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{{Short description|Canadian TV channel}}
{{About|the Canadian channel that was formerly branded as Teletoon|the channel that operated as Cartoon Network from 2012 to 2023|Boomerang (Canada)}}
{{Redirect|Teletoon|its French-language companion channel|Télétoon}}
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{{Infobox television channel
| name = Cartoon Network
| logo = Cartoon Network 2010 logo.svg
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2023
| network = 
| country = Canada
| area = Nationwide
| headquarters = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]
| language = English
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[480i]] [[Letterboxing (filming)|letterbox]] for the [[Standard-definition television|SDTV]] feed)}}
| owner = [[Corus Entertainment]]<br>(branding licensed from [[Warner Bros. Discovery]])
| parent = Teletoon Canada Inc.
| sister_channels = [[Télétoon]]<br />[[Adult Swim (Canada)|Adult Swim]]<br />[[Boomerang (Canada)|Boomerang]]
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|10|17}} <small>(as Teletoon)</small><br>{{Start date and age|2023|03|27}} <small>(as Cartoon Network)</small>
| former_names = Teletoon (1997–2023)
| website = {{URL|https://www.cartoonnetwork.ca|cartoonnetwork.ca}}
| online_serv_1 = [[StackTV]]
| online_chan_1 = [[Internet Protocol television]]
}}
'''Cartoon Network''' (formerly '''Teletoon''') is a [[Television in Canada|Canadian]] [[English language|English-language]] [[Discretionary service|discretionary]] [[specialty channel]] owned by [[Corus Entertainment]]. Based on the [[Cartoon Network|U.S. cable network of the same name]], it primarily broadcasts [[animated series]] aimed at children and teenagers. 

The channel launched on October 17, 1997 as '''Teletoon''' (its name being a portmanteau of "[[television]]" and "[[cartoon]]"), a bilingual service originally owned by Teletoon Canada, Inc. – a consortium of [[Western International Communications]] and [[Astral Media]] (via their specialty channel [[Family Channel (Canadian TV channel)|Family Channel]]), [[Shaw Communications]] (via its specialty channel [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]]), and the animation studios [[Cookie Jar Group|Cinar]] and [[Nelvana]]. With subsequent acquisitions and divestments, Corus became the sole owner of the channel in 2014. Teletoon historically aired a mix of [[Canadian content|domestic productions]] and imported series, with many of the latter coming from the [[Cartoon Network|American channel Cartoon Network]], while shows from [[Nickelodeon]] aired on sister-network [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]] until the channel lost rights to its content in [[Nickelodeon Canada|August/September 2025]].

In 2012, Teletoon launched a [[Boomerang (Canada)|Canadian version of Cartoon Network]] as a sister network under license from [[Turner Broadcasting]]. In February 2023, Corus announced that Teletoon would rebrand as a new iteration of Cartoon Network on March 27, 2023, with the previous Cartoon Network channel concurrently relaunching under Cartoon Network's own sister brand [[Boomerang (TV network)|Boomerang]].

Cartoon Network operates two timeshift feeds running on [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern]] and [[Pacific Time Zone|Pacific]] schedules. Along with its French-language counterpart [[Télétoon]], it is available in over 7.3 million households in Canada as of November 2013.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 27, 2013 |title=TELETOON Canada's Comedy-Filled Lineup Delivers Warm Laughter this Winter |url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/teletoon-canadas-comedy-filled-lineup-delivers-warm-laughter-this-winter-513317071.html |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=NewsWire.ca |agency=TELETOON Canada Inc.}}</ref>

==History==

=== As Teletoon (1997–2023) ===
[[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]] was originally intended to be the Canadian distributor of Cartoon Network, applying for a licence at the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) in late 1992. The original target was to launch the channel in late 1993 at earliest. The arrival came at a time when US cable networks were beginning to encroach Canadian cable, which, according to YTV's president Kevin Shea, could open new avenues for Canadian producers.<ref>Sid Adilman, T. S. (1992, Nov 04). YTV seeking to bring in Turner Cartoon Channel. Toronto Star</ref> By early 1994, the planned Cartoon Network distribution licence was replaced by a new project, Fun TV. The new network was supposed to be owned by Rogers and CUC, owners of YTV, animation studios [[Nelvana]] and [[Cookie Jar Group|Cinar]] and the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The Cartoon Network output would later be given to another proposal owned by the backers of Family Channel.<ref>Atherton, T. (1994, Feb 12). CRTC eyes comedy, animation among specialty channels. The Ottawa Citizen</ref>

