La Chaîne Disney
 | It has been suggested that Télétoon Rétro be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since December 2017. |
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Network | Disney Channel |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | French |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Corus Entertainment (branding licensed from The Walt Disney Company) (Teletoon Canada, Inc.) |
| Links | |
| Website | La chaîne Disney |
Disney La Chaîne, branded on-air as La chaîne Disney, is a Canadian French language Category B specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment, and launched on September 1, 2015, replacing Télétoon Rétro. It is a localized version of the U.S. specialty network Disney Channel, broadcasting live-action and animated programming aimed at children in French-speaking regions of Canada.
The launch of the network came alongside a licensing deal reached between Disney and Corus, in which it acquired Canadian rights to Disney Channel's programming library, and the announcement of a Canadian version of Disney Channel broadcasting in English that launched concurrently. Previous rightsholder DHX Media never operated any Disney Channel-branded services in English or French, and its only French-language Disney-branded property was a French-language Canadian version of the preschool children's brand Disney Junior.
History
By virtue of its previous co-ownership with Family Channel, French-language dubs of Disney Channel programs were historically aired by Vrak.TV. Vrak.TV was separated from Family with the acquisition of Astral Media by Bell Media; in an attempt to relieve concerns surrounding Bell's total market share in English-language television following the merger, Bell elected to divest Family Channel and its sister networks to DHX Media, which included Astral's French-language version of Disney Junior.[1]
On April 16, 2015, Corus Entertainment announced that it had acquired long-term, Canadian multi-platform rights to Disney Channel's programming library; the cost and duration of the licensing deal were not disclosed. Alongside the licensing deal, Corus announced that it would officially launch a Canadian version of Disney Channel; the service will consist of linear television channels in English and French, along with TV Everywhere and video-on-demand services for digital platforms.[2][1]
The French-language service, La chaîne Disney, launched concurrently with its English-language counterpart on September 1, 2015. It replaced Télétoon Rétro in its previous channel allotments, and operates under the same CRTC license.[3][4]
In 2018, the channel was rebranded to match its English-language counterpart while keeping its logo.
Programming
La chaîne Disney's programming consists mainly of French-language dubs of existing programs from Disney Channel. Disney XD and Disney Junior programs are also included as part of their respective programming blocks, Disney Junior sur la chaîne Disney[5] and Disney XD Zone (referenced as XD Zone).[6][7]
Current programming
Disney Channel programming
- Agent KC (K.C. Undercover)
- Andi Mack
- Baymax et les Nouveaux Héros (Big Hero 6: The Series)
- Elena d'Avalor (Elena of Avalor)
- Frankie et Paige (Bizaardvark)
- Hôtel Transylvanie (Hotel Transylvania: The Series)
- Raven (Raven's Home)
- Raiponce (Tangled the Series)
- Harley, le cadet de mes soucis (Stuck in the Middle)
Disney Junior programming
- Boucle d'Or et Petit Ours (Goldie and Bear)
- La Garde du Roi lion (The Lion Guard)
- La Maison de Mickey (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)
- Mickey et ses amis : Top départ ! (Mickey and the Roadster Racers)
- Le Monde de Bingo et Rolly (Puppy Dog Pals)
- Princesse Sofia (Sofia the First)
- Les Pyjamasques (PJ Masks)
- Vampirina
Disney XD programming
- Avengers Secret Wars
- La bande à Piscou (DuckTales)
- Star Butterfly (Star vs the Forces of Evil)
- Les Gardiens de la Galaxie (Guardians of the Galaxy)
- MECH-X4
- Star Wars Rebels
Repeats
Disney Channel programming
- Jessie
- Liv et Maddie (Liv and Maddie)
Disney XD programming
- Colis de la Planète X (Packages from Planet X)
Acquired programming
- Benjamin (Franklin)
- Drôles de colocs (Endangered Species)
- Jane et le dragon (Jane and the Dragon)
- Juste pour rire: Les gags Full Ado (Just Kidding)
- Les Mini Sorcières (Little Charmers)
- Rolie Polie Olie
- Splatalot
- Spiez! Nouvelle génération (The Amazing Spiez!)
Along with the programs above, the channel airs movies as part of the programming block,Cinéma la chaîne Disney.
Upcoming programming
Disney Channel programming
- Les Green à Big City (Big City Greens)
Disney Junior programming
Disney XD programming
Acquired programming
Former programming
Disney Channel programming
- Austin et Ally (Austin & Ally)
- Best Friends Whenever
- Camp Kikiwaka (Bunk'd)
- C'est Pas Moi! (I Didn't Do It)
- Doggyblog (Dog With A Blog)
- Le Monde de Riley (Girl Meets World)
Disney Junior programming
- Docteur la Peluche (Doc McStuffins)
- Henry Câlimonstre (Henry Hugglemonster)
- Jake et les Pirates du Pays imaginaire (Jake and the Never Land Pirates)
- Miles dans l'espace (Miles from Tomorrowland)
- Shériff Callie au Far West (Sheriff Callie's Wild West)
Disney XD programming
- Les 7N (The 7D)
- Blagues Squad (Walk the Prank)
- Les Bio-Teens (Lab Rats)
- Les Bio-Teens: Forces spéciales (Lab Rats: Elite Force)
- Corniche et Cahuète (Pickle and Peanut)
- Kirby Buckets
- Lego Star Wars: Les aventures de Freemaker (Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures)
- Mighty Med
- Penn Zero: Héros à Mi-Temps (Penn Zero: Part Time Hero)
- Robover (Future-Worm!)
- Les Souvenirs de Gravity Falls (Gravity Falls)
- Wander (Wander Over Yonder)
Acquired programming
- L'heure de la terreur (R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour)
- Joue avec Jess (Guess with Jess)
- Ma gardienne est un vampire (My Babysitter's a Vampire: The Series)
- Miss Spider
- Spider-Man (1967)
- Stoked
- Trois et moi (My Life Me)
References
- ^ a b "Corus Entertainment snaps up Disney content from DHX Media, plans to launch Disney channel in Canada". Financial Post. Postmedia Network. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ "Corus Entertainment and Disney/ABC Television Group Join Forces in Landmark Licensing Agreement" (Press release). Corus Entertainment. CNW Group. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ "Corus speciialty services - Ownership chart" (PDF). CRTC. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Corus trading Télétoon Rétro for La chaîne Disney". Cartt.ca. Retrieved 13 August 2015.(subscription required)
- ^ http://www.disneylachaine.ca/junior
- ^ "La chaîne Disney : New TV Offer for the Whole Family Starting September 1!". Corus Entertainment. Corus. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Get Ready Canada! Disney Channel Arrives on September 1!" (Press release). Toronto: Corus Entertainment. August 11, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.