Family Jr. Explained

Family Jr.
Launch Date:, 16 years ago
Network:Family
Picture Format:1080i HDTV
Owner:WildBrain
Country:Canada
Language:English
Area:Nationwide
Headquarters:Toronto, Ontario
Sister Channels:Family Channel
Télémagino
WildBrainTV
Online Serv 1:RiverTV
Online Chan 1:Over-the-top TV
Online Serv 2:Amazon Prime Channels

Family Jr. is a Canadian specialty channel owned by WildBrain. A sister channel to Family Channel, it broadcasts children's programming aimed at viewers aged 2 to 7. Legally, the channel operates as a multiplex service of Family Channel, stemming from its former licensing status as a premium television service; therefore, it is distributed at no additional charge to Family Channel subscribers. Along with its French-language counterpart, Télémagino, it was available in over 4 million Canadian households as of 2013.[1]

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

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 (now WildBrain) 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 brand extensions 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

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.[57]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: March 1, 2013 . Family Channel | Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Available on Free Preview in March . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130304082143/http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1122547/family-channel-disney-junior-and-disney-xd-available-on-free-preview-in-march . March 4, 2013 . August 6, 2014 . Newswire.ca.
  2. Web site: Broadcasting Decision 2006–98. CRTC. March 27, 2006. November 29, 2013.
  3. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/26/disney-abc-television-group-announces-disney-junior-a-new-24-hour-channel-for-preschoolers-and-their-families-35879/20100526abc03 Disney/ABC Television Group Announces Disney Junior, a New 24-Hour Channel for Preschoolers and Their Families
  4. Web site: Biblic . Mirko . 27 June 2013 . Re: Voting Trust Agreement between BCE Inc. and Pierre Boivin, the trustee Application No. 2013-0243-9–Approved . July 5, 2013 . CRTC.
  5. News: DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels. Toronto Star. November 29, 2013. November 28, 2013.
  6. News: DHX to acquire Family Channel, three others from Bell Media. The Globe and Mail. November 29, 2013. Toronto. November 28, 2013.
  7. Web site: DHX Media receives CRTC approval on $170M acquisition of Family Channel and three other children's channels . DHX Media . July 24, 2014 . July 26, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402170232/http://www.dhxmedia.com/press-room/542-dhx-media-receives-crtc-approval-on-170m-acquisition-of-family-channel-and-three-other-childrens-channels.html . April 2, 2015 .
  8. Web site: DHX Media approved for Family Channel takeover. Vessing. Etan. Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. July 24, 2014 . July 26, 2014.
  9. Web site: DHX Media closes Family Channel acquisition and announces management changes. Canada Newswire. July 31, 2014. July 31, 2014. August 3, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140803030351/http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1393330/dhx-media-closes-family-channel-acquisition-and-announces-management-changes. dead.
  10. Web site: Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-388. July 24, 2014. CRTC. July 27, 2014.
  11. Web site: Changes to Kids Channels. August 21, 2015. VMedia. August 26, 2015.
  12. Web site: Changes to our youth programming. Videotron. August 26, 2015.
  13. DHX TELEVISION'S REBRANDED FAMILY JR. AND TÉLÉMAGINO NETWORKS REVEALED TODAY. DHX Media. September 18, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150928132148/http://dhxmedia.com/press-room/851%3Adhx-televisions-rebranded-family-jr-and-telemagino-networks-revealed-today. September 28, 2015.
  14. Web site: DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done. Cartt.ca. April 16, 2015. April 16, 2015.
  15. News: Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content. April 16, 2015. The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press.
  16. Web site: Beep & Mort . 2023-09-04 . FamilyJr.ca . en.
  17. Web site: Big Block Sing Song . September 6, 2023 . September 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230926094341/https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/big-block-sing-song/ . dead .
  18. Web site: Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood–FamilyJr.ca. Family Jr.. DHX Media. October 7, 2017. October 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007221030/https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/daniel-tigers-neighbourhood/. dead.
  19. Web site: Astral's Disney Junior to premiere Justin Time. Kidscreen.com. July 29, 2018.
  20. Web site: Justin Time–Distribution & Sales–Guru Studio. Gurustudio.com. July 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180717172330/http://www.gurustudio.com/projects/distribution-and-sales/justin-time-distribution. July 17, 2018. dead.
  21. Web site: Kate & Mim-Mim . Familyjr.ca. July 29, 2018.
  22. Web site: DHX, Alpha Group get revved up for new series . Kidscreen. October 2, 2018.
