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
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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
Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
Driftwood Bay Los Angeles, California - HIP has signed new international broadcast agreements for the long-form series based on internet phenomenon Annoying Orange and the new preschool series Driftwood Bay. “HIP is committed to serving the needs of our clients, both the producers whose content we represent and the broadcasters whose programming needs are a top priority,” said Richard Goldsmith, EVP, Global Distribution for The Jim Henson … [Read more...] about Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced
New York – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The Awards will telecast on the Turner Broadcasting Systems’ HLN channel on June 16, 2013. This year, CBS scored 49 nominations, the most of any network. The network’s longest running daytime series, The Young and the Restless, led the nominations tally among all programmes … [Read more...] about 40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced
Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
Telstra has announced the launch of its entertainment bundles, providing affordable access to Foxtel on T-Box channels. The new Telstra Entertainer Bundle Range plans combine high speed broadband, unlimited local and STD calls, mobile call benefits and for the first time, 11 Foxtel on T-Box channels, such as FOX8, Cartoon Network, and Discovery included through a new T-Box. Headlining a raft of value-added features is a $50 Mobile Bundle Bonus in most of the new bundles range, adding a potential … [Read more...] about Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
Turner hires Edward Barnieh for APAC acquisitions role
Hong Kong – Turner International has announced the appointment of Edward Barnieh as Programming and Acquisitions Manager, Asia Pacific, to further expand its quality offering of kids content. Based in Hong Kong, Edward will be responsible for Turner’s acquisition strategies for its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific, including Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, POGO, Toonami and Boomerang as well as to secure rights to the most engaging content in the region, in particular funny and … [Read more...] about Turner hires Edward Barnieh for APAC acquisitions role
