Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting has greenlit a new co-production with Synergy Media and Studio Goindol, marking the network’s biggest ever animation project in Korea. The series – entitled Beat Monsters – is a comedy starring alien monsters from outer space on the lookout for the ultimate beat. There will be 52x2’ shorts and additional micro-shorts. Each episode will fuse live-action footage and CGI animation techniques to create a rich and colourful environment. … [Read more...] about Turner & Korean animation studio in co-production
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Cartoon Network Amazone wins Leading Edge Award 2014
Cartoon Network Amazone Bang Saray, Thailand – Just one month after its official opening, Cartoon Network Amazone has been awarded the prestigious Leading Edge Award 2014 at the World Waterpark Association’s Symposium & Trade Show Awards in Las Vegas. Thailand’s tourism minister also praised the new project, saying that the park is perfectly aligned with the country’s tourism strategy for 2015. Opened on 3 October, Cartoon Network Amazone is the first ever Cartoon … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Amazone wins Leading Edge Award 2014
Turner launches Oh!K
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific today signed a volume deal with Korea’s leading broadcaster, MBC, locking in content for Oh!K, a new general entertainment channel. Ricky Ow, President of Turner Asia Pacific, said, “Oh!K combines the best in content with Turner's proven history in curating some of the most successful channels in Asia Pacific. We are thrilled to partner with MBC in creating what I'm sure will be an iconic brand for Southeast Asia, and we are … [Read more...] about Turner launches Oh!K
Turner restructures management
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific (TBSAP) is realigning its organizational structure to better manage the increasingly dynamic and fragmented Asia-Pacific region. Steve Marcopoto, President and MD TBSAP, said, “The driving principle behind our new set-up is to provide ownership and accountability to each Asia-Pacific sub-region in pursuit of growth”, especially since TBSAP has amassed considerable business portfolios outside of Hong Kong in the past two … [Read more...] about Turner restructures management
Turner Asia Pacific launches online catalog for new syndication sales business
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (TBSAP) announced at MIPCOM the launch of a brand new syndication marketplace www.turnercontentsolutions.com to enable buyers to search and preview a vast collection of well-established television programs under the Turner brand. These include, amongst others, content from the world's leading 24-hour news network CNN International, truTV featuring real-life stories told from an exciting first-person perspective and Adult Swim offering original and … [Read more...] about Turner Asia Pacific launches online catalog for new syndication sales business
Turner Asia Pacific launches online catalog for new syndication sales business
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (TBSAP) announced at MIPCOM the launch of a brand new syndication marketplace www.turnercontentsolutions.com to enable buyers to search and preview a vast collection of well-established television programs under the Turner brand. These include, amongst others, content from the world’s leading 24-hour news network CNN International, truTV featuring real-life stories told from an exciting first-person perspective and Adult Swim offering original … [Read more...] about Turner Asia Pacific launches online catalog for new syndication sales business