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Cartoon Network (UK & Ireland)
Cartoon Network
Eslogan	CHECK it. (2010-present) What a Cartoon![1]​ (1995-present)
Propietario	Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner Inc.)
País	United Kingdom Ireland
Idioma	English
Inicio de transmisiones	17 September 1993 As Cartoon Network Europa. (English soundtrack) 15 October 1999 For UK and Ireland only. (Encrypted on Astra 1C)[2]​ [3]​
Formato de imagen	576i (16:9/4:3) (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV)
Cuota de pantalla	0.2% (Nov 2011, BARB)
Área de transmisión	United Kingdom, Ireland & Malta[4]​
Ubicación	Turner House, Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom[5]​
Sitio web	cartoonnetwork.co.uk

Cartoon Network, commonly abbreviated as CN, is a British television channel available on Sky, Virgin Media, TalkTalk TV and UPC Ireland. Distributed by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (a semi-autonomous unit of Time Warner),^[5]​ the channel primarily shows animated programming and was launched in the UK and Ireland as Cartoon Network Europe on 17 September 1993.^[6]​^[7]​ The United Kingdom was the first country to have a Cartoon Network headquarters outside the Estados Unidos in 1993,^[8]​^[9]​^[10]​ serving Western Europe, but did not have a country specific version until 1999. This was even though until 1999, the pan-European version only showed British advertisements ^[11]​^[12]​ and a majority of its audience were British. Cartoon Network UK also serves as the English language feed for Europe, which is also used by Malta. Cartoon Network launched a high definition version of the channel on 14 September 2011.^[13]​^[14]​

On 1 October 1992, the original version of Cartoon Network was launched at CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia, EUA. The channel was created in response of Turner Entertainment acquiring MGM's Cartoon and Film library in 1986 and the acquisition of the Hanna-Barbara animation studio and cartoon library in 1991. As a result of Turner purchasing MGM's Cartoon and Film library, Warner Bros pre-1948 content was also acquired, which included Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies.^[15]​ At launch in the United States, Cartoon Network had a 8,500 hour cartoon library,^[16]​ and it became the first channel dedicated to cartoons. Six months after the launch, Cartoon Network expanded to foreign markets by launching a Latin American version of the channel dubbed in both Spanish and English. Cartoon Network's large animation library was in high demand in Western Europe^[10]​ and as a response to consumer demand, Cartoon Network Europe was launched on September 17 1993, broadcasting from London, United Kingdom. It launched only less than 12 months after the original American version and only 16 days after its main children's television rival, Nickelodeon UK.

The channel was originally twinned with movie channel TNT and ran from 05:00 until 19:00,^[17]​ with TNT taking over from 7pm to 5am. Sunday afternoons saw "Super Chunk", which showed back to back episodes of one show for two hours between 1pm and 3pm.^[18]​ Another feature was "The Longest Day", in which Cartoon Network ran for an extra four hours until 23:00 on 21 June, every year beginning in 1994.^{[cita requerida]} This slot was dedicated to full-length cartoon movies. The first theme was the Checkerboard theme, which showed graphics from its US counterpart and lasted until 1999. Also unlike its rival Nickelodeon, which was part of Sky Multichannels, Cartoon Network was free-to-air across Europe.

On 2 September 1996, Cartoon Network began running for an extra two hours until 21:00, and on 16 December 1996^[19]​, it became a 24-hour channel, as did TNT on the Astra 1G satellite. However, a version of the channel called TNT & Cartoon Network continued to appear on some providers. Two years later on 19 December 1998, Cartoon Network launched as part of the Sky Digital satellite platform on the Astra 2A satellite.^[19]​ Also, in February 1997, Dutch cable provider A2000/KTA added the 24-hour Cartoon Network and TNT channels to its programming lineup.^[19]​

From November 15, 1998, Cartoon Network was part of ITV Digital's channel package, airing 24 hours a day until the service collapsed on May 1, 2002.^[19]​^[20]​

On 15 October 1999, Cartoon Network UK officially split off from the pan-European version, this was when the shared transponder analogue feed on Astra 1C became scrambled with Videocrypt and when the short-lived UK and Ireland only version of TNT launched. TNT changed its programming from classic movies to general entertainment, TNT UK ceased to exist on 1 July 2000 and was replaced with TCM. After the pan-European split, Cartoon Network made a revamp in 1999 with the launch of the Squares theme instead of the Powerhouse theme which was used by Cartoon Network USA, however the Powerhouse song was still used.^[22]​^[23]​ The Squares theme was slightly different and had shapes and tiles with lines and footage from a Hanna-Barbera show, an MGM cartoon, a Warner Bros. cartoon, a Cartoon Network original or a Cartoon Cartoon with the US counterpart's 1992 logo superimposed. This lasted until another revamp came in late-2001 and was used throughout Europe. A DJ theme was used during the AKA Cartoon Network programming block, bumpers include a live-action DJ scratching a record, which affects the playback of a cartoon clip.^[24]​ On 30th June 2001, the analogue feed on Astra 1C of Cartoon Network/TCM ceased broadcasting, this was when Sky ended its analogue services.^[25]​

On 27 May 2000, the channel Boomerang was launched by Cartoon Network in the UK and Ireland,^[26]​ and most "classic" cartoons were moved from Cartoon Network to the new channel, which initially broadcast from 06:00 until midnight. On 1 October 2001, Boomerang became a 24 hour channel,^[27]​ and the remaining classic shows left also moved to from Cartoon Network to Boomerang. As of January 2011, no classics remain on the network.

