Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam- Turner has entered into a partnership with POPS Worldwide to launch its Boomerang brand on the popular POPS Kids non-linear platform in Vietnam. Boomerang, which Turner rebranded globally in late 2014, is an all-animation, kids-targeted network, with a line-up of world-famous cartoon characters from shows such as: The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and Dexter’s Laboratory. It is known for its line-up that is ideally suited to a … [Read more...] about POPS Kids in Vietnam
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Turner promotes Angela Santone to EVP
Angela Santone has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Global Chief human resources officer for Turner. She will continue to have executive oversight of all HR functions for the company's U.S. and international networks and businesses, a role she has successfully carried out since being named senior vice president and chief human resources officer in June 2013. Last year, Santone's duties expanded to include corporate responsibility. She was also named a member of Turner's executive … [Read more...] about Turner promotes Angela Santone to EVP
Turner partners PCCW
Hong Kong– Turner and PCCW announced the availability of a slew of Korean entertainment, premium drama series as well as variety and music programming. Starting 12 January, now TV subscribers can watch a selection of top-rated shows on Turner’s 24-hour linear channel Oh!K. Effective immediately, MBC shows are available through now TV’s SVOD service, Oh!K On Demand, as well as on PCCW’s Viu. Another part of the Turner-PCCW agreement is the delivery of MBC shows on now … [Read more...] about Turner partners PCCW
Turner commissions Beach House
Singapore– Turner commissioned an original production profiling the Singapore Botanic Gardens to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 60-minute special will premiere on the World Heritage Channel in Asia, and is produced by Beach House Pictures. The special will be produced in 4K with a state-of-the-art drone technology to film. Filming is scheduled to commence immediately and will air late 2015 or early 2016. … [Read more...] about Turner commissions Beach House
Turner and Warner sign deals for Boomerang
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting and Warner Bros. announced that together, the two Time Warner companies are deepening their ongoing partnership with a global agreement that will build on the company’s two-network strategy by strengthening the pipeline of original content being developed for the recently rebranded Boomerang, the beloved network known for its funny and timeless contemporary animation. The agreement, which represents the first-ever original content being developed … [Read more...] about Turner and Warner sign deals for Boomerang
Turner and Sesame launch ‘Chamki ki Duniya’
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting and Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation, announced the launch of Chamki ki Duniya. The new preschool educational series airs on Turner’s kids’ channel POGO on weekdays at 8:30am. Chamki ki Duniya is the second venture between Turner and Sesame Workshop. Previously, both companies had partnered to create five seasons of Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian adaptation of the popular American series, Sesame Street. Inspidea, an … [Read more...] about Turner and Sesame launch ‘Chamki ki Duniya’
