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Disney XD (Southeast Asian TV channel)

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This article is about Disney XD in Southeast Asia. For the original American version, see Disney XD. For other international versions, see List of Disney XD TV channels.
Disney XD
CountryMalaysia
Singapore
HeadquartersCorporate office: 1 #06-01 Sandcrawler, Fusionopolis View, Singapore 138577
Studios and production facility: 4 Loyang Ln #01-01/02 and #02-01/02., Singapore 508914
Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Programming
Language(s)English
Indonesian
Malay
Tamil
Mandarin Chinese
Thai
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia)
Disney Channels Worldwide
(Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International)[1][2][3]

Disney XD is a pay television channel that broadcasts in the Southeast Asia region, owned by the Disney Channels Worldwide unit of the United States-based Walt Disney Television, operated by The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia). It is aimed primarily at children, 6–15 years old.[5][2]

Its programming lineup includes Marvel and Star Wars shows, reruns of programs previously aired on Disney Channel and certain action series.

Availability

Disney XD first began broadcasting in Malaysia on 15 September 2012.[1] The channel was expanded to Singapore on 16 March 2013,[4] Indonesia and Thailand on 19 October 2013, and lastly, the Philippines on 31 May 2014.

On 28 February 2019, the Malaysian feed of Disney XD Asia was merged into the main feed, with timings on promos now saying MAL/PHIL instead of SIN/PHIL. Astro, the sole operator in Malaysia that carries Disney channels made Disney XD an HD only channel from 14 March 2019.

Disney XD is not available in Hong Kong and Vietnam, selected programs are also available on Disney Channel Asia.

Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior ceased transmission in Singapore on 31 May 2020, on both Singtel and StarHub.[7]

Programming

Current Programming

Original Programming

Animated series (including from Jetix)

Live-action series

Disney Junior Series

Short series

Acquired programming

Upcoming Programming

Former Programming

Original Programming (including Disney Channel shows)

Animated series

Live-Action Series

Acquired Programming

References

  1. ^ a b c "Malaysia to premiere Disney XD". Kidscreen. July 19, 2012. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Saluran Disney XD Hadir di Indonesia" (in Indonesian). Investor Daily Indonesia. October 22, 2013. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. ^ https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/disney-sets-out-international-leadership-team-post-fox-deal-1203088968/
  4. ^ a b "Marvel Mania, and More!". Television Asia Plus. March 22, 2013. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Gopi, Shreya (October 21, 2013). "Disney XD launches in Indonesia and Thailand". On Screen. Archived from the original on February 16, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. ^ "Disney XD Launches in the Philippines beginning May 31". Smart Parenting. May 31, 2014. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. ^ Baroness, The (2020-06-01). "Disney+ Singapore Incoming: Disney Channels Dropped From Starhub & Singtel". Geek Culture. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
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