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  • Cartoon Network celebrates 20 years of heroic supremacy of The Powerpuff Girls in November

    Cartoon Network celebrates 20 years of heroic supremacy of The Powerpuff Girls in November

    MUMBAI: Cartoon Network, home to the three fabulous superhero sisters, Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup rings in 20 glorious years of ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ this November. Cartoon Network India along with The Souled Store have a colossal campaign in the pipeline, inviting fans across the country to celebrate the remarkable 20th anniversary of the two-time Emmy Award winning show.

    Created by Craig McCracken, The Powerpuff Girls made their television debut in November 1998. Inspiring millions of girls and women across the world, the tiny superheroes became the original champions of girl power.  The brand’s message of empowerment has successfully transcended time and cultures, across the globe, and has resonated with many a generation. The show’s inimitable bond with fans has translated into $2.5 billion in retail sales since the original debut, making it one of Cartoon Network’s top-grossing brands. Through the year, fans are witnessing #EMPOWERPUFF – an epic world-wide celebration marking 20 years of the trio including new episodes, engaging activities, events and new products, all designed to inspire kids and empower young women and to ‘figuratively’ fight the wrong and save the world.

    In India, Cartoon Network, in partnership with The Souled Store, will announce the country’s first ever ‘The POW-fect Girls’ – a list featuring 20 extraordinary women trailblazers. Cartoon Network India identified these 20 powerful women influencers from the diverse worlds of acting, sports and athletics, social activism, business, and entrepreneurship amongst others, for the inaugural edition of the list. While their achievements and accomplishments are varied, they are all bound by values and beliefs that chime with the iconic trio, shaping the way we think and act. Leaders in their fields, ‘The POW-fect Girls’ are contemporary role-models who have redefined the rules of success and paved their way to unprecedented triumph.

    That’s not all! Die-hard fans from India can celebrate their love for the legendary trio by participating in a Mega Contest to win a trip for three, to Cartoon Network Amazone Water Theme Park in Thailand!

    Fans simply need to tag their own Powerpuff Girls Squad to stand a chance to win this contest, details of which will be revealed on Cartoon Network’s APAC Facebook page and The Souled Store’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

    Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, South Asia, Turner India said, “We at Cartoon Network are thrilled to celebrate the milestone journey of The Powerpuff Girls – the most enduring and one of the top grossing franchises of all times. Over the years, The Powerpuff Girls have inspired and entertained fans across the globe with its distinct characters, adventure-comedy and its pop-culture influence across storylines. Our focus and strategy has always been to keep our fans at the forefront. In line with that thought, the 20-year anniversary, will see ardent fans join us to revel in nostalgia and celebrate the splendid journey of The Powerpuff Girls.”

    Vikram Sharma, Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises – Asia Pacific said, “After two awesome crime-fighting decades, this super-cute/super-fierce trio is showing no signs of putting their feet up. This franchise juggernaut continues to engage multiple demos- Kid, Tween and Adult alike on multiple platforms. Our fantastic partnership with The Souled Store is just one of many in the coming months to get our Powerpuff Girls fans in India excited and they can look forward to a wide range of product launches across categories.”

    The Powerpuff Girls will be visiting their fans for that extra dose of excitement, fun and entertainment – from those who witnessed the evolution of the three, to little kids of now who adore the reboot.

    With incredible love and adulation from the global community of fans, the 90’s classic has crossed the 20-year milestone at a resounding pace. The Powerpuff Girls will continue to empower children and adults alike worldwide, and the 20th year celebrations are just one more way of bolstering the herculean message of love and unity.

    The Powerpuff Girls apparel and accessories are available across market place and modern trade besides www.thesouledstore.com in India.

  • 20 years later, ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ still breaking stereotypes

    20 years later, ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ still breaking stereotypes

    MUMBAI: Home-grown animation is finally finding its way to Indian kids’ TV channels but the fact remains that most of the cartoons are predominantly male-oriented. Whether it is a storyline revolving around boys or about a male protagonist, the number of stories about girls is limited. Indian channels are replete with examples such as Chhota Bheem, Pokemon, Doraemon, and Popeye (wherein Olive Oyl is constantly in the need of being rescued).

    One show, which has been the bastion of Cartoon Network (CN) for more than two decades, is The Powerpuff Girls. Produced by Cartoon Network Studios with Nick Jennings as executive producer and Bob Boyle as co-executive producer; it has earned more than $2.5 billion in retail sales in its lifetime. The cartoon was dubbed in various languages such as Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Finnish and Danish.

