File:Cartoon Network logo 1992.svg|thumb|left|The original Cartoon Network logo, used from 1 May 1995 to 2 October 2005. The logo is still in use as a trademark.]]
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| Cartoon Network was the first dedicated kids channel in India, which was launched on 1 May 1995 as a dual-channel with Cartoon Network operating from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (later 9:00 p.m.) and [[Turner Classic Movies]] (formerly [[Turner Network Television|TNT]]) taking up the remainder of the daily schedule. On 1 July 2001, Cartoon Network (India) became a separate 24-hour channel.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/mar/mar23.htm|title=Cartoon Network to go 24 hours from 1 July|date=March 20, 2001|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>
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| In 2004, a [[Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|separate feed]] of the channel dedicated to Pakistani and Bangladeshi viewers was started.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defence.pk/forums/strategic-geopolitical-issues/487-pakistan-s-very-own-cartoon-network.html |title=Pakistans very own Cartoon Network |publisher=Defence.pk |access-date=2014-04-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001010603/http://www.defence.pk/forums/strategic-geopolitical-issues/487-pakistan-s-very-own-cartoon-network.html |archive-date=2011-10-01 }}</ref>
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| ===1990s===
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| It originally aired only [[List of works produced by Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera cartoons]] such as ''[[The Yogi Bear Show]]'', ''[[Top Cat]]'', ''[[The Flintstones]]'', and ''[[Scooby-Doo]]''. The channel quickly started to develop, airing for the first time MGM cartoons (''[[Tom and Jerry]]'', ''[[Droopy]]'', and ''[[Spike and Tyke]]'') in 1996, and (after [[Time Warner]]'s purchase of Turner in 1996) Warner Bros shows (''[[Looney Tunes]]'', and several other Looney Tunes related cartoons) in 1997. In 1998, Cartoon Network started to air its first original shows ''[[Space Ghost Coast to Coast]]'' and ''[[The Moxy Show]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2015}}
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| On January 4, 1999, the channel started to offer Hindi-dubbed versions of its shows, such as ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!]]'', ''[[The Flintstones]]'', ''[[The Jetsons]]'', ''[[SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron]]'', ''[[The Mask: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[The Addams Family (1992 animated series)|The Addams Family]]'', ''[[The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest]]'', ''[[Captain Planet]]'' and certain other select programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98oct04/nation.htm#5|title=tribuneindia... Nation|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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| On 22 August 1999, the channel received a rebrand, introducing new bumpers, new shows and a new 'powerhouse' theme. The new shows for 1999 were its original shows ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'', ''[[Cow & Chicken]]'', ''[[I Am Weasel]]'', ''[[Ed, Edd n' Eddy]]'' and ''[[Johnny Bravo]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000409/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000917/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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| ===2000s===
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| The following year, 2000, saw more Cartoon Network originals being introduced, including ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]'', ''[[Mike, Lu & Og]]'' and ''[[Courage the Cowardly Dog]]. [[DC animated universe]]'' series started premiering in 2000s starting with ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]'' (2000) followed by ''[[The New Batman Adventures]]'' (2000), ''[[Batman Beyond]]'' (2001), ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'' (2001) and [[Justice League (TV series)|''Justice League'']] (2002).<ref name="indiantelevision.com2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/aug/aug56.htm|title=Cartoon Network launches programming franchise Toonami on 8 September|date=28 August 2001|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010826/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k2/may/may126.htm|title=Cartoon Network aiming to cement leadership position in India with Jackie Chan|date=31 May 2002|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> On 28 February Tamil feed was launched on network.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/20000228-cartoon-characters-to-speak-in-tamil-777149-2000-02-28|title=Now, cartoon characters to speak in Tamil|first1=Methil|last=Renuka|date=February 28, 2000|website=India Today}}</ref>
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| In 2001, ''[[Sheep in the Big City]]'', ''[[Time Squad]]'' and ''[[Samurai Jack]]'' premiered in India .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010304/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> On 1 July 2001 Cartoon Network became a 24-hour channel.<ref name="auto"/>