A new proposal was mooted in January 1996. 53.3% would be owned by the backers of Family Channel, 26,7% by YTV and 10% each by [[Cookie Jar Group|Cinar]] and [[Nelvana]], who had supported Fun TV. It promised to spend CA$42 million on Canadian animated productions over a seven-year period.<ref>ENCHIN, H. (1996, Jan 12). TV bids to CRTC a diverse mix, The Globe and Mail</ref> The bid was not comparable to the US Cartoon Network, justifying that Turner's channel was attached to [[Hanna-Barbera]]'s library and was mainly seen as nostalgia, according to Nelvana's chair Michael Hirsh. The new channel would cave some nostalgia, but would concentrate on newer titles, with emphasis on productions from all over the world. There would also be Japanese animation and adult animated titles, comparable to ''[[Fritz the Cat]]'', at night.<ref>Armstrong, J. (1996, Jan 17). All-animation channel idea back on track: A new service will contain the best elements of two failed proposals, official says. The Vancouver Sun</ref> Regulations suggested that it would cater to children from 6am to 6pm (commercial-free 3pm-6pm), families from 6pm to 10:30pm (including one animated movie during prime time) and a nightly news magazine about animation.<ref>Atherton, T. (1996, May 01). TV for kids is a hot contender. Calgary Herald</ref>