In September 2000, Toonami began broadcasting weekdays for two hours between 16:00 until 18:00, then from 21:00 until 23:00, as well as weekends from 10:00 until 12:00 and 22:00 until midnight. Dragonball Z had already been airing on Cartoon Network since March 2000, and had been attracting very good ratings, which may have contributed to the decision to launch Toonami in the UK. Its output consisted almost solely of Japanese anime such as the cult Dragonball Z, Tenchi Muyo, and Gundam Wing. The only non-Japanese shows for quite some time were the American-produced The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest and Batman Beyond (Batman of the Future in the UK). Around the same time, there was almost completely new programming on the channel, and so Boomerang began in a late night slot.

In late-2001, the channel made another makeover and started the Blocks theme. Like the 1999-2001 DJ theme, the Blocks theme was slightly different and featured blocks featuring cartoon characters from a Hanna-Barbera cartoon, a Warner Bros. cartoon, an MGM Cartoon, or a Cartoon Cartoon going from one place to another. On May 29, 2011, Cartoon Network USA began using similar bumpers for the new YEEEAUHHHH era (also known as CHECK it 2.0) created by the design team, Awesome Incorporated. The Blocks theme lasted until 11 April 2005, when the City theme was introduced.

In June 2002, Toonami disappeared from Cartoon Network UK, and in October, a new channel was created called CNX.^[29]​ It was hailed as a high-octane, "triple-A mix of Action, Adventure, and Anime." All American and Japanese animation shown on Toonami was broadcast on this 24 hour channel from 06:00 until midnight, and overnight there were hard hitting American dramas such as The Shield, adventure shows such as Spawn, martial arts films and extreme sports programmes. In 2003, there was a slot between 21:00 and 22:00 showing Cartoon Network produced. The extreme sports and films were moved to a small slot between 22:00 and 02:00. For the rest of the time, Toonami returned, on CNX, showing all of its previous output, plus a number of new shows.

On September 8, 2003, after 11 months on air, CNX was shut down, and Toonami became a 24-hour channel,^[30]​ in line with Cartoon Network and Boomerang.

In mid 2003, Cartoon Network UK started broadcasting in Malta, replacing Cartoon Network EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

On 11 April 2005, ten months after the United States, the channel received a new logo. The idents also changed to the same ones used in the U.S., with a CGI layout of a town and various characters (usually related to the show that was coming up next, was on now, would be back after the break, and what would be on in 15 minutes) engaging in activities, also actual show clips were used.

In 24 April 2006, Cartoon Network Too was launched on Sky broadcasting cartoons primarily made by Hanna-Barbera such as Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and Wacky Races.^[19]​^[33]​ Also shown were cartoons aimed at younger audiences. Other cartoons shown include Ed, Edd n Eddy, The Cramp Twins and Courage the Cowardly Dog. However, within a little over a month the channels programming changed, similar to early Cartoon Network with archive of cartoons such as Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry. The channel aired from 03:00 to 19:00 everyday until 24 May 2007 where it became a 24 hour channel, replacing the Toonami channel and showing the same shows from Cartoon Network.^[34]​ The channel slot was replaced with Cartoonito, which showed cartoons purely aimed for younger children.

Cartoon Network +1 was a 1-hour timeshift channel for Cartoon Network. It was closed down on 6 March 2006 before Boomerang +1 launched on the same day. Its removal made way for the launch of Cartoon Network Too.^[35]​

On July 27, 2006 in the UK, Cartoon Network, along with the other channels, TCM, Boomerang, Toonami, Boomerang +1 and CN Too suffered a major technical fault due to a power cut in Soho, London. This was due to the energy supplier EDF cutting power from different parts of Soho one at a time for four hours, purposely, due to the inability as the 2006 European heat wave had hit Turner Broadcasting System Europe. The power cut caused a mix up of channels (i.e. Cartoon Network being broadcast on Boomerang and Toonami, with Boomerang being broadcast on CN Too). Boomerang +1 was off air for some time, while TCM, reverted between TCM France and other programming during the times it was able to provide a service. TCM 2 didn't have a power cut because of its downtimes of timesharing. Most advertising was suspended and several of the channel websites were offline also. Those who could still receive the channels had a backup transmission played out, making people curious into why the incorrect programmes were played out when compared to the EPG CN Too and Boomerang were showing episodes of The Flintstones. These backups where played out with a scrolling message which said "We apologise for the disruption to this service. This is due to technical difficulties. We will resume normal programming as soon as possible" in multiple languages. Whilst most channels returned to the air relatively quickly, it took longer for CN Too to resume programming and it was also joked on various animation based forums by Toonami UK viewers, many of whom have made note of their disdain for the direction in which Turner took the Brand in the UK, that the backup transmission was more entertaining, purely on the basis that there's no live action aired during the black out. The idents on Toonami which aired between shows during the black-out displayed the message "Sorry! Toonami is broken, we'll be right back as soon as we fix it.". These idents have since been re-used in disclaimers warning viewers not to try stunts on various shows at home.^{[cita requerida]}

