Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)

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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 Télémagino.
Disney Junior
Owned by Corus Entertainment
Country Canada
Language English
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario
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)
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)
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)
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)
Eureka 2022
Firebuds 2022
Pupstruction 2023

Former

Original programming

Animated series
Title Ran from Source(s)
Doc McStuffins December 1, 2015 – September 1, 2020; November 6, 2020 – September 1, 2021 [lower-alpha 1] [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)
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

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  11. ↑ TV Schedule for Disney Junior Canada HD
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External links

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