Mumbai-Turner International will bring to its viewers the most recent animation blockbuster Chhota Bheem Himalayan Adventure, for the first time. The film will telecast on POGO. Created by Green Gold Animation and directed by Rusauro B. Adorable, the movie features a creative roller coaster ride that justifies the 90 minute entertainment. John Stewart Eduri creates breath-taking tracks defining the journey across mountains and streams - from the background score to the tiny sounds of nature, … [Read more...] about POGO premieres animation movie
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Turner and Sesame launch ‘Chamki ki Duniya’
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting and Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation, announced the launch of Chamki ki Duniya. The new preschool educational series airs on Turner’s kids’ channel POGO on weekdays at 8:30am. Chamki ki Duniya is the second venture between Turner and Sesame Workshop. Previously, both companies had partnered to create five seasons of Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian adaptation of the popular American series, Sesame Street. Inspidea, an … [Read more...] about Turner and Sesame launch ‘Chamki ki Duniya’
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
India launches Toonami
Mumbai – Turner Broadcasting has announced the expansion of its industry-leading kids' entertainment portfolio with the launch of Toonami, a channel dedicated to bringing high-octane animated action to kids, superhero fans and their families across India. Toonami has a significant presence is Asia-Pacific in 14 countries including Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In India, Toonami complements Turner's kids' entertainment portfolio of genre-leading … [Read more...] about India launches Toonami
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
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
