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 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
TNT, Turner Broadcasting launches alien invasion series ‘Falling Skies’
Hong Kong - TNT and Turner Broadcasting System International have teamed for the global premiere of 'Falling Skies', a new drama series from DreamWorks Television, TNT Productions and executive producer Steven Spielberg. 'Falling Skies' will be available in more than 180 million homes worldwide, beginning with the series premieres June 19 in the United States on TNT. Turner Broadcasting holds most worldwide rights to 'Falling Skies'. The alien invasion series will air on TNT networks in several … [Read more...] about TNT, Turner Broadcasting launches alien invasion series ‘Falling Skies’
Turner Broadcasting and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel partner to deliver CNN mobile news on demand
Sri Lankan national mobile service provider Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel is to offer its customers access to CNN's latest global news content through one call. With a few clicks, Mobitel customers can watch CNN breaking news and the latest top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics and more on an on-demand basis simply by dialing 555. A key advantage of this service is uninterrupted content delivery when compared to web and WAP based streaming where delays can be experienced due to … [Read more...] about Turner Broadcasting and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel partner to deliver CNN mobile news on demand
Turner Broadcasting expands reach with acquisition of Japan Image Communications Co. Ltd.
Tokyo - Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s Japanese subsidiary, Japan Entertainment Network K.K. (JEN) announced its decision to acquire Japan Image Communications Co., Ltd. (JIC), a subsidiary of Secom Co., Ltd. which, among other media & entertainment related businesses, operates Tabi Channel and MONDO21 through cable, satellite and IPTV platforms in Japan. … [Read more...] about Turner Broadcasting expands reach with acquisition of Japan Image Communications Co. Ltd.
