Disney XD (Australian and New Zealand TV channel)

Disney XD was an Australian subscription television channel, which was launched 10 April 2014 on Foxtel.[1] It aired live-action, sports and animation shows which were aimed at boys aged six to fourteen. [1]

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[1]
Closed6 January 2019
Availability

The channel was shut down on 6 January 2019 and was removed from the kids tier channels from Foxtel

History

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.

On 24 December 2014, the channel launched in New Zealand on Sky Television.[3] On 27 February 2017, Disney XD launched on Fetch TV under the "Ultimate" package.

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.[4] However, Disney Channel along with Disney Junior both ceased broadcast on 30 April 2020 due to the launch of the Disney+ streaming service in Australia.[4]

Programming

Disney XD's programming consisted of animated and live actions series.

References
    1. 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. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
    4. Nik (1 December 2018). "Disney XD is closing" (Press release). Foxtel. Retrieved 1 December 2018.


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