Teletoon Programming Highlights: November 2010

Teletoon Programming Highlights: November 2010

Press Release from Teletoon

TELETOON BIG TICKET MOVIE

Saturdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT

Horton Hears a Who!

Saturday, November 6 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Network Premiere)

Sunday, November 7 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET/PT (Encore Presentations)

Based on the classic children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears a Who! tells the story of Horton, a friendly elephant who one day hears a cry for help coming from a small speck of dust and discovers an entire race of microscopic “Whos.” Horton befriends the Whos and must protect their tiny world from his jungle neighbours who don’t believe they exist.  Starring Jim Carrey and Steve Carell.

Space Chimps

Saturday, November 13 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Network Premiere)

Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. ET/PT (Encore Presentation)

When a $5 billion Space Agency probe disappears into an intergalactic wormhole, the agency recruits Ham III (Andy Samberg) – grandson of the first chimpanzee in space – to help retrieve the wayward craft. But Ham is a free-spirited circus performer more interested in zero gravity hijinks than living up to his illustrious heritage. Ham becomes a reluctant hero and learns the true meaning of courage as he and his crewmates risk everything in an effort to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet. 

The Flintstones

Saturday, November 20 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Network Premiere)

Sunday, November 21 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET/PT (Encore Presentations)

The Flintstones travels back to the stone age to follow the world’s favourite prehistoric family.  John Goodman stars as Fred Flintstone, a put-upon blue-collar worker struggling to squeak by. Also starring Halle Berry and Elizabeth Taylor.

The Pink Panther

Saturday, November 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Network Premiere)

Sunday, November 28 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET/PT (Encore Presentations)

When the coach of the French soccer team is murdered and his ring containing the famous Pink Panther diamond disappears, Chief Insp. Dreyfus puts the hapless Inspector Jacques Clouseau on the case. His intention is to give a diversion to the press, while he uses his best men to catch the guilty man, but Inspector Clouseau has surprises in store.

Special Presentations

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (Network Premiere)

Friday, November 12 at 6 p.m. ET/PT

In an alternate universe, a heroic Lex Luthor battles to save his planet from an evil variation of the Justice League. To save his earth, Luthor enlists the help of the good Justice League to do battle with their evil counterparts. In the ultimate battle of good versus evil, not only the fate of two earths hangs in the balance, but also the continuation of all existence.

Cats and Dogs (Encore Presentation)

Sunday, November 14 at 9 a.m. ET/PT

Until now, the battle between cats and dogs for world domination has been held in balance by an uneasy truce. But when scientists develop a vaccine that cures humans' allergies to dogs but not to cats, cats everywhere join forces to destroy it. Action ensues when a power-hungry Persian, Mr. Tinkles, leads a massive feline attack on man's best friend.

Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. Marathon

To coincide with the launch of the brand new Scooby-Doo Crystal Cove game on teletoon.com, TELETOON will air a marathon of seven back-to-back episodes of Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. on Saturday, November 6 and Thursday, November 11. Each episode in the marathon corresponds to a specific level of the game.

Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. (Seven back-to-back episodes)

Saturday, November 6 at 11 a.m. ET/PT

Thursday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m. ET/PT

Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and their talking dog Scooby-Doo are back, solving mysteries in the spooky town of Crystal Cove, a sleepy coastal village that boasts a long history of ghostly sightings, werewolves and glowing deep sea divers. Once again, the team must try and find an explanation for these other-worldly occurrences.

New Series

Skatoony (World Premiere; TELETOON Original Production)

Thursday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT

Adapted from the U.K. version of the innovative children’s quiz show, Skatoony is a Hollywood Squares-inspired animation and live-action show for kids, featuring real-life kids and an assortment of well-known animated characters from TELETOON original production Total Drama Island. Hosted by Chudd Chudders and his sidekick announcer The Earl, this series features contestants competing in four side-splitting trivia-based rounds to win bragging rights and a terrific prize.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Season 2; Canadian Premiere) 

Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. ET/PT

Fridays at 7 p.m. ET/PT

The Caped Crusader teams up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering nonstop action and adventure with a touch of comic relief. Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and others fight crime alongside Batman, although their differing powers and personalities are often at odds with the Dark Knight's style.

