Hong Kong– Boomerang will be distributed in Hong Kong on now TV as part of the platform’s Junior Pack. Effective July 1, the agreement increases its distribution in Asia Pacific to over 30 million households since the channel’s relaunch in late 2014. The all-animation network boasts an impressive line-up of iconic series and movies programmed for both kids and their families, including Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo and Looney Tunes. Channel highlights in July are Bunnicula, Shaun the Sheep and new … [Read more...] about now TV picks up Boomerang
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ITN signs with Twofour
ITN Source has signed a global deal to license clip footage from Twofour Group; a family of award-winning, globally recognised production companies, which includes Twofour, Boomerang, Mainstreet Pictures and BAFTA/Emmy winners Oxford Scientific Films. Twofour delivers world class international TV programming, spanning drama, factual, comedy and entertainment, to broadcasters around the world. Twofour Rights is its in-house distribution arm, representing the Twofour Group’s extensive catalogue … [Read more...] about ITN signs with Twofour
Turner’s kids portfolio lead
Hong Kong– From all corners of the continent and beyond, kids and their families showed their love for Turner’s kids’ brands in Asia Pacific throughout 2015 and into Q1 of 2016. The full brand portfolio, comprising Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Toonami and POGO, is firmly on top of the pile in the region. Aggregate data from ratings agencies in nine measured markets shows that Turner’s Kids portfolio led its competitors in terms of audience share in 2015 and the first quarter of this year. … [Read more...] about Turner’s kids portfolio lead
Turner launches on AIS
Bangkok, Thailand- AIS will carry five Turner channels on its Playbox OTT service and Play mobile app. Almost 40 million AIS mobile subscribers are now able to live-stream the five linear channels as well as watch catch-up content from Warner TV, World Heritage Channel, HLN, Boomerang and Toonami. Turner is the first international broadcaster to offer content on the AIS platforms and the five brands are also the first premium pay-TV channels to launch. In addition, this is the first time that … [Read more...] about Turner launches on AIS
POPS Kids in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam- Turner has entered into a partnership with POPS Worldwide to launch its Boomerang brand on the popular POPS Kids non-linear platform in Vietnam. Boomerang, which Turner rebranded globally in late 2014, is an all-animation, kids-targeted network, with a line-up of world-famous cartoon characters from shows such as: The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and Dexter’s Laboratory. It is known for its line-up that is ideally suited to a … [Read more...] about POPS Kids in Vietnam
Boomerang swings to Korea
Seoul, Korea- Boomerang has expanded its footprint in Asia with a Korean debut in 15 million households on major cable and IPTV platforms, available from 14 November. Boomerang will be available in Korean, and will appeal to kids aged 4-9 and their families. On offer for the first time in the country is exclusive content including new episodes of timeless favourites from Warner Bros. Studios such as The Tom and Jerry Show, Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo. The channel will also feature substantial … [Read more...] about Boomerang swings to Korea
