Teletoon launching Canadian Cartoon Network

Teletoon is bringing a version of the U.S. Cartoon Network to Canada, but the key, of course, will be what that means in terms of specific programming.

Teletoon Canada announced Thursday it will launch its own version of the Cartoon Network later this year, through an agreement with U.S. owner Turner Broadcasting. The new channel will adopt the U.S. model in which the late-primetime and overnight block is known as Adult Swim.

Some Cartoon Network and Adult Swim programming already has been licensed to other Canadian broadcasters, though, so contractual specifics will determine what actually makes it to the Canadian version of the new channel. Terms differ wildly: For example, HBO Canada airs most of what airs on HBO in the U.S., whereas FX Canada airs only a fraction of what airs on FX in the U.S.

For now, Teletoon confirmed the new channel will air shows such as The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time and Regular Show during the Cartoon Network block between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., followed by an Adult Swim late-night lineup.


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