Disney XD (Europe)
Disney XD is a brand owned by The Walt Disney Company used for several television channels in Europe. Primarily aimed at boys aged 6 to 14, the channels feature live-action films, animated shows as well as live-action series.[1][2] Some of these channels were known as Fox Kids until 2004 and 2005, when they were renamed Jetix. The Disney XD brand was introduced during 2009 and 2010.
Broadcast locations
Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Disney XD Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein | |
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Language | German (dubbed) |
Broadcast area |
Germany Austria Switzerland Liechtenstein |
Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
Sister channel(s) |
Disney Channel Disney Junior Disney Cinemagic |
Timeshift service | Disney XD +1 |
Website | Disney XD German |
Availability | |
Satellite | |
Sky Deutschland | Channel 522 |
Disney XD Germany replaced Jetix Germany on October 9, 2009. At the same time Disney XD +1 started its broadcast in Germany.
History
Disney XD started as Fox Kids in Germany in October 2000. It aired shows like Get Ed, Jackie Chan Adventures and others. As of its re-brand to Disney XD on October 9, 2009, it is still airing these type of shows.
Programming
When Jetix Germany was closed on October 9, 2009, Disney XD took its place. Some of the shows remaining on Disney XD from Jetix Germany included:
- Arthur
- Benjamin the Elephant
- Beetlejuice
- Beyblade
- Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
- Cardcaptor Sakura
- Dennis The Menace (US version)
- Die Nimbols
- Eek! The Cat
- Get Ed
- Gänsehaut - Die Stunde der Geister (German title for: Goosebumps)
- Growing Up Creepie
- Jackie Chan Adventures
- Jacob Two-Two (TV series)
- Sgt. Frog
- Martin Mystery
- Ned's Newt
- Ōban Star-Racers
- Power Rangers S.P.D.
- Pucca
Current series aired on Disney XD
- Aaron Stone
- American Dragon: Jake Long
- Dave the Barbarian
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
- Donkey Kong Country
- Disney Channel Comedy Crew
- The Emperor's New School
- Kid vs. Kat
- Darkwing Duck
- Cory in the House
- Dinosaur King
- The Buzz on Maggie
- Fillmore!
- Gänsehaut - Die Stunde der Geister (German title for the Goosebumps TV series)
- Generation Ninja
- Hercules
- Jett Jackson
- Jimmy Two-Shoes
- Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil
- Monster Buster Club
- Nestor and Quest
- Phil of the Future
- Phineas and Ferb
- Pokémon (Anime)
- Power Rangers S.P.D.
- Recess
- Shaman King
- Sonic X
- Team Galaxy
- What's With Andy?
- Yin Yang Yo! (ran until December 2010 and was moved to Nickelodeon) in January 2011
- Yu-Gi-Oh
- Zeke and Luther
Upcoming series
Greece and Cyprus
Disney XD Greece and Cyprus | |
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Language | Greek (dubbing) and Greek subtitled |
Broadcast area |
Greece Cyprus |
Headquarters | Athens, Greece |
Sister channel(s) | Disney Channel |
Website | Disney XD Greek |
Availability | |
Satellite | |
NOVA Greece | Channel 501 |
OTE TV | Channel 502 |
NOVA Cyprus | Channel 401 |
IPTV | |
OTE TV | Channel 31 |
Disney XD launched on the 3rd of October 2009, and replaced Jetix, with Jetix's website now redirecting to the Disney XD website. Shows can be watch in Greek as well English, but advertisements are only in Greek. Disney XD is ranked second most watched kids channel throughout NOVA Greece after Disney Channel Greece. The channel broadcasts from 7:00 to 20:00 (Athens).
Current shows
- Escape from Scorpion Island
- K9 Adventures
- The Super Hero Squad Show
- Pokémon (anime)
- The Avengers
- American Dragon: Jake Long
- Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales
- Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
- Spider-Man
- Phineas and Ferb
- Jimmy Cool
- Kid vs. Kat
- I'm in the Band
- Aaron Stone
- Connor Undercover
- Pair of Kings
- Zeke & Luther
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
- The Suite Life on Deck
Competitions
In early 2010, Disney XD held a competition called "I'm in the Band", in the candidates had to answer at least 3 of 5 questions. The first prize was a Wii, followed by iPod Nanos and iPod Shuffles.
