Turner India expands kids portfolio with Toonami

Turner India expands kids portfolio with Toonami

MUMBAI: In order to provide an extra dose of entertainment, Turner International India is expanding its kid’s entertainment portfolio with the launch of a new action-adventure channel - Toonami. 

 

The channel aims to bring high-octane animated action to kids, superhero fans and their families across the country.

 

The new channel, which is based on the programming block of the same name on Cartoon Network in the US, is a 24-hour English action and anime destination designed for viewers seeking a full tilt, rollercoaster ride of adventure, quips, drama and a whole lot more. 

 

The channel has a significant presence in Asia Pacific across 14 countries including Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Sri Lanka amongst others.

 

In India, Toonami complements Turner’s kids’ entertainment portfolio of Cartoon Network and Pogo.

 

Turner International India managing director, South Asia Siddharth Jain believes that it will meet the growing demand for premium quality action-adventure and superhero content. 

 

“It is a real proud moment for Turner to bring in a channel like Toonami to our young Indian audiences - we now offer a robust entertainment experience for all ages and interests,” he said.

 

The channel will feature superhero franchises such as Batman, Superman, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Justice League, Inazuma Eleven Go, Dragon Ball Z and many more.

 

Toonami is being distributed by Taj Television and is available on digital cable platforms like Siticable, Indusind Media (Incable), ICNCL, Home Cable and JPR Cable Network across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore.