Turner partners UYoung for Chinese animation
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Rebecca Hawkes
| 15 February 2019

Turner Asia Pacific and Chinese animation company UYoung are embarking on a collaborative animation project as part of a wider official partnership.

Full details of UYong’s IP development are still under wraps, though Turner - known for its Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Pogo children’s brands - said more will be revealed later this year.

“We’ve been impressed by UYoung’s vision to develop a homegrown Chinese IP and launch it together with us both in China and internationally. We are looking forward to working closely with them on this, with a collaboration that brings together global talent to tell Chinese-inspired stories,” said Ricky Ow, president, Turner Asia Pacific.

In the Asia Pacific, Turner adopts what it terms a virtual studio model for its original animation projects, identifying regional creators, artists and studios for global audiences.

Lisa Zhong, president of UYoung, said: “We are proud to be the pioneer partner with Turner to bring Chinese storytelling around the world. UYoung is always keen to establish stronger ties with international producers and broadcasters to extend its international reach.”

Children’s entertainment company, UYoung employs more than 200 staff in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Los Angeles.