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List Of Programs Broadcast By Qubo
This is a list of programs formerly broadcast by the now-defunct children's television channel Qubo in the United States, a children's network which existed from January 8, 2007 until February 28, 2021. Also detailed are Qubo-branded children's programming blocks which were carried by Ion Television and its subnetwork Ion Life/Ion Plus, NBC, and Telemundo. The Qubo blocks ended on the Ion networks on February 26, 2021, and on NBC and Telemundo on July 1, 2012. Qubo channel Former programming Original programming Acquired programming Programming originally produced for and aired on PBS Kids Interstitial programming Blocks Qubo-branded blocks NBC Original programming Acquired programming Short-form programming Telemundo Original programming *All programming utilized the Spanish-language dub. Acquired programming Short-form programming Ion Television Former programming Original programming Acquired programming Short-form programming Ion Life/Plus Acq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qubo
Qubo ( ; stylized as qubo) was an American television network for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Owned by Ion Media, it consisted of a 24-hour free-to-air television network often mentioned as the "Qubo channel" (available as a digital terrestrial television service on owned-and-operated stations and some affiliates of corporate sister Ion Television, as well as on some pay-TV providers), associated website with games and programs available through video on demand, and a weekly programming block on Ion Television, along with Ion Life, later known as Ion Plus. Following Ion Media's acquisition by the E. W. Scripps Company, it ceased operations on February 28, 2021. History Formation In May 2006, Ion Media Networks, NBCUniversal (which owned a 32% interest in Ion Media at the time), Corus Entertainment, Scholastic Corporation and Classic Media (now part of NBCUniversal's DreamWorks Animation) announced plans to launch a new, multi-platform children's entertainment brand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Two-Two (TV Series)
''Jacob Two-Two'' is a Canadian animated series based on the '' Jacob Two-Two'' books written by Mordecai Richler. The show first aired on September 7, 2003 on YTV in Canada. The show also aired on Qubo in the United States (being one of the first cartoons to have aired on Qubo) and on the French-language network VRAK.TV as ''Jacob Jacob''. After Jacob and his family moved to Montreal, he begins new challenges and stuff in his hometown. Jacob, his siblings, and his mother were named after Richler's children and wife. Nelvana and 9 Story Entertainment produced the series' 62 episodes in association with YTV and Salter Street Films. Funbag Animation Studios, Atomic Cartoons, and Nitrogen Studios provided animation. The series ended on May 19, 2006. In March 2004, Fox Kids Europe acquired the pay television rights to the show's first two seasons for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands. Characters Main cast Jacob :The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mighty Machines
{{Infobox television , image = Mmachines1.jpg , caption = Mighty Machines DVD , runtime = 23 minutes , num_episodes = 39 , genre = Educational children's television series , opentheme = "Mighty Machines" by Marvin Dolgay and Glenn Morley , country = Canada , distributor = TVO , company = Mighty Machines ProductionsTVOKids , network = TVOKids , picture_format = NTSC , first_aired = {{start date, 1994 , last_aired = {{end date, 2008 ''Mighty Machines'' is a Canadian educational children's television series that teaches about machines and how they work. The show premiered in 1994 airing 39 episodes over three seasons in 1994, 2004, and 2008. Format Each ''Mighty Machines'' episode focuses on a specific type of heavy equipment or work environment. Machines talk to viewers on screen to explain their jobs. Documentary footage of actual machines in action doing their day-to-day work is presented with voiceovers of the machines addressing the viewers. The children in the au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animal Exploration With Jarod Miller
''Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller'' is a documentary television series about a personal tour guide to the world of animals. The series is hosted by Jarod Miller, and was broadcast from September 24, 2007, to June 7, 2010. Plot Each episode follows Miller with a close-up of featured animals, with interviews and occasional visits to zoos and other places across the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... External links * Nature educational television series 2007 American television series debuts 2010 American television series endings 2000s American children's television series 2010s American children's television series 2000s American documentary television series 2010s American documentary television series American children's education telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rescue Heroes (TV Series)
''Rescue Heroes'' is an animated television series produced by Nelvana. Based on the Fisher-Price toy line of the same name, the television series tracks the adventures of a team of emergency responders who rescue people from various disasters. The series premiered in Canada on Teletoon on October 2, 1999, and ran for three seasons. On November 18, 2003, a film titled '' Rescue Heroes: The Movie'' was released, but became a final episode for the series. In the U.S., the series aired on both CBS, as part of the CBS Kidshow from 1999 to 2000; and Kids' WB, from 2001 to 2003. Repeats aired on Qubo in 2009 until it ceased in 2021. Overview ''Rescue Heroes'' focuses on a group of rescue personnel who aim to save lives around the world from both natural and man-made disasters. The headquarters, also known as the Mountain Action Command Center, is where team leader Billy Blazes, along with team members Wendy Waters, Jake Justice, Jack Hammer, Ariel Flyer, and Rocky Canyon, reside. Cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pippi Longstocking (1997 TV Series)
''Pippi Longstocking'' is an animated television series produced by AB Svensk Filmindustri, TaurusFilm, TFC Trickompany Filmproduktion, and Nelvana based on the book series drawn and written by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. It is a joint Canadian-German-Swedish production. This was the first time that the popular character had been animated. A spin-off of the 1997 animated film of the same name, the series disregards the film and starts with a new storyline. Melissa Altro, Richard Binsley, Noah Reid, Olivia Garratt, Wayne Robson, Rick Jones, Philip Williams, Chris Wiggins and Karen Bernstein are the only voice cast reprising their roles from the 1997 film. It was led by German director Michael Schaack. The story editor and chief writer for the series was Ken Sobol whose son, John, also wrote several episodes. Cast *Melissa Altro as Pippi Longstocking *Richard Binsley as Mr. Nilsson *Noah Reid as Tommy Settergren *Olivia Garratt as Annika Settergren *Len Carlson as Thunder- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willa's Wild Life