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| In September 2001, ''Toonami'' block was introduced that primarily consists of Japanese anime and occasionally American action animation like ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', ''[[Inazuma Eleven]]'', ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 TV series)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' and ''Superman: The Animated Series''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/43443_turner-to-launch-toonami-in-india|title=Turner to launch Toonami in India|website=afaqs!}}</ref> A ''Night Shift'' block was introduced in November 2001 to target Teens and adults. The programming include ''[[Birdman and the Galaxy Trio]]'', ''[[The Brak Show]]'', ''[[Galtar and the Golden Lance]]'', ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/nov/nov55.htm|title=Cartoon Network gets aggressive; pits toons against saas bahus|date=20 November 2001|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| In 2002 Cartoon Network signed deal with [[Mattel]] to air [[Barbie films]] starting with [[Barbie as Rapunzel]], which premiered on 4 November 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k3/sep/sepmam131.htm|title=Mattel, Cartoon Network cement Barbie relationship|date=5 May 2003|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| On 27 January 2003, Tiny TV, a preschool programming block, was launched. This block was later shifted to sister channel Pogo TV.<ref name=Tiny>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k3/jan/jan108.htm|title=Cartoon network brings Noddy to India on Tiny TV brand|date=20 January 2003|access-date=25 June 2017}}</ref> The channel also started acquiring local series and films in 2003 starting with ''[[The Adventures of Tenali Raman]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/the-tube-gets-to-tenali/224368|title=The Tube Gets to Tenali|date=5 July 2004|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref> Other acquisitions include series like ''The Adventures of Chhota Birbal'', ''Akbar and Birbal'', ''[[Jungle Tales (TV series)|Jungle Tales]]'' and television films like ''Vikram and Betaal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/jan/jan132.htm|title=Cartoon Network goes on a local animation acquisition spree|date=11 January 2006|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/june/june224.htm|title=Cartoon Network acquires "Jungle Tales"|date=28 June 2004|access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/june/june181.htm|title=Cartoon Network to premiere "Vikram Betal"|date=15 June 2005|access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]]'' series was launched on 26 May 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030525/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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| [[File:Logo Cartoon Network 2004-2010.svg|thumb|left|Cartoon Network's second logo, used in various forms and styles from 3 October 2005 to 30 September 2011]]
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| On 3 October 2005, the bumpers were replaced with 3D animations of the 'CN (Cartoon Network) City' that all the Cartoon Network toons lived in. Show-specific bumpers were replaced with 3D animations of a well-known scene from the particular show (e.g., a ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'' bumper would feature Dexter's house, a ''[[The Powerpuff Girls|Powerpuff Girls]]'' bumper would feature most likely the PPG household, and so forth). The retro checkerboard logo was replaced with the new 'CN' city-style logo.
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| ''[[The Life and Times of Juniper Lee]]'' premiered on CN India on 11 September 2005.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cartoon Network to premiere 'The Life & Times of Juniper Lee' on 11 September |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/sep/sep96.htm|access-date=9 September 2005|year=2005}}</ref>
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| It also started the anime series ''[[Beyblade (manga)|Beyblade]]'' on 3 June 2005,<ref name="Beyblade introduced in India">{{cite web|title=Beyblade introduced in India|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/beyblade-to-air-on-cartoon-network-on-3-june|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref> which enjoyed a No.1 or No.2 position in the kids genre, along with ''Pokémon''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k5/beyblade.htm|title=Beyblade 'top' favourite among kids after Pokemon|date=3 September 2005|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20051016/society.htm#3|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Education Tribune|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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| The channel continued to air new episodes and seasons from ''[[Beyblade (manga)|Beyblade]]'' and ''Pokémon'', and their movies, which continued to rank No.1 and No.2 in the kids' genre.