Family Jr.

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Family Jr.
Family Jr. logo.svg
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
NetworkFamily
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerWildBrain
Sister channelsFamily Channel
Télémagino
Family Chrgd
History
LaunchedNovember 30, 2007 (2007-11-30)
Former namesPlayhouse Disney Channel (2007–2011)
Disney Junior (2011–2015)
Links
Websitefamilyjr.ca
Availability
Cable
Available on most cable systemsChannel slots vary on each provider
Satellite
Bell TVChannel 549 (SD)
Shaw DirectChannels 538 / 167 (SD)
Channel 74 / 574 (HD)
IPTV
Bell AliantChannel 259 (SD)
Channel 504 (HD)
Bell Fibe TVChannel 549 (SD)
Channel 1549 (HD)
Bell MTSChannel 158 (SD)
SaskTelChannel 133 (SD)
Channel 433 (HD)
Telus Optik TVChannel 603 (HD East)
Channel 9603 (SD West)
VMediaChannel 68 (SD)
ZazeenChannel 138 (SD)
RiverTVChannel 25 (HD)

Family Jr. is a multiplex channel of the Canadian specialty channel Family Channel. Launched on November 30, 2007, it broadcasts programming aimed at preschool-aged children.

The channel previously operated under Disney's preschool television brands, including Playhouse Disney and later Disney Junior, but adopted the Family Jr. brand in 2015 following the acquisition of Canadian rights to Disney Junior by Corus Entertainment (who relaunched its own Canadian version as a separate service).

Along with its French-language counterpart, Télémagino, it is available in over 4 million Canadian households as of 2013.[1] As it is a multiplex channel of Family Channel, the service is distributed at no additional charge to its subscribers.

History[]

As Playhouse Disney and Disney Junior[]

The channel originally launched as Playhouse Disney on November 30, 2007; as Family is licensed as a premium service which allows for the addition of multiplex channels that are consistent with the network's licence (which dictates that it provide a service with programming aimed at youth aged 17 and younger), no additional licence was required to launch the service, and the channel would be offered at no additional charge to television providers who already carry Family Channel.

A French-language version, originally known as Playhouse Disney Télé, was launched on July 5, 2010. Unlike the English version, it operates under a separate Category B license.[2]

On May 6, 2011, the networks were re-launched under Disney's new preschool television brand Disney Junior.[3]

Following the sale of Astral Media to Bell Media, the two Disney Junior services and their sister networks were put up for sale to relieve concerns over Bell's market share following the merger. On November 28, 2013, DHX Media announced it would acquire the two Disney Junior services and their sister networks for $170 million, pending CRTC approval.[4][5] On July 24, 2014, the CRTC approved DHX's purchase of the networks,[6][7] and the deal was closed on July 31, 2014.[8][9]

As Family Jr.[]

On April 16, 2015, it was announced that Corus Entertainment had acquired rights to Disney's children's television library and brands, succeeding a previous license agreement with DHX. Corus stated that following the launch of a Canadian version of Disney Channel, it would re-launch Disney's other linear children's television brands in Canada in the future. In anticipation for this transition, DHX concurrently announced that its Disney-branded networks would be re-branded as spin-offs of Family Channel; Disney Junior was re-branded as Family Jr. on September 18, 2015. On December 1, 2015, Corus launched a replacement Disney Junior-branded channel.[10][11][12][13][14]

Programming[]

Current programming[]

Canadian productions[]

Acquired programming[]

Upcoming programming[]

Acquired programming[]

Former programming[]

Playhouse Disney, Disney Junior and Disney Channel programming[]

Related services[]

Family Jr. HD[]

On May 1, 2013, a high definition simulcast of Family Jr.'s (as Disney Junior) standard definition feed was launched. It is available on Eastlink, Rogers Cable, Shaw Direct, and Telus Optik TV.

Family Jr. On Demand[]

Family Jr. On Demand is a video on demand service featuring programming from Family Jr, available to subscribers of Family and Family Jr. (as Disney Junior) launched its own On Demand channel on May 6, 2011.[50]

Family Jr. Go[]

Family Jr. Go is a service available on the App Store and Google Play Store. It is available to television customers of Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct. It shows new and old episodes of Family Jr. programming and is part of the Family app.

References[]

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  2. ^ "Broadcasting Decision 2006–98". CRTC. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  3. ^ Disney/ABC Television Group Announces Disney Junior, a New 24-Hour Channel for Preschoolers and Their Families, The Futon Critic, May 26, 2010
  4. ^ "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  5. ^ "DHX to acquire Family Channel, three others from Bell Media". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  6. ^ "DHX Media receives CRTC approval on $170M acquisition of Family Channel and three other children's channels". DHX Media. July 24, 2014. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. ^ Vessing, Etan (July 24, 2014). "DHX Media approved for Family Channel takeover". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. ^ "DHX Media closes Family Channel acquisition and announces management changes". Canada Newswire. July 31, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  9. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-388". CRTC. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  10. ^ "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  11. ^ "Changes to our youth programming". Videotron. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done". Cartt.ca. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  14. ^ "Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  15. ^ "Bob the Builder". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  16. ^ "Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood–FamilyJr.ca". Family Jr. DHX Media. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  17. ^ "Dinotrux–FamilyJr.ca". Family Jr. DHX Media. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  18. ^ Family Jr. [@FamilyJr_TV] (July 2, 2017). "Don't miss the premiere of Elias: Rescue Team Adventures tomorrow at 4:50pm ET!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ "Elias: Rescue Team Adventures". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  20. ^ "Astral's Disney Junior to premiere Justin Time". Kidscreen.com. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  21. ^ "Justin Time" Check |url= value (help). FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  22. ^ "Justin Time–Distribution & Sales–Guru Studio". Gurustudio.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  23. ^ "Kate & Mim-Mim". Familyjr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  24. ^ "Little People". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  25. ^ "FAMILY JR. SETS A PLAYDATE FOR OCTOBER 3–DHX Media". Dhxmedia.com. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  26. ^ "Rainbow Ruby". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  27. ^ "Rainbow Ruby set for Canadian premiere". Kidscreen.com. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  28. ^ "DHX, Alpha Group get revved up for new series". Kidscreen. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  29. ^ "Space Ranger Roger". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  30. ^ "Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks–FamilyJr.ca". Family Jr. DHX Media. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  31. ^ https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/care-bears-unlock-the-magic/
  32. ^ "Curious George". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  33. ^ "Dragons: Rescue Riders". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  34. ^ https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/go-jetters/
  35. ^ https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/family-jr/5330/2020-11-02
  36. ^ https://www.familyjr.ca/
  37. ^ "Messy Goes to OKIDO". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  38. ^ "Noddy, Toyland Detective". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  39. ^ "Norman Picklestripes". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  40. ^ "Teletubbies". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  41. ^ "Franny's Feet". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  42. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20101217091059/http://www.playhousedisney.ca/en/shows/gerald-mcboing-boing
  43. ^ "The Save-Ums!". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  44. ^ Sarah & Duck [@Sarah_and_Duck] (July 7, 2014). "We're really excited to be on in Canada on @DisneyJuniorCA! Let us know if you saw us for the first time today!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  45. ^ "Sarah and Duck". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  46. ^ "Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures Reaches Disney Jr Canada • ToonBarn". ToonBarn. January 10, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  47. ^ "Super WHY!". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  48. ^ "Thomas & Friends". FamilyJr.ca. Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  49. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  50. ^ "Family Jr. On Demand". FamilyJr.Ca. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2015.

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