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  • Set foot into the world of iconic cartoons as Cartoon Network Enterprises and Balenzia launch a new collection of quirky socks!

    Set foot into the world of iconic cartoons as Cartoon Network Enterprises and Balenzia launch a new collection of quirky socks!

    MUMBAI: Wear your love for globally-loved cartoons on your…feet! Put your best foot forward with a new colourful and comfy collection of socks by Cartoon Network Enterprises and Balenzia. The A close up of an animal

    Description generated with very high confidenceeveryday humble accessory now brings to life the animated worlds of timeless favourites and new-age icons like We Bare Bears, Dexter’s Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, The Powerpuff Girls.

    Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandizing arm of Turner India and Balenzia, a leading premium sock brand, are launching a range of uber-cool socks for women, men and kids. Invite Townsville’s famous sister superheroes, the tech-savvy bears or the renowned science prodigy into your sock drawer, with these chic styles and designs. The range is available online now.

    Commenting on the partnership, Anand Singh, Senior Director – Cartoon Network Enterprises, South Asia, Turner India, said: “The new range inspired by The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, Dexter’s Laboratory and more, gives an opportunity for fans to dive into the fantasy world of their favourite toons. The partnership with Balenzia is a great way to connect with the fans in an engaging and fashionable way.”

    Eye-catching and fashionable, the Cartoon Network collection comprises of premium quality and pop-culture inspired prints. Available from INR 109 to 349, fans can get their hands on the vibrant colours and unique patterns on Balenzia.com and leading e-commerce websites like Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Jabong.

    Commenting on the launch, Rahul Gupta, Director – Balenzia, added, “We are extremely excited about this launch. The partnership gives us an opportunity to uniquely leverage upon some truly iconic characters that have stood the test of time and have a long-standing bond with their audience! The expressive and quirky collection helps us further strengthen our women and kids portfolio. The bold pop culture designs in ultra-soft combed cotton are sure to win smiles and hearts.”

    The deal follows a successful tie-up for Justice League from Warner Bros. Consumer Products, which is also managed by Turner India in South Asia, this new range is another milestone as it sets a benchmark in redefining fashion. The partnership enables Cartoon Network Enterprises to expand its offerings and strengthen Balenzia’s brand identity as the new pop-culture shopping destination for millennials.

  • Festivities begin on Cartoon Network from September

    Festivities begin on Cartoon Network from September

    MUMBAI: Celebrate the grand festival of Lord Ganesha’s birthday with back-to-back Bal Ganesh movies this September. Cartoon Network’s September programming line-up also promises to engage and entertain its audience with movies like Kris Aur Phantom Ka Raza followed by Bollywood Mania, and Xiaolin Chronicles and We Bare Bears.

    With festivities around the corner, Cartoon Network is set to offer an unforgetable experience with exciting content to its young audiences. Kris from Roll No. 21 will be seen in a brand new movie – Kris Aur Phantom Ka Raaz confronting The Phantom. Through a series of action fights and great detective skills, Kris and his frirends unveil the identity of the Phantom! Get ready with your detective hats on and watch movie on September 24 at 11.00 a.m.

    Delve in the madness, with re-runs of Bollywood specials this month. Catch all the action packed series and get an oppurtunity to hang out with Cartoon Network’s superhero Kris with Bollywood Mania onSeptmeber 12, 2016, 9.00 a.m. onwards.

    Along with these movies and specials, do not miss an oppurtunity to tune into the electrifying shows ofXiaolin Chroincles on Sundays at 5.30 p.m. and We Bare Bears Mon-Fri at 4.00 p.m.

    Stay tuned to Cartoon Network for more fun and chance to win exciting prizes

  • Festivities begin on Cartoon Network from September

    Festivities begin on Cartoon Network from September

    MUMBAI: Celebrate the grand festival of Lord Ganesha’s birthday with back-to-back Bal Ganesh movies this September. Cartoon Network’s September programming line-up also promises to engage and entertain its audience with movies like Kris Aur Phantom Ka Raza followed by Bollywood Mania, and Xiaolin Chronicles and We Bare Bears.

    With festivities around the corner, Cartoon Network is set to offer an unforgetable experience with exciting content to its young audiences. Kris from Roll No. 21 will be seen in a brand new movie – Kris Aur Phantom Ka Raaz confronting The Phantom. Through a series of action fights and great detective skills, Kris and his frirends unveil the identity of the Phantom! Get ready with your detective hats on and watch movie on September 24 at 11.00 a.m.