<ref name="Pokémon and Beyblade continue to top Kids Genre">{{cite web|title=Pokemon and Beyblade continue to top Kids Genre|url=http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/special/y2k5/beyblade.htm|work=indiantelevision.com|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref> ''Half Ticket Express'' a preschool block was launched which aired series like ''[[Dragon Tales]]'', ''[[Franklin (TV series)|Franklin]]'' and ''[[The Koala Brothers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/tube/y2k5/mar/martube17.htm|title=Cartoon Network presents 'Half Ticket Express'|date=22 March 2005|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> Another programming block '''Thoda Meow Thoda Bow'' featuring ''[[Tom and Jerry]]'', ''[[Scooby-Doo]]'' and ''[[The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries]]'' was launched on [[Children's Day (India)|Children's Day]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/nov/nov115.htm|title=Fanfare galore lined up for kids this Children's Day|date=11 November 2005|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| ''[[Camp Lazlo]]'' was launched on 12 February 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/feb/feb112.htm|title=Cartoon Network to premiere 'Camp Lazlo' on 12 February|date=9 February 2006|access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref>
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| Cartoon Network launched an action series titled ''The [[Justirisers]]'' on the action block Toonami on 7 March 2007 and the singer [[Shankar Mahadevan]] sang its title track in Hindi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/feb/feb288.htm|title=Cartoon Network to launch "Justirisers"|date=21 February 2007|access-date=29 June 2017}}</ref> The series after airing all episodes was replaced by ''[[Sazer X]]'' on July 3, 2007 in which [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] sung the title track.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/kids-news/shaan-sings-title-track-of-cartoon-networks-action-series-sazer-x-26705.html|title=Shaan sings title track of Cartoon Network's action series 'Sazer X' - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media}}</ref> ''[[Boomerang (TV network)|Boomerang]]'' programming block was launched in August 2007 which aired classic properties like ''Tom & Jerry'', ''Scooby-Doo'', ''[[Popeye]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/kids-news/cartoon-network-creates-new-programming-block-to-woo-adults-26762.html|title=Cartoon Network creates new programming block to woo adults - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media}}</ref> and ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020616/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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| On 10 October 2007, Cartoon Network started the new series ''[[Ben 10 (TV series)|Ben 10]]'',<ref name="Ben 10 become hit in India">{{cite web|title=Ben 10 become hit in India|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/jan/janrel59.php|work=indiantelevision.com|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref>
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| On 11 December 2009, Cartoon Network began to air the next series in the ''[[Ben 10]] franchise'', ''[[Ben 10: Alien Force]]''.<ref name="Ben 10 Alien Force">{{cite web|title=Ben 10 Alien Force|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cn-to-air-new-series-of-ben10-alien-force-from-11-december|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref> It also aired new ''Ben 10'' movies.<ref name="Ben 10 sequel">{{cite web|title=Ben 10 Alien Swarm movie|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-circles-the-globe-with-ben-10-alien-swarm|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref><ref name="Ben 10 Secret of the omnitrix movie">{{cite web|title=Ben 10 Secret of the omnitrix movie|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-air-ben-10-movie-on-7-september|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref>
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| Other notable series acquired by Cartoon Network India were ''[[The Adventures of Tintin (TV series)|The Adventures of Tintin]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/nov/nov55.htm|title=Cartoon Network gets aggressive; pits toons against saas bahus|date=20 November 2001|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> (2001), ''[[Spider-Man: The New Animated Series]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k3/oct/oct2.htm|title=Cartoon Network lights firecrackers this festive season with slew of shows|date=1 October 2003|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> (2003), ''[[Archie's Weird Mysteries]]''<ref name=Three>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/apr/apr116.htm|title=Cartoon Network gears up with three new shows|date=15 April 2004|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> (2004), ''[[Jumanji (TV series)|Jumanji]]''<ref name="Three" /> (2004), ''[[Transformers: Armada]]''<ref name=Three/> (2004) and ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series)|The Spectacular Spider-Man]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/mam/smith-jones-adds-tadka-to-its-noodles-variant-launches-new-campaign|title=Smith & Jones adds 'Tadka' to its noodles variant; launches new campaign|date=31 October 2009|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> (2009).
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| ===2010s===
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| [[File:Cartoon Network extended logo 2010.svg|thumb|A variation of the network's current logo which resembles its original logo, used {{as of|2011|10|1|lc=y}}.]]
