Turner Broadcasting Launches U.K. Original Productions Arm

LONDON, July 21: Turner Broadcasting Europe will open up an
Original Productions Unit in London next year with a view to “creating the best
content in Europe,” the company said today.

The formation of the new British production arm is part of
Turner Broadcasting System’s efforts to ramp up the amount of wholly owned
Turner content originating outside of the U.S.

“The new venture will allow Turner to wholly own content and
distribute, control and exploit IP whilst producing entertaining brand new
creator-led shows for audiences,” the company said in a statement.

Finn Arnesen, the SVP of original series and international
development, will lead the unit. “This investment is an excellent opportunity
to tap into local talent and expertise which allows us to increase the amount
of compelling content for our channels,” he said. “With many talented creatives
in the region, this initiative positions us to leverage the strength of Cartoon
Network and to develop the global hits of the future."