Time Warner’s Turner and Warner Bros. announced they have partnered on a new standalone domestic premium video subscription service – Boomerang – that will launch in the Spring. This will be the first time the two companies have offered the massive Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes and MGM animation library of over 5,000 titles on a streaming platform. Boomerang will provide audiences instant and exclusive access to both brand-new original series and timeless franchises like Scooby Doo, Tom & … [Read more...] about Turner and Warner Bros. announce new streaming service
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Turner co-produces with Cyber Group Studios
Hong Kong – Turner and Cyber Group Studios have joined forces to create a brand-new animated series, currently entitled Taffy, for Turner’s second flagship kids’ channel Boomerang across international markets. Based on an original creation from Cyber Group Studios and developed with Turner, Taffy follows the non-stop, slapstick extravaganza faced by loyal hound dog, Bentley. His life is turned on its head when Bentley’s billionaire old-lady-owner, Mrs Muchmore, takes in a raccoon … [Read more...] about Turner co-produces with Cyber Group Studios
Stan partners Turner
Sydney, Australia – Stan will become the Australian streaming home for content from the popular children’s channel Cartoon Network, after entering into a groundbreaking new partnership with Turner. Cartoon Network is the most popular kids channel in the Asia-Pacific region, and Stan subscribers will now have access to its huge range of series, with entire franchises of beloved Cartoon Network shows added to Stan’s catalogue. The partnership between the two leading entertainment … [Read more...] about Stan partners Turner
Turner announces new GM and SEA organisation
Hong Kong – Turner Asia Pacific has announced the establishment of a new Southeast Asia organisation and appointment of a new regional lead to be based in Singapore. Vishal Dembla has been named Vice President and General Manager of Turner Southeast Asia. In this new role, he has been tasked with growing all of Turner’s commercial and channel operations within this increasingly important region, as well as the day-to-day management of its kids and entertainment businesses in Southeast … [Read more...] about Turner announces new GM and SEA organisation
Turner and Bigballs invest in Sports
Turner International’s Digital Ventures & Innovation Group announced an equity investment in digital media sports company Bigballs Media (BBM), the parent company of one of the world's fastest-growing digital video platforms for football content, Copa90. The funding will be used to fuel BBM’s international expansion, content production and distribution and enhance its data capabilities as it continues its growth trajectory. The investment will fuel further international growth … [Read more...] about Turner and Bigballs invest in Sports
Robot Wars heads to Asia
Singapore - Passion Distribution is delighted to announce they will collaborate with Group M Entertainment APAC (GME) to bring the Robot Wars format to Asia. Passion Distribution and GME will team up to roll out the Robot Wars brand to South East Asian broadcasters. Robot Wars combines many fields of interest to Asian viewers; robotics, engineering, competition and gaming all come together in this singularly successful entertainment format. Robot Wars uniquely placed to thrill … [Read more...] about Robot Wars heads to Asia