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| Cartoon Network started the third series ''Ben 10 franchise'', ''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien]]'' on 10 October 2010.<ref name="Ben 10 Ultimate Alien">{{cite web|title=Ben 10 Ultimate Alien|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k10/oct/octrel33.php|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref> Cartoon Network launched [[Roll No 21]] in November 2010, multiple season and TV movies were launched after the success of first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/Krishna-in-a-new-avatar/article15717064.ece|title=Krishna in a new avatar|date=26 November 2010|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/malaysias-animasia-signs-new-pact-with-cartoon-network/|title=Malaysia's Animasia Signs New Pact with Cartoon Network|first=Ramin|last=Zahed|date=10 December 2012}}</ref> The new ''Beyblade'' series, ''[[Beyblade: Metal Fusion]]'' began to air on 11 April 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-launch-beyblade-metal-fusion|title=Cartoon Network to launch Beyblade: Metal Fusion|date=5 April 2011|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| On 1 October 2011, Cartoon Network India along with other feeds in Asia Pacific introduced its new branding and logo.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cartoon Network Debuts Fresh Look: "It's a Fun Thing!"|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/31829_cartoon-network-debuts-fresh-look-its-a-fun-thing|access-date=2021-01-26|website=afaqs!}}</ref> The slogan "It's a Fun Thing!" was also introduced. However unlike the [[Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Pakistan]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=It’s a Fun Thing! Only on Cartoon Network : AsiaNet-Pakistan|url=https://asianetpakistan.com/it%E2%80%99s-a-fun-thing-only-on-cartoon-network/|access-date=2021-05-15|website=asianetpakistan.com}}</ref> and [[Cartoon Network (Southeast Asia)|Asian]] feeds, ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'' premiered one year later as ''Gumball Ki Atrangi Duniya''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/broadcast/cartoon-network-brings-the-amazing-world-of-gumball-the-global-runaway-hit-into-india|title=Cartoon Network brings 'The Amazing World of Gumball' - the global runaway hit into India - AnimationXpressAnimationXpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-21}}</ref>
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| CN shifted ''[[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]]'' to its sister channel [[Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo]] in 2011, having aired till the eleventh season, but later brought it back on CN in 2014, starting from the fourteenth-season episode ''[[List of Pokémon: Black & White episodes|Pokémon: Black and White]]''.<ref name="Upcoming- new content from Pokemon">{{cite web|title=Upcoming new content from Pokemon|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/news-broadcasting/cartoon-network-brings-pokemon-latest-season-and-kid-krrish-movie-sequelthis-monsoon-140630|work=indiantelevision.com|access-date=June 2014|year=2014}}</ref>
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| ''[[Oggy and the Cockroaches]]'' was started in India on 16 July 2012.<ref name="CN Oggy">{{cite web|title=CN Oggy|url=http://www.preservearticles.com/2012091433273/oggy-and-the-cockroaches-becoming-the-most-loved-show-in-india.html|work=preservearticles.com|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/oggy-and-the-cockroaches-to-move-from-nick-to-cartoon|title=Oggy and the Cockroaches to move from Nick to Cartoon Network in Q4|date=22 March 2012|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> In January 2015, Cartoon Network lost the rights of Season 1-4 to [[Nickelodeon (India)|Nickelodeon]] but later acquired the rights of season 5 in December 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/event-coverage/asia-tv-forum/cartoon-network-acquires-oggy-and-the-cockroaches-season-5-151202|title=Cartoon Network acquires 'Oggy And The Cockroaches' season 5|date=2 December 2015|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| In 2013, Cartoon Network acquired the rights of [[Krrish (franchise)|Krrish franchise's]] animated film series ''Kid Krrish''. The first movie ''[[Kid Krrish]]'' on 2 October 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/kid-krrish-to-premiere-on-oct-2/article23108525.ece|title=Kid Krrish to premiere on Oct 2|first=Our|last=Bureau|website=@businessline}}</ref> The film was followed by three additional movies ''Kid Krrish: Mission Bhutan'' (premiered on 19 July 2014), ''Kid Krrish: Mystery in Mongolia'' (premiered on 27 September 2014) and ''Kid Krrish: Shakalaka Africa'' (premiered on 25 April 2015).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/news-broadcasting/cartoon-network-brings-pokemon-latest-season-and-kid-krrish-movie-sequelthis-monsoon-140630|title=Cartoon Network brings Pokemon latest season and Kid Krrish movie sequelthis monsoon|date=30 June 2014|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/beat-the-heat-this-summer-with-brand-new-shows-on-cartoon-network-61282.html|title=Beat the heat this summer with brand new shows on Cartoon Network|first=Adgully|last=Bureau|website=www.adgully.com}}</ref>
