Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. has partnered with leading South Korean game developer BlueArk Global to create a multi-platform social game featuring the Toonix, Cartoon Network’s loveable online avatars. In the game, players or “planeteers” go forth with a mission to save the Toonix universe by transforming lifeless planets into flourishing, sustainable communities. The fully customisable game also allow planeteers to design their own Toonix … [Read more...] about Turner partners BlueArk to launch Toonix online game
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Cartoon Network HD debuts in Indonesia
Jakarta – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific expanded its channel footprint in Indonesia today with the debut of Cartoon Network HD on national cable platform, First Media. The launch of Cartoon Network HD is part of a regional rollout plan that kicked off in the Philippines in January. The new channel complements Turner’s existing portfolio of news and entertainment channels currently available in Indonesia including CNN, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, truTV and … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network HD debuts in Indonesia
More Gumball wins in 2012
London – Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball continues its winning streak at international animation awards. The series from Turner Broadcasting’s European development studio scooped two major honours at the British Animation Awards on March 15 in London – winning Best Children’s Series and also the children’s jury-judged Children’s Choice Award. In making the decision, the judges described the show as “innovative and fresh, with … [Read more...] about More Gumball wins in 2012
Alien attacks
Hong Kong – The CG-animated television movie Ben 10 – Destroy All Aliens, premieres on the Cartoon Network channel across Asia Pacific on March 11.This is the first CG-animated production in the Ben 10 franchise. A trans-Pacific collaboration between Cartoon Network Asia and Cartoon Network Studios US, Ben 10 – Destroy All Aliens is written by Marty Isenberg, directed by Victor Cook and executive produced by Silas Hickey, Regional Creative Director of Turner Broadcasting System … [Read more...] about Alien attacks
Cartoon Network HD joins Measat
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has announced an agreement with GlobeCast for the distribution of the Cartoon Network HD channel via its Measat-3 satellite. Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Measat, said, “The addition of Cartoon Network HD further strengthens the variety of channels on Measat’s video neighbourhood.” The satellite service provider now distributes 25 HD channels on its video platform. Cartoon Network is one of … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network HD joins Measat
Animation comes alive
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network is launching the first dedicated high-definition kids’ entertainment channel in Southeast Asia, starting with the Philippines on January 20. Cartoon Network HD will broadcast as a linear service on SKYcable channel 178 in the country, complementing the existing standard definition offering on channel 43. Cartoon Network HD’s programming line-up will feature programmes such as The Amazing World of Gumball, Tom & Jerry, The Looney Tunes Show and … [Read more...] about Animation comes alive