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
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Cartoon Network brings “Shaun the Sheep” to Southeast Asia
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network has acquired the exclusive rights from Aardman Animations to air the new season of Shaun the Sheep across Southeast Asia, including Taiwan and the Philippines. The region’s international kids’ channel will start airing the first part (20 x 7’) of the fourth season immediately. The second part (10 x 7’) will be available from 2015, and will coincide with the theatrical release of the Shaun the Sheep movie, also … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network brings “Shaun the Sheep” to Southeast Asia
Cartoon Network greenlights two more seasons for “The Amazing World of Gumball”
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network announced on June 2 the greenlight on production for a fourth and fifth season of global hit animated series, The Amazing World of Gumball further building on the channel’s hugely successful comedy slate. Produced in the UK, the family-centric sitcom now airs on Turner channels in 126 countries and has become a global hit since launch in late 2010. Cartoon Network EMEA has commissioned 40 x 22’ episodes for seasons four and five of the … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network greenlights two more seasons for “The Amazing World of Gumball”
9 Story secures multiple sales for “Numb Chucks”
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announced on May 18 that it has secured multiple homes for the animated comedy series Numb Chucks (26 x 22’). New broadcast partners include Cartoon Network (U.S.), Cartoon Network (Latin America), ABC TV (Australia), Disney (CEE, Asia, Israel and Benelux), TG4 (Ireland) and Canal+ Family (France, Africa). Numb Chucks Produced by 9 Story, Numb Chucks premiered on Canadian kids network YTV earlier this year and airs … [Read more...] about 9 Story secures multiple sales for “Numb Chucks”
Cartoon Network Latam acquires new episodes of “Sendokai Champions”
Madrid – Nottingham Forest and Cartoon Network Latin America have signed a new deal for new episodes of Sendokai Champions, which has begun airing since May 13 in more than 50 countries in Latin America. The new episodes of Sendokai Champions will broadcast as part of Copa Toon month, organised by the channel. Cartoon Network premiered the first episodes of the series in June 2013, during the Copa Toon 2013. Sendokai Champions This time, the four heroes Zak, Cloe, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Latam acquires new episodes of “Sendokai Champions”
MIPTV: PGS Entertainment secures broadcast deal for “Super 4”
Cannes – Kids programming distributor and brand manager PGS Entertainment has secured broadcast deals with Cartoon Network in Italy and Latin America for the new animated series Super 4. Inspired by Playmobil’s universe, Super 4 (52 x 11’) is produced by Method Animation and Morgen Studios, with France Télévisions as commissioning broadcaster. PGS represents the series in all territories. “Playmobil is a brand that translates to fun in all languages and in … [Read more...] about MIPTV: PGS Entertainment secures broadcast deal for “Super 4”