Disney Channel Asia
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Disney Channel Asia, a franchise of Disney Channel
, airs in most parts of Southeast Asia
.
and Waktu Rehat
, both originally created in Malaysia. Disney Channel Asia often holds promos that offer prizes to promote shows or movies.
Series that currently in this block are:
Series that currently in this block are:
guideline, the channel has received similar criticisms: being moved from premium, limited cables to more basic, widespread cables and showing less shows based on characters that made Disney famous, such as Mickey Mouse
.
It also has a reputation for having bad management, due to the move of the shows starring the original characters, and it has even come to the point where they don't air any of them.
, Philippines
, Malaysia, Vietnam
, Hong Kong
, Cambodia
, Thailand
, Indonesia
, Singapore
and South Korea
.
would be replaced by a new channel, Disney Junior
. Playhouse Disney Asia
ceased broadcast on July 11, 2011 and was replaced with Disney Junior
launched on July 11, 2011 around 6.00 AM.
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
, airs in most parts of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
.
Programming
Disney Channel Asia airs a variety of shows, aimed particularly at children and teenagers. Most of the programming is similar to the American counterpart with some shows exclusive to the Asian version such as Upin & IpinUpin & Ipin
Upin & Ipin is a Malaysian television series of animated shorts produced by Les' Copaque Production, which features the life and adventures of the eponymous twin brothers in a fictional Malaysian kampung...
and Waktu Rehat
Waktu Rehat
Waktu Rehat , also known as As The Bell Rings Malaysia, is a Disney Channel Asia Original television series that premiered on August 31, 2010. It is based on Disney Channel Italy Original Series, Quelli dell'intervallo...
, both originally created in Malaysia. Disney Channel Asia often holds promos that offer prizes to promote shows or movies.
Weekend Night Laughs (July 26, 2008 - present)
Weekend Night Laughs is a live-action block which airs Disney's live-action series. The block is held every Saturday to Sun at 10pm to 12amSeries that currently in this block are:
- Good Luck CharlieGood Luck CharlieGood Luck Charlie is an original Disney Channel television sitcom, which premiered April 4, 2010. The series was created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen, who wanted to create a program that would appeal to entire families, as opposed to children only...
- Pair of KingsPair of KingsPair of Kings is an American television sitcom shown on the Disney XD cable channel. It was created by Dan Cross and David Hoge and stars Mitchel Musso and Doc Shaw. The sitcom's target audience are teenagers...
- The Suite Life on DeckThe Suite Life on DeckThe Suite Life on Deck is an American sitcom that aired on Disney Channel from September 26, 2008 to May 6, 2011. It is a sequel/spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody...
- Wizards of Waverly PlaceWizards of Waverly PlaceWizards of Waverly Place is a Disney Channel Original Series that premiered on October 12, 2007. It won "Outstanding Children's Program" at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009...
- Shake It UpShake It Up (TV series)Shake It Up is an American television sitcom airing on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on November 7, 2010. Created by Chris Thompson and starring Bella Thorne and Zendaya, the show follows the adventures of Cece Jones and Rocky Blue as they star as background dancers on...
- So Random!So Random!So Random! is an American Disney Channel sketch comedy series that premiered on June 5, 2011. It was announced as an independent series after Demi Lovato left the parent series, Sonny with a Chance...
Animated and DQ Entertainment series (2002 - present)
Animated and DQ Entertainment series is an animation and 3D TV shows and is held on Monday to Sunday.Series that currently in this block are:
- Mr. Bean
- The Jungle BookThe Jungle Book (TV series)The Jungle Book is a 2010 3D CGI animated TV series by DQ Entertainment in association with ZDF Enterprises, Moonscoop, Disney Channel and Universal Studios....
Censorship
Because of the Muslim population in countries that the channel broadcasts, content deemed not acceptable in Asian culture are edited out. Bad language, violence, and kisses are those that are often either shortened or removed altogether. However, suggestive dialog is sometimes not edited out. The Philippine feed, however, has been known to be very liberal in edits and thus programs are rarely edited as much as the other regional versions.Criticism
Since Disney Channel Asia follows the Disney Channel USDisney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
guideline, the channel has received similar criticisms: being moved from premium, limited cables to more basic, widespread cables and showing less shows based on characters that made Disney famous, such as Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at The Walt Disney Studio. Mickey is an anthropomorphic black mouse and typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves...
.
It also has a reputation for having bad management, due to the move of the shows starring the original characters, and it has even come to the point where they don't air any of them.
Playhouse Disney
Playhouse Disney Asia, formerly a time block, is a channel airing shoes geared at preschoolers. It is currently being aired in BruneiBrunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, Malaysia, Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
.
