Télétoon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Télétoon

Current logo, since 2014
Country	Canada
Broadcast area	Nationwide
Slogan	Imagine!
Headquarters	Montreal, Quebec
Programming
Language(s)	French
Picture format	1080i HDTV (downscaled to letterboxed 480i SDTV for the feed)
Ownership
Owner	Teletoon Canada, Inc. (Corus Entertainment)
Sister channels	Teletoon Cartoon Network Adult Swim La Chaîne Disney
History
Launched	September 8, 1997 (1997-09-08)
Availability (channel space shared with Télétoon la nuit)
Cable
Available on most cable systems	Channel slots vary on each operator
Satellite
Bell Satellite TV	Channel 139 (SD)
Shaw Direct	Channel 771 (SD)
IPTV
Bell Aliant Fibe TV	Channel 841 (SD) Channel 941 (HD)
Bell Fibe TV	Channel 153 (SD) Channel 1153 (HD)
Bell MTS	Channel 413 (SD)
Optik TV	Channel 2033 (SD)
SaskTel	Channel 264 (SD)
Telus Quebec	Channel 28 (SD)
VMedia	Channel 106 (SD)
Rogers Ignite	Channel 631 (HD)

Télétoon (pronounced TĒLĒTOON) is a Canadian French TV channel. It shows lots of cartoons and animated shows. The channel is owned by Teletoon Canada, Inc., which is part of Corus Entertainment.

The name "Télétoon" is a mix of two words: "télévision" (which means television in French) and "cartoon." So, it's basically "TV Cartoon"! Since 2013, Télétoon and its English sister channel, Teletoon, are watched in over 7.3 million homes across Canada.

Awesome Shows on Télétoon

Many shows you see on Télétoon are also on its English partner channel, but they are dubbed into French. At first, both channels showed the exact same episodes at the same time. Now, their schedules can be a bit different. This is because Télétoon sometimes airs French versions of shows that are on other channels in English.

Many popular shows, like The Simpsons and King of the Hill, get their French voices from actors in Quebec. Other shows, like Naruto and most shows from Cartoon Network, are dubbed in France and then brought over.

Original Canadian Shows

A logo for original shows made by Teletoon (2007–2011)

When Télétoon started in 1997, it had a big goal. It wanted to create 78 half-hour episodes of new, original shows every year. And it has been busy making new programs ever since!

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) gave Télétoon its license in 1996. This license said that the channel had to show more and more Canadian programs over time. It started with 40% Canadian shows in its first year. By 2002, 60% of its schedule had to be Canadian.

In 1998, the channel decided to focus on making more seasons of popular shows instead of launching many new ones. But by 2001, Télétoon was spending a lot of money on making its own shows. It had invested in 98 different series, including 225 new episodes that fall season!

Two Channels, One License

Télétoon and Teletoon are special because they are two separate channels (one French, one English) but they share one license. Only one other Canadian channel does this!

When they first got their license, the channel's owners said the two channels would be similar. But they also said there might be some differences. This could be due to show rights, advertising rules in Quebec, or different market needs.

Because of this, they first required all new original shows to be made in both French and English. However, by 2007, this rule was relaxed. Now, it applies "whenever possible." This means some original shows are only shown on one of the channels.

Shows You Can Watch Now

Here is a list of shows that Télétoon regularly broadcasts:

Past Shows

Here is a list of shows that used to air on Télétoon:

Special Show Blocks

Télétoon has different blocks of shows at certain times.

Current Blocks

• Vive les samedis (Long Live Saturdays) – This block airs on Saturday mornings from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. It used to be called Les dessins animés du samedi matin (Saturday Morning Cartoons).
• Cinéma Télétoon (Télétoon Cinema) – This block shows animated movies. You can watch it on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. ET. It features films like Tom and Jerry: The Movie and The Powerpuff Girls Movie. Sometimes, it even shows live-action movies, like the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. This block had other names before, like Cinétoon.
• Télétoon la nuit (Télétoon at Night) – This block is for older teens and adults. It airs animated shows that are more grown-up. It's like the French version of the old Teletoon at Night block. Télétoon la Nuit starts at 8 p.m.

Yearly Blocks

• Camp Télétoon – This block takes over morning shows during the summer vacation (July to August). It features popular shows and daily movies. It took a break in 2009 but came back in 2012. Now, it airs on weeknights from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. ET.
• C'est Noël (It's Christmas) – This block shows special holiday episodes and movies.

Past Blocks

• Original Blocks – In 1997, Télétoon had a unique idea. Each time of day had a different animation style for its bumpers (the short clips between shows). For example, pre-school shows had claymation, kids' shows had cel animation, and adult shows had paper mache.
• Télétoon Déjonté – This block started in 2000 and was also for teens and adults. It later joined with another block called Le Détour sur Télétoon in 2004.
• Télétoon Kapow! – Launched in September 2003, Kapow! was all about action shows. It featured series like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Batman. Kapow! usually aired on weekend mornings.
• Le Spin – This block started on September 3, 2007. It aired on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Viewers could vote online to choose which show would air during Le Spin. Once a month, five lucky viewers got to pick all the shows for a whole afternoon!
• Fou rire (Crazy Laughter) – This block aired on weekday mornings and Saturday mornings. It showed cartoons like Out of Jimmy's Head and Jimmy Two-Shoes.
• 3 heures vraiment cool (3 Really Cool Hours) – This block aired Monday through Thursday and Sunday evenings. On Thursdays, it was called "Les jeudis vraiment trop cool" (The Really Too Cool Thursdays). It showed new episodes of popular shows like The Simpsons and Johnny Test.
• Télétoon Rétro – This was a block for classic cartoons. Later, a separate channel with the same name was launched in 2008.
• Mission:Action – This block aired on weekdays and Sunday mornings/afternoons. It featured action-packed series like The Secret Saturdays, Bakugan, and Naruto.
• Télétoon Jr. – This block aired on weekday mornings. It showed cartoons for younger children. There was also a video-on-demand channel for Télétoon Jr.
• J'aime les jeudis (I Love Thursdays) – This block aired on Thursday evenings.
• Les vendredis superhéros (Superhero Fridays) – This block was all about superheroes and aired on Friday evenings.

Other Télétoon Services

Télétoon On Demand

Télétoon Sur Demande (Télétoon On Demand) is a service where you can watch shows from Télétoon whenever you want. It's like a library of shows!

English Channels

Teletoon and Cartoon Network are the English sister channels to Télétoon. They show many of the same cartoons, but in English.

Télétoon HD

On March 24, 2014, Télétoon launched a high-definition (HD) version called Télétoon HD. This means you can watch your favorite shows in super clear quality! It shows the same programs as the regular channel, but in HD.

Past Services

Télétoon Jr. On Demand

Télétoon Jr. Sur Demande was a video-on-demand channel for younger kids. It was named after a block of shows on Télétoon. It featured cartoons like Caillou and Atomic Betty. This service stopped in 2018.

Télétoon Rétro

Télétoon Rétro was a separate digital TV channel that started in Summer 2007. It was named after a block of classic cartoons on Télétoon. Télétoon Rétro showed old favorites like The Tom and Jerry Show, The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show, and Scooby-Doo. This channel closed on September 1, 2015. It was replaced by Disney La Chaîne.

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