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Teletoon
CountryCanada
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerCorus Entertainment

Teletoon is a Canadian English-language Category A specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment that broadcasts animated programming. Its name is a portmanteau of "television" and "cartoon".

The channel primarily airs various animated series, including both original and imported content. Its daytime programming is aimed at children and younger teenagers, while nighttime shows are targeted at older teenagers and adults.

Teletoon operates two timeshift feeds running on Eastern and Pacific schedules. Along with Télétoon, it is available in over 7.3 million Canadian households as of November 2013.[1]

History

File:Teletoon logo 1997.svg
Logo used from 1997 to 2007. Early variants had a more 3D appearance and colour variations of the border around the logo, sometimes lacking one entirely.

It was licensed in 1996 by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)[2][3] after a related application for a channel to be called "Fun TV" had been denied.[4] The channel was launched on October 17, 1997,[5] with the first episode of Caillou.[6] At the time, it was known as The Animation Station before later adding, and then switching to, its current slogan: It's Unreal![7]

When Teletoon was launched in 1997, it showed more mature fare as the day progressed, with a strong commitment to air diverse and international programming, and the ability to air a great majority of material uncut. A typical weekday broadcast day ran preschool (little kids) content from 4am EST to 3pm EST,[8] then Kids (school-aged) content from 3pm-7pm,[8] then "Family" content from 7pm-9:30pm,[8] then "Adult" content from 9:30pm-4am.[8] More adult cartoons such as Duckman and various anime programs were aired after midnight.[9]

In 1999, Teletoon started airing bumpers with its first mascot, Teletina.[10][11] These bumpers were made by Spin Productions in Toronto. Several more bumpers using CGI animation made by Guru Studio[12] subsequently premiered on the channel. An updated look for the channel, no longer featuring the original logo, was later created[13] for a partial rebranding in 2005.[14]

File:Teletoon logo.svg
2007–2011 logo

The older bumpers were removed in 2007 as part of an on-air rebranding. Said rebrand took place on February 5, 2007; Teletoon's on-air appearance and its website were dramatically changed, the website for The Detour (then the name of its late night block) was moved to teletoon.com, and the aesthetic appearance of both the normal block and The Detour changed.

Four years later, on September 5, 2011, Teletoon's on-air branding changed again to reflect the 50th anniversary of one of its owners, Astral Media, and to reflect the transition to digital television.[15] Since then, Teletoon has begun airing a number of live-action programs in the daytime, including original series such as My Babysitter's a Vampire and Mudpit, as well as acquired programming and movies. This wasn't the first time the channel has aired live-action programming; Teletoon had aired the live-action Fireball XL-5 during the 1997–98 season. Occasionally, the channel also airs live-action movies related to cartoons and comic books, such as Space Jam, Sin City, and Batman.

After Astral Media's stake in TELETOON Canada Inc was purchased by Corus Entertainment, several of Teletoon's original and acquired shows, primarily live-action series, began airing on YTV. In turn, Teletoon began airing anime series that aired on YTV, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, beginning with Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal II, and Pokémon, beginning with XY and reruns of Pokémon: Advanced.[16][17][18] The debut of Zexal, in particular, marks the first time an acquired anime series aired on the channel since the debut of MegaMan NT Warrior back in 2003.

Since its inception, Teletoon was best known for airing television series from Cartoon Network, which itself airs several Canadian animated series (including those from Teletoon's sister channel, YTV). However, on September 1, 2015, original programming from the American channel moved over to its Canadian counterpart.[19] Around the same time, several series from Teletoon Retro, which closed down on the same date, began airing on Teletoon.[20]

Since then, Teletoon now airs television series from Cartoon Network's sister channel, Boomerang.

Ownership

The channel was originally owned by a consortium made up of various other Canadian specialty services and producers: Family Channel acting as managing partner at 53.3% (Western International Communications and The Movie Network (by then a division of Astral Media), YTV at 26.7% (Shaw Communications), and Cinar and Nelvana with 10% each.[21]

Corus Entertainment was spun off from Shaw Communications (who originally owned a stake in Teletoon through YTV)[citation needed] in 1999. In 2000, Corus began to slowly buy out its partners in the service. Western International Communications sold its stake in the service, along with Family, to Corus in 2000, but it had to sell WIC's stakes in Teletoon and Family to Astral Media the next year. Corus bought out Nelvana in 2000 and inherited its stake. Cinar was sold in 2004 to an investment consortium composed of Michael Hirsh, Toper Taylor, and Birch Hill Capital Partners, who renamed the company Cookie Jar; Cookie Jar sold its 20% stake in the service to Corus and Astral in 2006, making it a 50-50 joint venture between the two companies.

