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Brand-New Animated Ben 10: Omniverse Series For 2012

Investment in new content creates host of fresh licensing opportunities and cements Ben 10’s future as an entertainment evergreen

LazyTown Series 3 goes into production with new adventures, new gadgets – and a new Stephanie!

Award-winning children’s TV series LazyTown is back in production for a third series of brand new 13 half hour shows following its acquisition by Turner Broadcasting in September 2011.

Turner Broadcasting launches Toonix across EMEA – a brand new virtual world for kids

Turner Broadcasting has announced the launch of a brand new online virtual world for kids called Toonix

Turner Content Solutions Announces Diverse Slate for MIPTV

Turner Broadcasting's branded syndication arm, Turner Content Solutions is bringing a raft of new programming and a wide variety of entertainment genres to this year's MIPTV and MIPDoc.

Turner Broadcasting Acquires Original Mr Bean Series from Tiger Aspect

Turner Broadcasting is delighted to announce it has acquired the broadcast rights to the world renowned Mr Bean live-action series from UK indie Tiger Aspect Productions.

Turner Broadcasting Lands First FMCG Deal for LazyTown in the UK

Gerber to launch new line of healthy drinks and smoothies for children nationwide from 22nd March, 2012

Turner Media Innovations secures Kellogg’s Mini Max cereal as sponsor of breakfast on Boomerang

Turner Media Innovations has signed a year long sponsorship deal with Kellogg’s to promote Mini Max, its children’s cereal brand on Turner’s popular children’s channel Boomerang.

The Amazing World of Gumball continues winning streak at The Annies Awards

The Amazing World of Gumball has scooped a prestigious Annies Award for 'Best Animated Television Production - Children's'.

Turner Media Innovations sees continued rise in pan-EMEA advertising campaigns as it secures a triple business win with clients Hasbro, Bandai and Spin Master

Turner Media Innovations has witnessed a sharp rise in clients seeking pan-EMEA advertising campaigns in 2011, and this Q4 has scooped three major pan-EMEA campaign wins from leading toy brands Hasbro, Bandai and Spin Master.

TCM Acquires AMC Drama HELL ON WHEELS from Endemol

TCM today announced that it has acquired the one hour drama series Hell on Wheels from Endemol, a world leader in entertainment programming.

Turner Media Innovations promotes Rachel Lewis to Digital Commercial Director

Turner Media Innovations has promoted Rachel Lewis to Digital Commercial Director, EMEA, responsible for spearheading digital commercial strategy for Turner Broadcasting websites

Turner Broadcasting Offer People on Facebook Free Adult Swim Episodes via Social Cinema Service

Turner Broadcasting UK has become the first media owner to offer free show content to people on Facebook via Milyoni's Social Cinema technology, which debuted earlier this year.

Turner Broadcasting closes deal with Zodiak Kids for Redakai: Conquer the Kairu

Turner Broadcasting has inked a pan-EMEA deal with Zodiak Kids, Zodiak Media Group's children's production and distribution arm, for its newest boys action phenomena animated series Redakai: Conquer The Kairu

Turner Broadcasting Acquires LazyTown Brand and Announces New Series

Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Europe, home to kids' brands including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito, today announced its acquisition of Latibaer, the Icelandic entity which owns and operates the LazyTown brand.

Turner Broadcasting partners with Microsoft’s Xbox for largest ever branded partnership on the console platform

Turner Broadcasting has partnered with Microsoft's Xbox, through their media agency MediaCom London, to create the largest branded partnership to date across the Xbox and Kinect networks to mark launch of new Cartoon Network show The Amazing World of Gumball.

The Ha! Ha! Hairies a cut above

Turner Broadcasting has commissioned 52 x 12’ episodes of brand new preschool series The Ha! Ha! Hairies from Welsh Indie Adastra, makers of award-winning Grandpa in my Pocket.

Turner Media Innovations Signs 2-Year Deal with Sony Pictures Releasing International

Turner Media Innovations has teamed up with Sony Pictures Releasing International for a major pan-regional sponsorship of Cartoon Network across Europe, the Middle East, Africa; and extending to Asia and Latin America as well.

