Since it's inception, Disney+ is still not accessible in some European and African countries despite closing brands like FOX in the market. Now it appears as if Disney may be looking to revive it's operations in these affected markets with Disney Channel set to relaunch in the UK.
According to Digital Spy and various viewers, Sky has been testing its frequencies for a channel under the placemat Disney Junior. Big City Greens will be the first show to be broadcast on the channel with other shows such as Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Catnoir.
Disney Channel's relaunch in the UK would come 5 years after Disney made the bold move in shuttering it's operations. Of course this time, Disney Junior instead of operating as a 24 hour channel will most definitely operate as a daytime block as seen in other regions.
Disney hasn't stated the reason for the sudden decision to relaunch Disney Channel in the UK but if we had to guess several factors likely contribute to its sudden inclusion.
First, Disney Channel's removal stemmed from a carriage dispute with Sky Group in the UK so unlike FOX maybe this wasn't the Disney's intended target. Another with consumer backlash led to the creation of the forum Bring Back Disney Channel UK which highlights the gap left by its competitors.
Lastly, Disney has emphasized providing "multiple entry points to our storytelling." While streaming remains core, reinstating linear channels allows Disney to reach households without reliable broadband or those preferring scheduled TV which in return would help bolster it's Disney+ offering.
The relaunch coincides with Disney's "Reflection" era rebranding for its US Disney Channel, suggesting a unified push for fresh programming. In October, Disney Channel set to rollout the fifth season to Phineas And Ferb alongside a new original movie Zombies 4:Dawn Of The Vampires
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