Disney XD (Indian TV channel)

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Disney XD
Disney XD - 2015.svg
CountryIndia
Broadcast area
NetworkDisney Channels Worldwide
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Programming
Language(s)English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Picture format576i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerDisney Star
Sister channels
History
Launched17 December 2004; 19 years ago (2004-12-17) (as Toon Disney)
14 November 2009; 14 years ago (2009-11-14) (as Disney XD)
ReplacedToon Disney
Closed20 January 2019; 5 years ago (2019-01-20)
Replaced byMarvel HQ

Disney XD was an Indian pay television channel, which was launched in 2004 as Toon Disney. It was later relaunched as Disney XD on 14 November 2009.[3] The network was the Indian equivalent to the original American network, and primarily aired a mix of animated and live action content.[4] The channel was replaced by Marvel HQ on 20 January 2019 at 22:00.[5]

History

In December 2004, as a part of expanding their South Asian market, The Walt Disney Company launched the Indian feeds of Disney Channel and Toon Disney. Both channels broadcast in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.[6]

Toon Disney initially broadcast in English, Tamil, and Telugu, with a Hindi-language audio track being added on 1 September 2005.[6][7] Toon Disney carried the Jetix block in the country. Among all children's television channels in India, Toon Disney had the lowest number of local programming. It was also one of the leading Indian children's channels at the time.[8][9]

In November 2009, Disney XD was launched in India, replacing both Toon Disney and Jetix.[10][11][12] In December 2011, Disney India planned to launch Marathi and Bengali language audio tracks for Disney XD in 2012 as a part of its regional expansion within the Indian subcontinent.[13]

In February 2013, the Government of Bangladesh banned the broadcast of Disney XD, along with Disney Channel India, in the country, as it was accused of broadcasting in Hindi throughout the day. Unrelated Pogo was also banned.[14] Later, the Southeast Asian feed of Disney XD was made available on specific cable providers in Bangladesh.

On 20 January 2019, Disney XD ceased to be distributed in India and was replaced by Marvel HQ,[15] which itself was shut down and replaced with Super Hungama on 1 March 2022, after several delays.[16]

Programming

Main article: List of programmes broadcast by Disney XD (India)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dhiraagu TV launches four Disney channels in the Maldives". Corporate Maldives. 29 December 2017. Archived from the original on 11 January 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Disney readies to expand presence in Sri Lanka". Daily FT. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Toon Disney/Jetix to take a new face as Disney XD". 13 November 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Kids channels present aggressive summer slate". Indian Television Dot Com. 5 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Disney India to replace Disney XD with Marvel HQ". Best Media Info. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  6. ^ a b Bajoria, Jayshree (17 December 2004). "Disney launches India TV channels". BBC. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  7. ^ "After Tamil & Telugu, Toon Disney goes Hindi from 1 September". Indian Television. 22 August 2005. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  8. ^ Rohn, Ulrike; Lang, Peter (2009). Cultural Barriers to the Success of Foreign Media Content. p. 280. ISBN 9783631594308. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  9. ^ Dr. A.G. Sudha; Dr. L. Manivannan. A Study on Impact of Cartoon Programs on School Children with Special Reference to Salem City. Archers & Elevators Publishing House. p. 52. ISBN 9789385640322. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Jetix rebrands to Disney XD in India". Indian Television Dot Com. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Jetix gets a new name!". Adgully. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  12. ^ "Toon Disney/Jetix to take a new face as Disney XD". Adgully. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Disney XD to launch Bengali and Marathi feeds in the new year". Campaign India. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  14. ^ "Govt slaps ban on Hindi-dubbed Doraemon telecast". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Disney India to replace Disney XD with Marvel HQ". Best Media Info. 16 January 2019. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  16. ^ "Disney Kids Network to launch new channel Super Hungama". exchange4media. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
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