Cartoon Network to broadcast LEGO Hero Factory

Hero Factory from LEGO® hits TV screens this summer for the first time in its very own UK series on Cartoon Network, the popular kids' channel owned by Turner Broadcasting.

Kids’ online behaviour ‘considered’ and deliberate

First study using innovative research technique combined with focus groups reveals 6-12 year olds selectivity is due to parental trust in brands offline and familiarity with online advertising

Bananas in Pyjamas steps to success on Cartoonito

Bananas in Pyjamas debuted on Cartoonito in the UK on 25th July 2011 and has stormed to the number one ratings spot on the preschool channel, in advance of the series rolling out on Cartoonito across Europe, the Middle East and Africa this September.

Turner Broadcasting launches Cartoon Network HD channel

Turner Broadcasting has announced it will launch a high definition simulcast of Cartoon Network on Sky.

Cartoon Network creates animation for Malaria No More UK campaign

Malaria No More UK is launching a series of animations featuring 'ZiIi', the malicious mozzy, produced by Cartoon Network UK to mark World Mosquito Day on 20th August.

Turner Broadcasting reveals digital plans for The Amazing World of Gumball

Turner Broadcasting has today launched an ambitious digital project to support the upcoming debut of its anticipated kids' comedy series The Amazing World of Gumball on Cartoon Network.

Turner Broadcasting confirms Anthony Lukom as Vice President and General Manager for UK and Ireland

Turner Broadcasting is delighted to confirm the appointment of Anthony Lukom as Vice President and General Manager, UK and Ireland. Anthony will lead Turner's entire entertainment business, including Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito, TCM (Turner Classic Movies) and Adult Swim.

The Amazing World of Gumball triumphs at Annecy

The Amazing World of Gumball, the debut series from Turner Broadcasting's European development studio, is off to a flying start having scooped the prestigious 'Cristal Award' for Best Television Production at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Turner Broadcasting signs up Twenty Twenty to create multi-territory Ben 10 show

The UK's number one rating boys' show Ben 10, is to be brought spectacularly to life in a thrilling new game-show called Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge.

Turner Media Innovations Secures Fox to Sponsor Cartoon Network Comedy Block

Turner Media Innovations has signed up Twentieth Century Fox as sponsor of ‘Laughternoons’, a weekday comedy block on Cartoon Network between 4pm and 5pm, in a deal negotiated with Vizeum.

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Turner Broadcasting Acquires Moonscoop's Chloe's Closet

Turner Broadcasting has acquired UK TV and licensing and merchandising rights to magical preschool series Chloe's Closet from Moonscoop. The series is set to debut on Turner Broadcasting's popular preschool channel, Cartoonito, this summer.

Turner Broadcasting to launch Cartoonito across EMEA

Turner Broadcasting has announced it will rollout its UK preschool channel Cartoonito across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, increasing the brand's distribution to 125 million homes in 112 territories.

Turner Media Innovations debuts pan-European ad campaign for Spin Master

Turner Media Innovations has teamed up with leading toy firm Spin Master to launch a pan-European advertising campaign for Spin Master's newest Bakugan Battle Brawlers toy range.

Turner Media Innovations hires Simon Field as EMEA Account Director

To support its growing business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Turner Media Innovations has appointed Simon Field in the newly created role of Account Director, Ad Sales Strategy and Planning.

The Amazing World of Gumball machine gears back into action

Turner Broadcasting has commissioned a second season of The Amazing World of Gumball, in advance of the rollout of the first series of the groundbreaking animated show.

Turner Media Innovations Brings Digital Display Advertising In-House

Turner Media Innovations, the advertising and media consultancy arm of Turner Broadcasting, is to bring its online display ad sales in-house from February 21st 2011

Turner CN Enterprises signs deal with EJF to create Captain Planet range

Turner CN Enterprises, the licensing arm of Turner Broadcasting, has signed the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) to create the UK's first ever range of Captain Planet branded apparel on behalf of the news and entertainment network.

