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Closed children's television channel This article is about Disney Junior in Asia. For the original American version, see Disney Junior. For other international versions, see List of Disney Junior TV channels. Television channel
Disney Junior
Country
Broadcast area
Headquarters
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format
Ownership
Owner
  • Southeast Asia: The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.
  • Hong Kong: The Walt Disney Company (Asia-Pacific) Ltd.
  • Taiwan: The Walt Disney Company (Taiwan) Ltd.
Sister channels
History
Launched
  • January 2000; 24 years ago (2000-01) (As programming block; Playhouse Disney)
  • 2 April 2004; 20 years ago (2004-04-02) (Hong Kong and Indonesia; Playhouse Disney Channel)
Closed
  • 1 October 2021; 3 years ago (2021-10-01) (Southeast Asia & Hong Kong)
  • 31 December 2021; 2 years ago (2021-12-31) (Taiwan)
Replaced by
  • Disney+ (Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore & Taiwan; content)
  • Disney+ Hotstar (Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand; content)
  • Nick Jr. (Astro, (Malaysia); TrueVisions (Thailand))
Former namesPlayhouse Disney (2004–2011)

Disney Junior (formerly Playhouse Disney) was a Southeast Asian pay television preschool channel owned by The Walt Disney Company Asia-Pacific.

Aimed mainly at children between ages 2 to 7 years old, its programming consisted of original first-run television series and theatrically released and made-for-DVD movies, as well as other select third-party programming, some of which originally having aired on PBS Kids in the United States.

Disney Junior also lent its name to an early morning program block seen on sister network Disney Channel, branded as Disney Junior on Disney Channel until it discontinued since July 31, 2018, using the Disney Channel moniker. The preschool channel ceased operations at the end of 2021.

History

Negotiations for an Asian version of Playhouse Disney started in January 2000 as a block on Disney Channel. It was first broadcast in Hong Kong and Indonesia as Playhouse Disney on April 2, 2004. From 2004 to 2005, Disney launched Playhouse Disney in several countries in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, the channel was broadcast in English language without the usage of native Tagalog.

On June 30, 2011, Laura Wendt, announced that Playhouse Disney will be rebranded as Disney Junior in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong on July 11, 2011. Laura said that Disney Junior will feature the hallmarks of the Disney brand, story, and character. They will take classic Disney characters, beloved, through generations, and bring them to life on TV with elements that encourage early childhood learning.

Due to increasing localization of the Indian feeds of Disney Channel and Disney XD, they were banned from broadcasting in Bangladesh in 2013. Later, in 2016, the Southeast Asian feeds of the Disney channels, including Disney Junior Asia, became available on certain cable operators in Bangladesh.

On March 1, 2016, Disney Junior changed to its widescreen format in some countries, while launching its high-definition channel.

On July 31, 2018, the Disney Junior on Disney Channel block was discontinued with no explanation given.

Closure

On June 1, 2020, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior ceased transmission in Singapore on both Singtel and StarHub after failing the contract renewal with both service providers in the country. Select programs from these 3 channels were moved to, replaced by and made it available via Disney+ on February 23, 2021.

On August 5, 2020, Disney Junior upgraded to HD on Astro alongside Disney Channel. On January 1, 2021, the channels ceased operations across Astro and Astro-owned TV providers (including NJOI and Kristal-Astro) in Malaysia due to the launch of Astro's Refreshed Kids Pack, while airing PJ Masks, that announced back on December 14, 2020. While its shows moved to Disney+ Hotstar in the said country on June 1, 2021.

After 17 years of broadcasting, Disney Junior Asia, Disney Junior Hong Kong, Disney Channel Asia, Disney Channel Hong Kong along with Fox channels in Southeast Asia have closed on 1 October 2021, at exactly 1:00 am (UTC+08:00)/12:00 am (UTC+07:00), concluding with Mira, Royal Detective.

Most of Disney Junior shows will be shown instead on Disney+ Hotstar and Disney+ depends on its countries. Nevertheless, Disney Junior Taiwan block on Disney Channel, along with the Nat Geo channels, will continue to operate after this date. But the block ended at New Year's Eve (December 31, 2021).

Final Feeds

  • Main: Available in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. It was formerly provided in Singapore and Malaysia. It ceased operations on October 1, 2021.
  • Hong Kong: Available in Hong Kong with its own schedule differing from the main pan-Asian feed. It broadcast in both Cantonese and English language. Along with the pan-Asian feed, it ceased operations on October 1, 2021.
  • Taiwan: Available in Taiwan with its own TV block on Disney Channel, runs from 6 am to 1 pm (UTC+08:00). It broadcast in Taiwanese Mandarin and English, and it also aired continuities and promos. It ceased operations on December 31, 2021, due to the launch of Disney+ on November 12 of that year.


Final programming

Original programming from Disney Junior USA

*Last program to air in Southeast Asia

Original programming from Disney Channel

Acquired programming from Disney Junior USA

  • Bluey (August 1, 2020 – September 29, 2021)
  • Gigantosaurus (June 3, 2019 – September 29, 2021)
  • PJ Masks (August 29, 2016 – September 29, 2021)

Other acquired programming

Interstitial programming/Shorts (past and present)

Original

Acquired

Former programming

Original programming from Disney Junior USA

Acquired programming from Disney Junior USA

Acquired programming from Disney Channel

Other acquired programming

Programming originally produced for and aired on PBS Kids

Disney Junior Magazine Philippines

Disney Junior Magazine Philippines (known as Disney Junior Magazine and formerly known as Playhouse Disney Magazine Philippines) was an educational magazine published in the Philippines by Summit Media in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.

References

  1. "Disney Channels – About Us". Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. Osborne, Magz (5 April 2004). "Mouse net gets Asia bows". Variety. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  3. "Disney, Playhouse hit Hong Kong". Multichannel. 3 March 2004. Retrieved 3 March 2004.
  4. "Disney readies bow". Variety. 8 March 2004. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  5. "Playhouse gets dedicated Philippines feed". C21media. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  6. "Disney launches Playhouse in Singapore". C21media. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  7. "Disney adds Malaysia to Playhouse mix". C21media. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  8. "Playhouse Disney Channel Launches in Brunei". Animation World Network. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  9. "Magical, musical stories on all new Disney Junior". Philstar.com. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  10. "Disney+ Singapore Incoming: Disney Channels dropped from StarHub & Singtel". Asiaone.com. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  11. MaxDex. "All Disney Channels Closedown (Malaysia & Brunei Feed) - 1 January 2021". YouTube.
  12. Multiple sources:
  13. "Disney to shut down most of its TV channels in Southeast Asia, eyes growth in streaming services". CNA. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  14. Bebas, Jenis (1 October 2021). "Disney Junior Southeast Asia Feed Closing/Shut Down". YouTube. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  15. "Disney+Hotstar expected to end 2022 with over 50 million subscribers". Indian Television Dot Com. 24 February 2021. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  16. "Disney Group set to close five cable channels in Taiwan - Taipei Times". taipeitimes.com. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  17. https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2005/august/25082005_freepreviewofplayhousedisneychannelonstarhubdigitalcable.html
  18. https://www.awn.com/news/decode-signs-mighty-jungle-deals-disney
  19. https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/family/newsandevents/2013/01/29/mike-the-knight-joins-disney-junior
  20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkOiYLR98NE
  21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr3HHR5HwMA
  22. https://www.crafty-crafted.com/announcement/contest-playhouse-disney-goodies-up-for-grabs/
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