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Family Jr.
CountryCanada
NetworkFamily
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerAstral Media (2007-2013)
DHX Media (2013-present)

Family Jr. is a Canadian English-language specialty channel owned by DHX Media. Launched on November 30, 2007, the service broadcasts programming aimed at preschool-aged children. Family Jr. is operated as a multiplex channel of its parent network, the Category A-licensed Family Channel, under CRTC regulations allowing channels licensed as premium television services to operate additional feeds consistent with their overall licensing.

The channel was previously operated under Disney's preschool television brands, including Playhouse Disney and later Disney Junior, but adopted the Family Jr. brand in 2015 following the acquisition of Canadian rights to Disney's children's programming library by Corus Entertainment. Corus subsequently relaunched the Canadian version of Disney Junior.

Along with its French-language counterpart, Télémagino, it is available in over 4 million Canadian households as of 2013.[1]

History

As Playhouse Disney and Disney Junior

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Only logo used under the Playhouse Disney brand

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.[2][3]

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.[4]

On May 6, 2011, the networks were re-launched under Disney's new preschool television brand Disney Junior.[5]

Following the sale of Astral Media to Bell Media, the two Disney Junior services and their sister networks were put up for sale to relieve concerns over Bell's market share following the merger. On November 28, 2013, DHX Media announced it would acquire the two Disney Junior services and their sister networks for $170 million, pending CRTC approval.[6][7] On July 24, 2014, the CRTC approved DHX's purchase of the networks,[8][9] and the deal was closed on July 31, 2014.[10][11]

As Family Jr.

On April 16, 2015, it was announced that Corus Entertainment had acquired rights to Disney's children's television library and brands, succeeding a previous license agreement with DHX. Corus stated that following the launch of a Canadian version of Disney Channel, it would re-launch Disney's other linear children's television brands in Canada in the future. In anticipation for this transition, DHX concurrently announced that its Disney-branded networks would be re-branded as spin-offs of Family Channel; Disney Junior was re-branded as Family Jr. on September 18, 2015. On December 1, 2015, Corus launched a replacement Disney Junior-branded channel.[12][13][14][15][16]

Programming

Current programming

Canadian productions

Acquired programming

Current Films

Upcoming programming

Former programming

Note: The shows PJ Masks and Rolie Polie Olie did not air due to the Disney Junior being rebranded.

Extra Disney Junior (Canada) Programs

Acquired programs in Reruns

Short Series

Family Jr. HD

On May 1, 2013, a high definition simulcast of Family Jr.'s (as Disney Junior) standard definition feed was launched. It is available on Eastlink, Rogers Cable, Shaw Direct, and Telus Optik TV.

Family Jr. On Demand

Family Jr. On Demand is a video on demand service featuring programming from Family Jr, available to subscribers of Family and Family Jr.. Family Jr. (as Disney Junior) launched its own On Demand channel on May 6, 2011. [42]

Family Jr. Go

Family Jr. Go is a service available on the App Store and Google Play Store. It is available to television customers of Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct. It shows new and old episodes of Family Jr. programming and is part of the Family app.

References

  1. ^ "Family Channel | Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Available on Free Preview in March". Newswire.ca. 2013-03-01. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  2. ^ Playhouse Disney splashes out for Canuck launch, KidScreen, 1 November 2007
  3. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-386, CRTC, 2002-11-28
  4. ^ "Broadcasting Decision 2006-98". CRTC. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  5. ^ Disney/ABC Television Group Announces Disney Junior, a New 24-Hour Channel for Preschoolers and Their Families, The Futon Critic, May 26, 2010
  6. ^ "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  7. ^ "DHX to acquire Family Channel, three others from Bell Media". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. November 28, 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  8. ^ "DHX Media receives CRTC approval on $170M acquisition of Family Channel and three other children's channels". DHX Media. July 24, 2014. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Vessing, Etan (July 24, 2014). "DHX Media approved for Family Channel takeover". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  10. ^ "DHX Media closes Family Channel acquisition and announces management changes". Canada Newswire. July 31, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  11. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-388". CRTC. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  12. ^ "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  13. ^ "Changes to our youth programming". Videotron. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  14. ^ "DHX TELEVISION'S REBRANDED FAMILY JR. AND TÉLÉMAGINO NETWORKS REVEALED TODAY" (Press release). DHX Media. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done". Cartt.ca. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  16. ^ "Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  17. ^ https://twitter.com/FamilyJr_TV/status/881497879344492545
  18. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/elias-rescue-team-adventures/
  19. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/frannys-feet/
  20. ^ http://kidscreen.com/2012/08/14/astrals-disney-junior-to-premiere-justin-time/
  21. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/justin-time/
  22. ^ http://www.gurustudio.com/projects/distribution-and-sales/justin-time-distribution
  23. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/yup-yups/
  24. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/kate-and-mim-mim/
  25. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/little-people/
  26. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/rainbow-ruby/
  27. ^ https://twitter.com/FamilyJr_TV/status/747822569949106180
  28. ^ http://www.9story.com/News/NewsDetail?newsID=758
  29. ^ http://www.dhxmedia.com/television/media-centre/shows/nature-cat/
  30. ^ http://www.dhxmedia.com/newsreleases/family-jr-sets-a-playdate-for-october-3/
  31. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/the-save-ums/
  32. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/super-why/
  33. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/space-ranger-roger/
  34. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/bob-the-builder/
  35. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/curious-george/
  36. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/messy-goes-to-okido/
  37. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/noddy-toyland-detective/
  38. ^ https://twitter.com/Sarah_and_Duck/status/486273193465094144
  39. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/sarah-and-duck/
  40. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/teletubbies/
  41. ^ http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/thomas-and-friends/
  42. ^ "Family Jr. On Demand". FamilyJr.Ca. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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