    It was in 1995 when the heroic girls got their first animation showcase on a programme called What a Cartoon! Only in 1998 did The Powerpuff Girls get taken seriously with the final episode concluding on 25 March 2005. Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup weren’t merely cartoons but an image of women empowerment to every girl on the planet. The popularity soared among girls who could finally connect with avatars that represented their inner ambitions of making the world a better place.

    Come February, the network is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the global rollout of new episodes, events and products that will continue till 2019. The fourth sister, Bliss, will also return throughout the year.

    In most shows around that time, and even now, male characters were given the more masculine qualities like strength, valour, courage and the tag of being the ‘rescuer’ while the females were restricted to roles of the humble daughter or girlfriend or a side character (Misty in Pokemon, Shizuka in Doraemon). The transformed world hasn’t impacted these characters from being named as ‘all-time favourites’. The vast differences in the personality traits between the strong, funny, deceitful, greedy, smart, charming male characters against the humble, soft-spoken, dependent female characters frame the plot of these shows.

    Today efforts are being made to show female characters without the sexism implicit of earlier times. The cases in point are Merida from Brave, Princess Elsa from Frozen and Princess Riley from Inside Out. Kim Possible was also a groundbreaking show aired in 2002-2007 that showed the life and adventures of a teenage girl.

    Kids imitate what they see and especially characters they fall in love with. These early-age behaviours mould their adulthood as well, making it a strong case for producers to create a balance and indulge in enforced role-reversal.

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  • Kids will be excited to own contemporary merchandise that reflects sophisticated storytelling in animation, says Turner CNE exec

    Kids will be excited to own contemporary merchandise that reflects sophisticated storytelling in animation, says Turner CNE exec

    MUMBAI: India – Gear up to relive your childhood! Take along your favourite Powerpuff Girls for a coffee break, or make your workstation adventurous with the ladies’ man, Johnny Bravo. Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising arm of Tuner International India, is all set to bring back the golden age of cartoons with Cartoon Network Retro merchandise, reminiscent of iconic characters like Johnny Bravo, Powerpuff Girls, and Dexter that have stood the test of time.

    Speaking on the new partnerships forged by Cartoon Network Enterprise, Anand Singh, Sr. Director – Cartoon Network Enterprises, South Asia, Turner International India, said, “We are delighted to bring to our fans the nostalgic era of cartoons, with some cool and exclusive Cartoon Network Retro merchandise. These cartoon characters make for great family co-viewing experience and have transcended several generations. Their timelessness is what translates into great demand for them even now. We are sure that not only will the 90s kids love this collection, but also that the new generation would be excited to own contemporary merchandise that reflects sophisticated storytelling in animation. We’re thrilled to bring the Cartoon Network Retro collection for the Indian fans.”

    Recognizing the inherent global appeal of classic cartoons and their long-standing bond with the viewers, the brand-new Cartoon Network Retro collection which includes T-shirts, shoes, mugs, badges, posters, flipflops, mobile covers and much more will be cherished by true blue fans.

  • New episodes of favourite kids programmes for the summer vacations on Cartoon Network

    New episodes of favourite kids programmes for the summer vacations on Cartoon Network

    MUMBAI: With the summer holidays having commenced, Cartoon Network has planned its June programming line-up to become an enjoyable and thrilling experience for its young viewers.

    And keeping in mind that the school reopens during the monsoon, the Network has scheduled exciting new episodes for several shows like the all-time favourite Powerpuff Girls along with a new and exciting theme for Sir Haddi Sir to keep the kids entertained.

    The channel is also introducing the campaign “Masti Ki Baarish” which will include new stunts for Kris, Oggy and Shahsher Sikander along with exciting contests for children to participate. The kids will get a chance to celebrate a special Monsoon Party with friends and their favourite character at home, with an opportunity to win loads of fun goodies.

    Cartoon Network will also introduce fresh episodes of its regular show Babaji Ki Potli. Starting from June 20, the show highlights Changu and Mangu’s constant attempt to look for the Potli in the park which seems a never ending task. The show will be on at 7.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

    Fresh episodes of Powerpuff Girls come every weekend starting 9.00 am. The new series will continue to see Blossoms, Bubbles and Buttercup charm and fearlessly struggle against the furious and evil villains. Episodes of We Bare Bears at 9.30 am every weekend will showcase their ever-on attempt to fit into the real world.

    With Father’s Day coming up soon, Cartoon Network will celebrate this day on 19 June with “Alien Papa” from 10.00 am.onwards with a line-up of Kid Krrish movies for children to sit with their fathers and enjoy. The nation’s favourite super-hero will enthral the audiences with daredevil adventures in Bhutan, Mongolia and Africa.

