Kuala Lumpur – Boomerang, the global kids’ brand and companion channel to Cartoon Network, has launched in Malaysia on HyppTV with a two-month free preview available. Boomerang Boomerang is an all-animation network with a line-up of household names and contemporary cartoons programmed for both kids and their families. The channel offers exclusive, first-run content including new episodes of timeless favourites such as Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo, as well as … [Read more...] about Boomerang bounces into Malaysia on HyppTV
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POGO goes to Thailand
Bangkok – Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific has partnered with Thai free-to-air broadcaster Channel 3 to host a daily two-hour programming block of POGO-branded content from March 30. The block offers a mix of animated and live-action original content from POGO, one of the most popular kids’ channels in India that Turner launched in 2004. The block will air in Thai on the Family Channel 13 from 4-6pm on weekdays and 7-9am on weekends. Its programming includes first-run … [Read more...] about POGO goes to Thailand
Toonami Channel to launch in Thailand
Bangkok – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has announced that Toonami, its popular all-adventure kids channel, is slated to launch in Thailand on January 14, 2015 and will be seen in 11 million households as a cable and satellite channel across the country. Toonami will be broadcast in the Thai language and will have a wide appeal to local viewers with a program line-up packed with high-octane, top-rating animated series and movies. As a companion brand to Cartoon Network and … [Read more...] about Toonami Channel to launch in Thailand
Turner International Asia Pacific’s new Sales Director
Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Awantika Sood as Sales Director, representing the broadcaster’s Kids and Entertainment brands in Southeast Asia. Commenting on the appointment, Phil Nelson, Turner’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Southeast Asia Pacific and North Asia, said, “We’re really pleased to have Awantika onboard in this key position as we continue to make significant investments in our Kids and … [Read more...] about Turner International Asia Pacific’s new Sales Director
WarnerTV Encore on now TV
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has officially launched WarnerTV Encore, a catch-up service that debuted on September 15 on now TV in Hong Kong. Existing WarnerTV subscribers will have instant and full access to a selection of premium WarnerTV content via their set-top boxes with no extra charge. WarnerTV Encore gives viewers the freedom to choose when to watch first-and-exclusive series including Gotham and The Last Ship – both premiering this month and available … [Read more...] about WarnerTV Encore on now TV
Turner AP expands Phil Nelson’s role
Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific announced on May 12 that Phil Nelson has been appointed Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia Pacific and North Asia. Phil Nelson Previously responsible for strategic planning and North Asia, Nelson now has operational oversight for the commercial functions of Turner’s business in Southeast Asia Pacific in addition to Japan and Korea. Reporting to him from these three regional areas are Tom Perry, Ron … [Read more...] about Turner AP expands Phil Nelson’s role
