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Family Jr.
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
NetworkFamily
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerWildBrain
Sister channelsFamily Channel
Télémagino
WildBrainTV
History
LaunchedNovember 30, 2007 (2007-11-30)
Former namesPlayhouse Disney Channel (2007–2011)
Disney Junior (2011–2015)
Links
Websitefamilyjr.ca

Family Jr. is a multiplex channel of the Canadian specialty channel Family Channel. It broadcasts children's programming aimed at viewers aged 2 to 7.

The channel launched on November 30, 2007 as a Canadian version of Playhouse Disney, under license from Disney Channels Worldwide (which had a library agreement with Family Channel at the time). It then rebranded under Disney's new preschool television brand Disney Junior in 2011. Following the acquisition of Astral Media by Bell Media, Family Channel—and by extension, Disney Junior—was divested to DHX Media (now WildBrain) in 2014.

In 2015, DHX lost its rights to Disney programming to Corus Entertainment: this resulted in the launch of a new Canadian Disney Junior channel, and DHX's existing Disney Junior channel being rebranded as Family Jr.–a brand extension of Family Channel–in September 2015.

Along with its French-language counterpart, Télémagino, it is available in over 4 million Canadian households as of 2013.[1] As it is a multiplex channel of Family Channel (established when it was still legally considered a premium specialty service by the CRTC), the service is distributed at no additional charge to its subscribers.

History

As Playhouse Disney and Disney Junior

The channel originally launched as Playhouse Disney on November 30, 2007; as Family was originally licensed as a premium television service, it is allowed to operate multiplex channels consistent with the network's licence (which dictated that it provide a service with programming aimed at youth aged 17 and younger), thus the channel did not require separate CRTC approval, and would be offered at no additional charge to television providers who already carry Family Channel.

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.[2]

On May 6, 2011, the networks were rebranded under Disney's new preschool television brand, Disney Junior.[3]

On March 4, 2013, Bell Media announced that it would divest the Family Channel networks as part of its then-proposed acquisition of Astral Media.[4] On November 28, 2013, DHX Media announced it would acquire the Family Channel networks $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]

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. A Corus-owned incarnation of Disney Junior later launched on December 1, 2015.[11][12][13][14][15]

Programming

Current programming

Canadian productions

Upcoming programming

Acquired programming

Former programming

Playhouse Disney, Disney Junior, and Disney Channel programming

Programs in bold indicate that the programs moved to new Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)

Related services

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 Bell Aliant, Eastlink, Rogers Cable, SaskTel, 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. Family Jr. (as Disney Junior) launched its own On Demand channel on May 6, 2011.[53]

Family Jr. Go

Family Jr. Go is a service available on the App Store and Google Play Store. It was initially only available to television customers of Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct, but expanded to other providers as years went by. It shows new and old episodes of Family Jr. programming and is part of the Family app.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Family Channel | Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Available on Free Preview in March". Newswire.ca. March 1, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  2. ^ "Broadcasting Decision 2006–98". CRTC. March 27, 2006. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  3. ^ Disney/ABC Television Group Announces Disney Junior, a New 24-Hour Channel for Preschoolers and Their Families, The Futon Critic, May 26, 2010
  4. ^ Biblic, Mirko (June 27, 2013). "Re: Voting Trust Agreement between BCE Inc. and Pierre Boivin, the trustee Application No. 2013-0243-9–Approved". CRTC. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  5. ^ "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  6. ^ "DHX to acquire Family Channel, three others from Bell Media". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ Vessing, Etan (July 24, 2014). "DHX Media approved for Family Channel takeover". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  9. ^ "DHX Media closes Family Channel acquisition and announces management changes". Canada Newswire. July 31, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  10. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-388". CRTC. July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  11. ^ "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  12. ^ "Changes to our youth programming". Videotron. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done". Cartt.ca. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  15. ^ "Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  16. ^ "Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood–FamilyJr.ca". Family Jr. DHX Media. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  17. ^ "Astral's Disney Junior to premiere Justin Time". Kidscreen.com. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  18. ^ "Justin Time". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  19. ^ "Justin Time–Distribution & Sales–Guru Studio". Gurustudio.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  20. ^ "Kate & Mim-Mim". Familyjr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  21. ^ "DHX, Alpha Group get revved up for new series". Kidscreen. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  22. ^ "Space Ranger Roger". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  23. ^ "Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  24. ^ "Care Bears: Unlock the Magic".
  25. ^ "Curious George". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  26. ^ "Dragons: Rescue Riders". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  27. ^ "Go Jetters".
  28. ^ "TV Schedule for Family Jr".
  29. ^ "Lucas the Spider". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  30. ^ https://www.familyjr.ca/
  31. ^ "Norman Picklestripes". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  32. ^ "Teletubbies". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  33. ^ "Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks–FamilyJr.ca". Family Jr. DHX Media. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  34. ^ "Bob the Builder". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  35. ^ "Dinotrux FamilyJr.ca". Family Jr. DHX Media. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  36. ^ Family Jr. [@FamilyJr_TV] (July 2, 2017). "Don't miss the premiere of Elias: Rescue Team Adventures tomorrow at 4:50pm ET!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  37. ^ "Elias: Rescue Team Adventures". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  38. ^ "Franny's Feet". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  39. ^ "Playhouse Disney Canada". www.playhousedisney.ca. Archived from the original on December 17, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  40. ^ "Little People". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  41. ^ "Messy Goes to OKIDO". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  42. ^ "Noddy, Toyland Detective". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  43. ^ "FAMILY JR. SETS A PLAYDATE FOR OCTOBER 3–DHX Media". Dhxmedia.com. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  44. ^ "Rainbow Ruby". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  45. ^ "Rainbow Ruby set for Canadian premiere". Kidscreen.com. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  46. ^ Sarah & Duck [@Sarah_and_Duck] (July 7, 2014). "We're really excited to be on in Canada on @DisneyJuniorCA! Let us know if you saw us for the first time today!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  47. ^ "Sarah and Duck". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  48. ^ "The Save-Ums!". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  49. ^ "Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures Reaches Disney Jr Canada • ToonBarn". ToonBarn. January 10, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  50. ^ "Super WHY!". FamilyJr.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  51. ^ "Thomas & Friends". FamilyJr.ca. Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  52. ^ "Schedule | Disney Junior Channel". Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
  53. ^ "Family Jr. On Demand". FamilyJr.Ca. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2015.

External links

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