On September 3, 1996,<ref>Broadcast regulators licences 23 new TV services. Sports fans get more to choose from on the boob tube. (1996, Sep 04). Canadian Press NewsWire</ref> Teletoon was one of the 23 licensed channels to be approved by the CRTC,<ref>{{cite journal |date=October 1, 1997 |title=News Briefs |url=http://kidscreen.com/1996/10/01/17297-19961001/ |url-status=live |journal=[[Kidscreen]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915180447/http://kidscreen.com/1996/10/01/17297-19961001/ |archive-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref><ref name="crtcdecision"/> after a related application for a channel to be called "Fun TV" had been denied.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Vale |first=Allison |date=December 20, 2013 |title=Fight for specialties resumes |url=http://playbackonline.ca/1996/01/15/4973-19960115/ |url-status=live |journal=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222051920/http://playbackonline.ca/1996/01/15/4973-19960115/ |archive-date=February 22, 2014}}</ref> The channel was part of the "Gang of Four", referring to the first four of the 23 channels (the other three being [[CTV News Channel (Canadian TV channel)|CTV News 1]], [[History (Canadian TV channel)|History Television]] and [[CTV Comedy Channel|The Comedy Network]]) set to launch. These channels were already negotiating pricing conditions with the cable companies.<ref>New cable outlets getting ready to launch. (1997, May 12). The Record</ref> The English-language version of Teletoon launched on October 17, 1997.<ref>{{cite web |last=Buxeda |first=Yann |date=July 11, 2006 |title=La majorité des séries sur Télétoon sont canadiennes |url=https://l-express.ca/la-majorite-des-series-sur-teletoon-sont-canadiennes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224100836/http://www.lexpress.to/archives/632/ |archive-date=December 24, 2013 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=L'Express |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Teletoon |url=http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/specialty/teletoon |website=Canadian Communications Foundation |access-date=September 28, 2018 |archive-date=September 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929041110/http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/specialty/teletoon |url-status=live }}</ref> The channel was originally owned by a consortium of other Canadian specialty services, including [[Family Channel (Canadian TV network)|Family Channel]] acting as managing partner at 53.3% ([[Movie Central|Superchannel]]/[[Western International Communications|WIC]] and [[The Movie Network]]/[[Astral Media]]), [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]] at 26.7%, ([[Shaw Communications]]), along with the Canadian animation studios [[Cinar]] and [[Nelvana]] with 10% each.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teletoon.com/facts-e.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970328161816/http://www.teletoon.com/facts-e.shtml |archive-date=March 28, 1997 |title=TELETOON - Fact Sheet |access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref> Shaw spun off its entertainment assets as [[Corus Entertainment]] in 1999, which subsequently acquired WIC's stake in Family Channel among other assets as part of its breakup later that year,<ref name="variety-wicradio">{{cite web |date=October 18, 1999 |title=Canuck players plan splitting up of WIC |url=https://variety.com/1999/biz/news/canuck-players-plan-splitting-up-of-wic-1117756709/ |access-date=March 12, 2016 |website=Variety |archive-date=March 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312132723/http://variety.com/1999/biz/news/canuck-players-plan-splitting-up-of-wic-1117756709/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="variety-coruslinesup">{{cite web |date=June 14, 1999 |title=Corus lines up behind Canuck Shaw's assets |url=https://variety.com/1999/biz/news/corus-lines-up-behind-canuck-shaw-s-assets-1117503023/ |access-date=March 12, 2016 |website=Variety |archive-date=March 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312132431/http://variety.com/1999/biz/news/corus-lines-up-behind-canuck-shaw-s-assets-1117503023/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Corus acquired Nelvana in 2000.<ref name="gandm-nelvanabuy">{{cite news |title=Corus to buy Nelvana for $540-million |work=The Globe and Mail |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/corus-to-buy-nelvana-for-540-million/article1190841/ |access-date=March 12, 2016 |archive-date=March 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312134444/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/corus-to-buy-nelvana-for-540-million/article1190841/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Teletoon was licensed as a bilingual service in both [[Canadian English|English]] and [[Quebec French|French]], being one of only two Canadian specialty services with such a license;<ref name="crtcreport">{{Cite report |url=http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/publications/reports/branalysis/psp2012/individual/ipsp2012.htm |title=Individual Pay Television, Pay-Per-View, Video-on-Demand and Specialty Services |publisher=[[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] |access-date=November 29, 2017 |archive-date=July 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711191933/http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/publications/reports/BrAnalysis/psp2012/individual/ipsp2012.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> the channel maintains two feeds under the license, with the French feed operating under the branding [[Télétoon]]. At the original licensing hearing before the CRTC, the network's operators had stated that the two channels "would be similar in nature and programmed with a similar attitude towards them", but that there may be differences in their programming due to market differences (including Quebec's prohibition on [[advertising to children]]) and program rights.<ref name="crtcdecision" /> To this end, Teletoon often commissioned programming to air in both English and French whenever possible.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Stuart |first=Leigh |date=October 29, 2007 |title=The evolution of a multi-screen animation destination |url=http://playbackonline.ca/2007/10/29/programming-20071029/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914210732/http://playbackonline.ca/2007/10/29/programming-20071029/ |archive-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Teletoon 2005.png|thumb|left|175px|Secondary logo for Teletoon utilized from 2001 until 2007. This wordmark was used in tandem with the previous logo.]]
As a condition of the license, Teletoon committed to devoting 40% of its programming to [[Canadian content]] in its first year of operation, gradually increasing by five per cent yearly to 60% by 2002. Over a similar timeframe, it also committed to similarly have at least half of its programming financed by, and commissioned from third parties unaffiliated with its owners.<ref name="crtcdecision" />

In 1998, network management decided to focus on renewals instead of new shows—adopting a more cautious strategy than launching a significant number of new series, as it had in the prior year.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Binning |first=Cheryl |date=November 2, 1998 |title=Private 'casters vs. spec for kid ratings |url=http://playbackonline.ca/1998/11/02/23603-19981102/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222051923/http://playbackonline.ca/1998/11/02/23603-19981102/ |archive-date=February 22, 2014}}</ref> By 2001, the channel had invested over $96 million into 98 original productions since its launch; Teletoon's director of original programming Madeleine Levesque stated that "I don't think any other broadcaster has contributed so much, so well, so fast."<ref>{{cite magazine |date=June 25, 2001 |title=Fall brings more choice to TV dial |url=http://playbackonline.ca/2001/06/25/fall-20010625/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041745/http://playbackonline.ca/2001/06/25/fall-20010625/ |archive-date=September 24, 2014}}</ref>

