Cartoon Network to keep Orange customers entertained

Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited (TBS) has announced that Cartoon Network mobile TV will soon be available to Orange subscribers across Europe, following a successful deal with France Telecom.
The collaboration with France Telecom, means Orange subscribers across seven key markets in Europe will be able to watch a daily updated and localised selection of fast paced, cutting edge Cartoon Network shows via their handsets.
Furthermore the deal gives an additional six markets the option to launch the service at a later stage in 2006/2007.
Phil Lawrie, Vice President Commercial Distribution & Digital Media Sales for Turner Broadcasting, said: "We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Orange to launch our Cartoon Network mobile TV service across seven markets in Europe with a further six markets likely to come on-board a bit further down the line.
Lawrie added: "With Cartoon Network’s world famous kids’ favourites, such as The Powerpuff Girls and Codename Kids Next Door, we look forward to entertaining a whole new audience of Orange users and playing our part in developing Orange’s mobile TV success story."
Cartoon Network Mobile TV is currently available in the UK on Vodafone, Sky by Mobile, Orange, 3 and ROK TV. In the rest of Europe it’s available on 3 Ireland, 3 Italy and TMN Portugal.
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