Hong Kong - Turner Asia Pacific has announced an investment in POPS Worldwide (POPS) which sees Turner take a significant minority stake in the leading Vietnamese digital media and creator network. This investment represents an opportunity for Turner to participate in the rapid growth of one of Asia’s most successful digital entertainment companies, reaching new audiences and further extending its existing partnership with POPS. Turner’s Boomerang brand launched in Vietnam in April 2016 on … [Read more...] about Turner A-Pac invests in POPS Worldwide
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Turner promotes Clement Schwebig
Hong Kong – Turner Asia-Pacific has announced that Mr. Clement Schwebig has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, in addition to his current role as SVP, Business Development, Licensing and China.Mr. Shitiz Jain, SVP Finance, has been leading Turner’s financial growth and planning, as well as assisting the regional management team to maximize financial results across the entire portfolio of Turner’s kids, news and general entertainment brands, and businesses in the region. Jain, who leaves … [Read more...] about Turner promotes Clement Schwebig
Turner enlists Hollywood A-Listers
Hong Kong – Turner will soon be bringing viewers in Asia- Pacific new content from master storyteller and filmmaker Ridley Scott (The Martian, Blade Runner, Alien: Covenant), and Miracle Workers, a workplace comedy series starring Daniel Radcliffe and Owen Wilson. The Scott sci-fi series is being developed by Turner’s TNT brand as part of a night of original science-fiction programming, as announced at its recent annual upfront in New York City. Initial plans are for an hour-long series … [Read more...] about Turner enlists Hollywood A-Listers
dimsum launches first branded VOD
Petaling Jaya - dimsum, the latest subscription video-on-demand service in Malaysia, is proud to launch its first branded VOD content from Oh!K. This is part of dimsum’s plan to bring trending Korean entertainment content to its subscribers in Malaysia and Brunei. Oh!K, a Turner Asia Pacific channel, will provide K-drama lovers access to award-winning series and hit shows across the region. Among the launch titles are, She Was Pretty, Happy Once Again, Marriage Contract, Lucky Romance, Splash … [Read more...] about dimsum launches first branded VOD
Turner and IMG kick off first-ever ELEAGUE
Hong Kong – Turner and IMG’s first-ever ELEAGUE Street Fighter V Invitational begins this weekend on truTV and Warner TV in Asia. Live coverage of the tournament action will also be presented on Twitch and YouTube from the G Fuel ELEAGUE Arena at Turner Studios in Atlanta. There’s plenty for the Asia-based eSports’ fan with participants from all around the continent including: Infiltration from South Korea; Momochi, Tokido, Daigo Umehara, Eita, MOV and Fuudo from Japan; Marn from Vietnam; … [Read more...] about Turner and IMG kick off first-ever ELEAGUE
Turner’s Lamput wins big at FICCI
Mumbai, India – Turner has won critical acclaim for Lamput at FICCI Frames 2017 for the Best Case Study in the Animated Frames category. Lamput, the original series, which features a gooey orange nutcase that outwits a pair of hapless doctors, has received praise for its ability to tell multiple stories and inspire laughter. Lamput is created by Mumbai-based Vaibhav Studios and has been on-air, online and on-app since 2016 in Asia Pacific on Cartoon Network and POGO, and worldwide on … [Read more...] about Turner’s Lamput wins big at FICCI
