Tata Play, India’s biggest content distribution and pay-TV platform, has launched Cartoon Network Forever, an ad-free service committed to reviving the golden age of animated entertainment. In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, this 24-hour channel reintroduces cherished Cartoon Network classics in both English and Hindi, providing a seamless blend of nostalgia and family-friendly programming. The service is reasonably priced at just Rs 2 a day on Tata Play’s television platform and is also available via the Tata Play Mobile App for on-the-go streaming, making it easier than ever to rediscover childhood favorites.
The debut capitalizes on the lasting popularity of 1990s and early 2000s animation, with an excellent portfolio of legendary shows. Viewers can immerse themselves in timeless adventures with “Tom & Jerry,” “Scooby-Doo,” “Baby Looney Tunes,” “Dexter’s Laboratory,” “The Powerpuff Girls Classic,” “Ed, Edd n Eddy,” and “Codename: Kids Next Door.” For superhero enthusiasts, the service features DC animated treasures including “Batman,” “Superman,” “Justice League,” and “Green Lantern,” as well as other hits like “Samurai Jack.” This carefully picked collection not only appeals to adults looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but it also introduces younger viewers to the whimsical realms that characterized a generation.
According to Pallavi Puri, Chief Commercial and entertainment Officer at Tata Play, the reintroduction of Cartoon Network’s popular characters enhances the company’s value-added service offering and provides users with more entertainment options. Whether you want to relive your favorite cartoons or introduce them to a new generation, Cartoon Network Forever has something for everyone.”
Arjun Nohwar, Managing Director, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, shared the notion, emphasizing the emotional impact of these properties:
“At Warner Bros. Discovery, we want to bring fans closer to their favorite characters. Cartoon Network Forever is a unique destination where fans may rediscover legendary Cartoon Network IPs and relive the pure delight of childhood memories. While there is a nostalgic thrill for those who grew up with the world and explorations of ‘Tom & Jerry,’ ‘Samurai Jack,’ and ‘The Powerpuff Girls,’ this is genuinely about making the magic of Cartoon Network timeless, accessible, and available for everyone to experience.”
This is not the first time Warner Bros. Discovery has attempted to revive iconic animation nostalgia on Indian television. In 2017, the firm experimented with Toonami, which began as an action-adventure channel but was eventually rebranded to focus on retro Cartoon Network programming with the motto “Some Toons Live Forever.” Around the same time, Cartoon Network launched a late-night block called “Get Tooned with Toonami,” which reintroduced old favorites to television. Despite the nostalgic goal, the new Toonami failed to achieve favorable TRPs and was eventually stopped down in 2018.
More recently, in December 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery collaborated with Amazon’s Prime Video to launch CN Rewind, a digital add-on channel offering a curated treasure trove of classics such as “The Powerpuff Girls,” “Tom & Jerry,” “Scooby-Doo,” “Johnny Bravo,” “Looney Tunes,” “Dexter’s Laboratory,” “Samurai Jack,” and “Ed, Edd n Eddy,” in both Hindi and English. It attempted to bridge generational gaps by allowing viewers to stream these episodes on demand.
What’s on Cartoon Network Forever (Tata Play)?
Cartoon Network Forever on Tata Play offers a curated selection of popular Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. classics, ad-free in both English and Hindi:
• Dexter’s Laboratory (1996–2003)
• The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2005)
• Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015–2018)
• The Tom & Jerry Show ( 2014 )
• Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979–1982)
More shows coming shortly. Joining the roster ensures nostalgia for older fans while also providing new fun for younger viewers.
Cartoon Network Forever on Tata Play offers a curated selection of popular Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. classics, ad-free in both English and Hindi:
• Dexter’s Laboratory (1996–2003)
• The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2005)
• Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015–2018)
• The Tom & Jerry Show ( 2014 )
• Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979–1982)
More shows coming shortly. Joining the roster ensures nostalgia for older fans while also providing new fun for younger viewers.
What’s on CN Rewind (Prime Video India)?
CN Rewind, which debuted in December 2024 as an Amazon Prime Video add-on, provides a massive on-demand collection of shows, specials, and movies. Everything is available in English and Hindi.
