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    <title><![CDATA[TELETOON Salutes 6TEEN with On Air and Online Send Off]]></title>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Toronto </strong>- The finale of the hit <strong>TELETOON </strong>Original Production, <strong><em>6TEEN, </em></strong>airs on Thursday, February 11 at 8 pm with a two-part episode of <strong>Fresh TV </strong>'s award-winning tween comedy series. Following the regularly scheduled 6 pm episode of <strong><em>6TEEN</em></strong>, fans of the show can catch the last five episodes of the season back-to-back starting at 6:30 pm. Viewers will have a second chance to catch this special <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>marathon from 6:30 pm on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14.</p>
<p>Across 93 episodes and four seasons, <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>has followed Nikki, Jude, Wyatt, Jen, Caitlin and Jonesy as they have made the most of crushes, humiliating part-time jobs, friends, frenemies and more. The fourth season has delivered a new baby sibling for Jonesy and Jen as well as a surprising kiss between two members of the gang.  But the biggest change of all is yet to come as Nikki's father is offered a job in Iqaluit, meaning the group might be separated for good. The final episode features a special version of the <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>theme song recorded by Canadian Idol winner, Brian Melo. After the finale, <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>will remain an integral part of the <strong>3 Hours of Awesome </strong>lineup, with classic episodes airing on <strong>TELETOON </strong>every Sunday through Thursday at 8:30 pm.</p>
<p>On teletoon.com <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>fans have been leaving messages for their favourite characters on the special <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>microsite as well as watching bonus videos and playing <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>games. Fans can also download exclusive <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>Valentine's cards to send to their friends and, from February 4, can take over the fictional store, Albatross and Finch, in the new <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>game, <strong>6TEEN Mall Rush </strong>.  On February 11, kids will be able to test their skill behind the coffee counter with new <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>game, <strong>Barista Star </strong>.</p>
<p>A hit with critics as well as audiences, Fresh TV's <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>has been recognized by multiple industry awards including the Pulcinella Award for Best TV Series for the Tween Generation (2009) and the Daytime Emmy <strong>® </strong>for Best Original Song - Main Title and Promo (2009).  The show also garnered two Gemini nominations in 2008 (Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series and Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series) and was awarded the Alliance for Children and Television Award of Excellence for Animation Age 9-14 two years running (2006, 2007).</p>
<p>Since its debut on November 7, 2004, <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>'s frank and funny approach to tween storytelling <strong><em> </em></strong>has been embraced by viewers the world over. In addition to its successful run in Canada , it has aired in over 35 territories including:</p>
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<p><strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>on <strong>TELETOON </strong>marked the beginning of a new trend in Canadian animation for tweens. A <strong>Nelvana Studio </strong>production, <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>was created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis, the team who went on to establish Toronto-based production company <strong>Fresh TV </strong>. Following the success of <strong><em>6TEEN </em></strong>, <strong>Fresh TV </strong>has produced several popular <strong>TELETOON </strong>Original Productions including the <strong><em>Total Drama </em></strong>series of shows and <strong><em>Stoked </em></strong>as well as the upcoming <strong><em>My Babysitter's a Vampire </em></strong>, which will feature a mix of live-action and animation. </p>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>http://smr.newswire.ca/en/teletoon/teletoon-salutes-6teen-with-on-air-and-online-send</link>
