Disney Junior (Corus Entertainment)

Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. Launched on November 30, 2007 as Playhouse Disney Disney, and May 6, 2011 as Disney Junior, it is a localized version of the US cable network Disney Junior, broadcasting animated programming aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 7.

Astral Media
The channel originally launched as Playhouse Disney on November 30, 2007; as Family is licensed as a premium service which allows for the addition of multiplex channels that are consistent with the network's licence (which dictates that it provide a service with programming aimed at youth aged 17 and younger), no additional licence was required to launch the service, and the channel would be offered at no additional charge to television providers who already carry Family Channel.[1][2]

A French-language version, originally known as Playhouse Disney Télé, was launched on July 5, 2010. Unlike the English version, it operates under a separate Category B license.[3] On May 6, 2011, the network was re-launched under Disney's new preschool television brand Disney Junior.[4]

DHX Media
Following the sale of Astral Media to Bell Media, Disney Junior and its sister networks (including its French-language version, as well as Family and Disney XD) were divested to meet regulatory requirements surrounding the merger. On November 28, 2013, DHX Media announced it would acquire the four channels for $170 million, pending CRTC approval.[5][6] On July 24, 2014, the CRTC approved DHX's purchase of the networks,[7][8] and the deal was closed on July 31, 2014.[9][10]

Corus Entertainment
From September to November 2015, Disney Junior was temporarily replaced by Family Jr..

Disney Junior was officially relaunched by Corus on December 1, 2015.[11] DHX's rights to broadcast Disney programming lapsed in January 2016.[12]

There is no French-language counterpart, but Disney La Chaîne (Corus' French-language Disney Channel) offers a morning programming block called "Disney Junior sur La Chaîne Disney" which airs French versions of Disney Junior shows.

Current programming

 * Doc McStuffins[11]
 * Goldie & Bear[11]
 * Guess with Jess
 * Handy Manny
 * Henry Hugglemonster
 * Imagination Movers
 * Jake and the Never Land Pirates[13]
 * Jane and the Dragon
 * The Lion Guard
 * Little Einsteins
 * Mickey Mouse Clubhouse[11]
 * Miles from Tomorrowland[11]
 * My Friend Rabbit
 * PJ Masks
 * Rolie Polie Olie
 * Sheriff Callie's Wild West[13]
 * Sofia the First[11]
 * Special Agent Oso
 * Willa's Wild Life