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Line 1: {{short description\|Defunct television channel in the UK and Ireland}} {{about\|the now-defunct Disney Junior in the UK and Ireland\|the original, American version\|Disney ~~Junior~~Jr.\|other international versions\|List of Disney ~~Junior~~Jr. TV channels}} {{EngvarB\|date=February 2014}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2014}} Line 10: \| launch_date = {{start date\|2000\|09\|29\|df=y}} (as Playhouse Disney)<br>{{start date\|2011\|05\|7\|df=y}} (as Disney Junior) \| closed_date = {{end date\|2020\|09\|30\|df=y}} \| replaced_by = [[Disney+]] (~~Programming~~most of its content) \| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br/>(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed) \| former_names = Playhouse Disney (2000–2011) Line 22: }} '''Disney Junior''' (now known on [[YouTube]] as '''Disney Kids''') was a British and Irish [[pay television]] kids' TV channel that was owned by ~~[[Disney Junior\|original namesake American channel]].~~[[Disney–ABC Television Group]] that focused on preschool programming. It was launched on 29 September 2000 as Playhouse Disney. The channel was rebranded as Disney Junior on 7 May 2011, it later ceased broadcasting on 30 September 2020 due to [[Disney+]]. ==History== Line 28: When Disney Channel changed its programming focus in 1997, "Disney Channel Underfives" was launched to fill its morning schedule. On ~~September~~ 28, September 1999, the time slot was given its own distinct identity and live-action [[Continuity (broadcasting)\|continuity]]. By 2000, it had become Playhouse Disney, introducing that branding for the first time outside of the United States. The two main presenters were [[Dave Benson Phillips]] and [[Alex Lovell]] (referred to as Big Dave and Little Alex), presenting programming from the appropriately titled Playhouse. ===Launch as a dedicated channel=== [[File:Playhousedisneyint1999.svg\|200x200px\|thumb\|Logo used from 2000-2003.]] On 29 September ~~29,~~ 2000, Disney Television International launched Playhouse Disney as a standalone channel alongside Toon Disney and Disney Channel +1 on the [[Sky (UK and Ireland)\|Sky Digital]] platform.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Disney launches new channels\|url=http://www.mediaweek.co.uk\|access-date=July 21, 2014\|work=Brand Republic\|agency=MediaWeek\|publisher=Haymarket Media Group Ltd.\|date=September 13, 2000\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816012812/http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/\|archive-date=August 16, 2000}} [http://www.brandrepublic.com/news/506643/Disney-launches-new-channels/?HAYILC=RELATED Alt URL] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811190956/http://www.brandrepublic.com/news/506643/Disney-launches-new-channels/?HAYILC=RELATED \|date=11 August 2014 }}</ref> Since the channel was exclusive to Sky Digital at this time, the Playhouse Disney block continued to broadcast on Disney Channel during school-term weekdays. Playhouse Disney, alongside the other two networks, were added to [[NTL Incorporated\|NTL]] from November 2001.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/cable/a4348/font-colorcc0000exclusivefont-new-channels-on-ntl-next-week/ \| title=EXCLUSIVE: New channels on NTL next week \| website=[[Digital Spy]] \| date=2 December 2001 \| access-date=4 November 2023 \| archive-date=4 November 2023 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104191000/https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/cable/a4348/font-colorcc0000exclusivefont-new-channels-on-ntl-next-week/ \| url-status=live }}</ref> and eventually launched on [[Telewest]] on 3 December 2003.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/cable/a12578/more-disney-channels-launch-on-telewest/ \| title=More Disney channels launch on Telewest \| website=[[Digital Spy]] \| date=3 December 2003 \| access-date=4 November 2023 \| archive-date=4 November 2023 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104191703/https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/cable/a12578/more-disney-channels-launch-on-telewest/ \| url-status=live }}</ref> Following these launches, the Playhouse Disney block reduced its hours of programming featured and was eventually disposed of in July 2004. The Playhouse presentation format hosted by Big Dave and Little Alex remained until late August 2006.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/TV/st418.html\|title=Guardian Unlimited: TV Listings\|date=22 August 2006\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822054721/http://www.guardian.co.uk/TV/st418.html\|access-date=1 June 2023\|archive-date=22 August 2006}}</ref> ===Transition to standard network=== On 28 February 2006, [[Disney Media Networks]] and [[British Sky Broadcasting\|BSkyB]] announced that Playhouse Disney, in addition to its sister channel [[Disney Channel (British and Irish TV channel)\|Disney Channel]] would cease as premium add-ons and transition to basic TV packages such as Sky's "Kids Mix" beginning on March 16, and that a new sister channel - [[Disney Cinemagic]] would take over Disney's premium offerings, replacing [[Toon Disney]].