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On March 4, 2013, Corus Entertainment announced that it would acquire Astral's stake in Teletoon, giving it full ownership. The sale was part of divestitures tied to Astral Media's proposed sale to [[Bell Media]], which had earlier been rejected by the CRTC in October 2012 for competition reasons.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/bce-to-sell-assets-to-corus-as-part-of-astral-deal/article9272784/ BCE to sell assets to Corus as part of Astral deal], ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'' (via [[Reuters]] and The Canadian Press), March 4, 2013.</ref> Corus's purchase was cleared by the [[Competition Bureau]] two weeks later on March 18;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/competition-bureau-clears-corus-acquisition-of-astral-assets/article9886090/|title=Competition Bureau clears Corus acquisition of Astral assets|author=The Canadian Press (uncredited staff)|author-link=The Canadian Press|work=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=March 18, 2013|access-date=July 5, 2013|archive-date=July 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724004155/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/competition-bureau-clears-corus-acquisition-of-astral-assets/article9886090/|url-status=live}}</ref> the transaction was approved by the CRTC on December 20, 2013,<ref>{{cite journal |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=December 20, 2013 |title=CRTC approves Corus purchase of Teletoon, Historia and Series+ |url=http://playbackonline.ca/2013/12/20/crtc-approves-corus-purchase-of-teletoon-historia-and-series/ |url-status=live |journal=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131223052331/http://playbackonline.ca/2013/12/20/crtc-approves-corus-purchase-of-teletoon-historia-and-series |archive-date=December 23, 2013}}</ref> and completed on January 1, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=2606 |title=Press Release - Corus Entertainment Completes Purchase of Historia, Séries+ and TELETOON Canada Inc. |publisher=Corusent.com |date=January 1, 2014 |access-date=January 8, 2014 |archive-date=January 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108055751/http://corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=2606 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The channel was subsequently brought under the new Corus Kids division as part of a reorganization in February 2014, alongside YTV and Nelvana. Teletoon and its sister networks would maintain separate management from YTV.<ref name="crtc-coruschart"/><ref>{{cite journal |last=Dickson |first=Jeremy |date=February 10, 2014 |title=Corus unveils Teletoon integration plan |url=http://kidscreen.com/2014/02/10/corus-unveils-teletoon-integration-plan/ |url-status=live |journal=[[Kidscreen]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522013907/http://kidscreen.com/2014/02/10/corus-unveils-teletoon-integration-plan/ |archive-date=May 22, 2014}}</ref>

=== As Cartoon Network (2023–present) ===
On February 21, 2023, Corus announced that Teletoon would be rebranded as Cartoon Network on March 27, 2023; the [[Boomerang (Canada)|existing Cartoon Network channel]] concurrently relaunched under Cartoon Network's sibling brand [[Boomerang (TV network)|Boomerang]] (which will be devoted to library programming and classic franchises); the Teletoon brand would continue to be used for its companion streaming service [[#Teletoon+|Teletoon+]], and [[Télétoon|its French-language feed]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Lang|first=Jamie|title=After 25 Years, Canada's Teletoon Channel Is Ending. It Will Rebrand as Cartoon Network.|url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/teletoon-cartoon-network-boomerang-corus-entertainment-226200.html|website=Cartoon Brew|date=February 22, 2023|access-date=February 22, 2023|archive-date=February 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222182210/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/teletoon-cartoon-network-boomerang-corus-entertainment-226200.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blogto.com/film/2023/02/teletoon-disappear-canadian-tv-channel-25-years/|title=Teletoon to disappear after more than 25 years as a Canadian TV channel|first=Lauren|last=O'Neil|date=2023-02-22|website=[[BlogTO]]|access-date=2024-06-15}}</ref>

==Programming==
{{Main|List of programs broadcast by Cartoon Network (Canada)}}

As Teletoon, the channel's license originally required that 90% of all programs on the channel be animated.<ref name=crtcdecision>{{cite web |url=http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1996/DB96-598.htm |title=ARCHIVED - Decision CRTC 96-598 |date=September 4, 1996 |website=[[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] |access-date=January 19, 2009 |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205085458/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1996/db96-598.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Teletoon previously aired preschool-oriented programming, which was day-parted from 4:00&nbsp;a.m.- 3:00&nbsp;p.m.<ref name=Dec97>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19971224091026/http://teletoon.com/tvguide.htm |archive-date=December 24, 1997 |title=TELETOON - TV Guide |url=http://teletoon.com/tvguide.htm |website=Teletoon.com |quote=PRE-SCHOOL Mon-Fri 4:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.}}</ref> At its inception in 1996, Teletoon had a stated goal of producing 78 half-hours of original content every year, and it has been active in commissioning programming since then.<ref>{{cite magazine |date=September 23, 1996 |title=Special Report: Specialty Channels: At the gate TELETOON |url=http://playbackonline.ca/1996/09/23/18529-19960923/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |location=[[Toronto]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914205813/http://playbackonline.ca/1996/09/23/18529-19960923/ |archive-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>

