Hong Kong – Cartoon Network continues its reign as Asia Pacific’s number one international kids’ channel as it celebrates its 20th year in the region. According to 2013 full-year figures, Cartoon Network reaches more kids across the Asia-Pacific region than any other international channel, and is the highest rating international kids’ channel in seven markets: India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. With household … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
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Cartoon Network commissions first APAC series for global distribution
SPAA Conference, Melbourne – Cartoon Network has announced it has started production on the first Asia Pacific-made series developed for global distribution. Exchange Student Zero will be ready to air in 2015 on screens across the world. Another new project in the pipeline for the kids’ network is Monster Beach, an original TV special that will also be available internationally. Exchange Student Zero “Since the very early … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network commissions first APAC series for global distribution
Cartoon Network Amazone appoints top entertainment professionals
Chris Colby David Kort Bang Saray, Thailand - Cartoon Network Amazone, the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, has announced the appointment of two of the most renowned professionals in the global live entertainment industry. Chris Colby has been named Head of Creative Production, while David Kort serves as Head of Live Entertainment for the billion-baht destination, which is … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Amazone appoints top entertainment professionals
CASBAA: Cartoon Network launches first-of-a-kind app in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network's innovative mobile app for children taps into the new era of content consumption patterns by allowing kids to watch content and play games at the same time on their iPads. Free to download, CN Watch and Play is currently available in English and only through the App Store for iPads (Generation 2 and above), with an Android version also in development. With a simple rotation of the iPad, kids can switch between watching content and playing games. … [Read more...] about CASBAA: Cartoon Network launches first-of-a-kind app in Asia Pacific
Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero to debut on Cartoon Network
Mumbai – Cartoon Network, Graphic India and POW! Entertainment have announced a partnership that will bring Stan Lee’s first-ever Indian superhero to life. The movie, 66 minutes in length, is called Chakra: The Invincible and will premiere on Cartoon Network in 34 million households in India on November 30, 2013.Talking about his first-ever Indian superhero, Stan Lee said, "I am incredibly excited to be collaborating with my friends at Graphic India as we launch … [Read more...] about Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero to debut on Cartoon Network
World’s first Cartoon-Network waterpark gets “Ben 10” attraction
Humungaslide Bang Saray, Thailand – Cartoon Network Amazone has completed the construction of Humungaslide, a high-speed water coaster based on the popular Ben 10 alien, Humungousaur.Humungaslide is part of The Omniverse, one of ten themed zones at Cartoon Network Amazone, which is located in coastal Bang Saray, Thailand.The Omniverse zone features six high-speed water coasters, towering as high as 23 meters in the air. Humungousaur is one of Ben 10’s … [Read more...] about World’s first Cartoon-Network waterpark gets “Ben 10” attraction