Sydney, Australia – Cartoon Network’s first Australian content commissioned for global distribution, Monster Beach, has taken home the 2015 ASTRA Award for Most Outstanding Children’s Programme. Monster Beach at ASTRA Awards As an international broadcaster, subscription television channel Cartoon Network is committed to producing exclusive and compelling local content with global export potential, with Monster Beach’s world premiere occurring in Australia last … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network takes home Astra Award
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India launches Toonami
Mumbai – Turner Broadcasting has announced the expansion of its industry-leading kids' entertainment portfolio with the launch of Toonami, a channel dedicated to bringing high-octane animated action to kids, superhero fans and their families across India. Toonami has a significant presence is Asia-Pacific in 14 countries including Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In India, Toonami complements Turner's kids' entertainment portfolio of genre-leading … [Read more...] about India launches Toonami
SingTel mio TV launch seven Turner channels
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
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
Winners of the British Academy Children’s Awards
London – The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the winners for the annual British Academy Children’s Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Doc Brown at the Roundhouse, London and presenters included Samantha Barks, Sharleen Spiteri, Bernard Cribbins, Myleene Klass, Emma Bunton, Jamal Edwards, James Norton, Simon Webbe and Malorie Blackman. It has been a successful week for the team behind Katie Morag after picking up a British Academy Scotland Award last … [Read more...] about Winners of the British Academy Children’s Awards
“Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures” airs on Cartoon Network
Sydney, Australia – SLR Productions’ live action series Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures airs on Cartoon Network in Australia on weekdays. The 26 x 24’ series is based on the thrilling action adventure books by popular children’s author, Justin D’Ath. Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures is an action-packed comedy adventure series about teenage ‘danger magnet’ Sam Fox as he braves the wilds from open ocean to deepest jungle, coming face to face with killer sharks, man … [Read more...] about “Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures” airs on Cartoon Network