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MANILA, PHILIPPINES (September 22, 2016) – Localized versions of two of Cartoon Network’s most popular and highest-rating shows – We Bare Bears and The Powerpuff Girls – will air on the Philippines’ free-to-air TV channel TV5.
Filipino kids and families nationwide will be treated to a lineup of new series featuring recent animations from the country’s number one kids’ channel.
From October 15, every Saturday at 8am on TV5, catch the hilarious Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear in We Bare Bears. They do everything they can to adapt to the modern-day normal life; these tech-savvy and internet-obsessed bears try their best to find their way in the world, but it’s never easy.
Immediately following the stackable bear-trio, from 8:30-9am, TV5 viewers can then follow the superhero-sisters Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup as they protect Townsville from different evil dastardly villains. The all-new and reimagined The Powerpuff Girls are everybody’s favorite super-cute, super-fierce troupe armed with super-cool powers to save the world before bedtime.
TV5 already hosts a daily branded block for Boomerang, Turner’s sister kids’ brand in the Philippines. It features iconic titles including Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Mr Bean and Tom and Jerry.
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For media enquiries, contact:
James Moore
Director of Communications, Turner Asia Pacific
+852 3128 3720 / James.Moore@turner.com
About Cartoon Network Philippines
Cartoon Network is the leading kids’ brand in the Philippines. Its dedicated Philippine channel offers the best in original animated comedies including the multi-award-winning global hits Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time. Cartoon Network is available in 31 countries throughout Asia Pacific and is currently seen in more than 88 million pay-TV homes. Online, Cartoon Network reaches millions more via its websites and apps including Cartoon Network Watch and Play and Cartoon Network Anything. In Asia Pacific, Cartoon Network is created and distributed by Turner, a Time Warner company.
About Turner Asia Pacific
Turner Asia Pacific creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout the region, running 63 channels in 14 languages in 37 countries. These include CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, World Heritage Channel, Warner TV, Oh!K, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, MondoTV, TABI Channel, and HBO and WB in South Asia. Turner manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (“Turner Asia Pacific”) is a Time Warner company.
About TV5
TV5 NETWORK INC. (formerly ABC Development Corporation) the television arm of MediaQuest Holdings Inc., is a company engaged in television and radio broadcasting, program production for local and international audiences, and other related businesses. It operates TV5, a free-to-air TV channel with its main studio and transmitter located in Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City. TV5 Network Inc., sells and markets commercial airtime and other advertising opportunities to local and international brands thru Media5 Corporation.
Two brand-new HBO Original series, DIVORCE and INSECURE, will debut back-to-back same time as the U.S., on Monday, October 10, 2016, from 10am (9am Thai/Jkt), with a same day primetime encore at 10pm (9pm Thai/Jkt), exclusively on HBO. Both titles will also be available on HBO on DEMAND and HBO GO.
In addition, the first episode of the new DIVORCE series will be available to watch for free on HBO Asia’s website (www.hboasia.com) in 18 Asian territories, including Singapore. Both subscribers and non-subscribers alike can catch it from October 25 to November 8, 2016.
Below are the summaries of the new seasons of DIVORCE and INSECURE and you may refer to the attached releases for more information.
DIVORCE
Serving as an executive producer, Sarah Jessica Parker (Emmy® and Golden Globe winner for HBO’s “Sex and the City”) stars as Frances in the comedy series DIVORCE, and Thomas Haden Church (Oscar® nominee for “Sideways”) stars as Robert, Frances’ husband, who is struggling to cope with their marriage falling apart. The ten-episode season begins same time as the U.S. on Monday, Oct 10 at 10am (9am Thai/Jkt) exclusively on HBO, with a same day primetime encore at 10pm (9pm Thai/Jkt). New episodes premiere on subsequent Mondays at the same time. DIVORCE will also be available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO.
