Toon-A-Vision
Toon-A-Vision logo
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersDartmouth, Nova Scotia
Programming
Picture format720p (HDTV)
480i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerAtlantic Digital Networks
History
LaunchedJune 19, 2018 (2018-06-19)
Links
WebsiteToon-A-Vision

Toon-A-Vision is a Canadian English language discretionary service television channel owned by Atlantic Digital Networks that launched on June 19, 2018.[1] The channel broadcasts animated programming aimed at preschoolers and teenagers. Its name is a portmanteau of "cartoon" and "television".

History

Atlantic Digital Networks received Category B-exemption from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a television service called "Atlantic Cartoon" in 2014.[1] The channel, now known as Toon-A-Vision, launched on Eastlink cable systems throughout Canada in high definition on June 19, 2018.[2] It was developed in conjunction with Huminah Huminah Animation.[3] On July 15, 2019, Atlantic Digital Networks requested the CRTC transfer the channel to a full license after surpassing the commission's subscriber threshold.[4] Its license was approved on September 1, 2020.[5]

The channel was added to Bell Satellite TV and Bell Fibe on December 5, 2019.[6] Cogeco launched the channel on its platforms on April 22, 2020.[7] The channel is expected to be launched on Shaw Direct in 2022.[citation needed]

Programming

Current programming

Reruns

Former programming

References

  1. ^ a b "List of Exempt Category B and Exempt Third-Language Services". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "The new Canadian free cable TV service TOON-A-VISION is the new partner of BAT PAT in Canada". Licensing Magazine. June 28, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "New kids and family channel broadcasting in Nova Scotia". Toon-A-Vision (Press release). Halifax: Atlantic Digital Networks. October 1, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2020–54". Ottawa: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. February 10, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2020-321". September 1, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  6. ^ "Free Previews". Bell Canada. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  7. ^ Regan, Chelsea (April 22, 2020). "Toon-A-Vision Pacts with Cogeco to Expand Reach". TV Kids. WorldScreen. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  8. ^ Brzoznowski, Kristin (April 2, 2019). "Canada's Toon-A-Vision Picks Up Doki". World Screen. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "ToonAVision Schedule".
  10. ^ "Toon-A-Vision kids channel launches in Canada". Anime Superhero Forum.
  11. ^ Chignall, Selina (April 1, 2019). "Extra: BBC Studios ANZ ups Deb Tod; Drive bolsters distribution slate". RealScreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "Schedule". Toonavision.ca. Archived from the original on January 4, 2020. Saturday, 4th 15:30:00 – 16:00:00 Sindbad S1E02 – Sindbad Sunday, 5th 15:30:00 – 16:00:00 Sindbad S1E04 – Sindbad
  13. ^ "Schedule".
  14. ^ Skilton, Alison (April 18, 2019). "Toon-A-Vision Grabs Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL". World Screen. Retrieved April 18, 2019.

External links

Children's television in Canada
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