On March 4, 2013, Corus Entertainment announced that they would buy Astral's stake in Teletoon and take full ownership of the channel. The purchase was in relation to Bell Media's takeover of Astral (which had earlier been rejected by the CRTC in October 2012, but was restructured to allow the sale of certain Astral Media properties in order to allow the purchase to clear regulatory hurdles).[22] Corus's purchase was cleared by the Competition Bureau two weeks later on March 18;[23] on December 20, 2013, the CRTC approved Corus's full ownership of Teletoon[24] and ownership was transferred on January 1, 2014.[25] The channel continues to be owned by Teletoon Canada, now wholly owned by Corus Entertainment under its Corus Kids division.[26][27]

Programming

Main article: List of programs broadcast by Teletoon

Teletoon predominantly airs animated television series and movies. Its license originally required that 90% of all programs on the channel be animated.[28] Its French-language counterpart contains a different schedule of programs, some being French-dubbed versions of shows such as South Park.

Occasionally, television pilots that have not to date been developed as full series are shown, such as Nemesis[29] and Bob the Slob[30] (both in 2015). Teletoon also airs select programs from Nickelodeon such as ALVINNN! and the Chipmunks, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Power Rangers.

Original series

Main article: List of Teletoon original series

This is a list of programs broadcast by Cartoon Network Canada.[31] Télétoon has a different schedule than the English version, although many of the same programs are aired on both channels. For television programs broadcast during their respective nighttime blocks, see Teletoon at Night and Télétoon la nuit. Premiere airdates are provided in parentheses where available.

Current programming

As of September 2024:[32]

Teletoon original programming

Title Premiere date Current season Source(s)
Total Drama July 8, 2007 6

Cartoon Network/Max (United States) original programming

Title Premiere date Current season Source(s)
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake September 15, 2023 1 [33][34]
The Amazing World of Gumball September 8, 2012 6 [35]
My Adventures with Superman July 7, 2023 2
Teen Titans Go! September 6, 2013 8 [36]
Tiny Toons Looniversity September 15, 2023 2 [33][34]

Other acquired programming

Title Premiere date Current season Source(s)
Beyblade X July 14, 2024 1 [37]
Pokémon September 2, 2014 26 [38]

Reruns of ended programming

Teletoon original programming

Title Premiere date Finale date Reruns Source(s)
Bravest Warriors (Season 4) September 3, 2018 2019 2019–present
The Day My Butt Went Psycho! June 12, 2014 June 30, 2015 2015–17; 2021–present
Detentionaire September 12, 2011 January 29, 2015 2015–17; 2021–present
Hotel Transylvania: The Series October 2, 2017 2020 2020–present [39]
Supernoobs September 20, 2016 2018 2018–present
Total DramaRama October 7, 2018 April 22, 2023 2023–present

Cartoon Network/Max (U.S.) original programming

Title Date(s) reran Source(s)
Looney Tunes Cartoons October 11, 2020–present [40][41]
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? October 4, 2019–present [42]
Young Justice September 9, 2011–present [43]

Other acquired programming

Title Date(s) reran Source(s)
3 Amigonauts 2024–present
Batman: The Animated Series 2021–present
Grossology 2023–present

Former programming

See also: Teletoon at Night § Programming

Teletoon original programming

Cartoon Network/|Boomerang/Max/Adult Swim (U.S.) original programming

Other acquired programming

C = Specifically designed for young children, 8 years and below. Safe programming for all ages.

G = Intended for a broad, general audience. While not necessarily designed for children, any elements aimed at older viewers will be very occasional and mindfully discreet so as to be appropriate viewing for the whole family.

C8 = Intended for older children, 8 years and above. Contains low intensity violence or thematic elements that are more suitable for viewers who can distinguish between fiction and reality.

PG = Parental discretion/co-viewing recommended for viewers under 13. Designed for a general audience, but ultimately geared towards the older viewers in that spectrum. Contains one or more of the following: Moderate mature themes, moderate language, moderate violence, moderate sexual content/nudity.

14+ = Not intended for viewers under 14. Designed specifically for viewers who have developed the psychological perspective needed to comprehend/process more impactful programs. Contains one or more of the following: Intense mature themes, strong language, intense violence, more overt sexual content/nudity.

