Jakarta – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific expanded its channel footprint in Indonesia today with the debut of Cartoon Network HD on national cable platform, First Media. The launch of Cartoon Network HD is part of a regional rollout plan that kicked off in the Philippines in January. The new channel complements Turner’s existing portfolio of news and entertainment channels currently available in Indonesia including CNN, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, truTV and … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network HD debuts in Indonesia
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Turner pulls the plug on Imagine TV
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (Turner) today announced the decision to cease business operations of its Hindi general entertainment channel Imagine TV, together with its international feed Imagine Dil Se. In a statement to the press, the company said Imagine TV has not performed and grown as per expectations. While some programmes delivered satisfactory ratings, overall the channel was unable to achieve the ratings consistency needed to sustain the business and support continued … [Read more...] about Turner pulls the plug on Imagine TV
Turner takes new Creative Direction
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. has appointed Glenn Bartlett as Creative Director, to lead the company’s on-air and off-air creative direction. Based in Hong Kong and reporting to Lucien Harrington, Vice President of Branding and Communications, Bartlett is responsible for managing the creative strategy for Turner’s entertainment portfolio including Cartoon Network, POGO and Boomerang, while supporting the development of key kids’ franchises such … [Read more...] about Turner takes new Creative Direction
Loss to Cartoon Network team
Dulce Lim Chen, Vice President, Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) Asia Pacific, passed away suddenly on Wednesday in Hong Kong. Lim Chen had been in the job since February 2008 and was responsible for CNE’s various licensing businesses, including merchandise, publishing, home video products and interactive games as well as promotions and events in 14 countries across the region. “Dulce will be remembered as a visionary and dynamic leader who inspired everyone with her passion, talent … [Read more...] about Loss to Cartoon Network team
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
Cartoon Network goes HD
Casbaa, Hong Kong – Cartoon Network today announced a new dedicated high definition (HD) channel, the first amongst kids’ broadcasters in the Asia Pacific. Rolling out first in South East Asia from January 2012, Cartoon Network HD will offer content in native HD that includes a line-up of both original and acquired content. Programmes include the award-winning new series The Amazing World of Gumball, Ben 10, and Chowder. Sunny Saha, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Turner … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network goes HD
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