    Delve in the madness, with re-runs of Bollywood specials this month. Catch all the action packed series and get an oppurtunity to hang out with Cartoon Network’s superhero Kris with Bollywood Mania onSeptmeber 12, 2016, 9.00 a.m. onwards.

    Along with these movies and specials, do not miss an oppurtunity to tune into the electrifying shows ofXiaolin Chroincles on Sundays at 5.30 p.m. and We Bare Bears Mon-Fri at 4.00 p.m.

    Stay tuned to Cartoon Network for more fun and chance to win exciting prizes

  • 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.

  • Cartoon Network launches digital TV network in SE Asia

    Cartoon Network launches digital TV network in SE Asia

    MUMBAI: With Gen Z becoming more tech savvy, kids are increasingly shifting their entertainment base to tablets and mobile phones instead of television. Keeping that in mind, kid’s channel Cartoon Network has launched a TV network built exclusively for a phone or tablet. Cartoon Network Anything is an app that contains content created for portable mobile platforms, rapidly delivering entertainment in a unique and fun way – an innovation that’s never been seen before in Southeast Asia.

     

    The app is free and available for download now on the App Store and Google Play for smartphones and tablets. Cartoon Network Anything is an ever-growing and ever-changing stream of content consisting of games, activities, super-fast trivia quizzes and interactive video games, all approximately 15 seconds in length. After a user finishes with one item, they simply swipe the screen to move on to the next. The perpetually-updated stream is delivered randomly, providing entertainment that feels both immediate and everlasting.

     

    “Cartoon Network Anything is unlike anything we’ve ever designed,” said Turner Kids Networks Asia Pacific chief content officer Mark Eyers. “The app is a whole new way to engage our audience, constantly maintaining a high level of suspense of ‘what will come next?’ Basically, it hosts the best of Cartoon Network on your phone!”

     

    Hit franchises Adventure Time, We Bare Bears, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, Uncle Grandpa, Teen Titans Go! and Clarence all feature, but what makes the app so innovative is that everything is created exclusively for the app. Cartoon Network Anything will premiere Mighty Magiswords, an animated micro-series created specifically for this platform, along with a slew of new Asia Pacific-made short-form content such as Beat Monsters from Korea, Lamput from India, The Sketchy Show and Bill & Tony from Australia.

     

    Cartoon Network’s recent research – New Generations 2015 – revealed that in smartphone households in Southeast Asia with children, 86 per cent of kids use apps at least weekly. In fact, those aged 4-14 are accessing on average five apps every month. Cartoon Network Anything presents a huge opportunity for advertisers who are looking to achieve an unparalleled level of brand alignment in a digital arena.

  • Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears comes to India

    Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears comes to India

    MUMBAI: Though not at par with summer and Diwali holidays, the winter vacation in Indian schools is an important time for kids’ channels to buck up their programming and grab some eyeballs.

    Keeping that in mind, the popular kids’ channel from Turner International, Cartoon Network is bringing a brand new show. For their Sunday morning prime time slot is a new original series from the Cartoon Network Studio, We Bare Bears, starting from 29 November.  The show will be targeted at an age group of 4 to 14 years of age.

    We Bare Bears adds to the list of Cartoon Network original shows like Adventure Time, Clarence, Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpaand other that have been recently launched in India.

    A tale of three tech savvy bears, We Bare Bears was well received by kids when it launched on the US network earlier this year.  Will its charm also work with kids in India?  With Daniel Chong of Cars 2 and Toy Story (TV) fame as the creative, chances are that the show should strike a chord with the Indian audience in no time.

    A fan of The Powerpuff Girls, before he joined Cartoon Network, Chong’s stints include working as a creative at Disney Feature Animation, Blue Sky, Nickelodeon and  Pixar.

    Explaining the concept of the show, Chong says that We Bare Bears tells the story of three bears — Grizzly, Panda, and Ice Bear — who are trying to settle down in a human society.  “They live in the forest and trek over to the city to mingle. People don’t freak out at the sight of them, but don’t really enjoy their presence either. The show takes place in the (San Francisco) Bay Area, and it was appropriate that they would be heavily involved in tech culture. It was also a way to isolate them more from the world, as technology can sometimes do, which would be another obstacle,” shares Chong.

    The idea for the show struck Chong from his experience of living in East Bay area near University of California, Berkeley in the US. “There, you see bears everywhere. So I think it just gets into your system. The whole idea for the three bears came from a time when I was in the library doodling and drawing with my girlfriend’s niece. I was trying to make her laugh by drawing really random stuff and the bears were just one of the things I drew,” Chong adds with a chuckle.

