Hong Kong – Hit cartoon character Ben 10 has turned five. Dulce Lim-Chen, Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises Asia Pacific, said at the franchise's birthday celebration, "In the three animated series so far, Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, we've witnessed Ben and his aliens go from onscreen heroes to global, multiplatform icons." Ben 10 has experienced five consecutive years of growth since bursting onto the scene in early 2008, achieving US$1 billion in … [Read more...] about Birthday for knee-high hero
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Cartoon Network pays homage to silent star
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network Asia Pacific has acquired the animated series Chaplin and Co. The show is a slapstick nod to one of Hollywood’s most pivotal early stars, Charlie Chaplin. A co-production between India’s DQ Entertainment, and France-based Method Animation, the animation was developed in consultation with the Chaplin family, to make the series as representative of the icon as possible. In true Chaplin style, Chaplin and Co is a slapstick comedy without dialogue … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network pays homage to silent star
Turner restructures management
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific (TBSAP) is realigning its organizational structure to better manage the increasingly dynamic and fragmented Asia-Pacific region. Steve Marcopoto, President and MD TBSAP, said, “The driving principle behind our new set-up is to provide ownership and accountability to each Asia-Pacific sub-region in pursuit of growth”, especially since TBSAP has amassed considerable business portfolios outside of Hong Kong in the past two … [Read more...] about Turner restructures management
Vivek Bahl joins Turner’s Indian arm
Mumbai – Turner International has appointed Vivek Bahl as Chief Content Officer. Bahl reports to Mark Eyers, Chief Content Officer, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. Based in Turner’s Mumbai office, Bahl oversees the content strategy and development for Turner’s diverse portfolio of entertainment brands in India including Imagine TV, Cartoon Network, POGO and WB. Bahl joins the company with more than 25 years of entertainment experience and a cross functional … [Read more...] about Vivek Bahl joins Turner’s Indian arm
The Amazing World of comedy
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network is premiering the award-winning animated comedy series The Amazing World of Gumball on 1 October, as part of a new brand campaign to give the channel a fresh look and concept. The campaign, entitled “Cartoon Network: It’s a Fun Thing!”, aims to capture the kids’ entertainment channel’s fun and vibrant side by launching a new brand look and logo. As part of this latest effort, Cartoon Network is also refocusing on comedy programming. … [Read more...] about The Amazing World of comedy
Cartoon Network is now VOD
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network has launched the “Cartoon Network On-Demand” service on now TV. The On-Demand programme lineup of shows include new releases such as Ben 10, Generator Rex and classics such as The Powerpuff Girls. Ringo Chan, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Syndication, Wireless and Interactive Content Solutions and Distribution, Turner International Asia Pacific, said, “Thanks to the extension of our long-term partnership with PCCW, for the first time we … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network is now VOD