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    <title><![CDATA[Six New Series For TELETOON This Fall]]></title>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Toronto – <a title="Teletoon" href="http://testcorp.teletoon.com/en/?cat=32" target="_blank"><strong>TELETOON</strong></a> welcomes four new series to the daytime schedule including <em><strong>Star Wars: The Clone Wars™</strong></em> plus the new original production <em><strong>Majority Rules</strong></em>. Brand new episodes from nine returning or ongoing shows are added to the <strong>TELETOON</strong> schedule including the final season of <em><strong>6TEEN</strong></em>. For older audiences the post 9 pm schedule for teens and adults welcome two new shows, <strong><em>King of the Hill</em></strong> and<strong> Xavier: Renegade Angel</strong>. New episodes of nine returning programmes such as <em><strong>American Dad</strong></em>, <em><strong>Frisky Dingo</strong></em> and <em><strong>Aqua Teen Hunger Force</strong></em> round out the teen and adult line up. The new fall schedule begins Monday, September 7 with full details available on <a title="Teletoon" href="http://teletoon.com" target="_blank">teletoon.com</a>.</p>
<h4>TELETOON Daytime Schedule</h4>
<p>The daytime schedule on <strong>TELETOON</strong> appoints weekday evenings 6 pm to 9 pm as <strong>3 Hours of Awesome</strong> with a selection of hit shows. Thursday evenings up the ante becoming <strong>3 Hours of Really, Really, Really Awesome</strong> broadcasting new episodes with the premiere of new <em><strong>Majority Rules</strong></em> as well as brand new episodes from <em><strong>Total Drama Action</strong></em> and the final season of the phenomenally popular <em><strong>6TEEN</strong></em>. <br /><br />Comedy continues in <strong>Laugh Riot</strong> on Saturday mornings between 6 am and 1 pm ET/PT with new episodes of <em><strong>Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends</strong></em> and <em><strong>Tom and Jerry Tales</strong></em>. Sunday mornings are still the place for adrenaline injected cartoons as <strong>Action Force</strong> welcomes two new series: <em><strong>The Super Hero Squad Show</strong></em> and <em><strong>Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5</strong></em>. Superfans can still get all the intergalactic action in the <strong>Superfan Friday</strong> this fall with season two of <em><strong>Star Wars: The Clone Wars</strong></em> joining the schedule. <br /><br />Family films become a focus on <strong>TELETOON</strong> this fall with the launch of two dedicated daytime movie blocks. On Saturday evening <strong>The Big Ticket Movie</strong> brings high profile family films to viewers at 7 pm with titles including the Canadian premiere of the new live-action Scooby movie, <em><strong>Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins</strong></em>. Also for families, the <strong>Laugh Riot Movie</strong> serves family-sized giggles with feature-length comedy at 11 am every Saturday. For teen and adult audiences, Thursday and Friday night see movie selections such as <em><strong>The Lord of the Rings</strong></em> air from 10 pm.</p>
<h4>New Shows</h4>
<p><strong>Star Wars: The Clone Wars</strong> (TELETOON Premiere)<br />Season One Premieres: Monday, September 7, 5:30 pm<br />Regular Time: Monday to Friday 5:30 pm <br />Season Two Premieres this fall<br /><br />The battle for galactic freedom is coming to <strong>TELETOON Canada</strong> this fall when Lucasfilm Animation’s cutting-edge, computer-generated series, <em><strong>Star Wars: The Clone Wars</strong></em> joins the schedule. Featuring fierce battles, intense storylines and elaborate animation, <em><strong>Star Wars: The Clone Wars</strong></em> follows Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Master Yoda and the heroes of the Galactic Republic as they struggle to defend against the evil Separatist forces led by Count Dooku and General Grievous.<br /><br /><strong>Majority Rules</strong> (Broadcast Premiere)<br />Premieres: Thursday, September 10, 8 pm<br />Regular Time: Thursdays, 8 pm as part of 3 Hours of Really, Really, Really Awesome<br /><br /><strong>TELETOON</strong>’s first Original Production to feature a mix of live action and animation, <em><strong>Majority Rules</strong></em> follows fifteen-year-old Becky Richards as her life is thrown upside down after she is elected to mayor of her hometown. A tween-targeted comedy drama, The show sees Becky try to balance friends, family, high school, relationships and politics all while running her town and her life on her own terms.<br /><br /><strong>Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5</strong> (Canadian Premiere)<br />Premieres: Sunday, September 13, 8 am<br />Regular Time: Sundays, 8 am as part of Action Force<br /><br />Inspired by the popular toys and utilizing CGI animation, <em><strong>Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5</strong></em> follows Vert Wheeler and his elite team of drivers as they use their armoured battle vehicles to protect the world from domination by two evil alien species, the Sark and Vandals. The aliens are after a BattleKey, a tool that will allow them to unlock a pathway to Earth and open the planet up to invasion. Known as The Battle Force 5, our heroes must use their weaponised super-vehicles, to fight the aliens in unique inter-dimensional BattleZones to prevent a BattleKey from falling into enemy hands.