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#REDIRECT[[Disney_Channel (Indian_TV_channel)#Disney International HD]]  
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{{Infobox television channel
| name = Disney International HD
| logo = DIHDlogo.png
| logo_size =
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2017
| logo_alt =
| image =
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2017|10|29|df=y}}
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]
| owner = [[JioStar]]<br /><small>(branding licensed from [[Disney India]])</small>
| country = India
| language = [[English language|English]]
| area = {{Plainlist|
* India
* Bangladesh<ref>{{cite web|url=https://akashdth.com/channels/AkashStandard|title=Channels|access-date=13 July 2022|website=Akash Digital TV|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706060948/https://akashdth.com/channels/AkashStandard|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Maldives<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://corporatemaldives.com/2017/12/25/dhiraagu-tv-launches-four-disney-channels-in-the-maldives/|title=Dhiraagu TV launches four Disney channels in the Maldives|date=29 December 2017|publisher=Corporate Maldives|access-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111105843/http://corporatemaldives.com/2017/12/25/dhiraagu-tv-launches-four-disney-channels-in-the-maldives/|archive-date=11 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Nepal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dishhome.com.np/explore-channels|title=Explore Channels|access-date=13 July 2022|website=[[DishHome]]|archive-date=13 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713053921/https://www.dishhome.com.np/explore-channels|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Sri Lanka<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/us/Disney-International-HD.html|title=Disney International HD|website=LyngSat|access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref>
}}
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| former_names =
| replaced = Bindass Play
| replaced_by =
| sister_channels = [[JioStar#Owned channels|JioStar channels]]
| timeshift_service =
| website =
| online_serv_1 = JioHotstar
| online_chan_1 = [[India]]
}}
'''Disney International HD''' is an Indian [[pay television]] owned by [[JioStar]], It is Disney India's first channel to be broadcast in high-definition and broadcast in a 16:9 aspect ratio. The channel primary airs Disney American originals.
The channel is primarily funded by subscriptions with secondary revenue from advertising and is targeted to the 14-25 years age group while the other Disney networks broadcast in the area are aimed towards a 2-14 age group audience.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 6, 2017|title=Disney enters English GEC space with an HD-only offering|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2017/10/disney-enters-english-gec-space-with-an-hd-only-offering/|access-date=2020-07-20|website=www.bestmediaifo.com|archive-date=10 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112945/https://bestmediainfo.com/2017/10/disney-enters-english-gec-space-with-an-hd-only-offering|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==History==
In April 2016, [[Disney Channel (India)|Disney Channel India]] dropped live-action programming to focus more on local animation, as those shows drove better ratings.<ref name=tpost0>{{Cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/focusing-on-local-animation-disney-moves-away-from-live-action-shows/|title=Focusing on local animation, Disney moves away from live-action shows|website=Television Post|language=en-US|date=18 April 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729003127/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/focusing-on-local-animation-disney-moves-away-from-live-action-shows/|archive-date=29 July 2017}}</ref> {{better source needed|date=February 2020}}
Disney Broadcasting India had made a license application for Disney International HD on 17 March 2017 with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB).<ref>{{cite news|title=112 TV channel licences hanging fire with the MIB|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/112-tv-channel-licences-hanging-fire-with-the-mib/|access-date=November 17, 2017|work=TelevisionPost|date=17 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318084823/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/112-tv-channel-licences-hanging-fire-with-the-mib/|archive-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref> MIB approved the license on September 1, 2017, to take over from [[Bindass Play]] with Bindass Play programming shifting over to Bindass. The channel was launched on 29 October 2017.<ref name=tvpost>{{cite news|title=Disney to shut Bindass Play on 29 Oct to launch Disney Intl HD |url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/disney-to-shut-bindass-play-on-29-oct-to-launch-disney-intl-hd/|access-date=October 21, 2017|work=Television Post|date=28 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928145818/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/disney-to-shut-bindass-play-on-29-oct-to-launch-disney-intl-hd/|archive-date=28 September 2017}}</ref> 10 of the 30 available TV series were on the channel at launch.
During the channel's first few weeks of broadcast, it didn't show any commercials.<ref name="bmi">{{cite news|date=October 6, 2017|title=Disney enters English GEC space with an HD-only offering|work=Bestmediaifo.com|location=Mumbai|url=http://bestmediainfo.com/2017/10/disney-enters-english-gec-space-with-an-hd-only-offering/|access-date=November 17, 2017|archive-date=10 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112945/https://bestmediainfo.com/2017/10/disney-enters-english-gec-space-with-an-hd-only-offering|url-status=live}}</ref>
Disney International HD shows an exclusive (as it has not been syndicated elsewhere) library of over 1500 or more episodes coming from 30 live action series.<ref name=bmi/><ref name=intv>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/english-entertainment/gec-channel-disney-international-hd-to-launch-on-29-oct-171005|title=Disney to launch English GEC HD on 29 Oct|date=2017-10-05|work=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=2014-10-05|archive-date=22 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322103905/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/english-entertainment/gec-channel-disney-international-hd-to-launch-on-29-oct-171005|url-status=live}}</ref> The channel also airs 100+ Disney movies selected for the targeted ages of 14 to 25 years old.<ref name=intv/>
 
