Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)
Country | Canada |
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Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Corus Entertainment |
Sister channels | |
History | |
Launched | December 1, 2015 |
Links | |
Website | Disney Junior Canada |
Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment which launched on December 1, 2015. It is a localized version of the U.S. network owned by The Walt Disney Company, broadcasting animated programming aimed at children and preschoolers.
History[]
Prior to September 2015, DHX Media (now WildBrain) operated Disney Junior-branded television services in Canada in the English and French languages as spin-offs of Family Channel since May 6, 2011. 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.[1][2][3][4]
In August 2015, television provider VMedia stated on its website that Corus would launch Disney Junior and Disney XD channels on December 1, 2015.[5] Upon its launch on September 1, 2015, Disney Channel aired a programming block featuring Disney Junior programs.[6] DHX's Disney Junior services were re-branded as Family Jr. and Télémagino on September 18.[7]
Corus's Disney Junior channel officially launched on December 1, 2015 alongside their Disney XD channel.[8] DHX's rights to broadcast Disney Junior programming expired on January 1, 2016.[3]
On September 1, 2017, the channel obtained a discretionary service licence;[9] it had been operating as an exempt channel before then.[10]
There is no French-language counterpart, however, Disney La Chaîne offers the morning programming block Disney Junior sur La Chaîne Disney to carry network programming in the French language.
On April 21, 2018, the network aired its first film, The Lion King (1994), and has continued to air films since then, such as Cars, Cars 2, and Finding Nemo.
Programming[]
As of February 2022:[11]
Current[]
Original programming[]
Animated series[]
Title | Premiere date | Source(s) |
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Alice's Wonderland Bakery | February 12, 2022 | |
The Chicken Squad | May 16, 2021 | |
Fancy Nancy | July 14, 2018 | |
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures | January 21, 2017 | |
Mickey Mouse Funhouse | August 22, 2021 | |
Spidey and His Amazing Friends | August 7, 2021 | |
Mira, Royal Detective | March 22, 2020 | |
Muppet Babies | March 23, 2018 | |
Puppy Dog Pals | April 23, 2017 | |
T.O.T.S. | June 22, 2019 |
Acquired programming[]
Title | Premiere date | Source(s) |
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Bluey | October 4, 2020 | |
Chuggington | January 23, 2017 – January 1, 2021; July 5, 2021 | |
Gigantosaurus | January 19, 2019 | |
Pikwik Pack | January 14, 2022 | |
PJ Masks | February 7, 2016 |
Reruns of ended series[]
Acquired programming[]
Title | Premiere date | Source(s) |
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | August 17, 2020 | |
Little Charmers | December 31, 2018 | |
Mike the Knight | January 1, 2018 | |
The Remarkable Mr. King | September 11, 2021 | |
Trucktown | September 1, 2018 | |
The ZhuZhus | November 20, 2017 |
Upcoming[]
Original programming[]
Animated series[]
Title | Premiere date | Source(s) |
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Eureka | 2022 | |
Firebuds | 2022 | |
Pupstruction | 2023 |
Former[]
Original programming[]
Animated series[]
Title | Ran from | Source(s) |
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Doc McStuffins | December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2020; November 6, 2020 – September 1, 2021 [a] | [8] |
Elena of Avalor | July 23, 2016 – September 1, 2020 | |
Goldie & Bear | December 1, 2015 — September 1, 2019 | |
Handy Manny | December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 | |
Henry Hugglemonster | December 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017 | |
Imagination Movers | December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 | |
Jake and the Never Land Pirates | December 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017 | [12] |
Little Einsteins | December 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017 | |
The Lion Guard | January 17, 2016 – September 1, 2020 | |
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse | December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019 | |
Miles from Tomorrowland | December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019 | |
The Rocketeer | November 10, 2019 – August 30, 2020 | |
Sheriff Callie's Wild West | December 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017 | [12] |
Sofia the First | December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2019 | |
Special Agent Oso | December 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 | |
Vampirina | October 7, 2017 - August 28, 2021 |
Acquired programming[]
Animated series[]
Title | Run date(s) | Source(s) |
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The Berenstain Bears | September 3, 2016 – August 30, 2018 | |
Dinopaws | August 28, 2017 – December 30, 2018 | |
Guess with Jess | December 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016; December 5 – 30, 2016 | |
Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs | January 6 – August 15, 2020 | |
Jane and the Dragon | December 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016 | |
My Big Big Friend | September 1, 2018 – February 25, 2019 | |
My Friend Rabbit | December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018 | |
Rolie Polie Olie | December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018 | |
Timothy Goes to School | September 3, 2016 – August 27, 2017 | |
Willa's Wild Life | December 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018 | |
Zigby | January 2 – May 28, 2017 |
References[]
- ^ "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 November 29, 2013.
- ^ a b "Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done". Cartt.ca. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 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. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Disney XD & Disney Junior to Roll Out in Canada Next Month". WorldScreen. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
- ^ "Corus Entertainment Inc. – Licence renewals for English-language television stations and services". May 15, 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". www.crtc.gc.ca. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
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- ^ a b "Disney Junior". disneychannel.ca Buzz Blog. Corus Entertainment. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Season 4 only
External links[]
- Children's television networks in Canada
- Corus Entertainment networks
- Television channels and stations established in 2015
- Digital cable television networks in Canada
- English-language television stations in Canada
- 2015 establishments in Canada
- Disney Junior
- Commercial-free television networks