<br /><br /><strong>The Super Hero Squad Show</strong> (Canadian Premiere)<br />Premieres: Sunday, September 13, 8:30 am<br />Regular Time: Sundays, 8:30 am as part of Action Force<br /><br />Building the strong roster of super hero shows on <strong>TELETOON</strong>, <em><strong>The Super Hero Squad Show</strong></em> arrives on Action Force and stars famous Marvel characters including Captain America, Hulk, Wolverine, Iron Man and Silver Surfer. Following the team of super heroes as they protect Super Hero City from VillainVille's infamous criminals, <em><strong>The Super Hero Squad Show</strong></em> features the voice talents of Tom Kenny and Steve Blum along with guest stars such as Wayne Knight, LeVar Burton and Tricia Helfer.</p>
<h4>TELETOON at Night</h4>
<p>For teens and adults every night at 9 pm, <em><strong>Futurama</strong></em> kicks-off the evening <strong>TELETOON</strong> schedule followed by new series <em><strong>King of the Hill</strong></em> at 9:30 pm with new <em><strong>American Dad</strong></em> episodes following on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On Thursday nights at 10 pm ET/PT viewers are treated to a movie that fits within the monthly theme while Friday night at 10 pm is a rush with an action or superhero film title with titles such as the Canadian premiere of new animated feature, <em><strong>Wonder Woman</strong></em>.</p>
<h4>TELETOON Detour</h4>
<p>On the weekend, iconoclastic comedy hits the schedule for adults as on Saturday nights between 10 pm and 3 am, new series <em><strong>Xavier: Renegade Angel</strong></em> comes to <strong>TELETOON</strong> along with fresh episodes of cult shows such as <em><strong>Aqua Teen Hunger Force</strong></em>, <em><strong>The Venture Bros.</strong></em>, <em><strong>Frisky Dingo</strong></em> and <em><strong>Metalocalypse</strong></em>. On Sunday nights from 10 pm, viewers can take in more cult comedy with classic episodes of <em><strong>Bromwell High</strong></em>, <em><strong>Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in the World</strong></em> and <em><strong>John Callahan's Quads!</strong></em><br /><br /><br />Lucasfilm, <em>STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS™</em> and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.<br /><br />For additional information or visuals, please contact: Kate Dickson, Communications Supervisor, TELETOON Canada inc., 416-956-5443 or <a href="mailto:kated@teletoon.com">kated@teletoon.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>http://smr.newswire.ca/en/teletoon/six-new-series-for-teletoon-this-fall</link>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Best New Cartoons for Kids and Grown-Ups on TELETOON this fall]]></title>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Toronto </strong>– Fall 2008 on <strong>TELETOON </strong>brings choice new cartoons to Canadian televisions. For kids and youth the coolest comedy and hottest action shows find a home on the new daytime line-up. While, for teens and adults, shows that are too hot for daytime take to <strong>TELETOON Detour</strong>. The new schedule begins September 1.  Top picks for <strong>TELETOON </strong>daytime (for kids and youth) include Chowder, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ben 10: Alien Force.  For teens and adults, <strong>TELETOON Detour</strong> hosts <em>Life’s a Zoo</em>; <em>Lucy, Daughter of the Devil</em>; and<em> American Dad</em>. The complete <strong>TELETOON </strong>fall line-up is available on <a href="http://corp.teletoon.com/?language=En&deptID=a1100" target="_blank">teletoon.com</a>.</p>
<h4>TELETOON Daytime Schedule</h4>
<p>For kids and youth, daytime on <strong>TELETOON </strong>is set to sling young webs, fight new aliens and create delicious dishes with shows including the gastronomic comedy, <em>Chowder</em>, <em>The Spectacular Spider-Man</em> and <em>Ben 10: Alien Force</em> (the highest rated original series ever to premiere on Cartoon Network). For information on more cool cartoons for kids coming this fall please see <a href="http://corp.teletoon.com/?language=En&deptID=a1107" target="_blank">teletoon.com</a></p>
<p>New daytime shows include:</p>
<h5><strong>Ben 10: Alien Force</strong> (Canadian premiere)</h5>
<p>TELETOON premiere: Saturday, September 6, 6:30 pm ET/PT (as part of the special Ben 10 back to school event.)<br />Regular time: Sundays 9:30 am ET/PT</p>
<p><em>Ben 10: Alien Force</em> begins the next chapter for Ben 10, one of the top rated shows on <strong>TELETOON</strong>, and was the highest rated original series premiere on Cartoon Network. When a now 15-year-old Ben chooses to once again put on the OMNITRIX he discovers that it has reconfigured his DNA and can now transform him into 10 brand new aliens.  Joined by his super-powered cousin Gwen and his equally powerful former enemy Kevin E. Levin, Ben is on a mission to find his missing Grandpa Max and defeat the evil DNALIENS, a powerful alien race intent on destroying the galaxy, starting with planet Earth.</p>