Hasbro Studios, Turner Broadcasting Seal Deal For 'Transformers Prime,' 'Chuck and Friends', 'My Little Pony' and 'Pound Puppies'

Turner Kids' Services throughout the U.K., Spain, Scandinavian Countries and the Middle East to Carry the Popular Series starting in summer 2011

Turner Media Innovations Partners on Branded Entertainment Game for Ubisoft ®

Turner Media Innovations has announced a new online branded entertainment opportunity for advertisers seeking to engage with consumers in a more deeply immersive way, and has secured leading games publisher Ubisoft as launch partner for its latest innovation in online advertising

Bafta Presents: Inside the World of Ben 10

Cartoon Network has teamed up with industry heavyweights BAFTA and the Barbican to host a special behind-the-scenes Ben 10 event on Sunday 7th November at this year's London Children's Film Festival.

Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon head line-up on ground-breaking Bin Weevils service

BinWeevils, the immersive 3D online entertainment platform for children aged 7-12, today launches a ground-breaking integrated "social video-on-demand" service which will allow children to watch major TV hits from Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.

Turner Media Innovations creates sponsorship opportunity around long form content

Turner Media Innovations has teamed up with MEGA Bloks to promote MEGA's popular new toy collection, Dragons Universe, with TV and online sponsorship of anticipated new show Generator Rex on Cartoon Network.

Turner Broadcasting Picks Up EMEA Broadcast and Licensing Rights to Musical Comedy Series Jelly Jam

Turner Broadcasting has signed a multi-territory deal to bring exciting new 3D animated series, Jelly Jamm, to its network in over 130 countries across EMEA.

New site helps marketers Check it's right for children

Launching tomorrow, "Check" - the Children's Ethical Communications Kit - is an initiative by the Advertising Association in partnership with Turner Media Innovations and with the help of the entire advertising industry.

Turner Broadcasting Signs Deal With Mondo TV For 'Puppy In My Pocket'

Mondo TV has concluded a multi-territory deal with Turner Broadcasting for the broadcast rights to their new animated TV series Puppy in My Pocket in over 130 countries across Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the licensing and merchandising rights for the series in EMEA (excluding Italy, Spain and Greece).

Bakugan Joins Forces with Turner Media Innovations

Spin Master and Turner Media Innovations are pleased to announce the start of a fantastic new promotional campaign for Bakugan New Vestroia.

Simon Cox Leads Newly Expanded Turner Media Innovations Team Across EMEA

Simon Cox, Vice President of Turner Media Innovations, has been promoted to a new EMEA role, responsible for driving pan-regional commercial deals and working with Turner Broadcasting's European ad sales teams to generate new revenue streams.

Hasbro to Sponsor the Boomerang Pet Personality Awards

Turner Media Innovations has secured an integrated sponsorship deal with Hasbro's FurReal Friends toy range, which will include TV sponsorship, a campaign website and event sponsorship of the Boomerang Pet Personality Awards.

Turner Broadcasting unveils new Boomerang website

Turner Broadcasting is unveiling a new-look website for its kids' channel Boomerang, www.boomerangtv.co.uk in the UK. Boasting interactive widescreen backgrounds, and a host of new games and applications, the site marks an exciting juncture in the evolution of an already successful kids online destination.

Turner Media Innovations Renews LEGOLAND® Sponsorship of Ben 10: Alien Force

Turner Media Innovations today announced it has renewed a hugely successful ad campaign which sees LEGOLAND® Windsor sponsoring smash-hit cartoon series Ben 10: Alien Force on Cartoon Network.

100 Million Game Plays For Ben 10: Alien Force Game Creator

Turner Broadcasting's online game creation tool for kids, Ben 10: Alien Force Game Creator, has hit the 100 million game plays milestone across Europe, and has seen over 300,000 games created.

Turner Broadcasting Brings Adult Swim to FX UK

Turner Broadcasting has announced an exciting new TV deal in the UK for its comedy brand Adult Swim, set to debut on FX UK today, Thursday 3rd June.

Cartoonito takes pole position as the most widely distributed pay TV preschool channel in the UK

Cartoonito, the popular preschool channel from Turner Broadcasting, debuted on Virgin Media on 25th March 2010. Reaching Virgin Media's 3.7 million customers for the first time, it is now the most widely distributed pay TV preschool channel in the UK.

Mr Bean Bounces onto Boomerang

Turner Broadcasting has picked up the rights to the much-loved animation series, Mr Bean, in the year that the legendary star of TV, film and cartoon celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Virgin Media expands kids' line-up with Cartoonito

Virgin Media today announced a new agreement with Turner Broadcasting to make available the popular preschool kids' channel Cartoonito to its 3.7 million digital TV customers for the first time, as well as a range of Cartoonito shows on demand.