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| CN started the fourth series ''Ben 10 franchise'', ''[[Ben 10: Omniverse]]'' on 26 November 2012.<ref name="Ben 10 Omniverse">{{cite web|title=Ben 10 Omniverse|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/nov/nov196.php|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014}}</ref>
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| Since 2015, Cartoon Network launched three series in India, ''[[Uncle Grandpa]]'' and ''[[Beyblade: Shogun Steel]]'' on 26 April and ''[[Clarence (American TV series)|Clarence]]'' on 1 June.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/hindi/Cartoon-Network-launches-new-show-Clarence/articleshow/47442464.cms|title=Cartoon Network launches new show 'Clarence' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
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| Cartoon Network celebrated 20th Anniversary in May 2015. A programming block ''Happy Birthday Cartoon Network'' which aired ongoing series like ''[[Horrid Henry]]'' and ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' as well as classic series like ''The Flintstones'', ''[[The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy]]'' and ''Courage the Cowardly Dog''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-turns-20-celebrates-with-new-shows-contest-150504|title=Cartoon Network turns 20; celebrates with new shows, contest|date=4 May 2015|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| In December 2015, Cartoon Network aired two specials for the promotion of Hindi film ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''. The first special ''Kris Aur Sharukhan Khan Ki Dilwale Bollywood Class'' aired on 19 December while ''Oggy Ki Birthday Party'' aired on 25 December.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-pogo-go-filmy-with-shah-rukh-khan-s-dilwale-151210|title=Cartoon Network & Pogo go filmy with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dilwale'|date=10 December 2015|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (2016 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls reboot]]'' series premiered on 9 April 2016 in India and other Asian Pacific countries while the ''[[Ben 10 (2016 TV series)|Ben 10 reboot]]'' premiered on 8 October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/international-shows/story/the-powerpuff-girls-to-air-in-india-from-april-9-312771-2016-03-11|title=Animation series The Powerpuff Girls returns to Indian TV after 11 years|first1=Indo-Asian News Service|last1=March 11|first2=2016UPDATED|last2=March 11|first3=2016 10:39|last3=Ist|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNPL_5zy0RU |title=Ben 10 - All-New Series (Sundays at 10:00am) (Hindi) |publisher=YouTube |date=2016-10-17 |access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref>
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| The network acquired series ''[[Bandbudh Aur Budbak]]'' in April 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/cartoon-network-to-air-animated-show-bandbudh-aur-budbak-from-18-april|title=Cartoon Network to air animated show, 'Bandbudh aur Budbak' from 18 April|date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref name=Acqc>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/pogo-cartoon-network-go-local-with-india-originals-103113.html|title=Pogo & Cartoon Network go local with India Originals - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media}}</ref>
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| ''[[Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie]]'' was premiered on 10 October 2020 on the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=CN India to premiere 'Ben 10 vs. The Universe: The Movie' on 10 October|url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/cn-india-to-premiere-ben-10-vs-the-universe-the-movie-on-10-october/|access-date=2020-11-02|website=AnimationXpress|language=en-US}}</ref> The fourth season of ''[[The Tom and Jerry Show (2014 TV series)|Tom and Jerry]]'' came on 14 November 2020 with new voiceover commentary.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-11-25|title=Cartoon Network India serves up ‘The Tom and Jerry Show’ with an Indian tadka!|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-india-serves-up-the-tom-and-jerry-show-with-an-indian-tadka-201125|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en}}</ref>
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| After a three year of gap, an [[anime]] came on the channel which was ''[[Shinchan]]'s'' spin off series ''Super Shiro'' started airing on network from 22 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-04/cartoon-network-india-airs-super-shiro-anime-on-february-22/.169149|title=Cartoon Network India Airs Super Shiro Anime on February 22|website=Anime News Network}}</ref> The channel launched original animated series called ''Dabangg'' on 31 May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Paul|first=Sharmindrila|date=2021-01-20|title=Cosmos-Maya and WarnerMedia join hands to launch ‘Dabangg’ on Cartoon Network|url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/cosmos-maya-and-warnermedia-join-hands-to-launch-dabangg-on-cartoon-network/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=AnimationXpress|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/welcome-the-animated-dabangg-202017|title=Welcome the animated Dabangg!|first=Tribune News|last=Service|website=Tribuneindia News Service}}</ref>
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| On June 27, 2021 the channel launched its first CN Indian original CGI 3D animated series ''Ekans : Ek Se Badhkar Snake''.