INSECURE
A brand-new HBO comedy series INSECURE, about two best friends who must deal with their own real-life flaws as they attempt to navigate different worlds and cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences, will debut same time as the U.S. on Monday, Oct 10 at 10.30am (9.30am Thai/Jkt), with a same day primetime encore at 10.30pm (9.30pm Thai/Jkt), exclusively on HBO. New episodes premiere on subsequent Mondays at the same time. INSECURE will also be available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO. Created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, the eight-episode season explores the African-American female experience in an unclichéd and authentic way.
Media contacts:
Karen Lai | Director, Communications | HBO Asia | T: (65) 6381 1796 | karen.lai@hboasia.com
Shermaine Wong | Manager, Communications | HBO Asia | T: (65) 6381 1838 | shermaine.wong@hboasia.com
Chan Zi Ning | Executive, Communications | HBO Asia | T: (65) 6381 1746 | zining.chan@hboasia.com
Over half of businesses surveyed say they don’t have the IT systems and support necessary to achieve digital transformation
22 SEPTEMBER 2016– Telstra today released a global research report showing that while major companies are looking to embrace digital disruption, legacy IT systems and rigid infrastructure are major barriers to digitisation and transformation projects that need to be overcome.
The report, titled: Disruption, digital transformation and effective technology strategy, looks at technology’s disruptive impact on key markets and industry verticals, and what businesses are doing to digitally transform themselves and compete with new market entrants and business models.
The research found that while 73 per cent of companies surveyed are exposed to digital disruption today and 61 per cent are trying to disrupt new or current markets themselves, inflexible technology and network platforms are major barriers to digitisation strategies. Specifically, business leaders called out that the length of time taken for IT projects and the reliance on IT intermediaries as contributing to their frustration.
According to Jim Clarke, Telstra’s Director of International Marketing, Products and Pricing, adopting new technology is clearly important for businesses to succeed in increasingly competitive markets. But to unlock real value it needs to be concentrated on transformational business growth and innovation, not just narrow issues of process improvement and functionality within the bounds imposed by legacy systems.
Tim Dillon, Founder and Director of Tech Research Asia (TRA) and author of the report said: “The research data suggests that organisations need to retune their networking and technology strategies. Less than 20 per cent state that their IT organisation totally supports their business goals, and yet these same business goals are tightly intertwined with digital and business transformation strategies. As disruption and competitive activity intensify, it is imperative that companies have the right foundations in place to support their future success.”
Digital drivers
With nearly three quarters of respondents saying their organisation is exposed to digital disruption, it is encouraging to see that 97 per cent of organisations already have a formal strategy, led by the CIO and actively supported by the CEO, in place to manage disruption.
The study found that the top three business transformation goals of organisations include:
“The message to businesses is that disruption is happening, regardless of what industry you are in. Smart investments can be made that will realise greater efficiencies in the long run. It’s up to them to decide if they will continue to be disrupted or use the tools available to be disruptive forces themselves,” said Clarke.
“Legacy infrastructure continues to be one of the biggest barriers to change and businesses realising the benefits of digital transformation. While it often requires significant investment in new infrastructure to overcome, it cannot be ignored. Digitisation is one of the most effective ways of improving operations, increasing speed to market, focusing on customer-centricity and realising efficiencies.”
Disruption across borders
More than half (56 per cent) of all respondents believe their organisation will be exposed to a more competitive market in two years. But it was Hong Kong and Australian firms who considered themselves as the most exposed to disruption, while the Philippines considered themselves the least exposed, although firms here expected it to have the greatest impact in the future.
Companies in India are the most wary of growth of future competition and disruption, with 75 per cent believing they will be more exposed in the future, while firms in Japan sat at the other end of the spectrum, with 38 per cent expecting an increase over the same period. Singapore, the Philippines and India were the leaders when it came to the prevalence of their digital transformation strategy.
The network is king
The research also looks in detail at the effectiveness of technology use, the impact of network performance and the new wave of ‘as a service’ consumption models in supporting an organisation’s ability to execute its disruptive strategy.
Dynamic networks came out on top as a key solution to help enable the execution of business transformation strategies, strengthen competitive position, support growth initiatives and create stronger customer engagement.
