FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced a multitude of deals resulting in over 400 hours of programming being acquired in the Latin American region, spanning across factual, drama, lifestyle and entertainment. Deals across the region also include sales to Globosat (Brazil), Discovery Latin America, Digicel (Caribbean) and Turner Broadcasting. … [Read more...] about FMI sold 400 hrs to LATAM
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Prudence launches Cha-Ching card
Bangkok– Prudence Foundation and Turner Broadcasting have announced the launched of Cha-Ching Boomerang Kids’ Card, building on their five-year partnership. The Kids’ Card aims to reach Thai kids and families with financial literacy education, enabling a hands-on experience of Cha-Ching’s core messages on ‘Earn, Save, Spend and Donate’. The card entitles kids to qualify for unique discounts and retail deals. It is free for kids to register and about 200,000 … [Read more...] about Prudence launches Cha-Ching card
Boomerang signs global acquisition deal
Hong Kong - Turner Broadcasting today announced that it has completed the global acquisition of the brand-new animated series, Grizzy and the Lemmings, for its second flagship kids channel Boomerang, which will debut its first-ever original programming beginning this month. The series will join Boomerang’s existing portfolio of funny, multi-generational shows, which includes The Tom and Jerry Show, Scooby-Doo and Mr. Bean: The Animated Series and will launch worldwide beginning autumn … [Read more...] about Boomerang signs global acquisition deal
Turner acquires majority stake in iStreamPlanet
Turner Broadcasting has acquired a majority stake in iStreamPlanet, a specialist in large-scale, live event streaming, TV Everywhere network simulcasts and OTT multiplatform solutions. Turner will leverage iStreamPlanet’s technology to deliver its OTT programming, shift its core technology infrastructure to the cloud and develop new products and services for existing and new businesses. Turner’s diverse technology requirements, ranging from live news, simulcast networks, video on … [Read more...] about Turner acquires majority stake in iStreamPlanet
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 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
