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#REDIRECT [[Disney Channel (Southeast Asia)]]
{{about|Disney Channel in Southeast Asia|Disney Channel in the United States|Disney Channel|other international channels|Disney Channels Worldwide}}
{{use DMY dates|date=December 2014}}
{{Infobox TV channel
| name = Disney Channel
| logofile =2015 Disney Channel logo.svg
| logosize =200px
| logocaption =
| launch = 1 September 1996
| picture format = [[480i]], [[576i]] ([[16:9]] [[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])<br>[[1080i]] ([[High-definition television|HDTV]])
| owner = [[Disney Channels Worldwide]]<br>([[Disney–ABC Television Group]])<br />[[The Walt Disney Company|The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia]]
| headquarters = 4 Loyang Ln #01-01/02 and #02-01/02., [[Singapore]] 508914
| location =
| country =
| language = English<br />[[Chinese language|Chinese]]<br>[[Malay language|Malay]]<br />[[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br />[[Indonesian language|Indonesian]]<br />[[Thai language|Thai]]<br />[[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]] (subtitles)
| broadcast area = [[Southeast Asia]]
| former names = The Disney Channel (1996-1997)
| sister names = [[Disney Junior (Asia)|Disney Junior]]<br />[[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD]]
| web = [http://www.disneychannel.asia DisneyChannel.asia]
| terr serv 1 = Nexmedia<br /><small>(Indonesia)</small>
| terr chan 1 = Channel 105 (SD)
| sat serv 1 = [[Astro (Satellite TV)|Astro]]<br /><small>(Malaysia)</small>
| sat chan 1 = Channel 615 (SD)
| sat serv 2 = [[Cignal]]<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| sat chan 2 = Channel 71 (SD)
| sat serv 3 = [[Indovision]]<br /><small>(Indonesia)</small>
| sat chan 3 = Channel 45 (HD)
| sat serv 4 = [[TransVision (Indonesia)|TransVision]]<br /><small>(Indonesia)</small>
| sat chan 4 = Channel 200 (HD)
| sat serv 5 = [[Aora TV]]<br /><small>(Indonesia)</small>
| sat chan 5 = Channel 110 (SD)
| sat serv 6= [[Sky Net]] <br> [[Myanmar]]
| sat chan 6= Channel 63 (SD 4:3)
| sat serv 7 = [[TrueVisions]]<br /><small>(Thailand)</small>
| sat chan 7 = Channel 447/91 (HD)
| sat serv 8 = [[Kristal-Astro]]<br /><small>(Brunei)</small>
| sat chan 8 = Channel 615 (SD)
| sat serv 9 = HiTRON<br /><small>(Papua New Guinea)</small>
| sat chan 9 = Channel 33 (SD)
| sat serv 10 = [[Sky Direct]]<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| sat chan 10 = Channel 18 (SD)
| sat serv 11 = [[TVB Network Vision]] (Hong Kong)
| sat chan 11 = Channel 60
| cable serv 1 = [[StarHub TV]]<br /><small>(Singapore)</small>
| cable chan 1 = Channel 312 (SD)
| cable serv 2 = [[SkyCable]]<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 2 = Channel 47 (digital; SD)<br />Channel 250 (digital; HD)
| cable serv 3 = [[Destiny Cable]]<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 3 = Channel 50 (analog; SD)<br />Channel 47 (digital; SD)<br />Channel 250 (digital; HD)
| cable serv 4 = [[Cablelink]]<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 4 = Channel 25 (SD)
| cable serv 5 = Mountain View Satellite Corporation<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 5 = Channel 36 (SD)
| cable serv 6 = MultiNetwork Cable Television<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 6 = Channel 24 (SD)
| cable serv 7 = [[Parasat Cable TV]]<br /><small>([[Cagayan de Oro]], Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 7 = Channel 52 (SD)
| cable serv 8 = Bohol Community Cable TV<br /><small>([[Tagbilaran]], [[Bohol]], Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 8 = Channel 40 (SD)
| cable serv 9 = NVC Maharlika Cable Systems<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 9 = Channel 46 (SD)
| cable serv 10 = Pioneer Cable Vision Incorporated (PCVI)<br /><small>([[Baybay City]], [[Leyte]], Philippines)</small>
| cable chan 10 = Channel 16 (SD)
| cable serv 11 = [[First Media]]<br /><small>(Indonesia)</small>
| cable chan 11 = Channel 120 (SD)<br />Channel 373 (HD)
| cable serv 12 = max3 by Biznet<br /><small>(Indonesia)</small>
| cable chan 12 = Channel 105 (SD)
| cable serv 13 = [[TrueVisions]]<br /><small>(Thailand)</small>
| cable chan 13 = Channel 447/91 (HD)
| cable serv 14 = [[Vietnam Television|VTVcab]]<br /><small>(Vietnam)</small>
| cable chan 14 = Channel 91 (HD)
| cable serv 15 = HTVC<br /><small>(Vietnam)</small>
| cable chan 15 = Channel 50 (analog/digital; SD)
| cable serv 16 = Hanoi Cable Television BTS<br /><small>(Vietnam)</small>
| cable chan 16 = Channel 42 (SD)
| cable serv 17 = Palau National Communications Corporation<br /><small>(Palau)</small>
| cable chan 17 = Channel 12 (SD)
| cable serv 18 = Cambodia Cable Television<br /><small>(Cambodia)</small>
| cable chan 18 = Channel 21 (SD)
| cable serv 19 = [[Cable TV Hong Kong]]<br /><small> (Hong Kong)</small>
| cable chan 19 = Channel 135 (SD)
| cable serv 20 = Available on most Taiwanese cable systems
| cable chan 20 = Channel 23 (SD)
| iptv serv 1 = [[Mio TV]]<br /><small>(Singapore)</small>
| iptv chan 1 = Channel 234 (HD)<br />Channel 235 ([[Video on demand|VOD]]; HD)
| iptv serv 2 = [[now TV]]<br /><small>(Hong Kong)</small>
| iptv chan 2 = Channel 441 (SD)
| iptv serv 3 = Mountaintop Cable TV<br /><small>(Philippines)</small>
| iptv chan 3 = Channel 50 (SD)
|}}

