(2 August 2006 6:00 pm)

MUMBAI: The US media firm Turner Broadcasting System has announced that content from CNN, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Music Store.

The new content includes Cartoon Network’s Johnny Bravo, Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force and episodes of the CNN's documentary series CNN Presents. These are all available for viewing on a computer or iPod.

For the last three months, Adult Swim has been offering free video podcasts via iTunes, ranking among the most popular television podcasts on the service. In addition to this new effort, CNN has been offering original podcasts, as well as Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer and Reliable Sources to iTunes users for free for just over a month.

TBS executive VP, business development Dennis Quinn says, “Fans will enjoy this innovative way of purchasing and watching their favorite CNN, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim shows from iTunes. We are delivering a variety of hit programming from three of our wildly popular networks, with shows for everyone of all ages.”

Apple VP iTunes Eddy Cue says, “With Turner’s wide range of content available on iTunes, users now can download programming from CNN, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. With well over 150 TV shows available for $1.99 per episode, iTunes is the leading destination for downloading network and cable programming.”