Articles Tagged ‘Teletoon’

Competition Bureau OKs Teletoon, Historia and Series+ transactions
The sales, as part of the complex Bell-Astral deal, make Corus the sole owner of these properties.

Competition Bureau approves new Bell/Astral deal
Corus will acquire TV and radio properties from Bell if the deal with Astral clears the CRTC, and has entered into one with Shaw Media to takeover the remaining share in ABC Spark and offload its interest in Food Network Canada.

Teletoon launches two mobile apps
Humans vs. Vampires from Secret Location and Find the Earl from Marblemedia are extensions of the Teletoon series My Babysitter’s a Vampire and Skatoony.

Teletoon takes on first hosted kids block
The specialty channel is bringing in Andrea Jenna as host for its Thursday night kids block, with more integration opportunities for brands.

Teletoon launches a free preview
The Astral and Corus-owned channel is letting non-subscribers watch its shows for free and projects an increase of 4.5 million viewers during the period.

Cartoon Network, Adult Swim help Teletoon compete, execs say
US brand extensions that launched Wednesday will include more Canadian-commissioned shows, says Teletoon VP of business ops Trent Locke.

Fall TV: The next big thing on specialty
A breakdown of what’s gaining momentum on specialty networks, and the shows expected to be hits right out of the gate, according to TV execs.

Astral Mix choreographs with kids
The Ministere de l’Education in Quebec worked with the media co to promote an active lifestyle with the launch of a youth-targeted dance contest.

Revealed: Canada’s most profitable specialty channels
Shaw Media’s DIY Network pulled in the top revenue for 2011, according to the CRTC report.

Media weigh-in: Cartoon Network in Canada
MiC asks Carol Cummings from Media Experts and Deborah Coyne from Maxus Canada to share their thoughts on what the new offerings provide media buyers.

Teletoon sets launch date for Cartoon Network in Canada
Cartoon Network and Adult Swim will come alive in Canada on July 4, Astral’s Teletoon Canada announced Thursday.

Teletoon bringing Cartoon Network to Canada
The licensing deal with Turner Broadcasting System means US cartoon series that have not aired in Canada will now reach local viewers and advertisers.

AToMiC: Teletoon starts a vampire-human street fight
A 3D game lets players choose how the My Babysitter’s a Vampire series will end.