Hong Kong – TAT Productions and Master Films’ The Jungle Bunch to the Rescue! is taking another step forward on its quest to become a global phenomenon. PGS Entertainment announced that Turner Broadcasting’s co-viewing family channel Boomerang has acquired pay TV rights to the series in Europe and Southeast Asia. The announcement was made by Guillaume Soutter, President, PGS Entertainment. The Jungle Bunch to the Rescue! is already available in 180 territories via licensing … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment secures deal with Boomerang
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Oh!K launches on StarHub TV
Singapore – With the debut of Oh!K on StarHub TV (StarHub TV Channel 816), Singapore audiences will be amongst the world’s first to watch top-rated Korean programmes, with many premiering within a month of their initial telecast. Dramas that viewers can look forward to on Oh!K include Diary of a Night Watchman, where a secret gang of night-watchmen solves cases involving the realms of the supernatural, and You Are My Destiny, which stars popular onscreen couple Jang Hyuk and … [Read more...] about Oh!K launches on StarHub TV
Boomerang re-launched globally
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting announced that its second flagship kids brand, Boomerang, is being re-launched globally. The channel will be an all-animation, youth-targeted network, repositioned with a line-up of timeless and contemporary cartoons programmed for family co-viewing, rolling out in Australia on 3 November, ahead of Southeast Asia, the U.S. and EMEA which will launch in 2015. “The re-launch of Boomerang as a second flagship channel is a testament to its global … [Read more...] about Boomerang re-launched globally
HIT Entertainment greenlights ninth series of “Fireman Sam”
London – HIT Entertainment announced that a brand new CGI series of Fireman Sam and a feature-length special will be released in December 2013. The 24x10’ TV series will be produced along with one extended episode (1 x 22’). These will be followed by a 60-minute feature-length special, in which Turner Broadcasting has already acquired the rights for its pre-school channel Cartoonito. The ninth season of the series will be produced by China-based digital animation company Xing … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment greenlights ninth series of “Fireman Sam”
CNN announces U.S. premiere of “Parts Unknown” with Anthony Bourdain
USA – CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., will be premiering its first weekend lifestyle TV series hosted by globally-acclaimed Anthony Bourdain on Sunday, April 14, at 9pm EST. Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown is a one-hour long series which follows Bourdain as he travels across the globe, celebrates diverse cultures and meets with local citizens. The series is produced by Zero Point Zero Production with Executive Producers and Founders Chris Collins and Lydia … [Read more...] about CNN announces U.S. premiere of “Parts Unknown” with Anthony Bourdain
CNN International appoints Rani Raad to head commercial division
London – Turner executive Rani Raad has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, CNN International. Raad will be responsible for the commercial strategy and vision of CNN International and will oversee its advertising sales, content sales, business development, international research and marketing activities. Additionally, Raad will keep his current responsibilities, managing Turner Broadcasting’s operations in Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. This … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints Rani Raad to head commercial division
