Cartoon Network Makes Canadian Debut
TELETOON Canada Inc. announced that effective July 4th Canadian viewers may enjoy programming from the Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.
The Cartoon Network, a brand new Canadian specialty channel, launched at 6 AM ET/PT today, while programming from Adult Swim begins on the network starting at 9 PM ET/PT.
Len Cochrane, President, TELETOON Canada Inc. said: “TELETOON Canada has built a reputation as the hub for all animated and animation-related programming in Canada and today is a particularly special day for us as we expand our television family with the launch of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.”
Cochrane adds: “These are strong brands known for top-notch programming in the animation and comedy genre and we couldn’t be more pleased to make Cartoon Network and Adult Swim available to Canadians.”
Popular Cartoon Network comedy shows for the entire family include Level Up, Regular Show and The Amazing World of Gumball. Adult Swim serves up the laughs with shows like Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, The Venture Bros. and Aqua Teen Hunger Force, targeted more at young adult viewers.
For extra enjoyment, the launch also includes online sites Cartoonnetwork.ca and adultswimcanada.com with games, quizzes and various humorous content.
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It just surprises me that in order to make this network actually work in Canada it is only viewable for now if you have either Telus or Cogeco. It makes me angry in a way because I’m a Bell customer from the Maritimes and I have been waiting for the launch of this network since last year.
I’ve been waiting for CN for as long as I can remember and then I found out it won’t be provided by Rogers. Hopefully Rogers will pick it up soon. Because as far as know there are no cable companies in NB that provide the channel.