• The Powerpuff Girls (2016–2017) – 2 Seasons
• The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2013) – 2 Seasons
• ThunderCats (2011–2012) – 1 Season
• What’s New, Scooby-Doo? (2002–2006) – 3 Seasons
• Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013) – 2 Seasons
• Dexter’s Laboratory (1996–2003) – 4 Seasons
• Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999–2008) – 6 Seasons
• The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries (1995–2002) – 5 Seasons
• The Tom and Jerry Show (2014–2021) – 5 Seasons
• Baby Looney Tunes (2002–2005) – 2 Seasons
• Tom and Jerry Tales (2006–2008) – 2 Seasons
• Johnny Bravo (1995–2004) – 5 Seasons
• Samurai Jack (2001–2004) – 4 Seasons
• The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2005) – 6 Seasons
• Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015–2018) – 2 Seasons
• Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! (2006–2008) – 2 Seasons
• Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019–2021) – 2 Seasons
• Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979–1982) – 5 Seasons
• Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999–2002) – 4 Seasons
• A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991) – 4 Seasons
• Taz-Mania (1991–1995) – 4 Seasons
• Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1978) – 2 Seasons
• Duck Dodgers (2005) – 3 Seasons
• Codename: Kids Next Door (2002–2008) – 6 Seasons
TV Specials
• What’s New Scooby-Doo? Holiday Special (2003)
• The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!! (2008)
• Dexter’s Laboratory: Ego Trip (1999)
• Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games (2012)
• Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood (2011)
Scooby Doo Movies
• Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998)
• Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost (1999)
• Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000)
• Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001)
• Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire (2003)
• Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico (2003)
• Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster (2004)
• Scooby-Doo! in Where’s My Mummy? (2005)
• Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! (2006)
• Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King (2008)
• Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword (2009)
• Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo (2010)
• Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (2010)
• Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur (2011)
• Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire (2012)
• Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon (2013)
• Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013)
• Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014)
• Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy (2014)
• Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness (2015)
• Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015)
• Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood (2016)
• Scooby-Doo! Shaggy’s Showdown (2017)
• Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)
The success of such digital ventures, together with lessons learned from previous endeavors like Toonami, highlights India’s growing desire for throwback content in the entertainment industry. Cartoon Network Forever, which is exclusive to Tata Play, adds to the platform’s portfolio of over 50 value-added services across entertainment, kids, learning, regional, and devotional genres, solidifying its position as a go-to location for selected, high-quality programming.
Meanwhile, fans of 90s DC animated programs, which were a staple of the era’s superhero animation boom, may access them on a variety of streaming services in India. Select DC movies such as Superman the Animated Series, Green Lantern The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, and Teen Titans Go! movie are available on the newly merged JioHotstar, as well as live-action DC Universe films from JioCinema’s pre-merger Warner Bros. content collection. Netflix has a large variety of DC animated classics, including episodes and features from Batman: The Animated Series, Young Justice, and Justice League, which are sometimes grouped in collections for binge-watching.
As streaming conflicts heat up and nostalgia becomes a major driver of content consumption, Tata Play’s Cartoon Network Forever stands out as a sincere homage to animation’s past, pledging to keep these characters alive for future generations. Whether you are a parent discussing “Scooby-Doo” mysteries with your kids or an adult relaxing with “Powerpuff Girls” antics, this service is a wonderful addition to India’s vibrant entertainment environment..
As streaming conflicts heat up and nostalgia becomes a major driver of content consumption, Tata Play’s Cartoon Network Forever stands out as a sincere homage to animation’s past, pledging to keep these characters alive for future generations. Whether you are a parent discussing “Scooby-Doo” mysteries with your kids or an adult relaxing with “Powerpuff Girls” antics, this service is a wonderful addition to India’s vibrant entertainment environment..
As streaming conflicts heat up and nostalgia becomes a major driver of content consumption, Tata Play’s Cartoon Network Forever stands out as a sincere homage to animation’s past, pledging to keep these characters alive for future generations. Whether you are a parent discussing “Scooby-Doo” mysteries with your kids or an adult relaxing with “Powerpuff Girls” antics, this service is a wonderful addition to India’s vibrant entertainment environment..
Source: Anime news India
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