Hong Kong – Cartoon Network is premiering the award-winning animated comedy series The Amazing World of Gumball on 1 October, as part of a new brand campaign to give the channel a fresh look and concept. The campaign, entitled “Cartoon Network: It’s a Fun Thing!”, aims to capture the kids’ entertainment channel’s fun and vibrant side by launching a new brand look and logo. As part of this latest effort, Cartoon Network is also refocusing on comedy programming. … [Read more...] about The Amazing World of comedy
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Animated fish series makes a splash
Sydney – The animated fish comedy series GASP!, produced by SLR Productions, is set to make its debut on ABC3. The 52 x 11 minute series is based on the GASP!, ZAPT!, SPLAT!, SQUISH!, CRASH!, CHOMP! series of comic books by multiple-award-winning Australian author and illustrator, Terry Denton. Head of Programming and Acquisitions Children’s TV at ABC TV, Barbara Uecker said, “We are looking forward to adding GASP! to our line-up of high-quality local and international … [Read more...] about Animated fish series makes a splash
KidsCo celebrates Festival of Lights with original production
KidsCo, the international children’s channel, is celebrating Deepavali, the Indian festival of lights, through a series of idents that will be shown globally, throughout November. KidsCo commissioned Asian animation production company, Image Venture Ltd., based in Chennai India, to develop the idents. More in next week's executive news. … [Read more...] about KidsCo celebrates Festival of Lights with original production
KidsCo launches outdoor campaign in Hong Kong
KidsCo, the international children’s channel, launched its first outdoor advertising campaign in Hong Kong this week, to publicise its programming across the region. The billboard and bus shelter campaign, is promoting KidsCo’s family friendly programming across its platform partners: Hong Kong Broadband, nowTV and TVB PayVision and can be seen throughout November and December. More details in next week's Executive News. … [Read more...] about KidsCo launches outdoor campaign in Hong Kong
NAB Show to feature ‘India Entertainment’ super session
India's leading media and entertainment executives will discuss their country's rapid growth in the entertainment industry on April 16, during the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The super session, titled "Tune-in to India's Entertainment Economy - From Emerging to Surging," will be led by Farokh Balsara, the National President of the Indo-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) and industry veteran. The session will focus on the state of India's entertainment economy, including a discussion of the issues, … [Read more...] about NAB Show to feature ‘India Entertainment’ super session