On April 26, 2007, Cartoon Network launched onto Virgin Media's On Demand system, thus allowing Virgin Media customers to watch Cartoon Network programmes whenever they like. They can also take advantage of pause, rewind and fast forward functions, when watching these programmes.

On 24 May 2007, the network made a revamp once again, launching the Logo theme. The theme is slightly different just like the 1999-2001 DJ theme and the 2001-2005 Boxes theme and features cartoon characters from a Cartoon Network original, a regular cartoon, an object, or just the CN boxes logo forming the complete logo. The Logo theme was used up until 2010.

On July 17, 2010, the network made a secondary theme called Red with the new, but off-screen logo. The mascot is the Red Thing.

On 27 September 2010, Cartoon Network changed its theme and logo to the CHECK it theme which was introduced in the USA on 29 May 2010.^[36]​^[37]​ The CHECK it theme was produced by the graphic design studio, Brand New School.^[38]​ Cartoon Network Too continues to use the "City Era" logo.

On 14 September 2011, a high-definition simulcast of Cartoon Network called Cartoon Network HD launched on Sky.^[13]​ The channel broadcasts popular shows such as Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Regular Show, Adventure Time and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Amazing World of Gumball, Thundercats, Transformers: Prime, Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 and Bakugan Gundalian Invaders in HD, as well as slightly older programs such as Chowder and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack. On 15 August 2011, a spokeswoman for Turner Broadcasting said it was always in active discussions with Virgin Media and could look at launching Cartoon Network HD on the Virgin Media platform "further down the line".^[39]​

Laughternoons is a programming block, consisting of animated comedy shows, it broadcasts on Cartoon Network between 4pm-5pm every weekday. During the block, it shows two different shows every weekday. Shows that have been shown on the block in the past include: Regular Show, Angelo Rules, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Adventure Time and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack.^[40]​

Action Heroes is Cartoon Network's animated action programming block, which consists of shows such as Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Generator Rex and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe is based at Cartoon Network's UK headquarters, it is the European equivalent to Cartoon Network Studios based in Burbank, California, EUA. The studio was founded in 2007 and in 2010 it produced its first show, The Amazing World of Gumball,^[41]​ created by Ben Bocquelet. Cartoon Network has also been involved in other productions in the past such as The Cramp Twins, Fat Dog Mendoza, Robotboy, Hero 108, Lego Hero Factory,^[42]​ VBirds, Cult Toons, Chop Socky Chooks and Skatoony. The studio has also produced animation for the Malaria No More organisation.^[43]​

The studio has also produced animated shorts which are accessible from their YouTube channel. Animated shorts produced by the studio include The Furry Pals, Mutant Moments, Hamshanks and the Himalolly Railway, Elliot's Zoo, Pinky Malinky and Verne on Vacation. The shorts are showcased in a similar way to Cartoonstitute by Cartoon Network USA. The studio is currently accepting opinions of the shorts by YouTube users.^[44]​

Unlike its American counterpart, Cartoon Network UK does not air Adult Swim, this is due to the Ofcom broadcasting code. The Ofcom broadcasting code disallows a children's channel to broadcast content aimed at adults, regardless if it is after the 21:00 watershed. Adult Swim UK is a website and mobile TV only service and is operated by Turner Broadcasting System Europe but it is independently run from Cartoon Network. Adult Swim have plans to launch a separate channel in the UK and Ireland, but no plan for definite has been announced. ^[45]​

When Cartoon Network initially launched, its schedule was mainly made up of short cartoons from both Warner Bros and other studios, such as WB's Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies and Metro Goldwyn Mayer's Tom and Jerry. A few years after, it started to broadcast its own programming such as The Powerpuff Girls and Dexter's Laboratory.

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  First Cartoon Network logo (with Eagle Bold typeface) used from 17 September 1993 to 10 April 2005.
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  Second Cartoon Network used from 10 April 2005 to 26 September 2010.
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  Current Cartoon Network logo used from 27 September 2010.
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  Current variation of the original Cartoon Network logo used from 27 September 2010.
• Current Cartoon Network HD logo used from 14 September 2011.
  Current Cartoon Network HD logo used from 14 September 2011.

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• Cartoonito
• CNX
• Toonami (UK & Ireland)
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• Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe

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