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Adult Swim (Canada) is primarily known for broadcasting educational children's programming.
Answer: False
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) primarily broadcasts animated and live-action comedies targeting teenage and young adult audiences, not educational children's programming.
Corus Entertainment owns Adult Swim (Canada) through its subsidiary, Showcase Television Inc.
Answer: True
Explanation: Corus Entertainment owns Adult Swim (Canada) via its subsidiary, Showcase Television Inc.
The headquarters of Adult Swim (Canada) is located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The headquarters for Adult Swim (Canada) is situated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Adult Swim (Canada) broadcasts exclusively in French to cater to a specific regional audience.
Answer: False
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) primarily broadcasts in English.
Boomerang and Lifetime are considered sister channels to Adult Swim (Canada) under Corus Entertainment.
Answer: True
Explanation: Boomerang and Lifetime are indeed listed among the sister channels to Adult Swim (Canada) under Corus Entertainment.
Adult Swim (Canada) is the second full-time television channel globally to utilize the 'Adult Swim' brand.
Answer: False
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) is notable as the *first* full-time television channel globally to utilize the 'Adult Swim' brand.
What type of content does Adult Swim (Canada) primarily broadcast?
Answer: Animated and live-action comedies
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) primarily broadcasts animated and live-action comedies, targeting a teenage and young adult audience.
Who is the current owner of Adult Swim (Canada)?
Answer: Corus Entertainment
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) is currently owned by Corus Entertainment through its subsidiary, Showcase Television Inc.
In which Canadian city is the headquarters of Adult Swim (Canada) located?
Answer: Toronto, Ontario
Explanation: The headquarters for Adult Swim (Canada) is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is the primary language of programming on Adult Swim (Canada)?
Answer: English
Explanation: The primary language for programming on Adult Swim (Canada) is English.
What picture format does Adult Swim (Canada) use for its broadcasts?
Answer: 1080i HDTV
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) broadcasts in 1080i HDTV, a high-definition television format.
Which of these channels is NOT listed as a sister channel to Adult Swim (Canada) under Corus Entertainment?
Answer: YTV
Explanation: Télétoon, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Showcase, and Lifetime are listed as sister channels. YTV is not mentioned as a sister channel in the provided context.
What is significant about Adult Swim (Canada)'s branding in relation to the U.S. Adult Swim?
Answer: It is the first full-time television channel to utilize the 'Adult Swim' brand.
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) is notable as the first full-time television channel globally to utilize the 'Adult Swim' brand.
The channel that is now Adult Swim (Canada) was originally launched in 2009 under the name 'Action'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The channel was originally launched on September 7, 2001, as Showcase Action, and was rebranded to 'Action' in 2009.
Before becoming Adult Swim, the channel was known as Showcase Action and then simply Action.
Answer: True
Explanation: The channel's previous names were Showcase Action (2001-2009) and Action (2009-2019) before it became Adult Swim.
The channel was re-launched under its current Adult Swim branding on January 1, 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: The channel was re-launched under its current Adult Swim branding on April 1, 2019.
Shaw Media acquired the 'Action' channel in 2016 as part of a larger acquisition.
Answer: False
Explanation: Shaw Media acquired the 'Action' channel in October 2010. In 2016, Corus Entertainment acquired Shaw Media, including the 'Action' channel.
Corus Entertainment acquired Shaw Media, including the 'Action' channel, in 2016.
Answer: True
Explanation: Corus Entertainment acquired Shaw Media, which included the 'Action' channel, in 2016.
The launch of the standalone Adult Swim channel on April 1, 2019, marked the first time the brand was used for a 24-hour television channel.
Answer: True
Explanation: The launch of the standalone Adult Swim channel on April 1, 2019, was significant as it was the first time the Adult Swim brand was utilized for a 24-hour television channel.
When was the channel that eventually became Adult Swim (Canada) originally launched?
Answer: September 7, 2001
Explanation: The channel that eventually became Adult Swim (Canada) was originally launched on September 7, 2001.
Which of the following was NOT a previous name for the channel before it became Adult Swim?
Answer: The Detour
Explanation: The channel was known as Showcase Action and Action. 'Action Television' was the initial CRTC approval name, but 'The Detour' was a block on Teletoon, not a channel name.
When was the channel re-launched under its current Adult Swim branding?
Answer: April 1, 2019
Explanation: The channel was re-launched under its current Adult Swim branding on April 1, 2019.
Who acquired the 'Action' channel as part of a larger acquisition in October 2010?
Answer: Shaw Media
Explanation: The 'Action' channel was acquired by Shaw Media on October 27, 2010, as part of its acquisition of Canwest's assets.
Who acquired Shaw Media, including the 'Action' channel, in 2016?
Answer: Corus Entertainment
Explanation: In 2016, Corus Entertainment acquired Shaw Media, which included the 'Action' channel.
Upon its re-launch, the Adult Swim channel subsumed programming blocks from both the Canadian Cartoon Network and Teletoon.
Answer: True
Explanation: The re-launched Adult Swim channel subsumed the Adult Swim block that previously aired on the Canadian Cartoon Network and the Teletoon at Night block from Teletoon.
