What if Nelvana Limited was founded in 1942?

If for those of you who are familiar nothing about Nelvana, it's an animation studio in Canada which known for producing children's animated television shows, since its founding in 1971 by Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert and Clive A. Smith

But in this AU idea where Nelvana was founded in 1942.

List of changes

 * Nelvana Limited would have been originally known as Valentina Brothers Pictures (1942-1958), then Neptune/Violet Studios (1958-1964), then N.E.L.V.A.N.A. Studios (1964-1971), and then Nelvana Limited (1971-present).
 * Nelvana Limited would have its original founders named Neptune Landon Valentina and Violet Valentina (not real people, just made up).
 * Nelvana Limited would've have its own animated cartoon series named Northtoons, which would be the similar concept as Walt Disney cartoons, MGM cartoons, Walter Lantz cartoons and Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies.
 * Nelvana Limited would have started as a film production studio before starting an animation studio in 1945.
 * YTV would have been an American cable TV channel launched in 1982 before being a Canadian TV channel in 1988 in Canada.
 * Teletoon would have been an American cable TV channel launched in 1993 before being a Canadian TV channel in 1997 in Canada.
 * Mr. Young would have been released in 1970 as an animated show rather than being released in 2010 as a live-action sitcom.
 * Showcase would have been launched in the United States in 1992 before being launched in Canada in 1995.

Information
Nelvana Ltd. is an Canadian film production studio owned by Corus Entertainment. Founded in 1942, formerly known as Valentina Brothers Pictures (1942-1958), Neptune/Violet Studios (1958-1964), N.E.L.V.A.N.A. Studios (1964-1971), it was founded by film producers Neptune and Violet Valentina. The company's production logo is a polar bear looking at the North Star.

Northtoons

 * Mr. and Mrs. Mouse (1946-1983, 1992-present)
 * The Lucky Leprechaun (1946-1983, 1992-present)
 * Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf (1946-1983, 1992-present)
 * Peri & Entrée (1950-1983, 1992-present)
 * Jennifer Bird & Zachary Fish (1955-1983, 1992-present)
 * The Mighty Little Man (1962-1983, 1992-present)
 * Patricia Platypuss (1972-1983, 1992-present)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Jimmy & Heloise (2009-present)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)
 * Beezy, Son of the Devil (2009-2012)

Films
Note: (A) = animated

1980s

 * Rock & Rule (1983)
 * On Our Way (1988)
 * Babar: The Movie (1989)
 * On Our Way: One Year Ago (1989)
 * On Our Way (1988)
 * Babar: The Movie (1989)
 * On Our Way: One Year Ago (1989)
 * Babar: The Movie (1989)
 * On Our Way: One Year Ago (1989)
 * Babar: The Movie (1989)
 * On Our Way: One Year Ago (1989)

1990s

 * The Nutcracker Prince (1990; co-production with Lacewood Productions, Boulevard Entertainment, and Allied Filmmakers)
 * On Our Way: Partners In Crime (1993)
 * On Our Way: The Revenge of Sylvia and Jack (1997)
 * Pippi Longstocking (1997)
 * On Our Way: The Revenge of Sylvia and Jack (1997)
 * Pippi Longstocking (1997)
 * On Our Way: The Revenge of Sylvia and Jack (1997)
 * Pippi Longstocking (1997)
 * On Our Way: The Revenge of Sylvia and Jack (1997)
 * Pippi Longstocking (1997)
 * On Our Way: The Revenge of Sylvia and Jack (1997)
 * Pippi Longstocking (1997)

2000s

 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)
 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)
 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)
 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)
 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)
 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)
 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)
 * On Our Way: Lost in London (2002)

Television
Note: (A) = animated

1950s-1960s

 * Club 300 (1962-1985)
 * The Lost Note (1966-1977)
 * The Lost Note (1966-1977)

1970s

 * Mr. Young (A) (1970-1977; co-production with Filmation)
 * Small Star Cinema (1973-1977)

