Qubo

Qubo (/ˈkjuːboʊ/ KEW-boh; stylized as "qubo") is an American multi-platform children's entertainment programming service that is owned by Ion Media Networks. Qubo consists of a 24-hour television network, alternately known as Qubo Channel (which is available as a digital multicast service on owned-and-operated stations and some affiliates of corporate sister Ion Television, and on some pay television providers), a video on demand service, and the branding of a weekly programming block on Ion Television under the name "Qubo Kids Corner". An Australian version of the network is also available on select cable and satellite providers within the continent.

History

Formation

In May 2006, Ion Media Networks, NBC Universal (which owned a 32% interest in Ion Media at the time),Corus Entertainment, Scholastic Corporation and Classic Media announced plans to launch a new, multi-platform children's entertainment brand known as Qubo, oriented towards providing "educational, values-oriented programming" targeted towards children between 4 and 8 years of age. The brand would encompass programming blocks on NBC Universal and Ion's respective flagship broadcast television networks (NBC, Telemundo and i: Independent Television), a video on demand service, a website, and a standalone 24-hour network to be carried as a digital subchannel on television stations owned by Ion Media Networks and by cable and satellite providers.