From 1 October, customers can look forward to quality factual and lifestyle entertainment as StarHub announces the relaunch of Discovery HD and HGTV channels. Aligned with StarHub’s commitment to provide world-class entertainment to our customers, Discovery HD and HGTV will join the already-extensive StarHub TV+ line-up of content options from Warner Bros. Discovery that include CNN International, Cartoonito, Cartoon Network, HBO, HBO On Demand, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits and … [Read more...] about StarHub announces return of Discovery HD and HGTV
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Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
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
Henson licenses “Doozers” to Nickelodeon Australia
Hollywood, California - Family entertainment producer and distributor The Jim Henson Company has licensed its new animated children’s series Doozers to Nickelodeon Australia, with the series airing on the network’s dedicated preschool channel, Nick Jr. The announcement was made by Richard Goldsmith, EVP of Global Distribution for The Jim Henson Company. Doozers “We continue to secure partnerships with top notch broadcasters around the globe to … [Read more...] about Henson licenses “Doozers” to Nickelodeon Australia
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
HIT Entertainment greenlights ninth series of “Fireman Sam”
London – HIT Entertainment announced that a brand new CGI series of Fireman Sam and a feature-length special will be released in December 2013. The 24x10’ TV series will be produced along with one extended episode (1 x 22’). These will be followed by a 60-minute feature-length special, in which Turner Broadcasting has already acquired the rights for its pre-school channel Cartoonito. The ninth season of the series will be produced by China-based digital animation company Xing … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment greenlights ninth series of “Fireman Sam”
Turner’s Toonami debuts across Asia on December 1 (Video inside)
Hong Kong – Fanboys (and girls) around Asia can tune in to a new world of breath-taking animation and non-stop action when the new action-adventure kids channel Toonami launches on December 1. Toonami aims to be a multiplatform experience that goes beyond the typical barriers of a traditional TV channel. Apps, games and websites complement TV content to create a cross-platform ecosystem. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. also touts it as the channel “for … [Read more...] about Turner’s Toonami debuts across Asia on December 1 (Video inside)