1980s

 * Detentionaire (1982-1986)
 * Mr. Microchip (1983)
 * 20 Minute Workout (1983–1985)
 * The Edison Twins (1983-1986)
 * Look What My Brother Snapped Into (1985-1988)
 * The New Adventures of Mr. Young (1984-1989; co-production with Filmation)
 * My Pet Monster (A) (1987)
 * Babar (A) (1989-2000)
 * My Pet Monster (A) (1987)
 * Babar (A) (1989-2000)
 * Babar (A) (1989-2000)
 * Babar (A) (1989-2000)

1990s

 * On Our Way: The Series (A) (1990-2005; co-production with DiC Entertainment, Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, and Columbia Television)
 * Rupert (1991-1997)
 * The Jennifer & Zachary Show (A) (1991-1998; co-production with Sunbow Productions and Film Roman)
 * Family Dog (1993; co-production with Universal Television, Warner Bros. Television and Amblin Television)
 * Flying Rhino Junior High (1998-2000: co-production with Big Daddy Productions, Flying Rhinoceros, Inc., Neurones Animation, and STV Productions)
 * The Northtoons Show (1998-2002; co-production with Studio B Productions, DiC Entertainment and Film Roman)
 * Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998-2001; distribution in Canada)
 * Bob and Margaret (1998–2001) (co-production with Comedy Central)
 * George and Martha (1999–2000)
 * Redwall (1999–2001)
 * Rescue Heroes (1999–2002)
 * Flying Rhino Junior High (1998-2000: co-production with Big Daddy Productions, Flying Rhinoceros, Inc., Neurones Animation, and STV Productions)
 * The Northtoons Show (1998-2002; co-production with Studio B Productions, DiC Entertainment and Film Roman)
 * Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998-2001; distribution in Canada)
 * Bob and Margaret (1998–2001) (co-production with Comedy Central)
 * George and Martha (1999–2000)
 * Redwall (1999–2001)
 * Rescue Heroes (1999–2002)
 * Bob and Margaret (1998–2001) (co-production with Comedy Central)
 * George and Martha (1999–2000)
 * Redwall (1999–2001)
 * Rescue Heroes (1999–2002)

2000s

 * John Callahan's Pelswick (2000-2003; The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, China Central Television, Nickelodeon Productions, and Suzhou Hong Ying Animation Corporation Limited)




 * Cyberchase (2002-present; In co-production with PBS)




 * Di-Gata Defenders (2006–2008)
 * Grossology (2006–2009)
 * Ruby Gloom (2006–2008)


 * Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009-2011; co-production with Nerd Corps Entertainment and Mattel)
 * Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009-2011; co-production with Nerd Corps Entertainment and Mattel)
 * Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009-2011; co-production with Nerd Corps Entertainment and Mattel)
 * Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009-2011; co-production with Nerd Corps Entertainment and Mattel)
 * Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009-2011; co-production with Nerd Corps Entertainment and Mattel)
 * Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009-2011; co-production with Nerd Corps Entertainment and Mattel)

2010s

 * Vancouver P.D. (2010-2012)
 * Club 500 (2010-2016)
 * Keep Away Island: A Northtoons Production (2010-2013)
 * Sidekick (2010-2013)
 * Mr. Young (2010-2013) - A live-action reboot of the 1970's TV classic of the same name.
 * Life with Boys (2011-2013)
 * Scaredy Squirrel (2011-2013)
 * Detentionaire (2011-2015)
 * Hotel California (2012-2018)
 * The ZhuZhus (2016)
 * Hotel Transylvania: The Series (2017-present)
 * Mysticons (2017-2018)
 * Go Away, Unicorn! (2018-present)
 * Bakugan: Battle Planet (2018-present)
 * Bakugan: Battle Planet (2018-present)

2020s

 * The New Edison Twins (2021-2034)
 * Surf's Up: The Series (2022-present; co-production with Sony Pictures Animation)

Nelvana Media Networks
Nelvana Media Networks is a television network company, owned by Corus Entertainment that operated its television channels only in North America, Europe, Middle-East, and Southeast Asia, founded in January 1, 1976.

Trivia

 * Despite the company was founded by TBD, some people think the company was named after Canadian comic book superheroine created by Adrian Dingle in the 1940.

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