{"id":9085,"date":"2015-11-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/family-channela%c2%80%c2%99s-new-teen-block-to-launch-in-january\/"},"modified":"2015-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"family-channela%c2%80%c2%99s-new-teen-block-to-launch-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/family-channela%c2%80%c2%99s-new-teen-block-to-launch-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Channel\u00e2\u0080\u0099s New Teen Block to Launch in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tTORONTO: DHX Television&#039;s Family Channel is expanding its offering with the launch of a new teen programming block called F2N, set to kick off in January with the premiere of <em>Degrassi: Next Class<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tF2N will be added to Family Channel&rsquo;s lineup with the debut of <em>Degrassi: Next Class<\/em> on January 4 at 9 p.m. F2N will also introduce seven AwesomenessTV series: <em>Third Wheel<\/em>, <em>Guidance<\/em>, <em>Life After Friday<\/em>, <em>Arts Academy<\/em>, <em>Betch<\/em>, <em>LA Story<\/em> and <em>Let&#039;s Be Honest<\/em>, all of which are slated to premiere throughout the month. In addition, today marks the launch of F2N.ca, a website offering more insight into the shows set to air as part of the new lineup, including an exclusive sneak peek of <em>Degrassi: Next Class<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&ldquo;Family Channel&#039;s appeal with the teen audience has always been strong and our plans to schedule series in the F2N block that cater to their interests and speak directly to teens will ensure this is a must-see programming destination designed specifically for older youth viewers,&quot; said <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldscreen.com\/articles\/display\/53521\">Joe Tedesco<\/a>, the senior VP and general manager of DHX Television. &quot;What better show to have at the helm of our teen offering than <em>Degrassi: Next Class<\/em>, a series that has spanned generations by exploring discussion-worthy topics that matter to teens in a responsible manner. The series coming to us from AwesomenessTV really capture the joy and angst of the contemporary teenage experience&mdash;we&#039;re encouraging viewers to break free from real life while still providing a taste of it.&quot;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO: DHX Television&#039;s Family Channel is expanding its offering with the launch of a new teen programming block called F2N, set to kick off in January with the premiere of Degrassi: Next Class. 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