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Two new cartoon channels plan launch

Turner Broadcasting looks to launch new channelsTurner Broadcasting is to launch two new channels next year to boost audiences for its channels.

The two new channels; Cartoon Network Too and Boomerang +1 will launch in 2006 although a spokeswoman for Turner Broadcasting said it was still in negotiations with networks to air the new channels.

Cartoon Network Too will be looking to show classic cartoons including 'Wacky Races', 'Hong Kong Phooey' and 'Yogi Bear'.

Boomerang +1 is looking at showing 'Scooby-Doo' and 'Tom & Jerry' and primarily targeted at the whole family.

Cartoon Network and its sister station Cartoon Network + are already available on Sky EPG 601 and 602 respectively.

Boomerang is available on EPG 603.

Editor: Lakhvinder Baddhan Source: Media Bulletin
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