    Chong explains the creative process behind We Bare Bears. “Once we settle on an idea, the writers start fleshing it out, and I check in with them periodically. We often involve all of the story artists, to pitch in ideas about how to flesh it out. We go through quite a few passes of a story before we feel that it’s ready to show to the executive team here,” says Chong.

    Continuing, Chong says, “Once we are done with our notes, it goes over to the storyboard artists, normally a team of two, and they have about four weeks to prepare the whole storyboard.”

    Part of the creative process that sets Cartoon Network apart is that the storyboard department is run like a features departments. “I give people a small chunk and then check in with them. Most TV shows have very few check ins. But we feel that our stories are slightly complicated and a little hard to navigate sometimes, so it’s better for us to be able to check in more often, and have a stronger hand on where everybody is going, to make sure everyone is on the same page,” Chong explains.

    Once the revision and clean-up of the drawings are done, the Bears are given colour post with which the script goes to the actor for recording.

    An important step that follows is animating the frames. “I’ll work really closely with the animation director and the editor to shape the piece into an eleven minute show. From there, it goes to Tony Pulham, the art director, who will basically divide it up into the different departments, such as layout, background, paint, colour, character design and props,” Chong concludes while adding that the final touch ups are done in South Korea, with the entire process taking little less than a year.

  • On road to the Cartoon ‘Always On’ Network

    On road to the Cartoon ‘Always On’ Network

    MUMBAI: Cartoon Network is taking its promise to reach children whenever they want and wherever they want rather seriously.

    The network has grandiose plans to be ‘Always On’ with customised new original and/or acquired programming for a range of platforms accessed by kids nowadays, including television, smart phones, computers, tablets, gaming devices and what have you.

    Turner International Asia Pacific chief content officer, Mark Eyers rightly puts it as, “To Cartoon Network, ‘Network’ means a portfolio of different experiences across a network of devices for a network of fans.”

    New programming

    As part of its strategy, Turner Broadcasting announced in February that Cartoon Network would air between 6.00 am and 8.00 pm, starting 31 March. Complementing the change in timing is a slew of new shows, both original and acquired. Here’s looking at them:

    Over The Garden Wall: Cartoon Network’s first animated mini-series, Over the Garden Wall is headlined by an all-star voice-cast including Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings Trilogy), Collin Dean (The War at Home) and Melanie Lynskey (Two and a Half Men).

    The ten-part fantasy about two brothers, Wirt and Greg, who find themselves trapped in a mysterious world, sees the duo travel through the strange land till they find their way home. Help comes from a wise old woodsman who provides directions and a bluebird named Beatrice. The series has a soundtrack full of Americana-influenced original songs. It is created by Pat McHale and produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

    Clarence: Created by Skyler Page, this new, original animated series about an optimistic boy who wants to do everything premieres Monday, 14 April at 7:00 pm. Clarence was conceived as part of the prolific shorts development programme at Cartoon Network Studios, which resulted in six original series: Regular Show, Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe, Clarence, Over the Garden Wall and We Bare Bears.

    We Bare Bears: A comedy about three bear siblings, Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear, each episode of We Bare Bears follows their awkward attempts at assimilating into human society. Whether they’re looking for food, trying to make human friends or scheming to become internet famous, it’s clear that it’s tough being a bear in a civilized world. Created by Annie Award-winner Daniel Chong (Toy Story of Terror!), the series is produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

    The Tom and Jerry Show: The iconic cat and mouse are back in The Tom and Jerry Show, a fresh take on the ageless classic. While preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, the new series offers a fresh perspective on the madcap, slapstick and never-ending battle between two of the most beloved characters of all time. The Tom and Jerry Show is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and will premiere Wednesday, 9 April at 5.30 pm.

    Be Cool Scooby-Doo!: Scooby and company are back but with a modern twist in this 22-minute animated comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation. With high school over and one last summer to live it up, the gang hits the road in the Mystery Machine, chasing fun and adventure. But monsters and mayhem keep getting in the way.

    (Disclaimer: Some of the shows mentioned may be available only in the US and not in the APAC region)

    Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production: The hilarious, heroic and mischievous Bugs Bunny is back in this all-new series from Warner Bros. Animation. Comic shorts find the carrot-loving rabbit matching wits with (and getting the best of) classic characters like Yosemite Sam and Wile E. Coyote. There are brand new foes too… but Bugs gets a helping hand from new friends like Bigfoot and Squeaks the squirrel.

    Lego Ninjago – Masters of Spinjitzu: Continuing its robust partnership with The Lego Group, Cartoon Network will re-introduce viewers to the world of Ninjago – Masters of Spinjitzu with six new half-an-hour animated specials this year, followed by all-new episodes of the highly popular series in 2015.

