TORONTO – Corus Entertainment has confirmed that it will ignite its new family channel ABC Spark on March 26.
ABC Spark is a multiplatform offering featuring original series, movies, and general entertainment programming based on the Disney/ABC Television Group brand ABC Family in the U.S. The channel will launch with series including The Secret Life of the America Teenager, Switched at Birth, Melissa & Joey, Make It or Break It as well as the new series Jane By Design.
Corus is offering a sneak peek at Switched at Birth Monday nights at 9 p.m. on YTV starting January 16, and on W Network on Saturday’s at 12 p.m. beginning January 21. Melissa & Joey will air Monday to Friday at 8:30 p.m. on CMT starting January 16.
"We are very excited to bring some of ABC Family’s most compelling, critically acclaimed and hugely popular original series to Canada with the launch of ABC Spark,” said Susan Schaefer, Corus’ VP, head of networks and marketing, in the announcement. “Canadian viewers have been waiting for these series and they will not be disappointed. ABC Family has found tremendous success with a programming strategy committed to high-calibre productions featuring powerful storylines, memorable characters and a combination of new and established talent. We are confident that these shows will resonate with audiences across the country.”
