The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
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Cartoon Network Entertainment Park to open in Bali
Turner Asia Pacific has announced a licensing partnership with Indonesian real-estate and hospitality investment company MAJ Group, to develop a 4.3-hectare entertainment park in Bali. The family destination will feature the island’s largest waterpark and an indoor entertainment centre – all splashed with Cartoon Network theming. Slated to be fully operational in 2020, the development will include thrilling water rides, and massive surf and wave pools. The integrated project will be … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Entertainment Park to open in Bali
Cartoon Network hires new head for licensing & consumer products business in APAC
HONG KONG – Turner Asia Pacific has appointed Vikram Sharma Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), its regional licensing and merchandising division. Joining Turner in March, Mr Sharma is tasked with driving sales across the whole region for its branded toys, apparel, home entertainment, publishing and lifestyle products, as well as live events and themed entertainment. Major franchises and IP under CNE’s management from the Cartoon Network portfolio of shows including … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network hires new head for licensing & consumer products business in APAC
mm2 Entertainment and Turner ink deal
Singapore – mm2 Entertainment Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of mm2 Asia Ltd, has entered into an agreement with Turner Asia Pacific to co-produce five cinematic films over the next three years with a multi-million-dollar budget. The collaboration marks Turner’s first foray by the global media conglomerate into film production in Southeast Asia, and is part of a wider strategic effort to invest and produce more Asian content. These projects are expected to bolster its content pipeline … [Read more...] about mm2 Entertainment and Turner ink deal
Boomerang hits 200 million views
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – At the end of March 2016, POPS Worldwide created a historic partnership with Turner Asia Pacific to localise and distribute the kids’ entertainment content of the Boomerang channel on Boomerang Vietnam and POPS Kids. For the first time, Vietnamese children could easily enjoy the huge international entertaining content repository with lots of attractive and funny animated series of Boomerang with Vietnamese dubbed versions as Tom and Jerry Tales; The Tom … [Read more...] about Boomerang hits 200 million views
Cartoon Network on mobile
Manila, Philippines – Turner Asia-Pacific and Globe Telecom have announced that two upgraded Cartoon Network apps will soon be made available to Globe customers. An authenticated version of the Cartoon Network Watch and Play app unlocks its full functionality, including a live stream of the channel and additional video-on-demand content. Cartoon Network Anything will also be bundled, showcasing the network’s best short-form content on mobile devices. … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network on mobile