<h5>Chowder (Canadian premiere)</h5>
<p>TELETOON premiere: Saturday, September 6,11am ET/PT<br />Regular time: Saturday at 11am ET/PT</p>
<p>A new original series from Cartoon Network and created by C. H. Greenblatt (SpongeBob SquarePants), <em>Chowder<strong> </strong></em>is a bright and food-filled comedy that follows a young apprentice who spends his days learning from a magical chef. Along with creating fantastical dishes from the fresh and weird ingredients found at the local market, Chowder runs errands, tries to keep things tidy in the kitchen and stay on the good side of the scatterbrained yet brilliant chef Mung Daal and his bossy wife Truffles.</p>
<h5>The Spectacular Spider-Man (Canadian premiere)</h5>
<p>TELETOON premiere: Sunday, September 7, 10:30 am ET/PT<br /> Regular time: Sunday at 10:30 am ET/PT</p>
<p>Produced by Sony Television and Marvel Comics, this new animated series focuses on the education of Peter Parker, four months on from the famous radioactive spider bite that leaves him a sixteen-year-old with spectacular superpowers. Still upset over the death of his uncle Ben, Peter comes face to face with villains including the Lizard, Green Goblin, Kingpin, and Venom. As he does his best to manage the many pressures of high school with those of becoming a supernatural crime-fighter, Peter learns about love, family, friendship, and what it takes to balance great power with great responsibility.</p>
<h4>TELETOON Detour</h4>
<p>For teens and adults,<strong> TELETOON Detour</strong> travels down a humour highway adding new comedies to the post-9:30 pm line-up. September sees the broadcast premiere of the surreal stop-motion reality show, Life’s a Zoo as well as <em>Lucy, Daughter of the Devil</em> from Home Movies creator Loren Bouchard. <em>American Dad</em> also joins the <strong>TELETOON Detour</strong> roster.  More information on the smokin’ new shows coming to <strong>TELETOON Detour</strong> available on <a href="http://corp.teletoon.com/?language=En&deptID=a1102" target="_blank">teletoon.com</a>.</p>
<p>New <strong>TELETOON Detour</strong> shows include:</p>
<h5>Life’s a Zoo (Broadcast premiere)</h5>
<p>TELETOON Detour premiere: Monday, September 1, 11 pm ET/PT<br /> Regular time: Monday and Friday at 11 pm and Tuesday and Saturday at 1:30 am ET/PT</p>
<p>Seven strangers locked in a mansion in the middle of a Saskatchewan wheat-field, debase themselves and attempt to destroy one another in order to win their luxurious abode and maybe even become famous.<em> Life’s a Zoo</em> is a <strong>TELETOON </strong>Original Production with Canadian Studio, Cuppa Coffee (<em>Rick and Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World</em>) and is a stop-motion comedy unlike anything seen on television before. Filled with the usual reality TV suspects: the vain, the villainous, the meek and the manic, each episode of <em>Life’s a Zoo</em> features a fresh music video from one of Canada’s hottest bands including Spiral Beach, Plants and Animals and Joel Plaskett.</p>
<h5>American Dad</h5>
<p>TELETOON Detour premiere: Monday, September 1, 10 pm ET/PT
Regular time: Monday and Tuesday at 10 pm and midnight and Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:30 am ET/PT</p>
<p>Co-created by Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) <em>American Dad</em> looks at the family of Stan Smith, a CIA agent and zealous American patriot. With a repressed party-girl wife, an ultra-liberal 18-year-old daughter, a geeky son as well as a sarcastic grey alien and talking German goldfish, life in the Smith household is far from typical. <em>American Dad</em> stars Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal and Patrick Stewart.</p>
<h5>Lucy, Daughter of the Devil (Canadian premiere)</h5>
<p>TELETOON Detour premiere: Wednesday, September 3, 11 pm ET/PT<br />Regular time: Wednesday at 11 pm and Thursday at 1:30 am ET/PT</p>
<p>From Adult Swim, <em>Lucy, Daughter of the Devil</em> is directed and produced by Loren Bouchard (Home Movies, Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist) and stars H. Jon Benjamin and Melissa Galsky (Home Movies). Lucy is the spawn of Satan, a 21-year-old art graduate, who struggles with her father’s wishes for her to fulfill her destiny as the Antichrist and her growing feelings for DJ Jesús. While working out what she wants from life she is unknowingly being tracked by two priests and a nun intent on destroying her.</p>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>http://smr.newswire.ca/en/teletoon/the-best-new-cartoons-on-teletoon-this-fall</link>
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