Since its inception, the channel has acquired numerous television series from the U.S.-based [[Cartoon Network]] and its late night block, [[Adult Swim]]. From September 1, 2015, to Fall 2016, original programming from the American channel was moved over to its Canadian counterpart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teletoon.com/en/faq|title=FAQ - teletoon.com|access-date=August 10, 2015|archive-date=August 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824162602/http://www.teletoon.com/en/faq|url-status=live}}</ref> Around the same time, several "retro" programs airing on [[Teletoon Retro]], which closed down on the same date, began airing on Teletoon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teletoonretro.com/en/channel-shift-faq/ |title=Channel Guide &#124; TELETOON RETRO |access-date=August 10, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150813014728/http://www.teletoonretro.com/en/channel-shift-faq/ |archive-date=August 13, 2015 }}</ref> Teletoon would also premiere new original programming from Cartoon Network's sister channel, [[Boomerang (TV network)|Boomerang]].

On April 1, 2019, the channel discontinued its adult programming following the relaunch of [[Adult Swim (Canadian TV channel)|Action]] as a full-time Adult Swim channel.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/adult-swim-channel-canada/|title=First Ever 24-Hour Adult Swim Channel Coming To Canada Next Month|date=2019-03-04|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-07|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043719/https://screenrant.com/adult-swim-channel-canada/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Notable programming blocks===
*'''Teletoon Unleashed!''' –Launched in 2000, Teletoon Unleashed! was an adult-oriented block of the channel; it co-existed with The Detour on Teletoon until the block merged with it in 2004. It was known for airing every show with an 18+ rating to attract an adult audience, regardless of whether the program actually contained adults-only material or not.
* '''[[Teletoon at Night]]''' – Launched in September 2002 as The Detour on Teletoon, this block was an amalgamation of it and Teletoon Unleashed. Its French counterpart, [[Télétoon la nuit]], airs on the Francophone [[Télétoon]] channel. In September 2009, the block was relaunched under what would become its final name with an overhaul of its appearance. The block was discontinued on April 1, 2019.
* '''[[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.<ref name="TeletoonNovember2014">{{cite web|url=http://corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=2828|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215222356/http://www.corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=2828|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 15, 2014|title=November 2014 Programming Highlights TELETOON, TELETOON at Night, TELETOON RETRO|work=corusent.com|publisher=[[Corus Entertainment]]|date=October 23, 2014|access-date=November 17, 2014}}</ref>
* '''Superfan Fridays''' – A block showcasing [[comic book]]-related and action-oriented animated series.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=3075|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910125243/http://www.corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=3075|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2015|title=TELETOON Goes Back To Cool This Fall!|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=September 3, 2015}}</ref>

===Branding history===
Initially, Teletoon's programming was divided into dayparted blocks, each featuring a different style of animation. Each blocks were represented as planets:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teletoon.com/PostOffice/Archives_En/99_April.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010522100829/http://www.teletoon.com/PostOffice/Archives_En/99_April.htm|archive-date=May 22, 2001|title=Teletoon Mail Archive April 1999 - 5th Letter}}</ref> 
* Morning Planet for Preschoolers (claymation animation; 5:00&nbsp;a.m. - 3:00&nbsp;p.m. EST)
* Afternoon Planet for Kids (2D cel animation; 3:00&nbsp;p.m.- 6:00&nbsp;p.m.)
* Evening Planet for Family (collage animation; 6:00&nbsp;p.m. - 9:00&nbsp;p.m. EST)
* Night Planet for Adults (papier-mâché animation; 9:00&nbsp;p.m. - 5:00&nbsp;a.m. EST)
The bumpers were made by [[Cuppa Coffee Studios]].

