Disney XD was an Australian subscription television channel, which was launched 10 April 2014 on Foxtel as a local feed of its American counterpart. It aired live-action, sports and animation shows which were aimed at boys aged six to fourteen.[1] The channel was shut down on 6 January 2019.
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.[1]
On 24 December 2014, the channel launched in New Zealand on Sky Television.[3] On 27 February 2017, Disney XD was made available on Fetch TV.[4]
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.[5] However, Disney Channel along with Disney Junior both ceased broadcast the in 2019 due to the planned launch of the Disney+ streaming service in Australia and New Zealand.[6][7]
References
- David Knox. Disney Movies, Disney XD join Foxtel TV Tonight, 24 February 2014, retrieved 24 February 2014^
- David Knox. Programmer's Wrap 2014: Foxtel TV Tonight, 3 February 2014, retrieved 24 February 2014^
- SKY LAUNCHING DISNEY XD THIS CHRISTMAS Sky Network Television Limited, 24 November 2014, retrieved 21 September 2015^
- Fergus Halliday. Fetch TV Launches New "Skinny" Content Packs Channelnews.com.au, 2017-02-23, retrieved 2024-08-29^
- Nik. Disney XD is closing Foxtel, December 1, 2018, retrieved 2018-12-01^
- Kevin Perry. DISNEY XD becomes latest entertainment channel to be shutdown on FOXTEL TV Blackbox, 4 December 2018, retrieved 15 March 2026^
- Sky subscribers angered over Disney channels removal The New Zealand Herald, 4 December 2019, retrieved 15 March 2026^