Turner Media Innovations and The Lego Group in Half Term Hat-Trick

Turner Media Innovations has teamed up with leading toy manufacturer the LEGO Group and Carat Sponsorship for a series of high profile commercial deals kicking off this February half term.

Ben10 And Top Trumps Team Up To Launch iPhone App

Turner Broadcasting and Winning Moves have teamed up to launch an iPhone app which unites the two brand powerhouses of Ben 10 and Top Trumps. Available to download today (Monday 1st February 2010), the Ben 10 Top Trumps iPhone app will be available via the Apple app store, priced £1.79.

Pete Flamman To Lead Turner Broadcasting's UK Entertainment Business

Turner Broadcasting is delighted to announce that it has promoted Pete Flamman in his role of SVP Entertainment for Northern Europe, to assume additional responsibility for the running of Turner's UK Entertainment business.

Michael Carrington is to leave the BBC to join Turner Broadcasting as Chief Content Officer, EMEA

Turner Broadcasting is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Carrington to the post of Chief Content Officer EMEA, following the departure of Finn Arnesen in October 2009.

Turner Broadcasting and ustwoTM reunite for Ben 10: Alien Force MouthOffTM iPhone app

Following the huge success of the Ben 10 MouthOffTM iPhone app, Turner Broadcasting and ustwoTM are set to launch a new Ben 10: Alien Force MouthOffTM app on 22nd December. It will offer fans a whole new selection of mouths, enabling users to overlay an alien mouth over their own, which moves in time to their speech.

Turner Broadcasting launches UGC online application

Turner Broadcasting has launched a free user generated content application on www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk based on its number one boys' franchise Ben 10.

Turner launches Ben 10: Alien Force Game Creator in the UK on CartoonNetwork.co.uk

Turner Broadcasting has launched a free online game creator on www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk based on its number one boys' franchise Ben 10. The Ben 10: Alien Force Game Creator enables kids across the UK to build professional looking online games and share their games in the Game Creator online community.

Turner Broadcasting Debuts 'Bens 10 Awards' for Ben 10: Alien Swarm world premiere

Turner Broadcasting is rolling out the second phase of 2009 marketing activity for the UK's number one boys' brand Ben 10. To support the world premiere of much anticipated movie Ben 10: Alien Swarm, the broadcaster has teamed up with PR firm Cow and events agency Added Dimension to stage the inaugural Ben's 10 Awards.

Turner Media Innovations secures PSP as Ben 10: Alien Force sponsor

Turner Media Innovations has secured Sony’s PlayStation®Portable (PSP™) games console as TV sponsor of Ben 10: Alien Force over the key Christmas gifting period, kicking off on 2 November until 24 December.

Danbar Entertainment and Turner Media Innovations join forces to launch Flash & Dash in the UK

Danbar, the global leader in the design and manufacture of cutting edge Remote Control toys, has teamed up with Turner Media Innovations for the launch of their Flash & Dash toy range in the UK.

Turner Broadcasting Launches Brand Campaign with Mothercare and Myleene Klass

Turner Broadcasting's pre-school channel, Cartoonito is launching a multi-platform brand awareness campaign with Mothercare and Myleene Klass.

Its a Mouth-off for Ben 10

Turner Broadcasting has teamed up with digital design studio ustwoTM to launch its first branded iPhone app in the UK, a Ben 10 MouthOff iPhone App due for release on 11 October 2009

Turner Broadcasting commissions first series from its European Development Studio

Turner Broadcasting is delighted to announce that it has greenlit its first UK-produced full length animation series out of its dedicated original production hub, the Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe.

Turner Broadcasting Launches Next Generation Augmented Reality

Turner Broadcasting is set to become the first broadcaster in the UK to roll out the next generation of Augmented Reality by using the technology to provide a unique interactive and immersive 3D virtual gaming experience.

Turner Broadcasting Records Phenomenal Growth in Q1 and Q2 Ratings

Turner Broadcasting is celebrating a 5% year-on-year increase in ratings from January to June across its portfolio of kids' channels, including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito.