This branding would be discontinued and replaced by a more generic look in mid-August 1998, and begin using the slogan, “It's Unreal!” (or “Imagine!” in the French feed). In 1999, Teletoon was airing bumpers with its first mascot, "Teletina".<ref name="animationmagazine1">{{cite web |url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/commercial/12_20.html |title=Spin Takes Teletina to 3D For Teletoon |publisher=Animationmagazine.net |access-date=December 22, 2013 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185505/http://www.animationmagazine.net/commercial/12_20.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teletoon.com/PostOffice/Archives_En/00_January.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010429151839/http://www.teletoon.com/PostOffice/Archives_En/00_January.htm|archive-date=April 29, 2001|title=Teletoon Mail Archive January 2000 - 4th Letter}}</ref> These bumpers were made by Spin Productions in Toronto.

The channel's on-air appearance was revamped to a more “cartoony”-style in 2001. The logo was modified slightly and came in different coloured border variations, and in addition, a new alternate logo was introduced, consisting of a wordmark of the channel's name in a custom font.<ref>{{cite web |title=Teletoon Classic Branding Elements |url=https://mondolulu.myportfolio.com/teletoon-branding |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Mondo Lulu}}</ref> This wordmark would serve as the channel's secondary logo for its programming blocks and certain graphic presentations, while the original logo would be the primary logo for its corporate material and overall brand representation. Several more bumpers using CGI animation made by [[Guru Studio]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gurustudio.com/projects/commercials-and-shorts/teletoon-idents-shorts |title=Teletoon Idents &#124; Commercials & Shorts |publisher=Guru Studio |access-date=June 7, 2013 |archive-date=June 18, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618073218/http://www.gurustudio.com/projects/commercials-and-shorts/teletoon-idents-shorts |url-status=dead }}</ref> subsequently premiered on the channel during this period.

An updated look for the channel was unveiled, no longer featuring the original logo (and fully utilizing the wordmark),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icevfx.com/louis-martin-duval|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130041055/http://icevfx.com/louis-martin-duval|title=Louis-Martin Duval|archive-date=January 30, 2013|access-date=June 19, 2015}}</ref> for a partial rebranding made by the Montreal-based Buzz Image Group on August 29, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzimage.com/en/work/commercials/66|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061113155035/http://www.buzzimage.com/en/work/commercials/66|title=Buzz Image - Commercials|archive-date=November 13, 2006|access-date=June 19, 2015}}</ref> Despite this, the original logo would still be used in some form up until 2007, most notably as a production logo and also on their website.

On February 5, 2007, the channel's wordmark was removed and the original logo was officially replaced as part of a major rebrand. Teletoon's website and its on-air appearance were dramatically changed, and the overall aesthetic of both the channel and its bumpers were immensely modernized.

On September 5, 2011, to reflect the channel's transition to [[digital television]], the logo was refined and changed to a more three-dimensional appearance, designed by New York-based design agency Trollbäck & Company.

==Related services==
On November 24, 2000, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) approved multiple applications from Teletoon Canada Inc. to launch six [[Category B services|Category 2]] television channels named Teletoon Action, Teletoon Adult, Teletoon Art, Teletoon Multi, Teletoon Pop and Teletoon Retro.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2000/db2000-470to731.htm|title=ARCHIVED - Decisions CRTC 2000-470 to 2000-731|date=November 24, 2000|access-date=April 11, 2019|work=[[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]]|archive-date=May 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514045518/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2000/db2000-470to731.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> None of the channels launched and their broadcast licenses expired on November 24, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2003/db2003-599.htm|title=ARCHIVED - Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-599|date=December 16, 2003|access-date=April 11, 2019|work=[[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]]|archive-date=May 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514023802/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2003/db2003-599.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The Teletoon Retro concept would later be revived under a different license.

===Current===
====Télétoon====
{{Main|Télétoon}}

Télétoon is the French-language counterpart which broadcasts most of the shows from Cartoon Network in French.

