ROK TV, a British innovation launching this week as the world’s first independent multi-channel TV service for 2.5G and 3G mobile phones, offers a new way of delivering mobile television content in Europe. Both CNN and Cartoon Network will be offered to subscribers at the launch of the new service.

For Cartoon fans, subscribers will be able to watch two hour of constantly streamed hit shows from Cartoon Network including The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, Dexter’s Laboratory, Ed, Edd and Eddy, Cow and Chicken and Courage the Cowardly Dog to name but a few.

A live stream of CNN International will also be available on the ROK TV service, delivering the world’s leading international news network direct to mobile handsets with the latest news headlines and reporting from around the world.

“Turner is committed to extending the reach of our channels on as many platforms as possible and this is a great opportunity to reach out to even more mobile users interested in making the most of the emerging opportunities arising with mobile television, ” said Casey Harwood, General Manager of Interactive, Wireless and Commercial Distribution EMEA for TBS.

He added, "This launch highlights the rapid expansion of mobile television in the international marketplace. We are excited to extend Turner's channels to ROK TV subscribers and hope this will allow us to give viewers a simple and intuitive way to watch CNN and Cartoon Network on the go, anytime, anyplace."

For information

Cartoon Network Mobile TV is Turner Broadcasting System’s service for mobile devices. Launched in 2005, the service offers content based on its shows and characters.

Cartoon Network, the all-animation channel is available in 22 languages across 25 separate feeds in 160 countries in 180 million homes worldwide. Cartoon Network is operated by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

CNN Mobile launched in 1999 as the first mobile telephone news and information service to be available globally. The service delivers pan-regional content and is currently available to more than 400 million mobile phone customers in more than 30 countries around the world, distributed by over 50 mobile operators and available. CNN Mobile services include live video streaming, CNN.com Internet content and breaking news alerts.

Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Europe Ltd broadcasts Cartoon Network, TCM, and CNN International throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

For more information please contact:
Natalie Pritchard, PR Manager - Pan & CEE Turner Entertainment Networks International Limited
Email: Natalie.Pritchard@turner.com / Tel : +44 (0) 20 7693 1113

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