Cartoonito (American programming block)

This article is about the American programming block. For international feeds and the brand as a whole, see Cartoonito.
Cartoonito
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Network
Programming
Language(s)
  • English
  • Spanish (with SAP)
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerWarner Bros. Discovery Networks
ParentThe Cartoon Network, Inc.
Sister channels
List
History
LaunchedSeptember 13, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-09-13)
Links
Websitewww.cartoonito.com

Cartoonito (also known as Cartoonito on Cartoon Network) is a programming block that airs on weekday mornings. It premiered on September 13, 2021, on Cartoon Network, and a dedicated section on the streaming service Max. Cartoonito targets a preschool audience around two to six years old. Cartoonito marks the first dedicated preschool block on Cartoon Network in over fifteen years.

Programming

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See the main article: List of programs broadcast by Cartoonito

Cartoonito features co-productions and acquired programming, in addition to original series exclusive to the program block on Cartoon Network. Currently, Cartoonito's lineup includes Sesame Street: Mecha Builders, Pocoyo, Bing, Cocomelon, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go; with Sesame Street, exclusive to HBO Max.

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Service Description
Cartoonito on Demand A video-on-demand service, which launched concurrently in 2021, and is available to most subscription-based providers. The service offers select episodes of Cartoonito programming seen on Cartoon Network.
HBO Max A subscription video-on-demand hub that launched on HBO Max.[1] In addition to as well as some exclusive shows.[2]
Cartoonito App An online mobile app based on the Cartoonito website. It is operated through Boing Spa. It is yet to be available in the US.
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References

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  1. ↑ "WarnerMedia Kids & Family to Debut Cartoonito, New Preschool Programming Block Based on Humancentric Learning to Launch this Fall on Cartoon Network and HBO Max" (Press release). WarnerMedia. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  2. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (February 17, 2021). "Cartoon Network, HBO Max Double Down on Preschool Fare". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 18, 2021.

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