Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)

Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language discretionary 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 ages 2 to 8.

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
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerCorus Entertainment (Branding licensed from Disney Branded Television)
Sister channels
History
LaunchedDecember 1, 2015 (2015-12-01)
Links
WebsiteDisney Junior Canada

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 September 2023:[11]

Animated series
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Alice's Wonderland BakeryFebruary 12, 2022
FirebudsSeptember 24, 2022
Mickey Mouse FunhouseAugust 22, 2021
Spidey and His Amazing FriendsAugust 7, 2021
Star Wars: Young Jedi AdventuresMay 4, 2023
SuperKittiesJanuary 12, 2023
PupstructionJune 17, 2023
Acquired programming
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
BlueyOctober 4, 2020
Kiya and the Kimoja HeroesMarch 25, 2023
Pikwik PackJanuary 14, 2022
PJ MasksFebruary 7, 2016
Acquired from Treehouse TV
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Agent Binky: Pets of the UniverseAugust 2023

Original programming
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Sofia the FirstDecember 1, 2015 - August 31, 2019
September 1, 2023 (current run)
Puppy Dog PalsApril 23, 2017
T.O.T.S.June 22, 2019 - August 29, 2022
September 1, 2023 (current run)
Acquired programming
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
The Berenstain BearsSeptember 3, 2016 - August 30, 2018
July 31, 2023 (current run)
Little CharmersDecember 31, 2018
Maggie and the Ferocious BeastMarch 10, 2023
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!August 15, 2020
Mike the KnightJanuary 1, 2018 - March 9, 2023
July 31, 2023 (current run)
The Remarkable Mr. KingSeptember 11, 2021
TrucktownSeptember 1, 2018
The ZhuZhusNovember 20, 2017
Animated series
TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Hey A.J.2024
Kindergarten: The Musical2024
Robogobo2024
Ariel2024
Dusty DupreeTBA
Untitled Royal Prep Academy SeriesTBA
Tiny TrailblazersTBA
Animated series
TitlePremiere dateFinale dateNote(s)
Doc McStuffinsDecember 1, 2015
November 6, 2020		September 1, 2020
September 1, 2021		[8] [lower-alpha 1]
Elena of AvalorJuly 23, 2016September 1, 2020
Goldie & BearDecember 1, 2015September 1, 2019
Handy MannyDecember 1, 2015August 31, 2016
Henry HugglemonsterDecember 1, 2015August 26, 2017
Jake and the Never Land PiratesDecember 1, 2015August 28, 2017[12]
Little EinsteinsDecember 1, 2015August 26, 2017
The Lion GuardJanuary 17, 2016September 1, 2020
Mickey Mouse ClubhouseDecember 1, 2015September 1, 2019
Miles from TomorrowlandDecember 1, 2015September 1, 2019
The RocketeerNovember 10, 2019August 30, 2020
Sheriff Callie's Wild WestDecember 1, 2015August 28, 2017[12]
Special Agent OsoDecember 1, 2015August 31, 2016
VampirinaOctober 7, 2017August 28, 2021
Fancy NancyJuly 14, 2018August 29, 2022
Muppet BabiesMarch 23, 2018August 29, 2022
The Chicken SquadMay 16, 2021August 2022
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up AdventuresJanuary 21, 2017August 29, 2022
Eureka!June 25, 2022June 11, 2023
Mira, Royal DetectiveMarch 22, 2020September 1, 2023
Live-action series
TitlePremiere dateFinale dateNote(s)
Imagination MoversDecember 1, 2015August 31, 2016

Acquired programming
TitlePremiere dateFinale dateNote(s)
ChuggingtonJanuary 23, 2017
July 5, 2021		January 1, 2021
March 9, 2023
DinopawsAugust 28, 2017December 30, 2018
GigantosaurusJanuary 19, 2019September 1, 2023
Guess with JessDecember 1, 2015
December 5, 2016		September 2, 2016
December 30, 2016
Harry and His Bucket Full of DinosaursJanuary 6, 2020August 15, 2020
Jane and the DragonDecember 1, 2015September 2, 2016
My Big Big FriendSeptember 1, 2018February 25, 2019
My Friend RabbitDecember 1, 2015August 30, 2018
Rolie Polie OlieDecember 1, 2015August 30, 2018
Timothy Goes to SchoolSeptember 3, 2016August 27, 2017
Willa's Wild LifeDecember 1, 2015August 30, 2018
ZigbyJanuary 2, 2017May 28, 2017

Notes
  1. Season 4 only

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. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  5. "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. August 21, 2015. 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. "Corus Entertainment Inc. – Licence renewals for English-language television stations and services". May 15, 2017.
  10. "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.
  11. TV Schedule for Disney Junior Canada HD
  12. "Disney Junior". disneychannel.ca Buzz Blog. Corus Entertainment. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
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