Continuing Series

Scooby-Doo, Mystery Incorporated (New Episodes)

Thursdays at 6 p.m. ET/PT

Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and their talking dog Scooby-Doo are back, solving mysteries in the spooky town of Crystal Cove, a sleepy coastal village that boasts a long history of ghostly sightings, werewolves and glowing deep sea divers. Once again, the team must try and find an explanation for these other-worldly occurrences.

Jimmy Two-Shoes (New Episodes)

Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT

Jimmy Two-Shoes is an irrepressible, thrill-seeking optimist who makes it his mission to find fun everywhere he goes. There's just one hitch ... he lives in Miseryville, the gloomiest, doomiest place around. But along with his best friends, Jimmy is determined to surf past all obstacles and bring his infectious enthusiasm to the whole town.

Johnny Test (New Episodes; TELETOON Original Production)

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT

An action-comedy extravaganza, the Gemini-award nominated series Johnny Test chronicles the adventures of a fearless 11-year-old boy, his genetically engineered super dog Dukey, and his 13-year-old super-genius scientist sisters Susan and Mary. Using Johnny as their guinea pig, Susan and Mary strive to solve the trials and tribulations of adolescent angst with out-of-this-world scientific experiments.

Total Drama World Tour (New Episodes; TELETOON Original Production)

Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Bringing an international twist and a musical spin to this season, Total Drama World Tour continues the Gemini-award nominated series’ hilarious tradition of parodying the best moments of reality TV with some of the fan-favourite past contestants and a few exciting new faces. The participants get another chance at fame and fortune as they are flown to exotic locations all over the world to sing their way through larger-than-life elimination competitions, stomach curdling challenges, death-defying stunts, romances, friendships and ultimately, a chance at another million-dollar grand prize.

Stoked (New Episodes; TELETOON Original Production)

Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT

The Gemini-award nominated series Stoked follows Emma, Reef, and Fin as they join locals Broseph, Lo and Johnny Front Desk Guy to work at the world renowned Surfer’s Paradise Resort. Stoked to have the summer of their lives, they are instead faced with the worst jobs ever, hideous uniforms, a run-down staff house and a tacky, fake, touristy resort. But getting to SURF on their days off makes it all worthwhile.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (New Episodes)

Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT

As war continues to rage throughout the galaxy, the dark side grows even stronger and the Jedi Knights are pushed to the breaking point. The lines between good and evil become blurred as secrets are revealed, truths are questioned and alliances are betrayed. In this transformative new season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, surprises wait at every turn, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance and the destiny of the “Chosen One” will at long last be uncovered.

Chowder ( New Episodes)

Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT

Chowder is a young apprentice to a magical chef. His days are filled with running errands, “helping” around the kitchen, and learning how to turn some of the weirdest ingredients out there into some of the best dishes ever. In this new season, Chowder embarks on hilarious new adventures of slicing, dicing and constant mischief.

Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders ( New Episodes)

Sundays at 1:30 p.m. ET/PT

Bakugan Battle Brawlers have returned, and they’re on a brand new mission to save planet Earth. Dan, Marucho and Shun must help defeat the evil Twelve Orders who attack the peaceful planet of Neathia and now turn their attention to Earth, entering through the virtual reality Bakugan Interspace.

Carl2 (New Episodes)

Sundays at 6 p.m. ET/PT

Carl Crashman is a slacker teen who accidentally generates his own clone, then is forced to cover up the trail of chaos that his eccentric, exuberant, ‘friend-of-the-friendless’ clone leaves in his wake. It’s an awe-inspiring responsibility for someone who’s been trying to avoid responsibility his whole life.

TELETOON is where cartoons live – all day, every day. Watched in over 7.9 million homes, TELETOON features heroic action shows, hilarious comedies along with hit blockbuster movies. Available in both English and French, TELETOON Canada inc. brings kids, youth and adults the best in animated and animation-related entertainment with four nationwide specialty television channels – TELETOON, TÉLÉTOON, TELETOON Retro and TÉLÉTOON Ré tro – and select programming is also available On Demand, Mobile TV, iTunes and teletoon.com. Founded in 1997, TELETOON Canada inc. is owned by Astral (50%) and Corus Entertainment (50%). For more information, please visit www.teletoon.com.