“While the adoption of cloud-based ‘as a service’ technology has brought huge benefits to many operations such as scalable infrastructure and better utilisation companies still need the flexibility and underlying connectivity necessary to maintain or enhance a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Mr Clarke.
“If an organisation’s network underperforms or lacks flexibility, then it jeopardises multiple areas of operation for the modern company. As such, there is tremendous benefit to be gained by combining the latest technologies with a highly reliable and dynamic network.”
About the research
The report was written by independent technology analyst and consulting firm, Tech Research Asia, based on survey data gathered by Vanson Bourne. It surveyed a total of 1,040 IT and business decision makers across eight countries including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines.
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Telstra Media contact: Gladys Kwok/ +852 2837 4730
Email: gladys.kwok@edelman.com
About Telstra
Telstra is a leading telecommunications and information services company. We offer a full range of services and compete in all telecommunications markets in Australia, operating the largest mobile and Wi-Fi networks. Globally, we provide end-to-end solutions including managed network services, global connectivity, cloud, voice, colocation, conferencing and satellite solutions. We have licenses in Asia, Europe and the United States and offer access to more than 2,000 points of presence across the globe. For more information visit www.telstra.com.
SEOUL, KOREA (September 21, 2016) – Turner Asia Pacific will launch a new app called ‘Adventure Time Run: The Ooo Expedition’, created by game developer Tangent. It is the first time a Cartoon Network IP has been used as the complete landscape for a Korean-produced game. The release will first take place in Korea on September 21, with a regional rollout across Asia later in 2016, and finally in selected international markets in 2017.
The game focuses on the main characters Finn and Jake from Cartoon Network’s global hit animated series Adventure Time, but also references the show’s Princess Bubblegum, Marceline the Vampire Queen and BMO, who all reside in the dreamlike Land of Ooo and have a huge fanbase. The “run-style” gameplay adopts an innovative a character nurturing system and has social media integration with linked ranking ability.
Ron Lee, General Manager of Turner Korea, said: “This game is the first of a kind. Korea’s gaming industry is hungry for new IP that can provide a global competitive edge, and Turner and Cartoon Network IPs already have a track record of popularity internationally.”
He added: “Turner will be looking to secure further business with Korea’s talented pool of game developers and partners. And through partnerships such as the one with Tangent, we will be actively growing our digital offerings in this market.” Cartoon Network original IPs that will be prioritized in Korea are also The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10 and We Bare Bears.
Tangent’s CEO, Ben Byung-Eui Yoo, commented: “We expect ‘Adventure Time Run: The Ooo Expedition’ to garner a lot of interest from gaming fans in Korea. Adventure Time is a series with a solid base of fans both overseas and within Korea, and its diverse and unique world is a great environment for the project.”
He added: “As it is a game with a globally popular IP, we are confident that the game will find success not only in Korea but also in the global market.”
‘Adventure Time Run: The Ooo Expedition’ can be downloaded on mobile devices from the Google Play Store and the App Store from September 21.
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For media enquiries, contact:
James Moore
Director of Communications, Turner Asia Pacific
+852 3128 3720 / James.Moore@turner.com
About Cartoon Network Asia Pacific
Cartoon Network, the number one kids’ channel in Asia Pacific, offers the best in original animated content including the multi-award-winning global hits Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time and new comedy We Bare Bears. In 2016, the network welcomes back new series of popular franchises Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls. Cartoon Network is available in 31 countries throughout Asia Pacific and is currently seen in more than 88 million pay-TV homes. Internationally, it is seen in 192 countries and over 370 million homes, and is an industry leader with a global offering of the best in award-winning animated entertainment for kids and families, known for putting its fans at the center of everything by applying creative thinking and innovation across multiple platforms. Cartoon Network also reaches millions more through its websites, games and apps, including Cartoon Network Watch and Play and Cartoon Network Anything. Cartoon Network, sister company to Boomerang, POGO and Toonami, is a brand created and distributed by Turner, a Time Warner Company.
