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  • The cartoon cafe opens in South Korea

    The cartoon cafe opens in South Korea

    The interior of Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20 in Seoul, South Korea makes customers feel as though they’ have stepped into a cartoon world. Most cafe owners know it takes more than just great coffee to create a successful business. From an Instagram-worthy Wes Anderson-esque cafe in the Philippines to a coffee shop shaped like a Rolleiflex camera in South Korea, a space’s design is key to drawing in customers.

    One cafe to have recently received hype for its novelty interior is Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20 in Seoul. The eatery created an incredible space that makes customers feel as though they’ve stepped into a cartoon world.

    The artistic, monochrome design was inspired by Korea’s hit TV show, W by Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo, in which the characters clash between “two worlds”—the real world and a fantasy world inside a webtoon.

    The design of Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20 creates a 2D optical illusion, which makes customers feel as though they’ve crossed dimensions into a comic book illustration.

    When visitors step through the door, they’re greeted with black and white comic strip furniture, walls, and floors. Even the mugs, dishes, and cutlery look like flat line drawings.

    It helps that the owners have created a welcoming environment.

    If you want to experience this cafe for yourself, you can find it in the popular Yeonman-dong district in Seoul. If you can’t make it to South Korea, you can still feed your wanderlust by checking out the cafe’s Instagram.

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  • Sesame Street Asia is making its way in Fashion

    Sesame Street Asia is making its way in Fashion

    Sesame Street Asia is expanding its fashion and lifestyle offerings with new apparel and accessory collections.

    Cookie Monster, Elmo and the rest of the gang from the Sesame Street children’s television series have been interpreted by regional fashion labels. These include:

    • Lalabobo. The premium casualwear brand has already introduced a Sesame Street capsule collection in its 200-plus stores in China. The collaboration features pieces for women and children including sweatshirts, sweaters, bomber jackets, jeans, down garments and dresses.
      • B.Duck. The Hong Kong-based retailer launches a Sesame Street collection for adults and children this month, including graphic t-shirts, sweatshirts and pants.
      • Tyakasha. The Shanghai-based fashion label this month introduces a collection of Sesame Street apparel and accessories including lunch boxes, umbrellas and mobile-phone cases via its online shop.
      • Chocoolate. The Hong Kong-based fashion label will debut a line of Sesame Street t-shirts, hoodies and tote bags next month to be sold also in Canada, China, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan.
      “Collaborating with these fashion labels allows our brand to continue expanding and growing as we approach our landmark 50th anniversary,” says Sesame Workshop senior VP Ed Wells, who also head up international media and education.
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  • Globe Telecom expands Cartoon Network app in Philippines

    Globe Telecom expands Cartoon Network app in Philippines

    Globe Telecom in the Philippines is providing a major enhancement to its Cartoon Network Watch and Play app, allowing customers to livestream Cartoon Network and on-demand content via a new authenticated service.

    Globe customers will soon be able to log in to the free app using their username and password to unlock an array of value-added services, which includes livestreaming the channel on devices, games and access to full episodes on demand.

    In addition, Cartoon Network Anything – a micro-network that presents short-form content – is now offered as part of the Globe app bundle.

    “This partnership creates a truly unique and enjoyable second-screen brand experience for kids to enjoy and for parents to trust,” said Phil Nelson, Turner’s managing director in Southeast Asia.

    Both apps let kids enjoy their favorite characters and shows whenever. Fueling their imagination, they allow them to be a hero with Ben 10 and the Omnitrix, rule the Candy Kingdom with Princess Bubblegum, flip out with The Powerpuff Girls, or embark on mathematical adventures with Finn and Jake whenever they want.

    “Together with Turner, we are able to give our customers a more wonderful digital entertainment experience on mobile,” said Dan Horan, Globe senior advisor for consumer business.

    Dedicated data usage for the apps will be offset via a data wallet system, available via users’ subscription plans, meaning they won’t have to worry about eating into their monthly allowance.

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  • Turner, Globe launch Cartoon Network on mobile

    Turner, Globe launch Cartoon Network on mobile

    Turner Asia Pacific and Globe Telecom in the Philippines are making available to Globe customers two upgraded Cartoon Network apps.

    An authenticated version of the Cartoon Network Watch and Play app unlocks its full functionality, including a live stream of the channel and additional video-on-demand content. Cartoon Network Anything will also be bundled, showcasing the network’s best short-form content on mobile devices.

    “Offered to Globe customers, these products provide a convenient avenue for Filipinos to enjoy the most popular kids’ content wherever they are, and in a safe and flexible way,” said Phil Nelson, Turner’s managing director for Southeast Asia.

    This year, Cartoon Network also ranks as a top-5 channel across all genres, showing the local appetite for cartoons and a brand of entertainment that the whole family enjoys.

    “Globe strives to provide the best service that includes premium entertainment from strong international partnerships like Turner’s Cartoon Network,” said Globe chief commercial officer, Albert De Larrazabal.

    “We look forward to the many possibilities this partnership offers as both companies are committed to provide valued customers with a unique digital entertainment experience,” said de Larrazabal. “Moving forward, customers can also expect more good news from Globe and Cartoon Network.”

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  • StarHub, MCC launch Mandarin edutainment channel

    StarHub, MCC launch Mandarin edutainment channel

    StarHub TV and MyChinaChannel (MCC) have launched a dedicated Mandarin edutainment channel for kids aged three to 12, with a mix of cartoons and live action shows.

    In addition to offering carefully curated content from China, MaxToon—which is owned and distributed by MCC—will also develop locally produced content to cater to the needs of Singaporean audiences.

    The content will emphasize the importance of character development and values such as kindness and care for others. Young viewers can look forward to catching MaxToon from 6am to 12 midnight, with four hours of fresh content everyday. There will be Chinese subtitles made available for selected programmes.

    In June, a brand new variety talk show called Kids’ Talk, will be the first locally produced program to debut on MaxToon. In Kids’ Talk, the host will engage its young guests on various topics of the day.

    Through the eyes of these innocent, young minds, viewers will be able to enter the children’s world—as these young guests assume different roles such as a parent, a Member of Parliament, or as themselves—and give their interpretations and perspectives on the topics.

    To ensure a good lineup of educational yet entertaining content, MCC will also be partnering Marshall Cavendish Education to co-create a kids’ reality programme in the last quarter of this year.

    Called Young Runners, the series will see kids race against one another in a game where the pedagogy and content advice will be mapped to the MOE curriculum, testing kids on their Mandarin proficiency.

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