Cartoon Network Goes HD in Asia Pacific

HONG KONG: Cartoon Network is launching in high definition across the Asia-Pacific region, rolling out first in Japan on SKYPerfect TV.

Ben 10: Alien Force, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Batman: The Brave and the Bold are among the series that will be airing in HD across the region. Ben 10: Alien Swarm, Cartoon Network’s original movie set to premiere globally in November, will be the network’s first-ever movie to be shown in HD in the Asia-Pacific region. A series of green-carpet premieres in Australia, China, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines will all feature Ben 10: Alien Swarm in HD, while a Blu-ray version of the movie will be released for retail in early 2010.

“Cartoon Network has reached a new milestone in the region with the introduction of HD as we evolve to meet not only the advances in digital technology but also the changing viewing preferences of our audience," said Soumitra Saha, the senior VP and general manager of Turner Entertainment. "There’s nothing quite like watching all of your favorite Cartoon Network shows with cinema-quality technology from the comfort of your own home.”