About Turner Asia Pacific
Turner Asia Pacific creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout the region, running 63 channels in 14 languages in 37 countries. These include CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, World Heritage Channel, Warner TV, Oh!K, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, MondoTV, TABI Channel, and HBO and WB in South Asia. Turner manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (“Turner Asia Pacific”) is a Time Warner company.
– New season hosted by much-loved Globetrekker Ian Wright –
Singapore/Manila, 20 September, 2016 – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, a division of the leading global entertainment provider Discovery Communications, has partnered with Hong Kong Tourism Board for the third consecutive year to present a brand new season of A TASTE OF HONG KONG. The three-part series sees the return of Ian Wright – one of TLC’s most renowned hosts – to the channel. Ian, together with Hong Kong chef and foodie extraordinaire Christian Yang, will explore and curate Hong Kong’s exciting food scene to present the best food experiences the booming metropolis has to offer. The end of each episode also features a dish created by Christian. A TASTE OF HONG KONG premieres on TLC on September 30 in Hong Kong and across Southeast Asia, and in November in Taiwan. TLC is the flagship lifestyle channel in Discovery’s portfolio of brands.
The first season of A TASTE OF HONG KONG brought some of Asia’s rising chefs to Hong Kong to discover the city’s best-kept secrets with veteran entertainment writer and true-blue Hong Konger Michelle Loo. Season two delved into the city’s buzzing art, design and fashion scene, with visiting Asian artists taking in Hong Kong’s artistic culture alongside host Dominic Lau. The first and second seasons performed well for TLC, delivering above the channel’s prime time average*. Both series were also recognised at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2015, winning ‘Best PR Campaign’ for Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Commenting on the partnership, Vikram Channa, Group Vice President, Production & Commercial Partnerships, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “We constantly seek to provide our partners with bespoke solutions that not only appeal to their target audience but also resonate with our viewers. We are excited to partner with Hong Kong Tourism Board once again and take ‘content and experience marketing’ to the next level with a new season of A Taste of Hong Kong. Just like the ever-evolving nature of Hong Kong as a tourist destination, the series concept must stay dynamic. In this latest edition we curate a mouth-watering list of Hong Kong’s top eats through the perspective of a well-travelled explorer like Ian, and local chef and foodie, Christian Yang.”
Cynthia Leung, General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Hong Kong Tourism Board, said, “We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific again to present an exceptional tasting experience on television. Hong Kong is a great place to indulge in all kinds of authentic cuisines from around the globe. In this programme, together with Christian and Ian, the Hong Kong Tourism Board will take audience to eateries off the beaten track and share all the delectable details of selected dishes. The audience will also get to learn how Hong Kong’s culinary artisans contributed to making the city one of the world’s most dynamic gourmet paradises.”
Ian and Christian are in Manila on September 20 to promote the premiere of the new season. Through an online contest, fans had the chance enjoy a taste of Hong Kong at an exclusive luncheon, and met Ian and Christian in person! In addition, guests at the luncheon were eligible for the grand prize giveaway of a pair of air tickets to Hong Kong and passes to the 2016 Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival.
Check out the dedicated show page which features exclusive content including thematic vignettes and behind-the-scenes videos, for a preview of what Ian and Christian get up to as they bring you A TASTE OF HONG KONG.
Source: Local Peoplemeter (Jan-Jun 2015, Jul-Nov 2015), Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines), Cabsat viewers
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Charmaine Huet | Director, Corporate Communications | Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific | 21 Media Circle, #08-01, Singapore 138562 | Tel: +65 6510.7545 | Fax: +65 6510.7550
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Paris, 19 September 2016 – Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the appointment of Bruno Cattan as head of its newly-created Terminals and Systems Division in the company’s Technical Department.
The division will drive the development and industrialisation of new products and services for the video market and take the leading role in the design of ground infrastructure for future High Throughput Satellite systems, including competitively-priced user terminals.
