WarnerMedia Bolsters Kids’ Content Team in AsiaPac

WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks & Sales has named Carlene Tan as its new director of original production and development for its kids’ division in the Asia Pacific.

Tan is responsible for identifying new IP and producing original series for Cartoon Network, Boomerang and POGO. Based in Singapore, she will oversee the current slate of AsiaPac originals, including Lamput and Monster Beach. She will also help guide the long-running Roll No. 21 series in India, and both Titoo and Lambuji Tinguji, which will launch on POGO later this year. Prior to WarnerMedia, Tan developed original animation with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) and was studio head at One Animation, where she produced Oddbods and Insectibles.

Leslie Lee, head of kids for WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks & Sales in the Asia Pacific, said: “Carlene combines strategic business experience with her love of storytelling to connect with audiences. Her relationships with studios and talent in the regional and global animation ecosystem will be instrumental in bringing new stories to life.”

Hoyoung Jung was recently promoted as director of acquisitions and co-productions for kids in AsiaPac. Based in Japan, Jung is now tasked with the discovery and negotiation of third-party programming for WarnerMedia’s Kids platforms in the region. Jung previously worked at Mattel as part of the strategic IP partnerships team responsible for AsiaPac content distribution in Hong Kong. He also worked at Daewon Media.