Cartoon Network's New On-Demand Service Debuts on now TV


By ANIMATION XPRES... | 2 August, 2011 - 15:50
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now TV and Cartoon Network today launch the highly anticipated "Cartoon Network On-Demand" service on now TV, giving kids unlimited viewings of their favorite Cartoon Network original shows, whenever they want.

Whether kids are in the mood for laughs or adventure, Cartoon Network On-Demand's lineup of popular new releases such as Ben 10, Generator Rex and Chowder, or all-time favorites such as The Powerpuff Girls and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, are available anytime, and they can watch them as many times as they like, ensuring their lives are constantly animated.

Ringo Chan, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Syndication, Wireless and Interactive Content Solutions and Distribution, Turner International Asia Pacific, said, "We are always looking for new ways to entertain our audience. This extension of our hugely popular channel makes Cartoon Network the destination for fun and adventure for kids and families. Thanks to the extension of our long-term partnership with PCCW, for the first time we now provide a new and enhanced on-demand viewing experience for Cartoon Network fans allowing greater viewing flexibility. We'll continue to work on creating our original animated series and look forward to bringing more fantastic content to entertain our viewers on now TV."

In addition to Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network On-Demand, PCCW also carries Turner's leading news and entertainment channels, including CNN, HLN, TCM and Boomerang.

Janice Lee, PCCW's Managing Director of TV & New Media, said, "now TV is committed to providing a responsible and entertaining TV environment for children and parents in Hong Kong. We have an extensive library for our younger audience, from family-oriented movies, famous cartoons, to award-winning preschool shows. We are delighted to further enrich our offerings through the launch of Cartoon Network On-Demand service, enabling children to enjoy unlimited viewings of Cartoon Network original shows in this summer."

Cartoon Network On-Demand is available on now TV for a monthly fee of just HK$8* for existing Cartoon Network subscribers. New subscribers can subscribe to the Cartoon Network Combo, which includes both Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network On-Demand, for HK$29* per month.