'''Disney Channel Southeast Asia''' (formerly known as '''The Disney Channel''' from 1996 to 1997) is a [[Cable television#Asia|basic cable]] and [[Direct broadcast satellite|satellite television]] channel that broadcasts in [[Southeast Asia]] as the [[Flagship (broadcasting)|flagship]] property of owner [[Disney Channels Worldwide]] unit of the [[United States]]-based [[Disney–ABC Television Group]] and operated by [[The Walt Disney Company|The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia]]. Most of its original programming is aimed at pre-teens and [[adolescence|adolescents]] ages 10–16 while its [[Disney Junior (Asia)|Disney Junior]] programs are targeted at younger children ages 3–9, although certain programs are aimed at audiences of all ages. The channel's [[television program|programming]] consists of original first-run [[children's television series|television series]], theatrically-released and original [[Television film|made-for-cable]] [[Film|movies]] and select other third-party programming. Some countries do not carry the network, due to either a lack of capacity or government restrictions.

==History==
Disney Channel Asia was launched in January 2000 with a single video feed and two audio tracks in English and Mandarin, as well as subtitles in Mandarin too. The channel became available in [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Brunei]] and the [[Philippines]]. On 1 June 2002, the channel was launched in the [[South Korea]]n market with a Korean language feed.<ref name=awn>{{cite news|last=Godfrey|first=Leigh |title=Disney Channel Asia Launches In Korea|url=http://www.awn.com/news/disney-channel-asia-launches-korea|accessdate=8 March 2014|newspaper=Animation World Network|date=30 May 2002}}</ref> Over the first six months of 2005, Disney Channel Asia, along with sister channel [[Playhouse Disney]] (now [[Disney Junior (Asia)|Disney Junior]]) was launched in [[Vietnam]], [[Palau]] and [[Thailand]]. It finished off with a launch of both in [[Cambodia]], its 11th market, with Cambodia Entertainment Production Co. Ltd. as distributor.<ref name="indiantelevision.org.in">{{cite news|title=Disney launches two channels in Cambodia|url=http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/headlines/y2k5/june/june234.htm|accessdate=26 February 2014|newspaper=Indiantelevision.com|date=20 June 2005|location=Mumbai}}</ref>

In 2016 Disney Channel Asia was made available in [[Bangladesh]] on few digital cable operators in the country. This marks the return of Disney Channel in the country after the [[Disney Channel (India)|Indian feed]] got banned in 2013 due to the continuous Hindi telecast of ''[[Doraemon]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/world/bangladesh-bans-cartoons-to-halt-hindi-invasion/story-KeiygaixMoM1nrsVEPdlNK.html|title=Bangladesh bans cartoons to halt Hindi invasion|date=2013-02-15|work=http://www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2017-08-10|language=en}}</ref> Timings are one hour before JKT/THAI time.

