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Cartoonito Launches in the Philippines

Pinoy families all set to enjoy Big Fun for the Little One

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinoy youngsters and their families are set to tune into Cartoonito, a colorful new brand from Turner Broadcasting, launching on December 1 on SKYcable.

With colorful and engaging programs, Cartoonito is always Big Fun for the Little One
With colorful and engaging programs, Cartoonito is always Big Fun for the Little One

For the younger viewers in the household, Cartoonito will feature engaging content aimed at stimulating the imagination of kids aged between 3-6 years. Programming highlights include My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Baby Looney Tunes, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, and Care Bears: Adventures in Care-A-Lot.

Moving into 2013, viewers can look forward to the international phenomenon LazyTown series that promotes healthy, active lifestyles; and the hugely popular Make Way for Noddy.Above all else, Cartoonito is always Big Fun for the Little One.

"Cartoonito has earned the trust of parents across Europe as a safe TV destination for young children and this brand will establish the same reputation amongst parents here in Asia. Our programming line-up will promote positive themes such as friendship, teamwork and creativity to aid learning and development," said Sunny Saha, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Entertainment Networks, Turner International Asia Pacific Limited.

Through the website CartoonitoAsia.com, also launching on December 1, parents and their littl'uns will be able to learn more about the channels programming, play games and fun activities. There are also videos to watch, songs to sing along to and competitions to enter. On a dedicated Facebook page, facebook.com/CartoonitoAsia, likeminded guardians, parents and grandparents can easily connect. It is a great place to share tips, advice and activities, especially those associated with play and learning.

Cartoonito will be available on SKYcable on channel 125 as part of its Metropack. The channel is also available a la carte via SKYcable Select. Cartoonito complements Turner's existing bouquet in the Philippines which includes the number one kids' channel, Cartoon Network, and the new action-adventure destination, Toonami.

About Cartoonito

Cartoonito is Big Fun for the Little One! In Asia, this younger-skewing brand offers young children -- and their families -- engaging and trusted content through its dedicated HD-ready television channel and website, CartoonitoAsia.com. Always fun and stimulating, Cartoonito features an array of hit series such as LazyTown, Make Way for Noddy and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which complement a line-up of colorful creations for every imaginative young boy and girl.

Cartoonito is operated and distributed in Asia Pacific by Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

Media contact

Mia Bacarro
Turner International Asia Pacific Limited
Tel: (852) 3128-3898
Email: Mia.Bacarro@turner.com

Source: Turner International Asia Pacific Limited
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