  • New episodes of favourite kids programmes for the summer vacations on Cartoon Network

    New episodes of favourite kids programmes for the summer vacations on Cartoon Network

    MUMBAI: With the summer holidays having commenced, Cartoon Network has planned its June programming line-up to become an enjoyable and thrilling experience for its young viewers.

    And keeping in mind that the school reopens during the monsoon, the Network has scheduled exciting new episodes for several shows like the all-time favourite Powerpuff Girls along with a new and exciting theme for Sir Haddi Sir to keep the kids entertained.

    The channel is also introducing the campaign “Masti Ki Baarish” which will include new stunts for Kris, Oggy and Shahsher Sikander along with exciting contests for children to participate. The kids will get a chance to celebrate a special Monsoon Party with friends and their favourite character at home, with an opportunity to win loads of fun goodies.

    Cartoon Network will also introduce fresh episodes of its regular show Babaji Ki Potli. Starting from June 20, the show highlights Changu and Mangu’s constant attempt to look for the Potli in the park which seems a never ending task. The show will be on at 7.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

    Fresh episodes of Powerpuff Girls come every weekend starting 9.00 am. The new series will continue to see Blossoms, Bubbles and Buttercup charm and fearlessly struggle against the furious and evil villains. Episodes of We Bare Bears at 9.30 am every weekend will showcase their ever-on attempt to fit into the real world.

    With Father’s Day coming up soon, Cartoon Network will celebrate this day on 19 June with “Alien Papa” from 10.00 am.onwards with a line-up of Kid Krrish movies for children to sit with their fathers and enjoy. The nation’s favourite super-hero will enthral the audiences with daredevil adventures in Bhutan, Mongolia and Africa.

  • Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    MUMBAI: Turner India has appointed Deepa Sridhar as head of Turner Corporate Communications and CNN marketing for South Asia effective from today, April 11, 2016.

    Prior to joining Turner India, Sridhar was director of Corporate Communications, South Asia, for J. Walter Thompson

    Based out of Mumbai, Sridhar is responsible for overseeing corporate communications for Turner India and all communications for Turner India’s kids, entertainment and news brands in South Asia including Cartoon Network, POGO, Toonami, HBO, WB and CNNInternational. Sridhar will also oversee CNN affiliate and brand marketing in the region. She will support Turner India MD Siddharth Jain and his senior leadership team on all communications initiatives.

    Sridhar would report to Turner Asia Pacific Corporate communications and marketing VP Gregory Ho. “Deepa is a seasoned communications professional with an impressive track record and in-depth understanding of the South Asia market. 2016 is a hugely important year for Turner given the high interest in the US Presidential elections, the Olympics in Rio and the European Championships in France on the news front, while we will also launch the new Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10 cartoon franchises globally, as well as a host of new initiatives for our entertainment brands. Deepa joins us at a very exciting time and will be a valuable addition to our team of communications professionals, building upon the strength of the Turner brands in the region,” said Gregory Ho.

     

  • Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    MUMBAI: Turner India has appointed Deepa Sridhar as head of Turner Corporate Communications and CNN marketing for South Asia effective from today, April 11, 2016.

    Prior to joining Turner India, Sridhar was director of Corporate Communications, South Asia, for J. Walter Thompson

    Based out of Mumbai, Sridhar is responsible for overseeing corporate communications for Turner India and all communications for Turner India’s kids, entertainment and news brands in South Asia including Cartoon Network, POGO, Toonami, HBO, WB and CNNInternational. Sridhar will also oversee CNN affiliate and brand marketing in the region. She will support Turner India MD Siddharth Jain and his senior leadership team on all communications initiatives.

    Sridhar would report to Turner Asia Pacific Corporate communications and marketing VP Gregory Ho. “Deepa is a seasoned communications professional with an impressive track record and in-depth understanding of the South Asia market. 2016 is a hugely important year for Turner given the high interest in the US Presidential elections, the Olympics in Rio and the European Championships in France on the news front, while we will also launch the new Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10 cartoon franchises globally, as well as a host of new initiatives for our entertainment brands. Deepa joins us at a very exciting time and will be a valuable addition to our team of communications professionals, building upon the strength of the Turner brands in the region,” said Gregory Ho.

     

  • Cartoon Network launches Powerpuff Yourself to promote Powerpuff Girls

    Cartoon Network launches Powerpuff Yourself to promote Powerpuff Girls

    MUMBAI: Powerpuff Girls, the iconic an animated series on Cartoon Network is set to make a comeback from 9 April on weekends.

    The series will be telecast on Saturdays and Sundays at the 9.00 am time slot.

    In a unique promotional exercise, the channel has launched a new website ‘Powerpuff Yourself” that allows the viewers to make their own Powerpuff Avatar. Everything can be customized, from the skin and eye colour to your outfit and accessories.

