Others? Not so much.Ĭourage the Cowardly Dog is just shy of 20 years old, but the cartoon horror-comedy maintains a devoted cult fanbase. Also thrown into the mix are newer shows, some of which can make a reasonable case for the title of modern classic. There are even curated playlists of episodes from a variety of shows, something Netflix hasn’t even gotten right yet.īut Cartoon Network isn’t only using the Boomerang service to resurface all the hits the kids of today are missing out on.

Old episodes of shows like Looney Tunes, Yogi Bear and Tom and Jerry are available a la carte and in a format familiar to kids who grew up using Netflix. The app seems like a smart play on Cartoon Network’s part for keeping its old-school catalogue relevant. (There’s also an annual membership for $39.99 upfront.) There are more than 20 different shows and movies available right now, although Variety notes that the Boomerang app will feature a rotating lineup of content. Don’t expect to find Steven Universe or Adventure Time on the mobile and desktop platform, though the mobile and desktop app is based on Boomerang, Cartoon Network’s retro-skewing sister network.įor $4.99 per month, subscribers get unlimited, ad-free access to more than 1,000 episodes. Cartoon Network just launched a subscription-based streaming service, the cable channel’s first.

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