<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/sky-disney-media-networks-and-the-walt-disney-studios-team-up-for-more-family-entertainment-hdtv-and-legal-broadband-movie-downloads/ \| title=Sky, Disney Media Networks and the Walt Disney Studios Team up for More Family Entertainment, HDTV and Legal Broadband Movie Downloads \| date=28 February 2006 \| access-date=10 January 2023 \| archive-date=10 January 2023 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110163222/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/sky-disney-media-networks-and-the-walt-disney-studios-team-up-for-more-family-entertainment-hdtv-and-legal-broadband-movie-downloads/ \| url-status=live }}</ref> The transition of Playhouse to a basic network led to a significant broadcast share increase of 83% by July.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.digitalspy.com/media/a34594/quotrecord-ratingsquot-for-disney-channel/ \| title="Record ratings" for Disney Channel \| website=[[Digital Spy]] \| date=9 July 2006 \| access-date=10 January 2023 \| archive-date=10 January 2023 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110163222/https://www.digitalspy.com/media/a34594/quotrecord-ratingsquot-for-disney-channel/ \| url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2006, a Playhouse Disney block was added to the morning schedule of [[ABC1 (UK and Irish TV channel)\|ABC1]].<ref name=ks>{{cite news\|last1=Stewart\|first1=Lianne\|title=New kid on the U.K. Freeview block\|url=http://kidscreen.com/2006/04/01/abc-20060401/\|access-date=3 April 2015\|work=Kidscreen\|publisher=Brunico Communications Ltd.\|date=1 April 2006\|archive-date=7 April 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407081713/http://kidscreen.com/2006/04/01/abc-20060401/\|url-status=live}}</ref> It was removed after Disney ceased transmission of ABC1 in September 2007. ABC1's slot itself on Sky would be used to launch a 25-minute timeshift of Playhouse Disney, which was added on 30 October, and launched on 3 November.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/satellite/a78853/playhouse-disney-timeshift-joins-sky-epg/ \| title=Playhouse Disney timeshift joins Sky EPG \| website=[[Digital Spy]] \| date=30 October 2007 \| access-date=23 May 2023 \| archive-date=23 May 2023 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523014455/https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/satellite/a78853/playhouse-disney-timeshift-joins-sky-epg/ \| url-status=live }}</ref> ===Rebrand as Disney Junior=== On 29 January 2011, it was announced that Playhouse Disney would rebrand as Disney Junior on 7 May, as part of a worldwide rebranding.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-preps-playhouse-uk-rebrand/ \| title=Disney preps Playhouse UK rebrand \| access-date=10 January 2023 \| archive-date=10 January 2023 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110163222/https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-preps-playhouse-uk-rebrand/ \| url-status=live }}</ref> On the date of the rebrand, the channel transitioned to airing in a 16:9 widescreen ratio.▼ ~~[[File:Disney Junior.svg\|thumb\|200px\|Logo used fron 7 May 2011 to 10 February 2019. This logo is still in use on Disney+ since 2020.]]~~ ▲On 29 January 2011, it was announced that Playhouse Disney would rebrand as Disney Junior on 7 May, as part of a worldwide rebranding.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-preps-playhouse-uk-rebrand/ \| title=Disney preps Playhouse UK rebrand}}</ref> On the date of the rebrand, the channel transitioned to airing in a 16:9 widescreen ratio. On 21 February 2013, Sky and Disney Channels Worldwide announced that a high-definition simulcast of Disney Junior would launch on Sky in May.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.c21media.net/archives/101972\|title=Disney, Sky bow co-branded movie net\|publisher=C21Media\|date=21 February 2013\|access-date=10 April 2013\|archive-date=24 February 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224045910/http://www.c21media.net/archives/101972\|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2017, Disney XD +1 was turned into a pop-up channel titled Mickey and Pals, which aired various programming from Disney Junior. ===Closure=== Disney Junior, along with its sister channels [[Disney XD (British and Irish TV channel)\|Disney XD]] and [[Disney Channel (British and Irish TV channel)\|Disney Channel]], closed in the UK on 30 September 2020, after 20 years on-air. The closure was previously announced on 25 June that year; all of the channels' content were transferred to Disney's streaming service, [[Disney+]].<ref name=Deadline>{{Cite web\|last=Kanter\|first=Jake\|date=2020-06-25\|title=Disney To Close Kids Channels In The UK Following Launch Of Disney+\|url=https://deadline.com/2020/06/disney-to-close-kids-channels-in-the-uk-following-launch-of-disney-1202969592/\|access-date=2020-06-25\|website=Deadline\|language=en\|archive-date=16 November 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116233841/https://deadline.com/2020/06/disney-to-close-kids-channels-in-the-uk-following-launch-of-disney-1202969592/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Virgin Media removed the channels a day before their closure on 29 September, with [[CBBC (TV channel)\|CBBC]] and [[CBeebies]] taking over the network's former Sky EPG slots on 1 October. ==References== Line 61 ⟶ 60: {{Disney Channel}} ~~{{DEFAULTSORT:Disney Junior (Uk and Ireland)}}~~ [[Category:Disney television channels in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:Children's television channels in the United Kingdom]] Line 71 ⟶ 69: [[Category:2020 disestablishments in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:Television channels and stations disestablished in 2020]] [[Category:Disney ~~Junior~~Jr.\|UK and Ireland]] [[Category:Defunct television channels in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:Television stations in Malta]]