On 15 August 2021, coinciding the [[Independence Day (India)|Indian Independence Day]], Disney Channel's original movie ''[[Spin (2021 film)|Spin]]'' premiered on Disney International HD, two days after its release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Abhay Deol starrer Spin to release in India on this date|website=The Indian Express|date=2021-07-27|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/abhay-deol-film-spin-to-release-in-india-on-this-date-7423319/|access-date=6 March 2022|archive-date=27 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727140705/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/abhay-deol-film-spin-to-release-in-india-on-this-date-7423319/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== Programming ==
* ''[[Austin & Ally]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/austin-and-ally|title=Austin & Ally|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306065507/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/austin-and-ally|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Dog with a Blog]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/dog-with-a-blog|title=Dog with a Blog|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306073002/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/dog-with-a-blog|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Girl Meets World]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/girl-meets-world|title=Girl Meets World|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306065501/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/girl-meets-world|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Liv and Maddie]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/liv-and-maddie|title=Liv and Maddie|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306072959/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/liv-and-maddie|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Hannah Montana]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/hannah-montana|title=Hannah Montana|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306065506/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/hannah-montana|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[K.C. Undercover]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/k-c-undercover|title=K.C. Undercover|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306065502/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/k-c-undercover|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Kickin' It]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/kickin-it|title=Kickin' It|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306065504/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/kickin-it|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Kirby Buckets]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/kirby-buckets|title=Kirby Buckets|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306073004/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/kirby-buckets|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Lab Rats (American TV series)|Lab Rats]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/lab-rats|title=Lab Rats|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306073001/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/lab-rats|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://disneyinternationalhd.com/wizards-of-waverly-place|title=Wizards of Waverly Place|access-date=6 March 2022|website=Disney International HD|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306065507/https://disneyinternationalhd.com/wizards-of-waverly-place|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://disneyinternationalhd.com/}}
{{Disney Channel}}
 
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2017]]
[[Category:HD-only channels]]
[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Disney India Media Networks]]
[[Category:English-language television stations in India]]
[[Category:Disney Star]]

Latest revision as of 02:12, 12 April 2026

Disney International HD
Logo used since 2017
CountryIndia
Broadcast area
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerJioStar
(branding licensed from Disney India)
Sister channelsJioStar channels
History
Launched29 October 2017; 8 years ago (2017-10-29)
ReplacedBindass Play
Availability
Streaming media
JioHotstarIndia

Disney International HD is an Indian pay television owned by JioStar, It is Disney India's first channel to be broadcast in high-definition and broadcast in a 16:9 aspect ratio. The channel primary airs Disney American originals.

The channel is primarily funded by subscriptions with secondary revenue from advertising and is targeted to the 14-25 years age group while the other Disney networks broadcast in the area are aimed towards a 2-14 age group audience.[5]

History[edit | edit source]

In April 2016, Disney Channel India dropped live-action programming to focus more on local animation, as those shows drove better ratings.[6] [better source needed]

Disney Broadcasting India had made a license application for Disney International HD on 17 March 2017 with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB).[7] MIB approved the license on September 1, 2017, to take over from Bindass Play with Bindass Play programming shifting over to Bindass. The channel was launched on 29 October 2017.[8] 10 of the 30 available TV series were on the channel at launch.

During the channel's first few weeks of broadcast, it didn't show any commercials.[9]

Disney International HD shows an exclusive (as it has not been syndicated elsewhere) library of over 1500 or more episodes coming from 30 live action series.[9][10] The channel also airs 100+ Disney movies selected for the targeted ages of 14 to 25 years old.[10]

On 15 August 2021, coinciding the Indian Independence Day, Disney Channel's original movie Spin premiered on Disney International HD, two days after its release.[11]

Programming[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Channels". Akash Digital TV. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "Dhiraagu TV launches four Disney channels in the Maldives". Corporate Maldives. 29 December 2017. Archived from the original on 11 January 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  3. ↑ "Explore Channels". DishHome. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Disney International HD". LyngSat. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Disney enters English GEC space with an HD-only offering". www.bestmediaifo.com. 6 October 2017. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Focusing on local animation, Disney moves away from live-action shows". Television Post. 18 April 2016. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
  7. ↑ "112 TV channel licences hanging fire with the MIB". TelevisionPost. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  8. ↑ "Disney to shut Bindass Play on 29 Oct to launch Disney Intl HD". Television Post. 28 September 2017. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Disney enters English GEC space with an HD-only offering". Bestmediaifo.com. Mumbai. 6 October 2017. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Disney to launch English GEC HD on 29 Oct". Indian Television Dot Com. 5 October 2017. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  11. ↑ "Abhay Deol starrer Spin to release in India on this date". The Indian Express. 27 July 2021. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  12. ↑ "Austin & Ally". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  13. ↑ "Dog with a Blog". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  14. ↑ "Girl Meets World". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  15. ↑ "Liv and Maddie". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  16. ↑ "Hannah Montana". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  17. ↑ "K.C. Undercover". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  18. ↑ "Kickin' It". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  19. ↑ "Kirby Buckets". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  20. ↑ "Lab Rats". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  21. ↑ "Wizards of Waverly Place". Disney International HD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.

External links[edit | edit source]

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