Toonami Channel Now Available in France

PARIS: Turner France has revealed that the animation channel Toonami, known as the “Home of Superheroes,” has launched in the country.

Toonami France features a variety of action-packed shows and movies for 8- to 12-year-old kids. The channel will feature such DC Comics characters as Batman, Superman, the Justice League and Green Lantern. Other animated superheroes on the network will include Ben 10 and Thundercats. There will also be a Toonami Movies block, offering superhero-themed animated films.

Toonami France will also offer an upgraded replay service called Toonami Max. Available on ADSL and on cable in HD, the channel and its associated service will be accessible on multiple devices, including TV, tablet, mobile and PC.

Pierre Branco, the VP and general manager for Turner France, Portugal and Africa, said: “The launch of Toonami reflects the value of pay TV and its evolution. With a clear positioning and strong franchises, our job is to select the best shows, to editorialize them and to share them with the widest audience. Through Toonami Max, our new upgraded reply service, we are also adapting to the evolutions of video consumption.”