Disney Junior (Canada)
| Disney Junior | |
|---|---|
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| Launched | December 1, 2015 |
| Owned by |
Corus Entertainment (branding licensed by The Walt Disney Company) |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Sister channel(s) | |
| Website | Disney Junior Canada |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Bell TV |
Channel 565 (SD) Channel 1651 (HD) |
| Shaw Direct | Channel 539 / 178 (SD) |
| Cable | |
| Available on many cable providers | Check provider for details. |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Aliant | Channel 511 (HD) |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 1550 (HD) |
| MTS |
Channel 156 (SD) Channel 1156 (HD) |
| Optik TV |
Channel 9602 (SD) Channel 602 (HD) |
| SaskTel |
Channel 95 (SD) Channel 395 (HD) |
| VMedia | Channel 59 (HD) |
| Zazeen | Channel 149 (SD) |
Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language exempted Category B specialty channel[1] owned by Corus Entertainment. Launched on December 1, 2015, it is a localized version of the US cable network Disney Junior, broadcasting animated programming aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 7.
History
Prior to September 2015, DHX Media (previously Astral Media) operated Disney Junior-branded television services in Canada in the English and French languages as spin-offs of Family Channel. In April 2015, Corus acquired Canadian rights to Disney Channel's programming and associated brands. Upon the announcement of the rights deal, Corus stated that it would launch "select Disney branded kids linear television offerings" in the future, after the launch of a Canadian version of Disney Channel.[2][3][4][5]
In August 2015, television provider VMedia stated on its website that Corus would launch Disney Junior and XD channels on December 1, 2015.[6] Upon its launch on September 1, 2015, Disney Channel aired programming blocks featuring Disney Junior programs.[7] DHX's Disney Junior services were re-branded as Family Jr. and Télémagino on September 18.[8]
Corus's Disney Junior channel officially launched on December 1, 2015 along with Disney XD.[9] DHX's rights to broadcast Disney Junior programming expired in January 2016.[4]
There is no French-language counterpart, unlike the original version by DHX Media, but Disney La Chaîne (Corus' French-language Disney Channel) offers a morning programming block called "Disney Junior sur La Chaîne Disney" which airs French versions of Disney Junior shows.
Programming
Current programming
- Doc McStuffins[9] (December 1, 2015 – present)
- Elena of Avalor (July 23, 2016 – present)
- Goldie & Bear[9] (December 1, 2015 – present)
- Jake and the Never Land Pirates[10] (December 1, 2015 – present)
- The Lion Guard (January 17, 2016 – present)
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse[9] (December 1, 2015 – present)
- Miles from Tomorrowland[9] (December 1, 2015 – present)
- PJ Masks (February 7, 2016 – present)
- Sheriff Callie's Wild West[10] (December 1, 2015 – present)
- Sofia the First[9] (December 1, 2015 – present)
Reruns
- The Berenstain Bears (September 3, 2016 – present)
- Henry Hugglemonster (December 1, 2015 – present)
- Guess with Jess (December 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016, December 5, 2016 – present)
- Little Einsteins (December 1, 2015 – present)
- My Friend Rabbit (December 1, 2015 – present)
- Rolie Polie Olie (December 1, 2015 – present)
- Timothy Goes to School (September 3, 2016 – present)
- Willa's Wild Life (December 1, 2015 – present)
Future programming
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers (January 2017)[11]
Former programming
- Handy Manny (December 1, 2015 – August 2016)
- Imagination Movers (December 1, 2015 – August 2016)
- Jane and the Dragon (December 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016) (Now on Treehouse TV)
- Special Agent Oso (December 1, 2015 – August 2016)
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160414051439/http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/BCASTING/catb_e3l.htm
- ↑ "Corus Entertainment and Disney/ABC Television Group Join Forces in Landmark Licensing Agreement" (Press release). Corus Entertainment. CNW Group. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ↑ "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- 1 2 "Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ "DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done". Cartt.ca. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ↑ "It's #HereForReal Canada! Corus Entertainment Launches Disney Channel in 10 Million Households" (Press release). Toronto: Corus Entertainment. September 1, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ↑ "DHX TELEVISION'S REBRANDED FAMILY JR. AND TÉLÉMAGINO NETWORKS REVEALED TODAY" (Press release). DHX Media. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Disney XD & Disney Junior to Roll Out in Canada Next Month". WorldScreen. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- 1 2 "Disney Junior". disneychannel.ca Buzz Blog. Corus Entertainment. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ↑ http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/mickey-and-the-roadster-racers-disney-junior-watch-video-1201468449/
External links
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