Disney Junior for pre-school kids debuts on Disney Channel
Wednesday, 06 July 2011, 19:13 IST
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Mumbai: Disney Junior, a new multi-language and multi-platform entertainment destination for kids aged between 2-7 years, went on air from today on Disney Channel. "We are excited to launch Disney Junior. Disney Junior differentiates itself by focusing on story and character, the hallmarks of Disney since its inception, and offering age appropriate programs that kids will love and parents trust and enjoy," Natasha Malhotra, Vice President and General Manager, Walt Disney Television International India. Among the new series being launched on Disney Junior is 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates', an animated adventure combining new and classic Disney characters, Captain Hook and Smee. Disney Junior will also feature a short form series, 'Mickey Mousekersize' to encourage healthy lifestyles for pre-schoolers and families, a new show 'Cat in the Hat knows a Lot About That', and a TV show for pre-schoolers 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse', along with 'Handy Manny', 'Special Agent Oso' and 'Little Einsteins'. The new Disney Junior block, aired from today onwards is slotted in the time between 11am and 12.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The new programming band will be telecast in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Source: PTI
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