Disney Junior
In 2011, Disney announced that Playhouse DisneyPlayhouse Disney Asia
Playhouse Disney in Asia was a 24-hour commercial-free television channel that was launched on January 1, 1994. It's formerly a programming block on Disney Channel Asia weekdays from noon to 2:00 PM. The programs are similar to the Playhouse Disney in the United States of America...
would be replaced by a new channel, Disney Junior
Disney Junior (Asia)
Disney Junior in Asia is a 24-hour commercial-free television channel that was launch on July 11, 2011, replaced Playhouse Disney Asia since January 1 1994 .The programs are similar to the Disney Junior in the United States of America...
. Playhouse Disney Asia
Playhouse Disney Asia
Playhouse Disney in Asia was a 24-hour commercial-free television channel that was launched on January 1, 1994. It's formerly a programming block on Disney Channel Asia weekdays from noon to 2:00 PM. The programs are similar to the Playhouse Disney in the United States of America...
ceased broadcast on July 11, 2011 and was replaced with Disney Junior
Disney Junior (Asia)
Disney Junior in Asia is a 24-hour commercial-free television channel that was launch on July 11, 2011, replaced Playhouse Disney Asia since January 1 1994 .The programs are similar to the Disney Junior in the United States of America...
launched on July 11, 2011 around 6.00 AM.
Indonesia
- IndovisionIndovisionIndovision is a subscription-based direct broadcast satellite or direct-to-home satellite television and radio service initially in Indonesia. Indovision is currently owned by PT MNC Skyvision.-History:Indovision began operations in 1994....
(Channel 45) - AstroAstro NusantaraAstro Nusantara was a satellite television service in Indonesia, operated by PT Direct Vision since 28 February 2006, a joint venture company between Astro All Asia Networks plc and PT First Media Tbk, a subsidiary of Lippo Group. The service consisted of 48 channels including 5 locally produced...
(Channel 12) - KabelvisionFirst MediaFirst Media is a triple play Cable Television network in Indonesia.The products are Fastnet, HomeCable, and DataComm. Because First Media is a relatively new company the coverage area is limited.-FastNet:...
(Channel 5) - HomeCableFirst MediaFirst Media is a triple play Cable Television network in Indonesia.The products are Fastnet, HomeCable, and DataComm. Because First Media is a relatively new company the coverage area is limited.-FastNet:...
(Channel 120) - Telkom VisionTelkomVisionTelkomVision is a subscription-based direct broadcast satellite and cable television provider service for Indonesia. It is a part of the Telkom Group...
(Channel 703)
Malaysia
- Astro (Channel 615) (Now with Disney Channel MalaysiaDisney Channel MalaysiaDisney Channel Malaysia is a Disney Channel-branded pay cable television channel for viewers in Malaysia and Brunei based in Klang Valley and Brunei-Muara and is available in three languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin...
)
Thailand
- TrueVisionsTrueVisionsTrueVisions is Thailand's leading cable satellite television operator, broadcasting largely in English. Now owned by the True Corporation, the company was formerly known as the United Broadcasting Corporation , but it was rebranded in February 2007....
Satellite (Channel 34) (Disney Playhouse) - TrueVisionsTrueVisionsTrueVisions is Thailand's leading cable satellite television operator, broadcasting largely in English. Now owned by the True Corporation, the company was formerly known as the United Broadcasting Corporation , but it was rebranded in February 2007....
Satellite (Channel 35) - TrueVisionsTrueVisionsTrueVisions is Thailand's leading cable satellite television operator, broadcasting largely in English. Now owned by the True Corporation, the company was formerly known as the United Broadcasting Corporation , but it was rebranded in February 2007....
Cabal TV (Channel 75)
Philippines
- SkyCableSkyCableSkyCable is a direct-to-home cable TV subscription service and the largest cable company in the Philippines. It is established by the Lopez and Central CATV group of companies, and one of ABS-CBN Corporation subsidiaries. In January 1990, SkyCable was founded and started its CATV operation on...
Metro Manila (Channel 47) - Global Destiny CableGlobal Destiny CableGlobal Destiny Cable is a direct-to-home cable TV subscription service. Global Destiny Cable is the 2nd largest cable TV company in the Philippines.- History :...
– (Channel 50) - Cable Star IloiloCable Star IloiloCable Star Iloilo is a direct-to-home cable TV subscription service in Iloilo, Philippines.-Service area:*Iloilo Province: Iloilo City, Oton, Pavia, Santa Barbara, San Miguel, Alimodian, Leon, Tigbaoan, Cabatuan, Estancia, Balasan and Carles....
(Channel 18) - Dream Satellite TVDream Satellite TVDream Satellite TV is the first all-digital Direct-To-Home television broadcasting service via satellite in the Philippines.Broadcasting from the Dream Broadcast Center located at the Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga...
(Channel 24) - Sun Cable / Home Cable (Metro Manila) (Channel 35)
- Telmarc CableTelmarc CableTelmarc Cable was founded on June 2, 1987 by a group of engineers and executives who pooled their resources together to market telecommunication products and services. In a period of three years, it has provided technology mainly for satellite TVRO systems....
