Corus Ent. announced highlights from its 2007 fall schedules.
"Treehouse, Discovery Kids and YTV are with kids at every stage of their journey through childhood - from preschooler to tween to teen," said Scott Dyer, evp/gm, kids, Corus Ent. "This fall, we're doing what we do best: giving young Canadians great programming from around the world, from preschool shows that parents trust to entertaining live-action dramas to hit series, like SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, plus a slate of kid-friendly reality series."
On YTV's Saturday morning cartoon block, Crunch, Corus will launch the new animated YTV original production STORM HAWKS. The series features five death-defying mismatched teens who fight villains in the sky on their flying motorcycles. With 52 half-hour episodes, STORM HAWKS debuts with a one-hour special in its regular timeslot Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at 10:00 am. Saturday mornings continue with a teenaged Superman defending the rights of all free worlds and upholding the laws of the newly formed United Planets in LEGION OF SUPERHEROES, beginning Saturday, Sept. 8, at 11:00 am.
YTV also brings back new episodes of popular returning series, including AVATAR, BEING IAN, EL TIGRE: THE ADVENTURES OF MANNY RIVERA, ERKY PERKY, MY LIFE AS A TEENAGE ROBOT, RUBY GLOOM, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and VIVA PINATA.
For further details on YTV's 2007 programming lineup, visit www.corusent.com/2007FallLaunch/ytv.html.
Discovery Kids Canada takes trip to outer space with the 3D animated children's show, THE ZULA PATROL. This educational series focuses on the important curriculum of science and astronomy. THE ZULA PATROL debuts on Monday, Sept. 3, at 4:30 pm.
For further details on Discovery Kids' 2007 programming lineup, visit www.corusent.com/2007FallLaunch/discoverykids.html.
This fall, Treehouse presents two furry heroes, Mouse and Rabbit - best friends through thick and thin in the Canadian animated series MY FRIEND RABBIT. Based on Eric Rohmann's award-winning book, this new 2D series is about caring, friendship and problem solving.
Treehouse will also bring viewers the internationally successful series, LAND BEFORE TIME. Using a composite of 2D animations with 3D backgrounds, this series is a continuation of the much beloved world created by Don Bluth. The series will premiere on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at 8:00 am.
Treehouse will also have new episodes of kids' favorites THE BACKYARDIGANS, ELMO'S WORLD, GLOBAL GROVER, GO DIEGO GO, PLAY WITH ME SESAME, THOMAS & FRIENDS and WONDERPETS.
For further details on Treehouse's 2007 programming lineup, visit www.corusent.com/2007FallLaunch/treehouse.html.
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