''Willa's Wild Life'' is an animated television series based on Dan Yaccarino's book '' An Octopus Followed Me Home.'' The series originally aired on Qubo in the United States (and has been put back on Qubo's schedule from 2019 to 2020), YTV in Canada and TF1 and Piwi+ in France. The series is Flash-animated with Toon Boom Harmony. International airings aired from October 7, 2008 to June 27, 2013. 26 episodes were produced. Overview The series is about a girl named Willa (Jordan Todosey) who has a giraffe, a camel, two elephants, an alligator, and many more zoo animals. Characters People * Willa (Jordan Todosey) is the main character of the series, who has many exotic animals, much to her father's discomfort. She has many wacky adventures and learns lessons along the way. Because of her adventures, she often gets into trouble. Willa is kindhearted and caring and never tries to hurt her friends' feelings. She is usually seen in a green shirt, a red dress and a green headband. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spliced (TV Series)
''Spliced'' is a Canadian animated television series produced by Nelvana in association with Teletoon that first aired from September 19, 2009 to March 13, 2010 in the United States. Plot ''Spliced'' is a modern take of H. G. Wells' 1896 science-fiction fantasy, ''The Island of Doctor Moreau''. Spliced marginally distorts Wells' characters in this modern twist by making the mutants the result of genetic experiments created by recombinant DNA rather than Wells' original vivisection process. As with the original story, these experimental results, plus one platypus not in the original story, live on an isolated tropical island that is called "Keep Away Island" in the cartoon. The mad scientist who created them was arrested and removed by authorities via boat. Left to their own devices, these mutated beasts form a functional society. Characters * Peri (short for failed exPERIment number 13) is a mutant of a fox and an octopus. In the episode where Peri happens upon the lab notes co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pearlie
''Pearlie'' is an animated comedy series based on the children's book series ''Pearlie the Park Fairy'' by Wendy Harmer. Pearlie is a co-production between Australian children's television producer Sticky Pictures and Canadian animation house Nelvana Limited. The series aired on Network Ten in Australia, YTV in Canada, Pop Girl in the United Kingdom, and Qubo in the United States. 26 episodes were produced. Synopsis Pearlie is a park fairy appointed by Fairy Headquarters to keep Jubilee Park in order. She is full of over-the-top plans for parties and events for the park and its residents, and as she puts it, "everything has to be perfect" for whatever it is she's planning. She is assisted by Jasper, an elf who prefers to not do any real work. There is also Opal, an outback fairy from Australia sent to learn the ropes of park management from Pearlie. Pearlie's cousin Saphira is jealous of Pearlie's popularity in the fairy world and desperately wants her to be fired. With her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Class Of The Titans
''Class of the Titans'' is a Television in Canada, Canadian animated television series produced by Studio B Productions and Nelvana, Nelvana Limited. It premiered on December 31, 2005, at 5 pm ET/PT on Teletoon with a special 90-minute presentation of the first three episodes. The series aired in the United States on Qubo from September 19, 2009, to October 24, 2009. On April 1, 2012, the series returned to Qubo as part of its Qubo Night Owl block replacing "Spliced (TV series), Spliced" where it remained until July 25, 2020. The series was released on DVD. The first three episodes were released on February 19, 2008, as ''Chaos'' and includes a behind-the-scenes featurette. The second DVD, ''Trojan Horse'', was released on May 20, 2008, and contains episodes 4–6. "Class of the Titans: Vol. 1 Season 1" was released November 18, 2008 and contains episodes 1–13. No further episodes were released on DVD. In 2016, Amazon has uploaded the show on its video streaming website Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being Ian
''Being Ian'' is a Canadian animated series produced by Studio B Productions and Nelvana Limited for YTV, focusing on 12-year-old Ian Kelley, who aspires to become a filmmaker. It originally aired from April 26, 2005, to October 11, 2008. The series is created by and based on the early life of creator Ian James Corlett. It is set in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia. Produced in 2004, it debuted on April 26, 2005, on YTV. Characters Kelley family *Ian Kelley (voiced by Richard Ian Cox) is the protagonist of the series. Ian Kelley aspires to become a filmmaker. Unfortunately, his family is mostly indifferent towards his creative streak, which is a constant source of frustration for him. Ian is intelligent, if somewhat naive, he has a very large imagination, and often gets lost in daydreams (many of which are parodies of famous films). His ultimate dream is to win an Academy Award, to the point that he constantly practices his acceptance speech, just so he will not be caug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maisy
''Maisy'' is a British animated children's television series produced by King Rollo Films, PolyGram Visual Programming, and Universal Pictures Visual Programming. The show is based on the book series of the same name by Lucy Cousins. The series aired for one season of 26 episodes, with each episode being made up of four segments. ''Maisy'' first aired on CITV in the UK on 11 February 1999. The series finale aired on 2 November 2000. Plot The show focuses on the lives of Maisy Mouse and her friends. A mellow-voiced narrator narrates the action and communicates with the characters while the animals go through their paces without speaking, they instead make unusual weird sounds and noises which sound like speaking since they're meant to be four to nine years old. The narrator, however, can understand them easily because he is the only one who actually speaks. The animated series keeps the two-dimensional visual style of the books. Characters * Maisy is a four-year-old mouse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |