Robi Stanton, VP Sales and Marketing for Southeast Asia Pacific, Turner International Asia Pacific. Hong Kong - Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Robi Stanton is to take on a new position as VP of sales and marketing for the Southeast Asia Pacific region. She will oversee brands including Cartoon Network, Toonami, Cartoonito, Boomerang, TCM, truTV and adultswim, while she also assumes responsibility for CNN and HLN network and content distribution in the Southeast Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about New VP of Sales and Marketing for Turner
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BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Hong Kong, 20 June - Turner International Asia Pacific has concluded a review of its business and operations, resulting in a decentralisation of a number of functions from its Hong Kong headquarters. After two months carefully-considering and studying how the company’s current structure aligned with future ambitions, the review undertaken with assistance from PWC brings approximately a 30% reduction in total positions across the Asia Pacific business. This total comprises open … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Turner launches WB channel in Pakistan
Hong Kong – Audiences across Pakistan can now tune in to the very best of Hollywood-style entertainment with the launch of WB, Turner’s 24/7 English entertainment channel that features movies, action, drama, comedy series and A-list celebrities from Warner Bros. WB is being distributed in Pakistan through Homecast Entertainment Private Limited and will be made available to advertisers by TBS Pakistan through Strategic Alliances. Highlights of WB’s premium movie titles … [Read more...] about Turner launches WB channel in Pakistan
CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton to step down
Jim Walton has announced that he will step down as President of CNN Worldwide at the end of this year. He will continue in his current role until that time. Walton’s decision has the support and respect of Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent. Kent will lead the search for Jim’s successor. Walton said in his note to staff, “CNN needs new thinking. That starts with a new leader who brings a different perspective, different experiences and a new plan, one who will build on our great … [Read more...] about CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton to step down
Turner partners BlueArk to launch Toonix online game
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. has partnered with leading South Korean game developer BlueArk Global to create a multi-platform social game featuring the Toonix, Cartoon Network’s loveable online avatars. In the game, players or “planeteers” go forth with a mission to save the Toonix universe by transforming lifeless planets into flourishing, sustainable communities. The fully customisable game also allow planeteers to design their own Toonix … [Read more...] about Turner partners BlueArk to launch Toonix online game
LazyTown returns with third series
Children’s TV series LazyTown is back in production for a third season, consisting of brand new 13 half-hour shows, following its acquisition by Turner Broadcasting in September 2011. Charting the adventures of action hero Sportacus, aspiring dancer Stephanie, resident villain Robbie Rotten and the rest of the LazyTown gang, the show once again stars its creator Magnus Scheving as Sportacus, with a new actress in the role of Stephanie. Created as a concept nearly 20 years ago by Magnus … [Read more...] about LazyTown returns with third series
