ESNFT (Canadian TV Channel)

ESN (Entertainment System Network) or currently known as ESNFT, is a Canadian English language channel based on the American network of the same name, which broadcasts original programs from ESNFT, HBO and TNT. It began its broadcasts on August 18, 2015, replacing Jetix (Canada) . Until May 10, 2020, the channel had a nightly counterpart, CNN Canada, a nightly news channel. The channel is owned by the subsidiary of Corus Entertainment and Bell Media, with the brands in use through a brand license agreement with WarnerMedia in the United States. The CRTC classifies the network as a discretionary service.
As with most Canadian channels, it is a dual Feeds operation with separate Eastern and Pacific schedules and Feeds. As of September 2018, it was available to 15 million families across the country. 
The channel broadcasts most of the current programming broadcast by ESN in the United States, along with some programs from the sister Global TV Network to meet the guidelines for its Canadian content. In addition, external programming such as FNAFHS is also carried out on the channel.
== History ==
After obtaining a CRTC license in September 2014 for the ESN Play service, Corus Entertainment and Bell Media announced in June 2015 the launch of ESNFT and the CNN programming block in Canada. The channel launched on August 18, 2015. In preparation, programming blocks were introduced for Globa l TV and CHAD-TV Channel 71.   
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