Before the dedicated channel, many Adult Swim original productions aired in Canada on YTV.
Answer: False
Explanation: Before the dedicated channel, many Adult Swim original productions aired in Canada on Teletoon, typically under its late-night block, Teletoon at Night.
A Canadian version of Cartoon Network launched in 2012 and included an Adult Swim programming block.
Answer: True
Explanation: A Canadian version of Cartoon Network launched on July 4, 2012, and featured an Adult Swim programming block.
Time Warner operated an Adult Swim subscription VOD service in Canada from 2010 to 2014.
Answer: False
Explanation: Time Warner operated an Adult Swim subscription VOD service in Canada from March 2016 through November 2018.
The Canadian Adult Swim subscription VOD service was exclusively available on desktop computers.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Canadian Adult Swim subscription VOD service was available for Android and iOS mobile devices.
New episodes of Rick and Morty's third season were added to the Canadian VOD service the day after their U.S. premiere.
Answer: True
Explanation: Beginning with its third season, new episodes of Rick and Morty were added to the Canadian VOD service the day after their U.S. premiere.
At its launch, the Adult Swim channel offered a six-month free preview.
Answer: False
Explanation: At its launch, the Adult Swim channel offered a two-month free preview, not six months.
Lazor Wulf premiered on the Adult Swim channel in Canada day-and-date with the U.S. service.
Answer: True
Explanation: Lazor Wulf was among the shows in the Adult Swim channel's launch lineup and premiered day-and-date with the U.S. service.
Corus Entertainment announced its first two original commissions for the Adult Swim channel, Psi Cops and Red Ketchup, in 2020.
Answer: False
Explanation: Corus Entertainment announced its first two original commissions for the Adult Swim channel, Psi Cops and Red Ketchup, in 2022, not 2020.
The Adult Swim (Canada) channel features a dedicated Toonami programming block.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Adult Swim (Canada) channel does not feature a dedicated Toonami programming block.
Adult Swim (Canada) airs anime series like Blade Runner: Black Lotus, which were co-produced or commissioned for the U.S. Toonami block.
Answer: True
Explanation: Despite lacking a Toonami block, Adult Swim (Canada) airs anime series such as Blade Runner: Black Lotus, which were co-produced or commissioned for the U.S. Toonami block.
Adult Swim (Canada) acquires original animated series exclusively from Cartoon Network.
Answer: False
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) acquires original animated series from various sources, including the sibling Max streaming service, not exclusively from Cartoon Network.
To meet Canadian content requirements, Adult Swim (Canada) aired made-for-TV films on Monday mornings until December 23, 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: To fulfill Canadian content requirements, Adult Swim (Canada) aired made-for-TV films on Monday mornings, a practice that will continue until December 23, 2024.
Most of Adult Swim (Canada)'s domestic, first-run programs are English dubs of series commissioned by Télétoon la nuit.
Answer: True
Explanation: Most of Adult Swim (Canada)'s domestic, first-run programs are English dubs of series originally commissioned by Télétoon la nuit.
Which programming blocks did the re-launched Adult Swim channel subsume upon its launch?
Answer: Adult Swim block from Canadian Cartoon Network and Teletoon at Night
Explanation: Upon its re-launch, the Adult Swim channel subsumed the Adult Swim block from the Canadian Cartoon Network and the Teletoon at Night block from Teletoon.
Before the dedicated Adult Swim channel, where were many of Adult Swim's original productions aired in Canada?
Answer: Teletoon
Explanation: Historically, many of Adult Swim's original productions aired in Canada on Teletoon, typically as part of its late-night block, Teletoon at Night.
When did a Canadian version of Cartoon Network launch, and what Adult Swim-related offering did it include?
Answer: 2012, an Adult Swim programming block
Explanation: A Canadian version of Cartoon Network launched on July 4, 2012, and included an Adult Swim programming block.
From which period did Time Warner operate an Adult Swim subscription video on demand (VOD) service in Canada?
Answer: 2016 through 2018
Explanation: Time Warner operated an Adult Swim subscription VOD service in Canada from March 2016 through November 2018.
Which devices supported the Canadian Adult Swim subscription VOD service?
Answer: Android and iOS mobile devices
Explanation: The Canadian Adult Swim subscription VOD service was available for Android and iOS mobile devices.
Which specific Adult Swim show had its new episodes from its third season added to the Canadian VOD service the day after their U.S. premiere?
Answer: Rick and Morty
Explanation: Beginning with its third season, new episodes of Rick and Morty were added to the Canadian VOD service the day after their U.S. premiere.
What was a promotional offer available at the launch of the Adult Swim channel in Canada?
Answer: A two-month free preview
Explanation: At its launch, the Adult Swim channel offered a two-month free preview.
Which show from the Adult Swim channel's launch lineup premiered day-and-date with the U.S. service?
Answer: Lazor Wulf
Explanation: Lazor Wulf premiered day-and-date with the U.S. service as part of the Adult Swim channel's launch lineup.
What were the first two original commissions for the Canadian Adult Swim channel announced by Corus Entertainment in 2022?