18+ = Intended for adult viewing only. Contains one or more of the following: explicit themes, hyper-realistic violence, graphic language or explicit sexual content/nudity.

Programming blocks

  • Original blocks – Initially, Teletoon's programming was divided into dayparted blocks, each featuring a different style of animation. Each blocks were represented as planets:[128] Morning Planet for Preschoolers (claymation animation; 5:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. EST), Afternoon Planet for Kids (2D cel animation; 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.), Evening Planet for Family (collage animation; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST) and Night Planet for Adult (papier-mâché animation; 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. EST). The bumpers were made by Cuppa Coffee Studios. This branding would be discontinued in August 1998.[129]
  • Teletoon Retro – Teletoon Retro was the branding and block for classic animated programming. It was later spun into a digital channel, which also featured several live-action series. The channel launched on October 1, 2007, and closed on September 1, 2015.
  • Can't Miss Thursdays – A block for first-run programming premieres that aired on Thursday nights. The block later featured live-action, hosted segments.[130]
  • Superfan Fridays – A block showcasing comic book-related and action-oriented animated series.[75]

See also

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Programming blocks

Current

Yearly

  • Camp Teletoon – The Camp Teletoon block replaces morning programming during the summer vacation period from July to August, containing some of the channel's popular programs, and daily movies. However, in the summer of 2009, Camp Teletoon was placed on hiatus, with Laugh Riot taking its place. The block returned in the summer of 2012, now airing weeknights from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. EST
  • Snowed In – This block features holiday specials.

Former

  • Original blocks – In 1997, Teletoon chose a different style of animation for each block. Each blocks were represented as planets:[2] Morning Planet for Preschoolers (claymation animation) (4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST), Afternoon Planet for Kids (2D cel animation) (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Evening Planet for Family (collage animation) (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST) and Night Planet for Adult (papier-mâché animation.) (9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. EST). Each block's bumpers were made by Cuppa Coffee Studio.[3]
  • Teletoon Unleashed – Launched in 2000, Teletoon Unleashed was an adult-oriented block; co-existing with the teen-oriented Detour block until they merged in 2004.
  • Teletoon Retro – Teletoon Retro was the branding and block for classic animated programming. It was later spun into a digital channel, which also featured several live-action series. The channel launched on October 1, 2007 and closed on September 1, 2015.
  • Get Set for Life on Teletoon – Teletoon launched a new preschool block, its name borrowed the then-current name for Kids' CBC. It was premiered on September 30, 2001 at 5:00 a.m. ET/PT. Closed on December 31, 2005, when it was replaced with the new block titled Teletoon Playground premiered in its timeslot.
  • Teletoon Kapow! – Launched in September 2003, Teletoon Kapow! was an action block, which featured shows such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider Riders, MegaMan NT Warrior, and The Batman. Teletoon Kapow! was usually shown on weekend mornings in large blocks, although it did air in smaller blocks during the weekdays. The block was removed and replaced by Spin Cycle in September 2006. Teletoon Kapow! was also the name of the Canadian Cartoon Network channel's license.
  • Spin Cycle – Spin Cycle was created in September 2006 to replace the Kapow! block, airing weeknights from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST. After a short absence in January 2007, it returned after the channel's February 5 rebrand; Spin Cycle became a 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. EST block on Fridays only. This time, the block featured different programming every week, such as episodes of specific programming and re-airings of the premiere specials of some shows. On September 3, 2007, Spin Cycle began airing every weekday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. EST with different shows every day. Throughout the week, viewers could vote online on the Teletoon website to pick one show that would air during the Spin Cycle block. Once a month, five viewers each got to choose the shows for an entire weekday afternoon.
  • Laugh Riot – The Laugh Riot block aired weekday mornings from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. EST and on Saturday mornings. It aired shows such as Out of Jimmy's Head, Chowder, Jimmy Two-Shoes, Skatoony, and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.
  • 3 Hours of Awesome – The 3 Hours of Awesome block aired on Monday through Thursdays and Sunday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. EST. On Thursdays, it was called "3 Hours of Really Really Really Awesome" and later "Extra Awesome Thursdays". It aired new episodes of Johnny Test, Jimmy Two-Shoes, Stoked, Total Drama, Majority Rules!, and 6teen. On March 2011, the block fully moved to Sunday.
  • Action Force – The Action Force block aired on weekdays starting at 4:00 p.m. EST, and on Sunday mornings/afternoons. It featured action series such as The Secret Saturdays, Bakugan, Chop Socky Chooks, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Loonatics Unleashed, Wolverine and the X-Men, Johnny Test, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Chaotic, The Super Hero Squad Show, and The Spectacular Spider-Man. New additions included Generator Rex, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Transformers: Prime, G.I. Joe: Renegades, Hot Wheels Battle Force 5, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders. The block fully moved to Sunday. Some of the block's content overlapped with the Superfan Friday lineup.
  • Can't Miss Thursdays – This block aired on Thursday nights, replacing "3 Hours of Really Really Really Awesome", and premiered fair such as Adventure Time, Clarence, Dr. Dimensionpants, and Packages from Planet X.[4]
  • Cartoon Network on Teletoon – This block featured series from the Canadian Cartoon Network channel. It first ran from May to June 2012 as the Saturday morning block "Cartoon Network Sneak Peak" before the channel's launch, and returned in April 2013 as the Wednesday night block "Cartoon Network Takeover". The block returned in February 2014, while Cartoon Network was available for free preview around this time.
  • MOREvember – This block featured series marathon and sneak peek of series during the month of November, some of these series came from the Canadian Cartoon Network.
  • Double Play – a weekday programming block featuring back-to-back episodes of network programming. In Spring 2015, it was hosted by twins Jamie and Jon.
  • Famalama DingDong - a four-day block with sister channels YTV and Disney Channel on February 12, 2016 (other Corus Kids channels aired different blocks). It was the last channel to air on February 15, 2016.
  • Disney XD takeover - A programming block featuring Disney XD-based programming such as Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures. Fridays from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Retro Weeknights (unofficial block) – This block features programming from its former channel, Teletoon Retro, such as The Flintstones; Batman Beyond, The Scooby-Doo Show and X-Men Evolution. The block is mixed in with newer programming Jimmy Two-Shoes, Camp Lakebottom, Marvel programming Ultimate Spider-Man and Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. as well as Teletoon at Night.

