Disney Classics

Disney Classics is an upcoming American digital cable and satellite television network that is owned by the Disney Channels Worldwide division of Walt Disney Television, a wholly-owned division of The Walt Disney Company. Aimed mainly at family audiences, its programming consists of original first-run documentary and scripted television series, theatrically released movies, and reruns of classic television series from the company's television library.
It has been dubbed by many news agencies as worthy competition to Turner Classic Movies. The channel is set to launch on October 16, 2023 in honor of Disney's 100th anniversary, replacing FX Movie Channel.
==Upcoming original programming==
Epcot Magazine - A revival of the 1986 Disney Channel program, which this time is produced by ABC News.
The Disney Archives - A documentary program hosted by Disney historian Rebecca Cline, talking about some of the milestone innovations made by the company over the years.
The Mickey Mouse Show - An anthology program airing classic Disney shorts featuring characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Hosted by Bret Iwan, the current voice actor for Mickey Mouse
The Donald Duck Show - A similar program showcasing classic Disney shorts, but unlike The Mickey Mouse Show, it showcases the Silly Symphonies series as well.
Bob Iger Tonight - A weekly interview show focusing on notable people working within the Walt Disney Company, hosted by its namesake, former Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Inside the Animator's Desk - A documentary series exploring what goes on behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, and Pixar Animation Studios in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Walt Disney Story - A documentary miniseries showcasing Walt Disney's early years of founding and running what would soon become a powerhouse in family entertainment. Narrated by Jim Cummings.
Primetime Disney Weekend - A Saturday/Sunday programming block which features Disney's pre-December 1971 film library of live-action movies and lesser-known animated compilation movies, such as Melody Time, So Dear to My Heart, and The Parent Trap. Hosted by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin.
Animator's Palate - A weekday afternoon programming block running from 12:00-5:00 p.m. showcasing the best of the Walt Disney Animation Studios canon from it's earliest films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Fantasia to modern classics like Frozen and Encanto. It also showcases the Pixar films as well. Hosted by Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jennifer Lee.
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