(Channel 32) - Royal CableRoyal CableRoyal Cable is the cable company available inside Santa Rosa City, Cabuyao, and Calamba City, in Laguna. The cable company was founded in 1994. The president of this television company is Genevieve Ymas.-Channel Lineup:...
(Channel 37) - CablelinkCablelinkCablelink is a subscription-based cable antenna television system operator and broadband Internet service provider in the Philippines, commenced its CATV operation in 1995. It is owned and operated by Cable Link and Holdings Corporation...
(Channel 27) - Community Cable Vision Corporation Laguna(Channel 23)
- SkyCable [Bacolod] (Channel 36)
- Cignal Digital TVCignal Digital TVCignal Digital TV is a subscription-based Direct-To-Home satellite television service provider in the Philippines. Cignal is owned by MediaScape, a wholly owned subsidiary of the MediaQuest Holdings, Inc...
(Channel 34) - Mountain View Cable (Channel 36)
- Southern CableVision Inc. Iligan (Channel ?)
- PlusCable (Channel 35)
- Don Carlos Cable TV (DCTV) (South Bukidnon) (Channel 15)
- Celestron Cable(San pablo City) (Channel 28)
- Parasat Cable TVParasat Cable TVParasat Cable TV is Mindanao's only Digital Television system provider, The headquarters of the company is located at Cruz Taal Street, Cagayan de Oro City.-History:...
(Cagayan de Oro City) (Channel 51) - Sky Cable (Naga City) (Channel 37)
- Caceres Cable (Naga City and parts of Camarines Sur) (Channel 20)
- Marbel Cable(Koronadal City and Norala)(Channel 34)
- Fil Products (Negros Oriental) (Channel 20)
- Colorview CATV (Olongapo City) (Channel 31)
- Makilala Cable TV (Kidapawan CityKidapawan CityKidapawan City is a 1st class city in the province of Cotabato, Philippines per Department of Finance Order No. 20-2005. It is the capital city of Cotabato Province. It is a favorite tourist destination in the late October to December and in the summer, where thousands of tourist climb the majestic...
) (Channel 24) - Met Cable (GMA, Cavite) (Channel 48)
- Orient Cable (Dipolog City) (Channel 26)
- San Jose City Cable (San Jose City Nueva Ecija) (Channel 31)
- Surigao Cable Television Inc. (Surigao City) (Channel 53)
- Ormoc Cable Inc. ( Ormoc City) ( Channel 32 )
- Fil Products (Tacloban) (Channel 30)
- SEMCO CATV NETWORK (Semirara Island,Antique) channel 20
- Skycable (Davao City) (Channel 35)
Vietnam
- Hanoi Cable Television HCaTV - BTS
- Ho Chi Minh City Cable Television HTVC (available in both SD and HD upgrading)
- Vietnam Cable Television VCTV
- SCTV
See also
- List of programs broadcast by Disney Channel Asia
- Playhouse Disney AsiaPlayhouse Disney AsiaPlayhouse Disney in Asia was a 24-hour commercial-free television channel that was launched on January 1, 1994. It's formerly a programming block on Disney Channel Asia weekdays from noon to 2:00 PM. The programs are similar to the Playhouse Disney in the United States of America...
- Disney ChannelDisney ChannelDisney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
- Playhouse DisneyPlayhouse DisneyPlayhouse Disney was Disney Channel's television block for programs aimed at entertaining preschool aged children, often airing as its own channel outside the United States. It was introduced in 1997 after Disney Channel's move to basic cable from premium cable, with a target audience of children...
- Disney Channel IndiaDisney Channel IndiaFor the Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel . For the original Disney Channel, see Disney Channel.Disney Channel India is an Indian television channel specializing in television programming for children through original series and movies as well as third party programming...
- Disney Channel MalaysiaDisney Channel MalaysiaDisney Channel Malaysia is a Disney Channel-branded pay cable television channel for viewers in Malaysia and Brunei based in Klang Valley and Brunei-Muara and is available in three languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin...
- Disney Channel Hong KongDisney Channel Hong Kong-Programming:Every month, Disney Channel is releasing one or more of new episodes or new seasons, new movies, new original movie, new original series as well as new Third-Party titles....
- Disney Channel TaiwanDisney Channel TaiwanFor the Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel . For the original Disney Channel, see Disney ChannelDisney Channel Taiwan is a television channel that is broadcast in Taiwan.-Shows:* Phineas and Ferb* Mickey Mouse Clubhouse...
- Disney Junior (Asia)Disney Junior (Asia)Disney Junior in Asia is a 24-hour commercial-free television channel that was launch on July 11, 2011, replaced Playhouse Disney Asia since January 1 1994 .The programs are similar to the Disney Junior in the United States of America...