For countless soap opera fans, the dawn of the new millennium 25 years ago brought a new way to watch their favorite shows. On January 20, 2000, Disney launched SOAPnet, a basic cable channel devoted ...

Disney is getting out of the all-soap opera business to expand its cable offerings targeted at kids. Disney Junior, to launch in 2012, will target preschoolers, age 2-7. The announcement from Disney ...

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The SOAPnet channel is over and will be replaced by Disney Junior, a new 24-hour channel aimed at preschoolers. The Disney-ABC Television Group said the channel is set to debut in 2012. It will adopt ...

Disney is shutting down its SoapNet channel, and entering the competitive 24-hour preschool TV arena. Disney Junior, aimed at tykes aged 2-7, will launch in 2012. Channel replaces SoapNet, currently ...

SoapNet general manager Deborah Blackwell is departing her post effective immediately but will continue as a consultant until her contract expires at the start of next year. Departure comes following ...