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| {{Main|List of programmes broadcast by Cartoon Network (India)}}
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| == Related projects ==
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| === Cartoon Network HD+ ===
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| | logo = Cartoon Network HD+ India logo.png
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| * WarnerMedia India Private Limited (subsidiary of [[List of assets owned by WarnerMedia#WarnerMedia International|WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks Asia Pacific]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/pogo-cartoon-network-go-local-with-india-originals-103113.html|title=Pogo & Cartoon Network go local with India Originals|publisher=Exchange4media|first=Tasmayee Laha|last=Roy|date=5 March 2020|access-date=24 September 2020}}</ref>)
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| | picture_format = [[16:9 aspect ratio|16:9]] ([[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]])
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| | country = [[India]]
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| | area = [[India]]<br>[[Maldives]]<br>[[Sri Lanka]]<br>[[Bangladesh]]
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| | headquarters = [[Mumbai]], India
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| | sat_chan_1 = Channel 452
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| | sat_serv_3 = [[Sun Direct]]
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| | sat_chan_3 = Channel 949
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| | cable_chan_7 = Channel 172
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| | cable_serv_8 = Bengal Digital (Bangladesh)
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| Cartoon Network HD+ (also called CN HD+) launched on 15 April 2018 and is an ad free channel. The channel was launched in India and was eventually launched on popular operators in neighbouring countries.
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| The channel contains shows from [[Cartoon Network Studios]] and select acquired content. Many Cartoon Network originals are shown exclusively on this channel and mostly unavailable on the SD channel.
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| CN HD+ is available in four languages. Programs which are earlier broadcast by CN SD channel like ''[[We Bare Bears]]'', ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]'' etc. are also available in [[Hindi Language|Hindi]], [[Tamil Language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu Language|Telegu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-hd-adds-tamil-telugu-feeds-180417|title=Cartoon Network HD+ adds Tamil, Telugu feeds|date=17 April 2018|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> Programs which are new like ''[[Looney Tunes Cartoons]]'' etc. are only available in [[English Language|English]] on the channel.
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| === Pogo TV ===
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| Pogo TV was launched on 1 January 2004. Along with CN, it also aired [[animated]] and [[live-action]] shows. But nowadays, it only airs original Indian animation series.
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| === Toonami ===
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| On 26 February 2015, Turner India launched a new channel based on its former block, [[Toonami (India)|Toonami]]. The channel in July 2017 revamped itself as a classic animation channel before ceasing operations completely at the end of May 15, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/is-it-the-end-of-the-road-for-anime-in-india-180510|title=Is it the end of the road for anime in India?|date=10 May 2018|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
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| === Cartoon Network Hindi ===
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| '''Cartoon Network Hindi''' is a [[Hindi|Hindi-language]] television channel available in the [[MENA|Middle East and North Africa]], aimed at Indian expatriates in the region. Launched on 1 April 2016, the channel is exclusively available on [[BeIN Network]] satellite television platform.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://beinmediagroup.com/article/amazed-nine-new-channels-launched-bein/ | publisher=[[beIN Media Group]] | title=Be Amazed With Nine New Channels Launched By beIN |date=2016-03-31 |access-date=2016-04-10 }}</ref>
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| ===Cartoon Network Block===