===HD channel===
On May 1, 2015, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia launched a high-definition simulcast feed of [[Disney Channel]] in the [[Philippines]], available on [[SkyCable]] and [[Destiny Cable]] distributed by Asian Cable Communications, Inc. (ACCION) in that country. Just like its SD counterpart, the HD simulcast of the channel airs the same shows shown in the SD feed.

==Feeds==

===Asia===
Main feed available in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Palau and Cambodia.

===Singapore===
Same schedule as Asia feed, plus new episodes of live-action shows and local advertisements.

===Malaysia===
Same schedule as the Asia feed, plus local advertisements. For viewers in Malaysia and Brunei based in [[Klang Valley]] (surrounding area in [[Kuala Lumpur]] and [[Brunei-Muara District|Brunei-Muara]], which itself is also a surrounding area in [[Bandar Seri Begawan]]) on Channel 20 in [[UHF]], and is available in three languages: English, [[Malay language|Malay]] and Chinese. This channel is only available on [[Astro (Malaysian satellite television)|Astro]] in Malaysia and [[Kristal-Astro]] in Brunei on Channel 615 (in [[SDTV]]) and Channel 635 (in [[HDTV]]) and [[UniFi]] in Malaysia on Channel 137 (in SDTV) and Channel 157 (in HDTV).

===Philippines===
Same schedule as the Asia feed, plus local advertisements.

===Hong Kong===
Own schedule with local advertisements; separated from ''Asia'' feed on 2 April 2004. Broadcast in English and [[Cantonese]].

===Taiwan===
Own schedule with local advertisements; the first overseas feed of Disney Channel; began operations in March 1995;<ref name="indiantelevision.org.in" /> broadcast in [[Taiwanese Mandarin]]

==Programming==

=== Disney Channel animated series ===
* ''[[Fish Hooks]]''

=== Disney XD programming ===
* ''[[Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil]]''
* ''[[Spider-Man (2017 TV series)|Marvel’s Spider-Man]]'' (simulcasting with [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD]])
* ''[[Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero]]''
* ''[[Pickle and Peanut]]''
* ''[[Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja]]''


===Third-party shows===
* ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]''
* ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' (also on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD Asia]])
* ''[[Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures]]'' (also on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD Asia]])
* ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Marvel's Avengers: Secret Wars]]' (also on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD Asia]])
* ''[[Star Wars Forces of Destiny|Star Wars: Forces of Destiny]]'' (also on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD Asia]])
* ''[[Star Wars Rebels]]'' (also on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD Asia]])
* ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' (also on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD Asia]])

=== Shorts ===
* ''[[Descendants: Wicked World]]''
* ''[[Mickey Mouse (TV series)|Mickey Mouse]]''
* ''[[Sesame Workshop]]''
* ''[[Two More Eggs]]'' (also on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD Asia]])

===Sitcoms===
* ''[[Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything]]''
* ''[[Kirby Buckets]]''
* ''[[Lab Rats (U.S. TV series)|Lab Rats]]''
* ''[[Lab Rats: Elite Force]]''
* ''[[Mech-X4]''
* ''[[Walk the Prank]]''

===Programming blocks===
* Disney Channel Movie - Daily 8pm (7pm JKT)
* Monstober – every October.
* Dis the Season (formerly known as Fa-la-la-lidays) – every November–December.

===Upcoming===
* ''[[Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero]]'' (Season 2 premiering 6 November)
* ''[[Andi Mack]]'' (24 November 2017)
* ''[[Geostorm]]'' (2018)
* ''[[DuckTales (2017 TV series)|DuckTales]]''

==Presentation and Logos==
With the launch of the channel in 1996, Disney Channel Asia adopted the UK network's presentation designed by Lambie-Nairn. It then used the splat logo in 1997 with the opening of Disney Channel France. Later in 1999, Disney Channel Asia began to use the "Circles" presentation package until late 2003, when the US logo (and design package by CA Square) became the channel's on-air presentation format. Two more redesigns were made in 2012, then in 2014 with the current wordmark logo.

==See also==
* [[Disney Junior (Asia)]] - Sister channel to Disney Channel in Asia.
* [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)]] - Sister channel to Disney Channel in Asia

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.disneychannel-asia.com}}
* [http://disneychannel.disney.id/tv-schedule Disney Channel Asia Schedule] (except Singapore)
* [http://disneychannel.disney.sg/tv-schedule Disney Channel Singapore Schedule]

{{Disney Channel}}
{{Disney Shows}}

[[Category:Disney Channel|Asia]]
[[Category:Children's television channels in the Asia Pacific]]
[[Category:English-language television stations]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1996]]
[[Category:Media in Southeast Asia]]

Revision as of 11:03, 2 November 2017

This redirect is about Disney Channel in Southeast Asia. For Disney Channel in the United States, see Disney Channel. For other international channels, see Disney Channels Worldwide.