Bruno brings to Eutelsat his vast expertise as a technical director in media and telecom innovation. He joins Eutelsat from Canal+ Overseas where he managed the technical and digital teams in Paris and coordinated teams in subsidiaries in Africa, Asia and French overseas territories.
He began his career in the mobile industry at Motorola and Nokia and is a graduate of France’s Ecole Polytechnique and Telecom ParisTech.
About Eutelsat Communications
Established in 1977, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the world’s leading and most experienced operators of communications satellites. The company provides capacity on 38 satellites to clients that include broadcasters and broadcasting associations, pay-TV operators, video, data and Internet service providers, enterprises and government agencies.
Eutelsat’s satellites provide ubiquitous coverage of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, enabling video, data, broadband and government communications to be established irrespective of a user’s location.
Headquartered in Paris, with offices and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat represents a workforce of 1,000 men and women from 37 countries who are experts in their fields and work with clients to deliver the highest quality of service.
For more about Eutelsat please visit www.eutelsat.com
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MUMBAI, INDIA (September 21, 2016) – Turner India’s licensing and merchandising arm is aiming for a strong double digit growth this year as it expands into new South Asia markets of Sri Lanka and Nepal in partnership with some of the biggest FMCG brands including Perfetti, Heinz, Unilever, Parle, Mondelez, United Biscuits and Kellogg’s.
As part of its expansion plans, CNE will seek more collaboration with players from retail, e-commerce and FMCG sectors to increase its footprint, and strengthen its leadership position in the market. In line with this growth strategy, CNE has also partnered with Myntra and Future Group. Besides the re-launch of the ever popular global franchise The Powerpuff Girls, CNE will also be focusing on a strong roster of DC movies from Warner Bros. that includes Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aqua Man and Flash.
All this and a preview to plans for 2017 were unveiled at the Cartoon Network Enterprises roadshow on September 20, in Mumbai with over 200 trade partners attending this showcase of Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. extensive portfolio of current and future IPs, TV shows and movies.
“The licensing and merchandise segment has evolved over the years and is currently witnessing a strong upswing due to ecommerce explosion in South Asia. We are looking at driving strategic partnerships across various categories in the coming months and providing different touch points for our fans to experience our brand. This roadshow provides an ideal platform for us to connect with our current and potential clients to showcase our portfolio and significant range of products,” said Siddharth Jain, Turner India’s Managing Director.
A brand new series of the multi-million-dollar franchise, Ben 10 is launching as part of an international premiere on Cartoon Network in October and an extensive new product catalogue will be announced soon after.
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About Cartoon Network Enterprises
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the licensing and merchandising arm of Turner Asia Pacific, is responsible for building world-class licensing programs across its franchises including Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls and other Cartoon Network originals. CNE connects with millions of Cartoon Network fans through consumer products, promotional licensing, interactive games, publishing, live events and location-based entertainment such as the Cartoon Network Amazone waterpark in Thailand.
Awarded the Licensor of the Year Award by Franchise India in May 2015, CNE South Asia manages the licensing and merchandising business in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. In addition to CNE’s global portfolio, CNE also represents the Warner Bros. portfolio which includes classic franchises such as Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo along with evergreen global IP’s such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman. It has a strong network of 110 partners and more than 5,000 products across 46 categories with strong footprints in traditional retail, modern trade and e-commerce. Besides its core consumer products business, CNE has serviced promotional licensing campaigns with some of the world’s largest with brands in the region including Cadbury, Heinz, Unilever, Kellogg’s, United Biscuits, Dabur, Britannia, ITC, HUL and Novartis.
About Turner India
Turner India creates and manages the sales, distribution, marketing of award-winning news and entertainment brands in India and South Asia including CNN International, Cartoon Network, POGO, Toonami, HBO and WB. Turner Asia Pacific is the parent company of Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. (“Turner India”), which operates 63 channels in 14 languages in 37 countries in the region. It manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (“Turner Asia Pacific”) is a Time Warner company.
Network is home to 10 award-winning shows in Hong Kong & Southeast Asia that took home a total of 20 awards.