  23. Web site: Space Ranger Roger. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024420/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/space-ranger-roger/. dead.
  24. Web site: Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City . FamilyJr.ca. October 3, 2021.
  25. Web site: Arthur. Family Jr.. May 2, 2024. May 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240502012056/https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/arthur/. dead.
  26. Web site: Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks. Family Jr.. DHX Media. October 7, 2017. October 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171006040439/https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/alvinnn-and-the-chipmunks/. dead.
  27. Web site: Blippi . 2023-09-04 . FamilyJr.ca . en . September 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230904020220/https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/blippi/ . dead .
  28. Web site: Care Bears: Unlock the Magic. September 24, 2019. December 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221222210559/https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/care-bears-unlock-the-magic/. dead.
  29. Web site: Curious George . FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018.
  30. Web site: Dragons: Rescue Riders . FamilyJr.ca. August 2, 2021.
  31. Web site: Go Jetters.
  32. Web site: TV Schedule for Family Jr.
  33. Web site: Lucas the Spider . FamilyJr.ca. October 3, 2021.
  34. Web site: FamilyJr.ca. FamilyJr.ca.
  35. Web site: Norman Picklestripes. FamilyJr.ca. September 11, 2020.
  36. Web site: Teletubbies . FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018.
  37. Web site: Watch . www.familyjr.ca . 2024-04-02.
  38. Web site: Bob the Builder. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727054500/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/bob-the-builder/. dead.
  39. Web site: Dinotrux FamilyJr.ca. Family Jr.. DHX Media. October 7, 2017. October 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007220505/https://www.familyjr.ca/shows/dinotrux/. dead.
  40. FamilyJr_TV. Family Jr.. 881497879344492545. July 2, 2017. Don't miss the premiere of Elias: Rescue Team Adventures tomorrow at 4:50pm ET!.
  41. Web site: Elias: Rescue Team Adventures. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024551/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/elias-rescue-team-adventures/. dead.
  42. Web site: Franny's Feet. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024352/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/frannys-feet/. dead.
  43. Web site: Playhouse Disney Canada . www.playhousedisney.ca . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101217091059/http://www.playhousedisney.ca/en/shows/gerald-mcboing-boing . 17 December 2010 . dead.
  44. Web site: Little People. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727054454/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/little-people/. dead.
  45. Web site: Messy Goes to OKIDO. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024508/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/messy-goes-to-okido/. dead.
  46. Web site: Noddy, Toyland Detective. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024514/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/noddy-toyland-detective/. dead.
  47. Web site: FAMILY JR. SETS A PLAYDATE FOR OCTOBER 3–DHX Media. Dhxmedia.com. July 29, 2018.
  48. Web site: Rainbow Ruby. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. January 21, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180121190323/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/rainbow-ruby/. dead.
  49. News: Rainbow Ruby set for Canadian premiere. April 18, 2018. Kidscreen.com. April 14, 2016.
  50. Sarah_and_Duck. Sarah & Duck. 486273193465094144. 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!!.
  51. Web site: Sarah and Duck . FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018.
  52. Web site: The Save-Ums!. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727054447/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/the-save-ums/. dead.
  53. News: Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures Reaches Disney Jr Canada • ToonBarn. April 18, 2018. ToonBarn. January 10, 2012. April 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180404200432/http://www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/strawberry-shortcakes-berry-bitty-adventures-disney-junior/. dead.
  54. Web site: Super WHY!. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. July 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024511/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/super-why/. dead.
  55. Web site: Thomas & Friends. FamilyJr.ca. July 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024409/http://www.familyjr.ca/shows/thomas-and-friends/. July 27, 2018. dead.
  56. Web site: Schedule | Disney Junior Channel . September 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130925120116/http://www.disneyjunior.ca/en/schedule . September 25, 2013 . live .
  57. Web site: FamilyJr.Ca. Family Jr. On Demand. https://web.archive.org/web/20130915102646/http://www.disneyjunior.ca/en/on-demand.php. September 15, 2013. December 28, 2015. dead.

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