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.

Astral TVPlus heats up its summer sked

The media co is offering advertisers traditional 30-second spots and custom executions, as well as sponsorship opportunities around Karv l’anti-gala!

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.

Teletoon tests the mobile waters

The channel has launched a gaming app for Johnny Test, allowing users to place iOS platforms side-by-side to play on one large screen.

AToMiC: Teletoon starts a vampire-human street fight

A 3D game lets players choose how the My Babysitter’s a Vampire series will end.