September 19, 2016 – Hong Kong – FOX Networks Group (FNG) Asia announced today that ten shows carried by its channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia (HK/SEA) received a total of 20 trophies at last night’s 68th Emmy Awards and last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2016. Considered by many as two of television’s most prestigious recognition ceremonies, the 68th Emmy Awards and The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, honouring outstanding artistic and technical achievement, various TV talents, shows and industry professionals with awards for excellence. A number of shows carried on FNG’s channels won big at this year’s glittering ceremonies, including The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story on FOXCrime and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on StarWorld. The success that these programmes achieved at such prominent events have further solidified FNG’s position as Asia’s leading network, delivering the best US TV series to the region, and is a testament to its commitment to top tier programming.
FNG channels FOX, FOXCrime, FX, StarWorld and National Geographic Channel (NGC) are all home to Emmy-winning shows. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story on FOX Crime was the biggest winner of the night with nine awards, including Emmys for Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (Courtney B. Vance), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Sarah Paulson), and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (Sterling K. Brown). Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on StarWorld follows with two wins for the categories of Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Choreography.
Meanwhile, other awards bestowed upon programs featured on FNG channels include Outstanding Animated Program for Archer (FX), Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Margo Martindale on The Americans (FX), Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Hank Azaria on Ray Donovan (FX), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Regina King on American Crime (FOXCrime).
The full list of Emmy Award-winning shows on FNG across Hong Kong & Southeast Asia includes the following:
FX: (5 shows, 6 wins)
American Horror Story: Hotel (2 wins)
The Americans (1 win)
Ray Donovan (1 win)
Archer (1 win)
Baskets (1 win)
StarWorld: (1 show, 2 wins)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2 wins)
National Geographic Channel: (1 show, 1 win)
He Named Me Malala (1 win)
FOXCrime: (2 shows, 10 wins)
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (9 wins)
American Crime (1 win)
FOX: (1 show, 1 win)
Family Guy (1 win)
For the full list of winners, please visit: http://www.emmys.tv/
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About FOX Networks Group
FOX Networks Group (FNG) is 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business. We develop, produce and distribute 300+ wholly- and majority-owned entertainment, sports, factual and movie channels in 45 languages across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. FNG’s core channel brands include FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Life, FOX+ and National Geographic Channel. FNG’s movie channels include FOX Movies, FOX Movies Premium and SCM (formerly Star Chinese Movies). Our non-linear brands include FOX Play, FOX Play+ and Nat Geo Play. These networks and their related mobile, non-linear and high- definition extensions, reach over 1.825 billion cumulative households worldwide. In addition, FNG owns and operates two production studios and produces thousands of local programming hours for its wholly owned channels and third parties.
Media Inquiries:
Kelly Jang
Vice President, Marketing & Communications | FOX Networks Group Asia
kelly.jang@fox.com | Tel: +852.2621.8875
The famous rabbit emoticon celebrates 10th anniversary with theatrical film release
BEIJING, CHINA (September 19, 2016) – Turner Asia Pacific and Shanghai Tencent Pictures Culture Media Co., Ltd. (Tencent Pictures) have agreed to develop a film starring Tuzki, the famous rabbit emoticon used every day by millions. In a MOU, production of the feature-length movie, which will fuse CGI and live-action content, is expected to begin in 2017, with a likely China release in 2018.
This will be the first full-length movie project for Turner-owned Tuzki, who is currently celebrating his 10th anniversary. Created by Momo Wang in 2006, Tuzki is best known on social media platforms and instant communication apps, but has appeared in short animated projects before.
Clément Schwebig, Turner’s SVP of Business Development, Licensing & China, said: “This announcement is a huge milestone as we look to grow the Tuzki franchise and reinforces Turner’s commitment to its growing business in China. Turner’s dedicated team in Shanghai is really pleased to be working with Tencent Pictures on this project, who themselves are leaders in developing digital IP.
“Through WeChat, Tencent is obviously very familiar with Tuzki, and everyone is excited to see him appear on the big screen. This irrepressible rabbit has already made a strong emotional connection with a generation of young Chinese, and this film will take engagement to the next level.”
