Cartoon Network Singapore – SingTel mio TV and Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific, Inc. have announced a carriage deal for seven Turner channels to be made available on the SingTel mio TV platform from 6 January. The Turner channels that will be available on the SingTel mio TV platform include: CNN International The region’s kids brand bouquet featuring Cartoon Network and Boomerang. Special-interest entertainment channels truTV and Turner Classic Movies. Newly-launched … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV launch seven Turner channels
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Toonami Channel to launch in Thailand
Bangkok – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has announced that Toonami, its popular all-adventure kids channel, is slated to launch in Thailand on January 14, 2015 and will be seen in 11 million households as a cable and satellite channel across the country. Toonami will be broadcast in the Thai language and will have a wide appeal to local viewers with a program line-up packed with high-octane, top-rating animated series and movies. As a companion brand to Cartoon Network and … [Read more...] about Toonami Channel to launch in Thailand
PGS Entertainment secures deal with Boomerang
Hong Kong – TAT Productions and Master Films’ The Jungle Bunch to the Rescue! is taking another step forward on its quest to become a global phenomenon. PGS Entertainment announced that Turner Broadcasting’s co-viewing family channel Boomerang has acquired pay TV rights to the series in Europe and Southeast Asia. The announcement was made by Guillaume Soutter, President, PGS Entertainment. The Jungle Bunch to the Rescue! is already available in 180 territories via licensing … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment secures deal with Boomerang
Boomerang re-launched globally
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting announced that its second flagship kids brand, Boomerang, is being re-launched globally. The channel will be an all-animation, youth-targeted network, repositioned with a line-up of timeless and contemporary cartoons programmed for family co-viewing, rolling out in Australia on 3 November, ahead of Southeast Asia, the U.S. and EMEA which will launch in 2015. “The re-launch of Boomerang as a second flagship channel is a testament to its global … [Read more...] about Boomerang re-launched globally
Christina Miller named President and GM for three Turner networks
Atlanta – Christina Miller has been named President and General Manager for the Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. networks Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang, as well as their digital brand extensions, including Cartoon Network.com and Adult Swim.com. The announcement was made by David Levy, President of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., to whom Miller reports. Miller will be responsible for leading the business in North America and working closely with … [Read more...] about Christina Miller named President and GM for three Turner networks
Cartoon Network appoints new VP of Programme Scheduling
Hong Kong – Vishnu Athreya has been named Vice President, Programme Scheduling for Cartoon Network and Boomerang, it was announced on June 23 by Rob Sorcher, Chief Content Officer for Cartoon Network in the U.S. In this position, Athreya will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day scheduling and strategic positioning of programming content for Cartoon Network, Boomerang and branded non-linear programme platforms. Vishnu Athreya He will serve as departmental lead for long-range … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network appoints new VP of Programme Scheduling