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| [[Zee TV]] launched a Cartoon Network programming block on 14 August 2002, replacing [[Nickelodeon India|Nickelodeon]]'s programing block. The block featured programs like ''[[Scooby-Doo]]'', ''[[The Mask: Animated Series]]'', ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]'', ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'', ''[[Pinky and the Brain]]'', ''[[Samurai Jack]]'', ''[[The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest]]'', ''[[The Flintstones]]'', ''[[The Jetsons]]'', ''[[Tom and Jerry Kids]]'', ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Captain Planet]]'', ''[[Ed, Edd N Eddy]]'', ''[[The Road Runner Show]]'', ''[[Courage the Cowardly Dog]]'', ''[[Sheep in the Big City]]'', ''[[Mike, Lu & Og]]'', ''[[Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries]]'' and ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]''. It aired programs twice in a day.<ref name=Cartoon>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/y2k2/aug/aug87.htm|title=Cartoon Network block replaces Nick on Zee TV|date=August 14, 2002|access-date=September 19, 2017}}</ref>
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| On 8 July 2006 [[DD National]] introduced a Cartoon Network block named "Cartoon Network ki Duniya" which aired programs like ''[[Codename: Kids Next Door]]'', ''[[M.A.D. (Indian TV programme)|M.A.D.]] (from sister channel [[Pogo TV|Pogo)]]'' and ''[[Galli Galli Sim Sim]]''.<ref name=CN>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/july/july25.htm|title=CN gets on to DD with new branded block|date=July 4, 2006|access-date=September 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/doordarshan-to-air-cartoon-network-duniya-on-july-8/story-2ImFHQcI4aX0sGvHC8pNoI.html|title=Doordarshan to air Cartoon Network Duniya on July 8|date=6 July 2006|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
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| On June 24 2016, Turner India signed a distribution deal with [[Viacom 18]]'s [[Over-the-top media services|OTT]] app [[Voot]]. Through this strategic tie-up Voot can stream Turner's properties from Cartoon Network and [[Pogo TV]] like ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]'', ''[[Ben 10]]'', ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'', ''[[Roll No 21|Roll No. 21]]'', ''[[Samurai Jack]]'', ''[[Johnny Bravo]]'' and ''[[M.A.D. (Indian TV programme)|M.A.D]]'' in their Kids section.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/48323_Viacom18s-Voot-and-Turner-India-strike-strategic-tie-up|title=Viacom18's Voot and Turner India strike strategic tie-up|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=December 29, 2017}}</ref>
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| On August 29 2017, [[Turner International India]] signed a deal with [[Amazon Video|Amazon Prime Video India]]. Through this deal Amazon can stream Cartoon Network shows like ''[[Ben 10 (2005 TV series)]]'', ''[[Ben 10: Alien Force]]'', ''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien]]'', ''[[Ben 10: Omniverse]]'', ''[[Johnny Bravo]]'', ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]'', ''[[Kumbh Karan]]'', ''[[Roll No 21]]'' and ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'' in their Kids and Family section.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/amazon-prime-video-partners-turner-india-to-stream-cartoon-network-shows-1743459|title=Amazon Prime Video Partners Turner India to Stream Cartoon Network Shows|access-date=August 29, 2017}}</ref>
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| === CN+ ===
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| In 2014, Cartoon Network partnered with [[Tata Sky]] to launch an active service called ''CN+''. The service is available every day for about one to two hours. It airs select episodes from hit programmes such as ''[[Ben 10 (TV series)|Ben 10]] (and related series)'', ''[[Beyblade: Metal Fusion]] (and related series)'', Cartoon Network Original Shows like ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'', :''[[League of Super Evil]]'', ''[[Tom and Jerry]] (and related series)'', ''[[Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy]]'', and movies from ''[[Ben 10]]'', ''[[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]]'' among others.<ref name="CN+">{{cite web|title=CN+|url=http://www.tatasky.com/wps/portal/TataSky/valueaddedservices/actveservices/actvefunlearn/|work=tatasky.com|access-date=15 October 2014|year=2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007172800/http://www.tatasky.com/wps/portal/TataSky/valueaddedservices/actveservices/actvefunlearn/|archive-date=7 October 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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| ==See also==
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| * [[Pogo (TV channel)]]
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| * [[HBO South Asia|HBO (India)]]
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| * [[WB Channel]]
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| * [[CNN International]]
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| * [[Disney Channel (India)]]
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| * [[Cartoon Network (Pakistan)]]
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| * [[List of Indian animated television series]]
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| * [[List of international Cartoon Network channels]]
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| * [[List of programmes broadcast by Pogo]]
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| * [http://www.cartoonnetworkindia.com/ Cartoon Network India official website]
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