Tencent Pictures will be responsible for leading the film’s production and distribution. Turner will be supporting through its 360-degree licensing efforts with consumer products, live experiences and family entertainment centres.
Tencent Pictures mentioned: “For 10 years, millions of young adults in China have used Tuzki’s unique expressions to communicate their feelings with their friends. Now, they can experience Tuzki’s story in what promises to be a remarkable story of adventure and excitement. We’re looking forward to partnering with Turner to create a film starring a timeless and eminently marketable IP.”
This announcement caps a busy few months for Tuzki. In April, a Tuzki-branded restaurant opened in Shanghai and he also made a big splash at the Beijing Comic Con in June. Finally, “The World of Tuzki: Summer Sports Gala” – a sports-themed exhibition – recently opened at the Galaxy Macau.
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For further information, contact:
James Moore, Director of Communications, Turner Asia Pacific
+852 3128-3720 / James.Moore@turner.com
Mason Xu, Tencent
Tel: +86 181-2381-2920 / masonxhwu@tencent.com
About Tuzki
Tuzki is a cartoon rabbit image created by Momo Wang in 2006. Outlined in black and white, this rabbit is a youth-oriented character made famous by his expressive and amusing body gestures. The Tuzki emoji package is widely used by young adults across various online platforms such as instant communication software, social media and blogs. There are 20 million daily transmissions on global social media platforms, with more than 5 billion downloads on WeChat. Tuzki is a Turner-owned IP.
About Turner Asia Pacific
Turner Asia Pacific creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout the region, running 63 channels in 14 languages in 37 countries. These include CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, World Heritage Channel, Warner TV, Oh!K, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, MondoTV, TABI Channel, and HBO and WB in South Asia. Turner manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (“Turner Asia Pacific”) is a Time Warner company.
About Tencent
Founded in November, 1998, Tencent is a leading provider of Internet value added services in China. Since its establishment over the last decade, Tencent has maintained steady growth under its user-oriented operating strategies. On June 16, 2004, Tencent Holdings Limited (SEHK 700) went public on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
It is Tencent’s mission to enhance the quality of human life through Internet services. Presently, Tencent provides social platforms and digital content services under the “Connection” Strategy. Tencent’s leading Internet platforms in China – QQ (QQ Instant Messenger), Weixin/WeChat, QQ.com, QQ Games, Qzone, and Tenpay – have brought together China’s largest Internet community, to meet the various needs of Internet users including communication, information, entertainment, financial services and others. As of June 31, 2016, the monthly active user accounts of QQ was 899 million while its peak concurrent user accounts reached 247 million. Combined MAU of Weixin and WeChat was 806 million. The development of Tencent has profoundly influenced the ways hundreds of millions of Internet users communicate with one another as well as their lifestyles. It also brings possibilities of a wider range of applications to the China’s Internet industry.
Looking forward, Tencent remains committed to enhancing its development and innovation capabilities while strengthening its nationwide branding for its long term development. More than 50% of Tencent employees are R&D staff. Tencent has obtained patents relating to the technologies in various areas: instant messaging, e-commerce, online payment services, search engine, information security, gaming, and many more. In 2007, Tencent invested more than RMB100 million in setting up the Tencent Research Institute, China’s first Internet research institute, with campuses in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The institute focuses on the self-development of core Internet technologies, in pursuing its development and innovation for the industry.
Tencent’s long term vision is to become the most respected Internet enterprise. In order to fulfill corporate social responsibilities and to promote civil Internet communities, Tencent has been actively participating in public charity programs. In 2006, Tencent inaugurated the Tencent Charity Fund, the first charity foundation set up by a Chinese Internet enterprise, and the public charity website gongyi.qq.com. The website focuses on youth education, assisting impoverished communities, care for the disadvantaged, and disaster relief. Tencent has currently begun a number of public charity projects across China. It strives to help build a harmonious society and to become a good corporate citizen.
