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==Programming==
==Programming==
Adult Swim primarily airs original shows from the U.S. block, as well as shows acquired from other sources. However, several shows from its American counterpart are noticeably absent; [[G4 (Canada)|G4]]'s now-defunct [[Adult Digital Distraction|ADd]] block and [[Much (TV channel)|Much]], following its shift towards comedy programming, are known to have broadcast a selection of them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/456981/g4-launches-add-adult-digital-distraction|title=G4 Launches ADd - Adult Digital Distraction |work=Newswire|date=June 8, 2009|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bellmediapr.ca/Network/Much/Press/Fall-is-Fresh-on-Much-with-Exclusive-Season-Premieres-of-Hit-Series-TOSH0-and-SOUTH-PARK-beginning-September-3 |title=Fall is Fresh on Much with Exclusive Season Premieres of Hit Series TOSH.0 and SOUTH PARK, beginning September 3 |publisher=[[Bell Media]] Press Room |date=2013-08-26 |accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/childrenshospital/ |title=Childrens Hospital on MUCH |accessdate=2014-05-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401110028/http://www.muchmusic.com:80/tv/childrenshospital/ |archivedate=2014-04-01 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/newsreaders/ |title=Newsreaders on MUCH |accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref> Until September 1, 2015, [[Teletoon]]'s late night block, [[Teletoon at Night]], also aired several of Adult Swim's original series. As of September 2016, the block airs from 9pm-12am.
Adult Swim primarily airs original shows from the U.S. block, as well as shows acquired from other sources. However, several shows from its American counterpart are noticeably absent; [[G4 (Canada)|G4]]'s now-defunct [[Adult Digital Distraction|ADd]] block and [[Much (TV channel)|Much]], following its shift towards comedy programming, are known to have broadcast a selection of them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/456981/g4-launches-add-adult-digital-distraction|title=G4 Launches ADd - Adult Digital Distraction |work=Newswire|date=June 8, 2009|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bellmediapr.ca/Network/Much/Press/Fall-is-Fresh-on-Much-with-Exclusive-Season-Premieres-of-Hit-Series-TOSH0-and-SOUTH-PARK-beginning-September-3 |title=Fall is Fresh on Much with Exclusive Season Premieres of Hit Series TOSH.0 and SOUTH PARK, beginning September 3 |publisher=[[Bell Media]] Press Room |date=2013-08-26 |accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/childrenshospital/ |title=Childrens Hospital on MUCH |accessdate=2014-05-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401110028/http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/childrenshospital/ |archivedate=2014-04-01 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/newsreaders/ |title=Newsreaders on MUCH |accessdate=2014-05-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140510080346/http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/newsreaders/ |archivedate=2014-05-10 }}</ref> Until September 1, 2015, [[Teletoon]]'s late night block, [[Teletoon at Night]], also aired several of Adult Swim's original series. As of September 2016, the block airs from 9pm-12am.


===Current===
===Current===
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In March 2016, a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) app was launched for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] phones, allowing viewers to watch original programming from Adult Swim in the U.S, including several series that aren't currently airing on Adult Swim Canada, with new episodes being added to the app as soon as they premiere in the U.S. The app is owned by [adult swim] games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/adult-swim-announces-new-svod-service-in-canada/1004055124/|title=Adult Swim Announces New SVOD Service In Canada|date=March 2, 2016|accessdate=April 2, 2016}}</ref>
In March 2016, a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) app was launched for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] phones, allowing viewers to watch original programming from Adult Swim in the U.S, including several series that aren't currently airing on Adult Swim Canada, with new episodes being added to the app as soon as they premiere in the U.S. The app is owned by [adult swim] games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/adult-swim-announces-new-svod-service-in-canada/1004055124/|title=Adult Swim Announces New SVOD Service In Canada|date=March 2, 2016|accessdate=April 2, 2016}}</ref>


Due to program rights and licensing, several series, such as ''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]'', ''[[Childrens Hospital]]'', and shows airing on [[Toonami]], aren't available for streaming. In addition, ''[[Rick and Morty]]'' and ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' premieres are only added after they air in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/02/you-can-now-legally-stream-rick-and-morty-and-other-adult-swim-shows-in-canada/|title=You can now legally stream Rick and Morty and other Adult Swim Shows in Canada|date=March 2, 2016|accessdate=April 2, 2016}}</ref>
Due to program rights and licensing, several series, such as ''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]'', ''[[Childrens Hospital]]'', and shows airing on [[Toonami]], aren't available for streaming. In addition, ''[[Rick and Morty]]'' and ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' premieres are only added after they air in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/02/you-can-now-legally-stream-rick-and-morty-and-other-adult-swim-shows-in-canada/ |title=You can now legally stream Rick and Morty and other Adult Swim Shows in Canada |date=March 2, 2016 |accessdate=April 2, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093832/http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/02/you-can-now-legally-stream-rick-and-morty-and-other-adult-swim-shows-in-canada/ |archivedate=March 4, 2016 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 07:36, 27 June 2017

Adult Swim
NetworkCartoon Network
LaunchedJuly 4, 2012
Country of originCanada
FormatTeen- and adult-oriented animated/live-action block
Running time9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. EST/PST (Daily)
Official websiteAdult Swim

Adult Swim is an adult-oriented programming block that airs on Cartoon Network from 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. EST. The block features myriad stylistically-variable animated series and live-action shows geared toward a 12–34 audience. It is based on the U.S network of the same name.

Programming

Adult Swim primarily airs original shows from the U.S. block, as well as shows acquired from other sources. However, several shows from its American counterpart are noticeably absent; G4's now-defunct ADd block and Much, following its shift towards comedy programming, are known to have broadcast a selection of them.[1][2][3][4] Until September 1, 2015, Teletoon's late night block, Teletoon at Night, also aired several of Adult Swim's original series. As of September 2016, the block airs from 9pm-12am.

Current

Former

Adult Swim On Demand

Adult Swim On Demand is a video-on-demand service featuring series from Adult Swim. The service also features episodes of the block's acquired series.

SVOD mobile app

In March 2016, a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) app was launched for Android and iOS phones, allowing viewers to watch original programming from Adult Swim in the U.S, including several series that aren't currently airing on Adult Swim Canada, with new episodes being added to the app as soon as they premiere in the U.S. The app is owned by [adult swim] games.[8]

Due to program rights and licensing, several series, such as Mike Tyson Mysteries, Childrens Hospital, and shows airing on Toonami, aren't available for streaming. In addition, Rick and Morty and Robot Chicken premieres are only added after they air in Canada.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "G4 Launches ADd - Adult Digital Distraction". Newswire. June 8, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  2. ^ "Fall is Fresh on Much with Exclusive Season Premieres of Hit Series TOSH.0 and SOUTH PARK, beginning September 3". Bell Media Press Room. 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  3. ^ "Childrens Hospital on MUCH". Archived from the original on 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2014-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Newsreaders on MUCH". Archived from the original on 2014-05-10. Retrieved 2014-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Rick and Morty - Now In Your Dimension - Corus Entertainment". Corusent.com. 2015-12-21. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
  6. ^ "We've made some changes to our TELETOON at Night schedule". TELETOON at Night. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
  7. ^ "Knuckleheads - Corus Entertainment". Corusent.com. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
  8. ^ "Adult Swim Announces New SVOD Service In Canada". March 2, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "You can now legally stream Rick and Morty and other Adult Swim Shows in Canada". March 2, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)


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