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HONG KONG: Now TV is set to add Boomerang to its Junior Pack at the beginning of July, increasing the Asia-Pacific reach of the kids’ network to more than 30 million homes.<\/p>\n

Relaunched in late 2014, Boomerang caters to kids aged 4 to 9 with an animated slate that includes classics like\u00a0Scooby-Doo<\/em>,\u00a0Tom and Jerry<\/em>\u00a0and Looney Tunes<\/em>, alongside\u00a0<\/em>Bunnicula<\/em>, Shaun the Sheep<\/em> and new episodes of The Garfield Show<\/em>, among other shows.<\/p>\n

\u201cHong Kong audiences already know and love Boomerang\u2019s shows, so the channel will undoubtedly appeal to families with young kids,” said Phil Nelson, Turner\u2019s managing director for Southeast Asia. “We\u2019ve seen this brand grow quickly around the region and gain momentum\u2014hitting the 30 million distribution mark is a great milestone. Now TV subscribers now have access to all three of Turner\u2019s kids\u2019 channels in the region\u2014Cartoon Network, Toonami and Boomerang\u2014so there really is something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNow TV has a diverse range of programs, including many choices for kids,” added Loke Kheng Tham, PCCW’s executive VP of pay TV. “We are committed to providing a responsible and entertaining TV environment for children and parents in Hong Kong. We are delighted to partner with Turner, our long-established\u00a0partner, to further enrich our offerings for younger audiences through the launch of Boomerang.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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