In an already-crowded market competing for childrens’ eyeballs, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. is making ambitious plans to launch two new channels over the next few months. Toonami, a programming block in the U.S. and soon a full channel here, is “a channel dedicated to bringing highoctane action and anime entertainment to fanboys (and girls) across the region.” Cartoonito, which has enjoyed considerable success as a European brand, “will feature colourful … [Read more...] about Toonami and Cartoonito, It’s TOON time in Asia
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Turner expands kids’ portfolio with two new channels
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. is set to expand its kids’ entertainment portfolio with the launch of Toonami, a channel dedicated to bringing high-octane action and anime entertainment to fanboys and girls across the region, and European pre-school channel Cartoonito, in early 2013. Toonami, which is based on the hit programming block of the same name on Cartoon Network in the U.S., is a 24-hour action and anime destination. The multiplatform, … [Read more...] about Turner expands kids’ portfolio with two new channels
Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had commissioned a second season of Endemol’s preschool series Bananas in Pyjamas. The new season (52 x 12’) will be produced by Endemol companies Southern Star Entertainment and Southern Star Singapore in association with ABC. Barbara Uecker, Head of Programming for ABC Children’s TV and also ABC’s Executive Producer for the series, said: “We are delighted that the animated Bananas in Pyjamas has received a very positive … [Read more...] about Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
