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Disney XD (Australian and New Zealand TV channel)

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Disney XD was an Australian subscription television channel, which was launched 10 April 2014 on Foxtel as a local feed of its American counterpart. It aired live-action, sports and animation shows which were aimed at boys aged six to fourteen.[1] The channel was shut down on 6 January 2019.

Disney XD
CountryAustralia
Broadcast areaAustralia, New Zealand
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format576i (SDTV)
Ownership
Owner
Sister channelsDisney Channel
Disney Junior
History
Launched10 April 2014; 10 years ago (2014-04-10)
Closed6 January 2019; 5 years ago (2019-01-06)

History

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On 3 February 2014, Australian subscription television provider Foxtel announced it would launch two new family-genre channels over Easter 2014.[2] In late February, it was announced Disney XD would be one of these family channels, scheduled to launch on 10 April 2014.[1]

On 24 December 2014, the channel launched in New Zealand on Sky Television.[3] On 27 February 2017, Disney XD was made available on Fetch TV.[4]

On 1 December 2018, it was announced that Disney XD would cease broadcast on 6 January 2019, with a selection of programming moving to Disney Channel. Programs included Star Wars Resistance and various Marvel animation series.[5] However, Disney Channel along with Disney Junior both ceased broadcast the following year due to the launch of the Disney+ streaming service in Australia.

References

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  1. ^ a b Knox, David (24 February 2014). "Disney Movies, Disney XD join Foxtel". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  2. ^ Knox, David (3 February 2014). "Programmer's Wrap 2014: Foxtel". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  3. ^ "SKY LAUNCHING DISNEY XD THIS CHRISTMAS" (Press release). Sky Network Television Limited. 24 November 2014. Archived from the original on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  4. ^ Halliday, Fergus (23 February 2017). "Fetch TV Launches New "Skinny" Content Packs". Channelnews.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 February 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  5. ^ Nik (1 December 2018). "Disney XD is closing" (Press release). Foxtel. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
 

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