====Boomerang====
{{Main|Boomerang (Canada)}}

On November 4, 2011, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) approved an application from Teletoon to launch Teletoon Kapow!, a [[Category B services|Category B]] [[digital cable]] and satellite channel devoted "programming from international markets, featuring the latest trends in non-violent action, adventure, superheroes, comedy and interactivity."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2011/2011-687.htm|title=ARCHIVED - Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-687|date=November 4, 2011|access-date=April 11, 2019|work=CRTC|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513232248/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2011/2011-687.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 2, 2012, Teletoon announced that it would launch a local [[Cartoon Network]] channel in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mediaincanada.com/2012/02/02/teletoon-launching-cartoon-network-in-canada/|title=Teletoon bringing Cartoon Network to Canada|first=Etan|last=Vlessing|date=February 2, 2012|access-date=April 11, 2019|work=Media In Canada|publisher=[[Brunico Communications]]|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411221829/http://mediaincanada.com/2012/02/02/teletoon-launching-cartoon-network-in-canada/|url-status=live}}</ref> It debuted using the Teletoon Kapow! license on July 4, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/publications/reports/branalysis/psp2016/individual/ipsp53.htm|title=Individual Discretionary and On-Demand Services - Statistical and Financial Summaries 2012-2016 - Cartoon Network (formerly TELETOON Kapow!)|access-date=April 11, 2019|work=[[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]]|archive-date=November 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130124722/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/publications/reports/branalysis/psp2016/individual/ipsp53.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

As of September 1, 2015, Cartoon Network operates under the broadcast license originally granted for Teletoon Retro.<ref name="crtc-coruschart">{{cite web|title=Corus ownership chart|url=http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ownership/eng/cht032b.pdf|publisher=CRTC|access-date=October 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006001743/http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ownership/eng/cht032b.pdf|archive-date=October 6, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Corus then had the Teletoon Kapow! license revoked on October 2, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-451|date=October 2, 2015|url=http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-451.htm|publisher=CRTC|access-date=October 3, 2015|archive-date=October 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003235246/http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-451.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

Concurrent with the rebranding of Teletoon itself as Cartoon Network, the original Cartoon Network channel was relaunched as a Canadian version of [[Boomerang (TV network)|Boomerang]].

====Teletoon+====
'''Teletoon+''' is a [[subscription video on demand]] service which launched September 1, 2022 on [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video Channels]], replacing Corus's previous Nick+ service (which was a streaming counterpart to its [[Nickelodeon (Canadian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] channel). The service features exclusive content acquired from [[Cartoon Network]] and [[Warner Bros. Animation]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=CORUS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES TELETOON+, NEW PREMIUM KIDS AND FAMILY STREAMING SERVICE, LAUNCHING IN CANADA SEPTEMBER 1 |url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/corus-entertainment-announces-teletoon-new-premium-kids-and-family-streaming-service-launching-in-canada-september-1-837991677.html |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=Newswire |language=en-US |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020004905/https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/corus-entertainment-announces-teletoon-new-premium-kids-and-family-streaming-service-launching-in-canada-september-1-837991677.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Former===
====Teletoon Retro====
{{Main|Teletoon Retro|Télétoon Rétro}}

Teletoon Retro was a [[Category B services|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 seen on the channel included ''[[The Tom and Jerry Show (1975 TV series)|The Tom and Jerry Show]]'', ''[[The Bugs Bunny Show|The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show]]'', ''[[Scooby-Doo]]'', ''[[The Flintstones]]'', ''[[The Raccoons]]'', ''[[The Jetsons]]'', ''[[The Pink Panther Show|The Pink Panther]]'', ''[[Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids]]'', ''[[Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series)|Inspector Gadget]]'', and ''[[Gumby]]''.

The channel was discontinued on September 1, 2015, with [[Disney Channel (Canadian TV channel)|Disney Channel]] (on [[Bell Aliant]], [[Bell Satellite TV]], [[Eastlink (company)|EastLink]], [[Telus TV|Telus Optik TV]], [[Vmedia|VMedia]], [[Vidéotron]], [[Bell MTS|MTS]], [[Bell Fibe TV]], [[NorthernTel]], [[Novus Entertainment|Novus]], and [[TotalTV (Canadian TV provider)|Zazeen]]), or [[Boomerang (Canadian TV channel)|Cartoon Network]] (on [[Shaw Direct]]/[[Shaw Communications|Shaw Cable]], [[Rogers Cable]], [[SaskTel]] and many independent providers) taking over its slot on several aforementioned providers. In the years since, Teletoon has aired classic programming during non-peak viewing hours.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}

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