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Toronto, ONTELETOON Canada announced that the Canadian launch date for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim has been set for July 4, 2012. In advance of the big day — and to whet the appetites of eager Canadian viewers — TELETOON will begin broadcasting a weekly Cartoon Network programming block on the main network as of Saturday, May 5. To further support the launch, on Friday, June 1, a weekly block of fan-favourite Adult Swim shows will premiere on TELETOON at Night. And finally, TELETOON Retro delves deeper into the Cartoon Network programming library to broadcast a block of classic Cartoon Network shows every week beginning on Saturday, June 2.

Cartoon Network Nested Blocks

TELETOON
Premieres Saturday, May 5

The Amazing World of Gumball
Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

Regular Show
Saturdays at 12 p.m. ET/PT

Dexter’s Laboratory
Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT

TELETOON Retro
Premieres, Saturday, June 2

Dexter’s Laboratory (Classic Episodes)
Saturdays at 7 p.m. ET

Powerpuff Girls
Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. ET

Codename: Kids Next Door
Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. ET

[adult swim] Nested Block

TELETOON at Night
Premieres Friday, June 1

The Venture Bros.
Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Squidbillies
Fridays at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Fridays at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT

Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Fridays at 11 p.m. ET/PT

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Fridays at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

The excitement continues online, with websites for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim — each featuring video clips, games, extra content and programming information — launching simultaneously with the network.