Turner Broadcasting Launches First Ever Boomerang Pet Personality Awards

Turner Broadcasting is set to launch its inaugural Boomerang Pet Personality Awards on 13th September 2009 in London's Regents Park.

Turner Media Innovations Takes Ben 10 To Legoland in Carat Sponsorship Deal

Turner Media Innovations today announced a sponsorship campaign that will see Turner Broadcasting's number one boys' property Ben 10 joining forces with popular theme park destination, LEGOLAND® Windsor - in a deal conceived and negotiated by Carat Sponsorship and Turner Media Innovations.

Turner Media Innovations Announces New Sales Controller and Bucks Trend with Team Expansion

Turner Media Innovations is delighted to announce it has promoted Andrew Mallandaine to the role of UK Sales Controller. It has also created three new positions within the department to reflect the team's recent commercial successes.

Turner Broadcasting Launches New Community Website for Kids

Turner Broadcasting is launching a new UK website for its kids' channel Cartoon Network on 16 June 2009, putting community interaction and personalisation at the heart of the site's offering.

Turner Classic Movies unveils ambitious plans to win younger film fan demographic

New experiential campaign marks channel's 10th anniversary, aiming to engage and mobilise film fans across the country

Ben 10 Alien Force Launch Event

Ben 10 Alien Force, the exciting new series from Cartoon Network, was launched on February 13th with a star-studded premiere at London's Old Billingsgate market.

Turner Media Innovations signs D3P as Sponsor of Ben10: Alien Force

Turner Media Innovations has secured interactive games publisher and developer D3 Publisher (D3P) as on-air sponsor of the new series of Ben 10: Alien Force on Cartoon Network. Cartoon Network’s new action-animation series, Ben 10: Alien Force, shows Ben 10 now aged 15 and discovering he can turn into a whole new set of crime-fighting aliens.

Lego® secures major Cartoon Network sponsorship deal for 2009

LEGO® announces a unique sponsorship collaboration with Turner Media Innovations to promote its new STAR WARS™ range for 2009, in association with Turner Broadcasting channel Cartoon Network.

Turner Broadcasting and Archie Productions Collaborate on Major European Format

Turner Broadcasting today announced it has commissioned six European versions of Staraoke, Finland’s top-rating karaoke-style kids’ series, created by Finnish production company Intervisio.

Turner Media Innovations’ GSK Aquafresh campaign scoops double win at Media Week Awards

Turner Media Innovations scooped the Best Sales Pitch (Medium) award for its GSK Aquafresh campaign at last night’s Media Week Awards. The same Aquafresh campaign also won MediaCom an award for Best Media Idea (Medium). The two-year branded entertainment deal for GlaxoSmithKline, currently airs on Turner Broadcasting's pre-school channel Cartoonito. The campaign consists of a 90-second spot played exclusively on Cartoonito every evening just before the channel closes at 19.00.

Turner Media Innovations Creates Monster with Skeleflex

Turner Media Innovations has signed a four month deal with Re:creation for the launch of new product range, Skeleflex. The campaign, which begins early August, will see Turner Media Innovations create a 20 second television webdrive spot, a microsite and an eTV game.

Turner Media Innovations launches 5-month Hasbro - Cartoonito Sponsorship

Turner Media Innovations has signed a 5-month sponsorship deal with global toy-giant Hasbro for Turner Broadcasting’s UK pre-school channel Cartoonito. The deal is to promote Hasbro’s Playskool range, through a daily two-hour block entitled Playtime. This is the first time Cartoonito has entered into a channel sponsorship.

Turner Media Innovations Launches Bandai Ben 10 – Tesco Sponsorship

Turner Media Innovations has secured a sponsorship deal for Bandai’s best-selling range of Ben 10 products, which will see supermarket giant Tesco sign up as retail partner. Set to run on Cartoon Network both on-air and online from the 9th until the 22nd October, the deal is Turner Media Innovations’s first alliance with Tesco.

Turner Media Innovations wins triple round of business from Mattel

Turner Media Innovations are pleased to announce two further campaigns with leading toy manufacturer, Mattel, for their Hot Wheels brand, adding to the recently announced sponsorship deal for fashion doll brand, Barbie.

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