Answer: Psi Cops and Red Ketchup
Explanation: Corus Entertainment announced Psi Cops and Red Ketchup as the first two original commissions for the Adult Swim channel in 2022.
Does the Canadian Adult Swim channel feature a Toonami block?
Answer: No, it does not offer a Toonami block.
Explanation: The Adult Swim (Canada) channel does not feature a dedicated Toonami programming block.
Which of the following anime series has Adult Swim (Canada) aired, despite not having a Toonami block?
Answer: Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) has aired anime series like Blade Runner: Black Lotus, which were co-produced or commissioned for the U.S. Toonami block, despite not having its own Toonami block.
From where does Adult Swim (Canada) acquire original animated series like Harley Quinn?
Answer: The sibling Max streaming service
Explanation: Adult Swim (Canada) acquires original animated series such as Harley Quinn from the sibling Max streaming service.
How does Adult Swim (Canada) meet its Canadian content requirements regarding made-for-TV films?
Answer: It aired made-for-TV films on Monday mornings until December 23, 2024.
Explanation: To meet Canadian content requirements, Adult Swim (Canada) aired made-for-TV films on Monday mornings, a practice carried over from its time as 'Action', until December 23, 2024.
Alliance Atlantis received CRTC approval for 'Action Television' in 2000, intending it for general entertainment programming.
Answer: False
Explanation: Alliance Atlantis received CRTC approval for 'Action Television' in 2000, intending it for entertainment programming *within the action genre*, not general entertainment.
Showcase Action launched in 2001 as a spin-off of the analog specialty channel, Showcase.
Answer: True
Explanation: Showcase Action launched on September 7, 2001, as a spin-off of the analog specialty channel, Showcase.
The channel was rebranded from Showcase Action to 'Action' on August 31, 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: Showcase Action was indeed renamed to 'Action' on August 31, 2009.
By 2011, the 'Action' channel had shifted its programming focus towards general entertainment and reality shows targeting male audiences.
Answer: True
Explanation: By 2011, the 'Action' channel had indeed shifted its programming focus from action-genre content to general entertainment and reality shows for male audiences.
A high-definition (HD) feed for the 'Action' channel was introduced in 2011.
Answer: False
Explanation: A high-definition (HD) feed for the 'Action' channel was launched on May 1, 2015.
When it was known as Showcase Action, the channel aired programming exclusively within the comedy genre.
Answer: False
Explanation: As Showcase Action, the channel initially aired programming exclusively within the action genre, not comedy.
The 'Action' channel acquired reality shows from the U.S. network MTV as its programming diversified.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Action' channel acquired reality shows from the U.S. network TruTV, not MTV, as its programming diversified.
The original comedy programs 'The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour' and 'Kenny Hotz's Triumph of the Will' were both cancelled after only one season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Both original comedy programs, 'The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour' and 'Kenny Hotz's Triumph of the Will', were cancelled after a single season.
'But I'm Chris Jericho!' premiered as a television series on the 'Action' channel in 2013.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'But I'm Chris Jericho!' premiered as a webseries on Action's YouTube channel in 2013, not as a television series on the channel itself.
The second season of 'But I'm Chris Jericho!' was acquired by CTV Comedy.
Answer: False
Explanation: The second season of 'But I'm Chris Jericho!' was acquired by CBC Television's digital outlet, CBC Comedy, not CTV Comedy.
What was the initial concept for 'Action Television' when Alliance Atlantis received CRTC approval in 2000?
Answer: A service dedicated to entertainment programming within the action genre
Explanation: The initial concept for 'Action Television' was a specialty service dedicated to entertainment programming within the action genre.
When was Showcase Action rebranded to simply 'Action'?
Answer: August 31, 2009
Explanation: Showcase Action was renamed to 'Action' on August 31, 2009.
How did the programming focus of the 'Action' channel evolve by 2011?
Answer: It shifted towards general entertainment and reality shows primarily targeting male audiences.
Explanation: By 2011, the 'Action' channel shifted its programming focus towards general entertainment and reality shows, primarily targeting male audiences.
When was a high-definition (HD) feed for the 'Action' channel introduced?
Answer: May 1, 2015
Explanation: A high-definition (HD) feed for the 'Action' channel was launched on May 1, 2015.
What was the initial programming focus of the channel when it was known as Showcase Action?
Answer: Action genre programming
Explanation: As Showcase Action, the channel initially focused on programming exclusively within the action genre.
Which U.S. network's reality shows, such as Impractical Jokers, did the 'Action' channel acquire as its programming diversified?
Answer: TruTV
Explanation: The 'Action' channel acquired reality shows from the U.S. network TruTV, including Impractical Jokers, as it diversified its programming.
What was the fate of the original comedy programs 'The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour' and 'Kenny Hotz's Triumph of the Will'?
Answer: They were cancelled after only one season each.
Explanation: Both original comedy programs, 'The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour' and 'Kenny Hotz's Triumph of the Will', were cancelled after only one season each.
Where was the second season of 'But I'm Chris Jericho!' acquired for broadcast?
Answer: CBC Television's digital outlet, CBC Comedy
Explanation: The second season of 'But I'm Chris Jericho!' was acquired by CBC Television's digital outlet, CBC Comedy.