Disney Channel
Headquarters4 Loyang Ln #01-01/02 and #02-01/02., Singapore 508914
Programming
Language(s)English
Chinese
Malay
Tamil
Indonesian
Thai
Vietnamese (subtitles)
Ownership
OwnerDisney Channels Worldwide
(Disney–ABC Television Group)
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia

Disney Channel Southeast Asia (formerly known as The Disney Channel from 1996 to 1997) is a basic cable and satellite television channel that broadcasts in Southeast Asia as the flagship property of owner Disney Channels Worldwide unit of the United States-based Disney–ABC Television Group and operated by The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. Most of its original programming is aimed at pre-teens and adolescents ages 10–16 while its Disney Junior programs are targeted at younger children ages 3–9, although certain programs are aimed at audiences of all ages. The channel's programming consists of original first-run television series, theatrically-released and original made-for-cable movies and select other third-party programming. Some countries do not carry the network, due to either a lack of capacity or government restrictions.

History

Disney Channel Asia was launched in January 2000 with a single video feed and two audio tracks in English and Mandarin, as well as subtitles in Mandarin too. The channel became available in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines. On 1 June 2002, the channel was launched in the South Korean market with a Korean language feed.[1] Over the first six months of 2005, Disney Channel Asia, along with sister channel Playhouse Disney (now Disney Junior) was launched in Vietnam, Palau and Thailand. It finished off with a launch of both in Cambodia, its 11th market, with Cambodia Entertainment Production Co. Ltd. as distributor.[2]

In 2016 Disney Channel Asia was made available in Bangladesh on few digital cable operators in the country. This marks the return of Disney Channel in the country after the Indian feed got banned in 2013 due to the continuous Hindi telecast of Doraemon.[3] Timings are one hour before JKT/THAI time.

HD channel

On May 1, 2015, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia launched a high-definition simulcast feed of Disney Channel in the Philippines, available on SkyCable and Destiny Cable distributed by Asian Cable Communications, Inc. (ACCION) in that country. Just like its SD counterpart, the HD simulcast of the channel airs the same shows shown in the SD feed.

Feeds

Asia

Main feed available in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Palau and Cambodia.

Singapore

Same schedule as Asia feed, plus new episodes of live-action shows and local advertisements.

Malaysia

Same schedule as the Asia feed, plus local advertisements. For viewers in Malaysia and Brunei based in Klang Valley (surrounding area in Kuala Lumpur and Brunei-Muara, which itself is also a surrounding area in Bandar Seri Begawan) on Channel 20 in UHF, and is available in three languages: English, Malay and Chinese. This channel is only available on Astro in Malaysia and Kristal-Astro in Brunei on Channel 615 (in SDTV) and Channel 635 (in HDTV) and UniFi in Malaysia on Channel 137 (in SDTV) and Channel 157 (in HDTV).

Philippines

Same schedule as the Asia feed, plus local advertisements.

Hong Kong

Own schedule with local advertisements; separated from Asia feed on 2 April 2004. Broadcast in English and Cantonese.

Taiwan

Own schedule with local advertisements; the first overseas feed of Disney Channel; began operations in March 1995;[2] broadcast in Taiwanese Mandarin

Programming

Disney Channel animated series

Disney XD programming


Third-party shows

Shorts

Sitcoms

Programming blocks

  • Disney Channel Movie - Daily 8pm (7pm JKT)
  • Monstober – every October.
  • Dis the Season (formerly known as Fa-la-la-lidays) – every November–December.

Upcoming

Presentation and Logos

With the launch of the channel in 1996, Disney Channel Asia adopted the UK network's presentation designed by Lambie-Nairn. It then used the splat logo in 1997 with the opening of Disney Channel France. Later in 1999, Disney Channel Asia began to use the "Circles" presentation package until late 2003, when the US logo (and design package by CA Square) became the channel's on-air presentation format. Two more redesigns were made in 2012, then in 2014 with the current wordmark logo.

See also

References

  1. ^ Godfrey, Leigh (30 May 2002). "Disney Channel Asia Launches In Korea". Animation World Network. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Disney launches two channels in Cambodia". Indiantelevision.com. Mumbai. 20 June 2005. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh bans cartoons to halt Hindi invasion". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2017. {{cite news}}: External link in |work= (help)
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