This article is about a Canadian television channel that is operated by Corus Entertainment and launched on December 1, 2015. For the Canadian English-language channel formerly known as Disney Junior, see Family Jr. For the French-language channel previously known as Disney Junior, see Télémagino.
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.
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This article is about a Canadian television channel that is operated by Corus Entertainment and launched on December 1 2015 For the Canadian English language channel formerly known as Disney Junior see Family Jr For the French language channel previously known as Disney Junior see Telemagino 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 aged 2 to 7 Disney JuniorCountryCanadaBroadcast areaNationwideHeadquartersToronto OntarioProgrammingLanguage s EnglishPicture format1080i HDTV downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed OwnershipOwnerCorus Entertainment Branding licensed from Disney Branded Television Sister channelsTreehouse TVLa Chaine DisneyDisney ChannelDisney XDABC SparkHistoryLaunchedDecember 1 2015 7 years ago 2015 12 01 LinksWebsiteDisney Junior Canada Contents 1 History 2 Programming 2 1 Current 2 1 1 Original programming 2 1 1 1 Animated series 2 1 2 Reruns of ended series 2 1 3 Original programming 2 1 3 1 Acquired programming 2 2 Upcoming 2 2 1 Original programming 2 2 1 1 Animated series 2 3 Former 2 3 1 Original programming 2 3 1 1 Animated series 2 3 2 Acquired programming 3 Notes 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditPrior 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 Telemagino 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 Chaine offers the morning programming block Disney Junior sur La Chaine 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 EditAs of December 2022 11 Current Edit Original programming Edit Animated series Edit Title Premiere date Source s Alice s Wonderland Bakery February 12 2022Eureka June 25 2022Firebuds September 24 2022Mickey Mouse Funhouse August 22 2021Spidey and His Amazing Friends August 7 2021Puppy Dog Pals April 23 2017Chuggington USA only January 18 2010 January 1 2021July 5 2021 current run Gigantosaurus January 19 2019PJ Masks February 7 2016Reruns of ended series Edit Original programming Edit Title Premiere date Source s Mira Royal Detective March 22 2020Acquired programming Edit Title Premiere date Source s Little Charmers December 31 2018Mike the Knight January 1 2018The Remarkable Mr King September 11 2021Trucktown September 1 2018The ZhuZhus November 20 2017Upcoming Edit Original programming Edit Animated series Edit Title Premiere date Source s SuperKitties January 12 2023Pupstruction 2023Former Edit Original programming Edit Animated series Edit Title Premiere date Finale date Note s Doc McStuffins December 1 2015 September 1 2021 8 a Elena of Avalor July 23 2016 September 1 2020Goldie amp Bear December 1 2015 September 1 2019Handy Manny December 1 2015 August 31 2016Henry Hugglemonster December 1 2015 August 26 2017Imagination Movers December 1 2015 August 31 2016Jake and the Never Land Pirates December 1 2015 August 28 2017 12 Little Einsteins December 1 2015 August 26 2017The Lion Guard January 17 2016 September 1 2020Mickey Mouse Clubhouse December 1 2015 September 1 2019Miles from Tomorrowland December 1 2015 September 1 2019The Rocketeer November 10 2019 August 30 2020Sheriff Callie s Wild West December 1 2015 August 28 2017 12 Sofia the First December 1 2015 August 31 2019Special Agent Oso December 1 2015 August 31 2016Vampirina October 7 2017 August 28 2021Fancy Nancy July 14 2018 August 29 2022Muppet Babies March 23 2018 August 29 2022T O T S June 22 2019 August 29 2022The Chicken Squad May 16 2021 August 2022Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures January 21 2017 August 29 2022Acquired programming Edit Title Premiere date Finale date Note s The Berenstain Bears September 3 2016 August 30 2018The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That August 15 2020 N ADinopaws August 28 2017 December 30 2018Guess with Jess December 1 2015December 5 2016 September 2 2016December 30 2016Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs January 6 2020 August 15 2020Jane and the Dragon December 1 2015 September 2 2016My Big Big Friend September 1 2018 February 25 2019My Friend Rabbit December 1 2015 August 30 2018Rolie Polie Olie December 1 2015 August 30 2018Timothy Goes to School September 3 2016 August 27 2017Willa s Wild Life December 1 2015 August 30 2018Zigby January 2 2017 May 28 2017Notes Edit Season 4 onlyReferences Edit 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 TELEMAGINO NETWORKS REVEALED TODAY Press release DHX Media Archived from the original on September 28 2015 Retrieved September 18 2015 a b Disney XD amp 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 List of Exempt Category B and Exempt Third Language Services www crtc gc ca Archived from the original on April 14 2016 Retrieved January 11 2022 TV Schedule for Disney Junior Canada HD a b Disney Junior disneychannel ca Buzz Blog Corus Entertainment November 1 2015 Retrieved November 2 2015 permanent dead link External links EditOfficial websitePortals Disney Canada Television Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Disney Junior Canadian TV channel amp oldid 1135720323, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