    Sonic Boom: For over two decades, Sonic the Hedgehog has held his own as one of the world’s biggest gaming icons. This year, a new branch of the Sonic universe debuts titled Sonic Boom. With a new look for Sonic and friends, the franchise’s first-ever CG-animated television series will premiere on Cartoon Network, along with an extensive video game release of the same name. The Sonic Boom television series, co-produced by Sega and OuiDO! Productions, will debut on Cartoon Network in the 2014-15 season.

    Total Drama – Pahkitew Island: New island, new cast, but the same old disregard for human safety! The Total Drama series returns as Chris and Chef put the newest generation of contestants through the craziest challenges yet – all for a chance to win one million dollars! Total Drama Island is produced by Fresh TV.

    Numb Chucks: Woodchuck brothers Dilweed and Fungus didn’t always see themselves as mystical Kung Fu saviours till they stumbled upon an infomercial featuring the legend Woodchuck Morris’ mullet-fuelled motivational kung-fu video, The Way of the Chuck! With an endless supply of confidence but a limited supply of grey cells, and countless hours of watching the video, this dim-witted duo morph into The Numb Chucks!

    Beyraiderz: Sho, Jin and Leon find themselves trapped in a strange world that was once defended by the six mythic beasts that have now all but disappeared, leaving the world in ruins. It’s now up to the trio to uncover the hidden BeyRaiderz stadiums, fight the tourneys and bring the beasts back…

    According to Eyers, “The transformation is like with any other business model that works on a long-term perspective. All businesses must look at themselves every couple of years with respect to the current market environment.”

    OTT content

    Cartoon Network has always had unique content for the digital platform which compliments television content, be it shorts or games or extensions of the storytelling from the primary channel. “The viewer needs to have a compelling experience in the digital space that should leave him/her wanting to come back for more,” says Eyers.

    Here’s looking at the new originals that the OTT service of Cartoon Network will be showcasing:

    Angelo Rules (Season 2): For kids, life can be a daily battle, what with adults, siblings, teachers and rivals telling them what to do and what not to do et al. Well, it’s time for kids to take control and Angelo’s here to show the way! He observes and then comes up with elaborate strategies to wheedle, sweet-talk, con, and work around any adversary. Season two of this new series comes from TeamTo and Cake Entertainment.

    Detentionaire: Framed for a prank he did not play and punished with a full year of detention, high schooler Lee Ping sneaks out of detention to try and expose who was really behind the prank while avoiding being caught by the principal Barrage. After clearing his name, Lee again attempts to sneak out of Barrage’s upgraded detention room, discovering that a strange pyramid under the school has something to do with Lee’s key, the parents’ council and the blue tazwurms. There is more to the school than meets the eye! Created by animators Daniel Bryan Franklin and Charles Johnston, Detentionaire is distributed by Nelvana.

    Rocket Jo: Rocket Jo is an inventor-adventurer with the unique goal to get his jet-pack to send him flying in the air for good… without effect. But his valiant attempts are always a false dawn to the viewers’ great delight, as there are always failures, gags, explosions, falls, etc. Produced by Millimages and 2D3D, Rocket Jo works hard, drawing upon all his imagination, to make viewers, both children and parents, laugh.

    These apart, there will be other returning series on the network including Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball, Ben 10 Omniverse, Grojband, Johnny Test, Legends of Chima, Mixels, Pokémon the Series: XY, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Teen Titans GO!, Tenkai Knights and Uncle Grandpa.

    The Future

    Later this year, Cartoon Network will introduce a unique user experience to the mobile marketplace when it launches a new digital initiative called ‘Cartoon Network Anything’. A fast-paced micro-network, Cartoon Network Anything will serve as an ever-growing stream of fun and funny content for mobile phones and other small-screen mobile devices. Users will be able to enjoy games, activities, trivia and clips, each lasting an average of 10 to 15 seconds. These diverse pieces of content will be randomised, and fans will be able to move to the next piece by simply swiping their screens, resulting in entertainment that feels both immediate and infinite.

    In addition to bringing a first-of-its-kind mobile offering to fans, Cartoon Network Anything will also provide unique sponsorship opportunities for Cartoon Network’s business partners. A perfect platform for native advertising, the platform will invite innovative advertising and sponsored content that suits the medium and feel organic to the overall micro-network.

    “In today’s time and age, people will pay for the experience. One of the most powerful experiences that anyone could have is the gift of laughter or humour. And so for us, it’s more about being true to comedy and bring in that surprise that will continue to remain our secret and doubling up on unique, character-driven comedy on whichever platform we are,” ends Eyers.