Weigel Broadcasting Co. announced the launch of an all-new national television network, MeTV Toons, dedicated exclusively to classic animation, from Hollywood-era shorts to made-for-television favorites. This new collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and Weigel — the company behind the top rated MeTV Network — will feature dozens of well-known, classic cartoons, including Warner Bros.’ most famous animated characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Scooby Doo, Tom & Jerry, George Jetson, Top Cat, Yogi Bear, Popeye, Johnny Quest and Fred Flintstone.
Alongside Warner Bros. properties, other beloved characters joining MeTV Toons include Rocky and Bullwinkle, Woody Woodpecker, Casper, Betty Boop, Speed Racer and more. The network will be available for multi-platform distribution on over-the-air broadcast television, traditional MVPDs and virtual MVPDs, along with a complimentary offering for ad supported streaming services.
MeTV Toons will launch June 25.
“We are honored to work with the amazing team at Warner Bros. Discovery and others on this network and bring together a truly incredible collection of the world’s best known and most loved classic cartoons, creating a new destination for everyone to discover or rediscover the sheer joy of watching cartoons on TV,” said Neal Sabin, Vice-Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. “MeTV Toons will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the biggest names and most beloved classic cartoons and animated characters. Everyone has a favorite cartoon; it is a universally loved art form. We are thrilled to bring those smiles and memories back to TV with MeTV Toons.”
“Neal and the team at Weigel have been long-standing and innovative licensing partners of Warner Bros. content for decades,”, said David Decker, President of Content Sales for Warner Bros. Discovery. “Having some of the studio’s most iconic animated characters all available in one place is not only great for fans of classic animation, but also just super fun!”
Joining MeTV Toons are noted animation author, historian and executive Jerry Beck and character voice actor Bob Bergen. Beck is well known for his numerous books on American animation and classic characters, including The 50 Greatest Cartoons, The Hanna-Barbera Treasury, Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to Warner Bros. Cartoons and many others. For MeTV Toons, he will help produce original content that will expand and enhance the viewing experience.
Four-time Emmy nominee Bergen is a multi-talented voice actor and host, well known for voicing Warner Bros. characters Porky Pig, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and many others. For MeTV Toons, he will be the signature voice of the network, bringing the MeTV Toons brand and viewing experience to life with his announcing and acting prowess.
The MeTV Toons network joins MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Start TV, Catchy Comedy, MOVIES!, Story Television, Dabl and MeTV+ in the Weigel family of national broadcast TV networks.
