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
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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
Turner turns up imagination
Cannes – Turner Content Solutions has increased its foreign language offerings with 3,700 hours of Imagine TV’s most popular Hindi general entertainment content now available for international syndication. Grace Chan, Executive Director, Syndication – Asia Pacific, Turner International Asia Pacific, said, “There is a growing demand in the market, not just in Asia Pacific, but world-wide, for good-quality foreign language content that appeals to families. Hindi speakers … [Read more...] about Turner turns up imagination
Cartoon Network is now VOD
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network has launched the “Cartoon Network On-Demand” service on now TV. The On-Demand programme lineup of shows include new releases such as Ben 10, Generator Rex and classics such as The Powerpuff Girls. Ringo Chan, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Syndication, Wireless and Interactive Content Solutions and Distribution, Turner International Asia Pacific, said, “Thanks to the extension of our long-term partnership with PCCW, for the first time we … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network is now VOD
