Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)

Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment which launched on December 1, 2015. It is a localised version of the U.S. network owned by The Walt Disney Company, broadcasting animated programming aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 7.

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.

Disney Junior
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
SloganWhere the magic begins!
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerCorus Entertainment
Sister channels
History
LaunchedDecember 1, 2015 (2015-12-01)
Links
WebsiteDisney Junior Canada
Availability
Cable
Available on many cable providersChannel slots vary on each operator
Satellite
Bell Satellite TVChannel 565 (SD)
Channel 1651 (HD)
Shaw DirectChannel 178 / 539 (SD)
Channel 458 / 207 (HD)
IPTV
Bell Aliant Fibe TVChannel 511 (HD)
Bell Fibe TVChannel 1550 (HD)
Bell MTSChannel 156 (SD)
Channel 1156 (HD)
Optik TVChannel 602 (HD East)
Channel 9602 (SD West)
SaskTelChannel 95 (SD)
Channel 395 (HD)
VMediaChannel 59 (HD)
TotalTVChannel 149 (SD)

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 Disney XD.[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.

Programming


Original programming
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Fancy NancyJuly 14, 2018
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up AdventuresJanuary 21, 2017
Mira, Royal DetectiveMarch 22, 2020
Muppet BabiesMarch 23, 2018
Puppy Dog PalsApril 23, 2017
T.O.T.S.June 22, 2019
VampirinaOctober 7, 2017

Reruns of ended programming
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Doc McStuffinsDecember 1, 2015 – September 1, 2020; November 6, 2020 – present[8]

Acquired programming
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
BlueyOctober 4, 2020
GigantosaurusJanuary 19, 2019
PJ MasksFebruary 7, 2016

Reruns of acquired programming
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!August 17, 2020
Little CharmersDecember 31, 2018
Mike the KnightJanuary 1, 2018
TrucktownSeptember 1, 2018
The ZhuZhusNovember 20, 2017

Original programming
TitleRan fromSource(s)
Elena of AvalorJuly 23, 2016 – September 1, 2020
Goldie & BearDecember 1, 2015 — September 1, 2019
Handy MannyDecember 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016
Henry HugglemonsterDecember 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017
Imagination MoversDecember 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016
Jake and the Never Land PiratesDecember 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017[11]
Little EinsteinsDecember 1, 2015 – August 26, 2017
The Lion GuardJanuary 17, 2016 – September 1, 2020
Mickey Mouse ClubhouseDecember 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019
Miles from TomorrowlandDecember 1, 2015 – September 1, 2019
The RocketeerNovember 10, 2019 – August 30, 2020
Sheriff Callie's Wild WestDecember 1, 2015 – August 28, 2017[11]
Sofia the FirstDecember 1, 2015 – August 31, 2019
Special Agent OsoDecember 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016

Acquired programming
TitleRun date(s)Source(s)
The Berenstain BearsSeptember 3, 2016 – August 30, 2018
ChuggingtonJanuary 23, 2017 – January 1, 2021
DinopawsAugust 28, 2017 – December 30, 2018
Guess with JessDecember 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016; December 5 – 30, 2016
Harry and His Bucket Full of DinosaursJanuary 6 – August 15, 2020
Jane and the DragonDecember 1, 2015 – September 2, 2016
My Big Big FriendSeptember 1, 2018 – February 25, 2019
My Friend RabbitDecember 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018
Rolie Polie OlieDecember 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018
Timothy Goes to SchoolSeptember 3, 2016 – August 27, 2017
Willa's Wild LifeDecember 1, 2015 – August 30, 2018
ZigbyJanuary 2 – May 28, 2017

References
  1. "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.
  2. "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  3. "Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  4. "DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done". Cartt.ca. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  5. "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. "Disney XD & Disney Junior to Roll Out in Canada Next Month". WorldScreen. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  9. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-150.htm
  10. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414051439/http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/BCASTING/catb_e3l.htm
  11. "Disney Junior". disneychannel.ca Buzz Blog. Corus Entertainment. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
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