Hong Kong – Turner Asia-Pacific has appointed Eric Lee to lead its growing location-based entertainment (LBE) business for the region. He is tasked with identifying opportunities to develop consumer-facing experiences such as water parks, theme parks, branded retail and entertainment spaces. These environments utilise Cartoon Network’s global kids’ IP such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, We Bare Bears and Adventure Time, as well as Turner’s other youth-focused brands including Tuzki. This is … [Read more...] about Turner appoints LBE director
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Boomerang debuts on Cignal TV
Manila – Boomerang, the sister channel to Cartoon Network and the ultimate destination for the world’s most classic cartoons debuts in Manila. Cignal TV subscribers will now be able to laugh-out-loud at the likes of Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo performing their hilarious on-screen antics. Featuring an unrivalled selection of animation that the whole family can enjoy, Boomerang is a safe entertainment haven. Parents and their kids can bond over new shows with characters that generations have … [Read more...] about Boomerang debuts on Cignal TV
TV still the most influential platform for kids
Sydney – Kids’ media consumption in Australia has increased over the past year, with their total spending power rising to A$1.8 billion annually, Cartoon Network’s annual leading research study into children and parents New Generations 2016 has found. The report revealed that TV ads are still the most effective for reaching children, with watching TV remaining the top media consumption activity for kids. An impressive 92% of children watched TV in the last month – up 8%, with most tuning in … [Read more...] about TV still the most influential platform for kids
Second season for The Powerpuff Girls
Cartoon Network has announced the renewal of The Powerpuff Girls. The series premiere in April had over 81 million worldwide fans experiencing it across multiple platforms, making it the largest international event in the history of the network. The original arbiters of girl power join an expanding diverse portfolio of returning fan-favorites at Cartoon Network that include Adventure Time, Steven Universe, The Amazing World of Gumball, Clarence, Regular Show and the recently-announced new Ben … [Read more...] about Second season for The Powerpuff Girls
Cartoon Network on mobile
Manila, Philippines – Turner Asia-Pacific and Globe Telecom have announced that two upgraded Cartoon Network apps will soon be made available to Globe customers. An authenticated version of the Cartoon Network Watch and Play app unlocks its full functionality, including a live stream of the channel and additional video-on-demand content. Cartoon Network Anything will also be bundled, showcasing the network’s best short-form content on mobile devices. … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network on mobile
Turner and Yash Raj collab
Mumbai- Kids now have an extra dose of entertainment as Turner International partners with Yash Raj Films for their upcoming movie Sultan to bring the big screen magic on television. The association brings two new specials on POGO and Cartoon Network with Sultan’s sports-drama story to entertain children. … [Read more...] about Turner and Yash Raj collab