Hong Kong - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. has launched a suite of its channels in Mongolia, after an agreement with the country’s first IPTV operator, Univision. The multi-year deal will see a mixed genre package of Turner’s premium channels - CNN International, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and truTV - offered as part of Univision’s triple play service: its network covering Ulaanbaatar and other major cities using high-speed fibre optic technology. Turner’s … [Read more...] about Turner’s channels launch in Mongolia on Univision’s IPTV platform
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Haber Sales for SCREAM 2010
New Jersey - Alfred Haber, founder of Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI), announced that the company has inked a number of new deals with broadcasters worldwide for SCREAM 2010. The first and only event of its kind, this annual two-hour Spike TV event honors outstanding achievements in the multi-billion dollar horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and comic industries while featuring film and television superstars, A-list musical performers, and dynamic clip packages. Licensees topping the international … [Read more...] about Haber Sales for SCREAM 2010
Turner partners with Zapak Digital Entertainment to expand Cartoon Network’s online games in India
Hong Kong - Turner International India announced an exclusive partnership with Zapak Digital Entertainment to market and distribute Cartoon Network’s Multiplayer Online Games (MOGs), including the launch of Ben 10 Omniverse: Rise of the Heroes (www.ben10.net) and a brand new version of the hugely popular game, Toon Football (www.toonfootball.com). As part of this partnership, Turner will leverage Zapak’s strong promotional channels to expand the reach of Cartoon Network’s … [Read more...] about Turner partners with Zapak Digital Entertainment to expand Cartoon Network’s online games in India
Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Ranks Number One in Timeslot
HONG KONG (November 18, 2010) – The Cartoon Network has unleashed its biggest campaign ever - 10.10.10 - reaching more than 42 million kids on air, online and on the ground to celebrate the premiere of Ben 10 Ultimate Alien. The most auspicious date of the century, October 10 formed the ultimate backdrop for Cartoon Network’s premiere of the latest series, taking the #1 spot across all TV channels among kids in Cable/Satellite homes in Australia, India, Malaysia, Philippines and … [Read more...] about Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Ranks Number One in Timeslot
Turner partners with Tata Sky to launch first ever kids’ linear branded block on DTH
New Delhi - Turner announced a first-of-its-kind strategic content partnership with Tata Sky, India’s leading DTH service provider, to offer a linear branded block from India’s number one kids’ channel, Cartoon Network. Called CN+ the linear branded block will reside in Actve Wizkids as part of Tata Sky’s Actve services. Tata Sky subscribers can enjoy CN+ daily from 6:00 AM to midnight. CN+ will offer viewers popular Cartoon Network originals such as Ben 10, The Powerpuff … [Read more...] about Turner partners with Tata Sky to launch first ever kids’ linear branded block on DTH
Leadership change at Turner
Hong Kong - Ian Carroll will be leaving Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific at the end of the year. Carroll, EVP at Turner, is leaving to pursue a variety of personal and professional interests. He will remain based in Hong Kong and is to maintain close contact with both Turner and the industry. Steve Marcopoto, MD of Turner said, “While it is an understatement to say I will miss Ian as a full time colleague and that I am truly grateful for his many contributions to our success, I am … [Read more...] about Leadership change at Turner