Netherlands and Flanders
Scandinavia
United Kingdom and Ireland
Italy
Disney XD Italy | |
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Launched |
April 2000 (Fox Kids) January 2005 (Jetix) December 2004 (Toon Disney) |
Audience share | 0.05% (June 2012, [3]) |
Language | Italian |
Broadcast area | Italy |
Sister channel(s) |
Disney Channel Disney Junior |
Timeshift service | Disney XD +1, Disney XD +2 |
Website | Disney XD Italian |
Availability | |
Satellite | |
Sky |
Channel 616 (SD/HD) Channel 617 (+1) Channel 618 (+2) |
Streaming media | |
Sky |
Watch live (Italy only) |
Disney XD replaced Jetix on September 23, 2009, and Toon Disney on 2011.
Programs
Original series
- Pair of Kings
- Lab Rats
- I'm in the Band
- Zeke and Luther
- Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
- Tron: Uprising
Classical animation
- Bonkers
- Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
- Darkwing Duck
- DuckTales
- Gargoyles
- The Legend of Tarzan
- The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa
Movies
- Eight Below
- Air Bud
- Air Bud 2
- Beethoven 3
- Beethoven 4
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Bushwhacked (film)
- Johnny Tsunami
- Lemonade Mouth
- Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension
- Pokémon 4Ever
- Pokémon Heroes
- Skyrunners
- Spy Kids
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
- Up
Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and CIS
Disney XD Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and CIS | |
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Language | Russian (dubbed) |
Broadcast area |
Russia Kazakhstan Commonwealth of Independent States Ukraine Latvia |
Headquarters | Moscow |
Sister channel(s) |
Disney Channel Disney Junior (International) |
Website | Disney XD Russia |
Disney XD Russia is a Russian internet-channel. On started in February 25, 2012. It's a copilation of different shows from Disney Channel, Disney XD International and Jetix
Poland
Disney XD Poland | |
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Launched |
April 18, 1998 (as Fox Kids) January 1, 2005 (as Jetix) September 19, 2009 |
Owned by | Disney–ABC Television Group |
Audience share | 0.63% (2012, Nielsen[4]) |
Language | Polish |
Formerly called |
Fox Kids (Until 2005) Jetix (Until 2009) |
Sister channel(s) | Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney Cinemagic |
Website | Disney XD Poland Homepage |
The Polish version started out as Fox Kids, launched on April 18, 1998. It became Jetix on January 1, 2005, which in turn was replaced by "Disney XD" on September 19, 2009.
France
Disney XD | |
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Launched |
November 15, 1997 (Fox Kids) August 28, 2004 (Jetix) 1 April 2009 |
Owned by | Disney–ABC Television Group |
Audience share | 0,7% |
Formerly called |
Fox Kids (until 2005) Jetix (until April 1, 2009) |
Sister channel(s) |
Disney Channel Playhouse Disney Disney Cinemagic |
Website | Disney XD France |
Disney XD is a children's television programming brand owned by Disney–ABC Television Group and The Walt Disney Company broadcast in France. It was previously known as Fox Kids and Jetix.
The channel is available in France, Monaco, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius and Caribbean Sea (Antilles, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique).
After rolling out Disney XD in the USA in February 2009, Disney–ABC Television Group rolled out the brand to France on April 1, 2009. France was to be the first territory outside the United States to receive Disney XD, other European areas followed during 2009.[5]
Spain
Fox Kids Spain began in 1998 as a replacement for MiniMax in Spain. After In April 1999, FOX Kids moved to a different channel slot because of the new Nickelodeon Spain channel.
It had been known as Jetix until 18 September 2009.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Broadcasting – News – Disney XD to launch in the UK. Digital Spy (2009-06-15). Retrieved on 2011-04-09.
- ↑ Disney promoting new digital TV channel for boys. Cable.co.uk. Retrieved on 2011-04-09.
- ↑ http://www.auditel.it/doc/2_SintesiMensileGiugno2012.pdf
- ↑ "INFORMACJA O PODSTAWOWYCH PROBLEMACH RADIOFONII I TELEWIZJI W 2012 ROKU". krrit.gov.pl. 19 March 2013.
- ↑ "French Jetix becomes Disney XD". Broadband TV News. 2009-02-16.
- ↑ "Nuevo Canal DISNEY XD" (in Spanish). OcioyViajes.net. 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
External links
- French Official Website
- German Official Website
- Greek Official Website
- Italian Official Website
- Dutch Official Website
- Nordic Official Website
- Polish Official Website
- Serbian Official Website
- Spanish Official Website
- Turkish Official Website
- UK & English Official Website
- Web Channel in Russia: Official Website
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