Disney Junior has ordered new seasons of its animated series Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins and Jake and the Never Land Pirates.​ Sofia the First, which follows the adventures of Disney's first little girl princess, and the acclaimed Emmy-nominated Doc McStuffins, which centres around a six-year-old girl who runs a clinic for her stuffed animals and toys, have each been picked up for a third season, while the Emmy-nominated and Annie Award-winning Jake … [Read more...] about ​​Disney Junior orders new seasons for animated series
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TrueVisions to launch localised Disney channels
Bangkok, Thailand - TrueVisions and The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia have announced the launch of a new channel for Thailand, Disney XD (DXD) as well as the expanded nationwide launch of Disney Channel and Disney Junior. All three channels will be localised and specially created for the Thai market. Subscribers to any TrueVisions pay package will be able to watch Disney content from September 15, 2013 with no extra fee - the first time TrueVisions is offering an … [Read more...] about TrueVisions to launch localised Disney channels
New “Star Wars” animated TV series begins production for 2014 premiere
Star Wars Rebels, a new series, is scheduled to premiere in Fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world. Screenwriter/producer Simon Kinberg is an executive producer on Star Wars Rebels and will write the premiere episode. He is joined by Greg Weisman and Dave Filoni as executive producers, who the latter served as supervising director of the Emmy nominated Star Wars: The Clone Wars since 2008. Star … [Read more...] about New “Star Wars” animated TV series begins production for 2014 premiere
SingTel mio TV to launch Disney Channels
Singapore - SingTel has announced that it will launch The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia’s suite of kids’ entertainment channels including Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD on mio TV’s Family+ Pack from June 1, 2013. The channels will be available in dual languages (English and Mandarin). The Disney Channels will also be available on catch-up via mio TV’s on-demand service. “We are delighted to welcome the Disney channels to mio TV’s growing … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV to launch Disney Channels
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel to offer Disney content in the Middle East and North Africa
Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) has acquired the rights to a selection of Disney’s popular kids and family content, including Disney and Disney/Pixar movies as well as Disney Channels’ live action and animated series. The Disney films and TV shows will offer audiences in the Middle East and North Africa a wide range of exciting entertainment. This new free TV agreement is in line with the company’s new content strategy and follows JCC’s … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Children’s Channel to offer Disney content in the Middle East and North Africa
Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16
Lee Soo Hui, Vice President of Media Business Unit, StarHub (left); and Natasha Malhotra, General Manager, Branded Media Content, The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia (right) posing with Marvel superhero Spide-Man. Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) together with StarHub, will launch Disney XD, a brand new kids channel in Singapore, on March 16 at 10am. The channel is the first High-Definition Kids channel offering on StarHub TV (Disney XD HD - Channel 360), … [Read more...] about Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16
