Hong Kong – Cartoon Network's innovative mobile app for children taps into the new era of content consumption patterns by allowing kids to watch content and play games at the same time on their iPads. Free to download, CN Watch and Play is currently available in English and only through the App Store for iPads (Generation 2 and above), with an Android version also in development. With a simple rotation of the iPad, kids can switch between watching content and playing games. … [Read more...] about CASBAA: Cartoon Network launches first-of-a-kind app in Asia Pacific
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Jim Henson Company debuts multi-platform preschool property
Los Angeles - The Jim Henson Company has announced the debut of its first preschool property to be released "digital first" for mobile platforms - Jim Henson's Chatter Zoo. Accompanying it is a new app created in collaboration with the award-winning creator of mobile learning applications for kids, Mindshapes, and will teach early language acquisition as young preschoolers get to interact with four friendly and playful baby animals. Chatter Zoo, which was created by Alex … [Read more...] about Jim Henson Company debuts multi-platform preschool property
Marvel and Disney create cross-over animated special
Marvel and Disney characters are set to team up in Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel, a landmark Phineas and Ferb episode in which Marvel Super Heroes and the popular animated duo, Phineas and Ferb, defeat Marvel Super Villains and Dr. Doofenshmirtz. This is the first-ever crossover animated television special for Marvel and Disney characters. Following the TV premiere, Disney Channel SVOD and verified users on WATCHDisneychannel.com and the WATCH Disney Channel app for iPad, … [Read more...] about Marvel and Disney create cross-over animated special
Foxtel and zeebox amplify TV
Sydney – Foxtel and zeebox have announced an agreement to bring Foxtel content into the zeebox app, and integrate zeebox’s social TV platform into Foxtel’s Guide app. Second screen experiences on many of Foxtel’s channels are now available on the zeebox app with more to roll out over the coming months. Foxtel will also launch an enhanced version of its Foxtel TV Guide later this year. The zeebox app enables consumers to get more information on their favourite shows, … [Read more...] about Foxtel and zeebox amplify TV
SES launches iPad app to showcase fleet and coverage
SES has launched a new iPad application, showcasing the SES global fleet of 52 satellites including over 150 footprints. The app SES Satellites is designed by the company to engage its customers and enable them to easily locate the satellites covering their markets. SES Satellites is one of the first satellite fleet iPad app with a search tool that displays satellite coverage based on one’s location and has an augmented reality view, which allows customers to easily locate the position of … [Read more...] about SES launches iPad app to showcase fleet and coverage
Cartoon Network updates mobile app
Cartoon Network has launched Version 2.0 of the Cartoon Network app—available on Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad—which allows users to watch their favourite Cartoon Network shows and play games, all in the same easy-to-use app. In the iPad, users can even use the split screen mode to watch and play at the same time. The Version 2.0 will feature hit Cartoon Network shows including Adventure Time, Regular Show, Ben 10, The Amazing World of Gumball, Ninjago, The Looney Tunes … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network updates mobile app