Toronto, Canada– Off to a strong ratings start in 2016, Corus Kids Networks’ YTV, Treehouse, TELETOON and Disney Junior have secured the top four spots with kids aged 2 to 11. Corus Kids Networks have also emerged as #1 across all kid, tween and teen demographics. The content strategy around kids included a new partnership with Disney/ABC Television Group, securing the exclusive rights to its world class brands Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD, and broadening distribution of … [Read more...] about Corus leads in Canada
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Disney Junior U.S. sets flight for new series
Disney Junior has acquired UYoung and Little Airplane Productions’ brand new pre-school comedy series P. King Duckling (52 x 11”) for several of its global territories including Disney Junior U.S., Latin America, India, Korea and South East Asia. The deal, brokered by experienced children’s media executive Sander Schwartz on behalf of UYoung and Little Airplane, will see the series air across Disney Junior channels in late 2016. As … [Read more...] about Disney Junior U.S. sets flight for new series
Astro Plus adds Disney on Demand to its offering
Bali − Astro and Disney announced the launch of Disney Movies on Demand, ABC Studios on Demand, Disney on Demand as part of the Astro Plus SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) offering. Astro subscribers already enjoy Disney’s diverse range of content through Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior on Astro’s Pay-TV service and the latest Studio hits such as Big Hero 6 and Into the Woods on Astro Best Pay Per View. From Malaysians looking to catch up on their favourite ABC … [Read more...] about Astro Plus adds Disney on Demand to its offering
Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
Burbank, California – Anne Sweeney, who oversaw 18 years of tremendous growth and success of Disney’s global entertainment and news properties and who helped shepherd the television industry into the digital age, announced on March 11 that she would be departing The Walt Disney Company in January 2015 to pursue a career in Television Directing. Sweeney, who joined the company in 1996, is currently co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. In … [Read more...] about Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
​​Disney Junior orders new seasons for animated series
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
Disney show to debut online and on app
In a first for the Disney/ ABC Television Group, a series will premiere on its popular WATCH service. The animated Sheriff Callie's Wild West, the first Western for preschoolers, will be available for verified viewers on WATCHDisneyJunior.com and the WATCH Disney Junior app for smartphones and tablets beginning November 24, 2013, while the series will premiere on Disney Junior channels and programming blocks globally in 2014. Established last year as part of Disney/ ABC Television Group's … [Read more...] about Disney show to debut online and on app
