Adult Swim (Canada)

Adult Swim
Network Cartoon Network
Launched July 4, 2012
Country of origin Canada
Format Adult-oriented animated/live-action block
Running time 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. EST/PST (Daily)
Official website Adult Swim

Adult Swim (stylized as [adult swim]) is an adult-oriented Canadian English-language programming block that airs on Cartoon Network. It is based on the U.S programming block of the same name and features animated and live-action shows targeting a 17-34 audience.

As of September 2016, the block airs for three hours from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. EST/PST.

Programming

Adult Swim primarily airs original shows from the U.S. block, as well as shows acquired from other sources. Several shows from its American counterpart are noticeably absent; G4's now-defunct ADd block and Much, following its shift towards comedy programming, are known to have broadcast a selection of them.[1][2][3][4] Until September 1, 2015, Teletoon's late night block, Teletoon at Night, also aired several of Adult Swim's original series; Adult Swim programming would return to Teletoon at Night in Fall 2017.

Adult Swim On Demand

Adult Swim On Demand is a video-on-demand service featuring series from Adult Swim. The service also features episodes of the block's acquired series.

SVOD service

In March 2016, a subscription video-on-demand service was launched for Android and iOS devices, allowing viewers to watch original programming from Adult Swim in the U.S, including several series that aren't currently airing on Adult Swim Canada, with new episodes being added to the app as soon as they premiere in the United States.[5]

Due to program rights and licensing, several series, such as Mike Tyson Mysteries, Childrens Hospital, and shows airing on Toonami are not available with the service. Originally, Rick and Morty and Robot Chicken premieres were only added after they air in Canada.[6] Beginning with its third season, new episodes of Rick and Morty are added the next day after their American premiere. In 2017, new episodes from Samurai Jack's fifth season were added two days after they premiered on Toonami, while other new premieres from Adult Swim in the U.S were added the day after they aired.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "G4 Launches ADd - Adult Digital Distraction". Newswire. June 8, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Fall is Fresh on Much with Exclusive Season Premieres of Hit Series TOSH.0 and SOUTH PARK, beginning September 3". Bell Media Press Room. 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  3. ↑ "Childrens Hospital on MUCH". Archived from the original on 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  4. ↑ "Newsreaders on MUCH". Archived from the original on 2014-05-10. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  5. ↑ "Adult Swim Announces New SVOD Service In Canada". March 2, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "You can now legally stream Rick and Morty and other Adult Swim Shows in Canada". March 2, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  • Wilford, Denette (February 2, 2012). "Cartoon Network, Adult Swim Coming To Canada". Huffington Post. Retrieved June 22, 2012.


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