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Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes and MGM on Video Subscription Service, Boomerang

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Time Warner’s Turner and Warner Bros. have announced they have partnered on a new standalone domestic premium video subscription service – Boomerang – that will launch in the Spring. This will be the first time the two companies have offered the massive Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes and MGM animation library of over 5,000 titles on a streaming platform. Boomerang will provide audiences instant and exclusive access to both brand-new original series and timeless franchises like Scooby Doo, Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, The Jetsons and The Flintstones among many others. Launching with a vast number of episodes, new content will be added weekly for kids, families and animation lovers of all ages to enjoy.

Boomerang will be the exclusive home to a slate of new, original series, including Warner Bros. Animation’s Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, an uplifting comedic fantasy series that transports audiences to the magical land of Oz and follows the ruby slipper adventures of its brave and feisty princess protagonist; and Wacky Races, a full-engine overhaul of the Hanna-Barbera classic series that takes viewers on a ride filled with zany slapstick comedy, high-octane thrills and exotic locales around the world.  Additionally, Boomerang will be the only place to catch new episodes of three fan-favorite series, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry.

Boomerang will support its world-class content offering with a robust set of product features in the months following launch including: family profiles, personalized recommendations, download-to-go, Spanish audio and interactive features that will give users new and exciting ways to discover and share content. The Boomerang OTT service will be powered by applications and technology developed by DramaFever, a Warner Bros. Digital Networks company.

The service will be ad-free and launch domestically on Web, iOS and Android devices for $4.99 per month (with a 7-day Free Trial) or $39.99 annually (with a 30-day Free Trial).

The product will expand to several more platforms after launch, including Amazon, Roku and Apple TV. Turner and Warner Bros. is exploring additional distribution opportunities with both new and existing partners in the future.

Could Fox Buy DC Comics?

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21stCenturyFox_PentagramThere’s a lot of maneuvering the the mega corporation business world, as Rupert Murdoch‘s 21st Century Fox is looking to buy Time Warner. Time Warner owns DC Comics, so, it’s possible Fox might soon own some of the most iconic characters out there.

As reported by The Verge, Fox made an $80 billion bid for Time Warner, and that bid was declined. The New York Times is reporting that Murdoch is “determined” to push ahead with the takeover, and not likely to walk away. CNBC confirmed the offer and rebuttal. CNBC also has reported that the two company’s CEOs met in June to discuss a potential deal.

If this goes through, bets as to how quickly Superman returns to fighting for “truth, justice, and the AMERICAN way”?

Around the Tubes

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The DC launch hits Wednesday at midnight at some stores.  How many of you are staying up tonight to be some of the first to read DC’s relaunch?  While you contemplate that, here’s the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

ComiChron – Market share and performance graphics up to date – Lots of fantastic data to pour over.

Comics Alliance – Rise of ‘Anonymous’ Fuels Sales Of Time Warner’s ‘V For Vendetta’ Masks – 100,000 masks versus the normal 5,000? I wonder how Anon feels about making this corporation so much money.

Con Coverage:

CBR – Fan Expo: “Flashpoint” Panel Promises More From Major Players

MTV Geek – FanExpo Canada Interview: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Goes Back to ‘Route 666’

MTV Geek – FanExpo Canada 2011 Interview: Dan DiDio On DC Comics’ Countdown To The New 52

CBR – FANEXPO: “FF” Team Spirit Full Audio

Comics Alliance – Marvel Drops ‘Season One’ Artwork At FanExpo Canada 2011 [Previews]

Bleeding Cool – CrossGen At Fan Expo – Kiss Kiss Bang Bang By Peter Milligan And Ramon Rosanas Announced

MTV Geek – FanExpo Canada 2011: Marvel’s Pint O’ C.B. Panel Recap

CBR – Fan Expo: Aguirre-Sacasa Gets His Kicks on “Route 666”

MTV Geek – 20 Amazing Cosplay Pics From FanExpo Canada!

Comics Alliance – Marvel Fan Expo Canada Roundup: ‘Alpha Flight’ Ongoing, ‘Destroyers’ And Brian Wood Coming In 2012

Comicvine – FanExpo 2011 Announcements and Photo Superpost!

Around the Tubes Reviews:

CBR – Batman: Gates of Gotham #5

Can’t Make it to San Diego Comic-Con?

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Just like many of you, we’re missing out on the fun that is San Diego Comic-Con.  We will however bring you any breaking news that comes our way (we already have some embargoed news).  For now though, a sneak peak of what we’re missing (*sniff*).

Bleeding Cool

The Beat

And if comic book movies is more your thing Time Warner is bringing movies based on comic books to on demand in a special “Comic-Con” category between now and August 2.

Movies on demand are:

  • The Losers — starts 7/20/10
  • Batman: Under The Red Hood — starts 7/27/10
  • Clash Of The Titans — starts 7/27/10
  • A History Of Violence
  • V For Vendetta
  • Batman
  • Batman Begins — ends 7/31/10
  • The Dark Knight
  • Superman: The Movie
  • Superman II
  • 300
  • Ghost World
  • Blade
  • X-Men
  • Wanted
  • Hellboy
  • Hellboy II: The Golden Army