    Earlier, indiantelevision.com had reported that in addition to the debut on 85 million homes on Cartoon Network, Turner’s other kids channels in the region – Boomerang, Toonami and POGO – will also air the premiere at the same time as Oh! K, TCM Turner Classic Movies, Warner TV and truTV.

    Channels operated by affiliate partners – notably Astro Ceria in Malaysia and TV5 in the Philippines – will also be a part of the launch.

    The Powerpuff Girls is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, with Nick Jennings (Adventure Time, SpongeBob SquarePants) serving as executive producer and Bob Boyle (Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!) as co-executive producer.

    One of Cartoon Network’s most enduring original series, the initial run of The Powerpuff Girls, created by Craig McCracken, premiered in 1996 and earned two Emmy Awards along with five nominations and countless animation honors throughout its 78-episodes. The series also spawned a feature film with Warner Bros. Pictures in 2002.

  • Cartoon Network launches Powerpuff Yourself to promote Powerpuff Girls

    Cartoon Network launches Powerpuff Yourself to promote Powerpuff Girls

    MUMBAI: Powerpuff Girls, the iconic an animated series on Cartoon Network is set to make a comeback from 9 April on weekends.

    The series will be telecast on Saturdays and Sundays at the 9.00 am time slot.

    In a unique promotional exercise, the channel has launched a new website ‘Powerpuff Yourself” that allows the viewers to make their own Powerpuff Avatar. Everything can be customized, from the skin and eye colour to your outfit and accessories.

    Earlier, indiantelevision.com had reported that in addition to the debut on 85 million homes on Cartoon Network, Turner’s other kids channels in the region – Boomerang, Toonami and POGO – will also air the premiere at the same time as Oh! K, TCM Turner Classic Movies, Warner TV and truTV.

    Channels operated by affiliate partners – notably Astro Ceria in Malaysia and TV5 in the Philippines – will also be a part of the launch.

    The Powerpuff Girls is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, with Nick Jennings (Adventure Time, SpongeBob SquarePants) serving as executive producer and Bob Boyle (Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!) as co-executive producer.

    One of Cartoon Network’s most enduring original series, the initial run of The Powerpuff Girls, created by Craig McCracken, premiered in 1996 and earned two Emmy Awards along with five nominations and countless animation honors throughout its 78-episodes. The series also spawned a feature film with Warner Bros. Pictures in 2002.

  • Cartoon Network readies new ‘Powerpuff Girls’ & ‘Ben 10’ series for 2016

    Cartoon Network readies new ‘Powerpuff Girls’ & ‘Ben 10’ series for 2016

    MUMBAI: New series of Cartoon Network’s The Powerpuff Girls featuring Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup as well as Ben 10 are slated for a global launch in 2016.

     

    Cartoon Network has unveiled the first look of character artwork featuring the original arbiters of girl power. It also includes a new television series, produced by Cartoon Network Studios, and a full licensing program that will roll out across all domestic and international regions.

     

    The new series will be executive produced by Nick Jennings, who won an Emmy Award for his work on Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. Bob Boyle, creator of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, will co-executive produce. Rounding out the creative team is a diverse group of talented artists and writers, many of whom grew up watching the original series and come with a special affinity for the characters and overall project.

     

    On the other hand, Ben 10, the new animated series, based on the successful franchise about an alien-powered kid hero, is being produced by Cartoon Network Studios and will premiere on Cartoon Network in the autumn of 2016. Man of Action will executive produce for Cartoon Network Studios and John Fang is on board as supervising producer. 

     

    Cartoon Network’s fresh take on Ben 10 will center upon a new animated series re-introducing the energetic, fun-loving, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson. At the core of the new Ben is a healthy serving of action, excitement, and all-around fun. Featuring many new and fan-favorite aliens, the series kicks off with the adventures of Ben, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max as they travel the country during summer vacation. When Ben finds the mysterious Omnitrix, a world of alien superpowers opens up to him.

     

    Talking about The Powerpuff Girls, Cartoon Network chief content officer Rob Sorcher said, “It has been wonderful to see this new show team bring such passion and positive creative spirit to this iconic property. We know that fans of every age will appreciate this new take on saving the world before bedtime.”

     

    On Ben 10, Sorcher said, “We decided it was time to introduce Ben to a new generation of kids. Ben 10 has been an overwhelming success story across all media platforms, and we know kids around the world will be eager to see the reinvention of this beloved character.”

     

    To support the worldwide launch in 2016, Cartoon Network is assembling an all-star roster of licensing partners to create a full consumer products program for the franchise. Spin Master will anchor the program, creating a line of toys including plush, figures and playsets, dolls and more available worldwide in autumn 2016.