Teletoon HD

On April 18, 2012, Teletoon launched a high definition feed called Teletoon HD, which simulcasts the East Coast standard definition feed. The Eastern version of Teletoon HD is available through EastLink, Cogeco Cable, Bell TV, Telus Satellite, Shaw Direct, Rogers Cable, and other providers.

Telus Optik TV announced they would carry the Western version of Teletoon HD, which simulcasts the West Coast feed.

Teletoon On Demand

Teletoon On Demand is a video-on-demand channel featuring series from Teletoon.

Teletoon at Night

Main article: Teletoon at Night

Launched in September 2002 as "The Detour on Teletoon", the block is an amalgamation of it and "Teletoon Unleashed", an adult programming block. Its French counterpart, Télétoon la nuit, airs on the Francophone Télétoon channel. In September 2009, the block was relaunched under its current name with an overhaul of its on-air appearance. In September 2015, most of the cartoons airing on that block moved to Adult Swim and the block began airing Mondays to Thursdays. In January 2016, the rest of the programming moved over to Adult Swim and the block began to air movies, this lasted until February 29 when it began airing just a 2 hour block from 10pm to 12am. On September 5, 2016, the block began airing at its new timeslot from 8pm-3am Monday to Thursday as well as on weekends from 9pm-3am.

Teletoon Retro

Main article: Teletoon Retro

Teletoon Retro was a Category B digital cable and satellite channel that debuted in Fall 2007, and was named after a program block that featured classic animated series; shows included on the Teletoon Retro channel have included such shows as The Tom and Jerry Show, The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show, Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, The Raccoons, The Jetsons, The Pink Panther, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, and Inspector Gadget. The channel merged with Teletoon and closed on September 1, 2015 and was replaced with Disney Channel on Bell TV, EastLink, Telus Optik TV, VMedia, and Videotron, and Cartoon Network on Shaw Direct/Shaw Cable, Rogers Cable, and SaskTel.

Since then, Teletoon now airs all shows from Teletoon Retro.

Télétoon

Main article: Télétoon

Télétoon is the French counterpart to Teletoon which broadcasts most of the shows from its English-language counterpart in French.

Logos

References

  1. ^ "TELETOON Goes Back To Cool This Fall!" (Press release). September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  2. ^ "Teletoon Mail Archive April 1999 - 5th Letter". Archived from the original on May 22, 2001.
  3. ^ "Teletoon Mail Archive March 1998 - Last Letter". Archived from the original on May 22, 2001.
  4. ^ "November 2014 Programming Highlights TELETOON, TELETOON at Night, TELETOON RETRO". corusent.com. Corus Entertainment. October 23, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
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