The deal with Nelvana Enterprises will see the first two seasons of the Canadian cartoon head to the U.K.
U.S. brand extensions that launched Wednesday is extension of long-term partnership, says Teletoon business ops VP Trent Locke (pictured).
In the lead-up to the ad-supported channel’s launch, Teletoon will broadcast a series of weekly nested programming blocks with shows from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, starting May 5.
The licensing deal with Turner Broadcasting System, which includes an Adult Swim block, means U.S. cartoon series that have not aired in Canada will now reach local viewers and advertisers.
9 Story Entertainment received another 12-episode order from the North American broadcasters for the cartoon about free-spirited animals in their underwear.
The stateside channel acquired 40 half-hours of the animated comedy set to debut later this year.