Family Channel and Playhouse Disney present action, comedy and the return of fan favourites this fall

       Canadian original series Overruled! and Disney original series
                         Aaron Stone among new series

    TORONTO, July 17 /CNW/ - Astral Media's Family Channel and Playhouse
Disney deliver fall line-ups representing the best of Disney, exciting new
Canadian original programming and engaging programming for younger viewers.
Complete descriptions, premiere dates, high-resolution images and contact
information for this programming are available at:
http://tv.astral.com/highlights
    "From skateboarders to teen lawyers, and a crime-fighting video gamer to
a family of teen wizards, Family Channel's diverse fall slate has something
for everyone," said Kevin Wright, Vice President, Programming, Family Channel
and Playhouse Disney. "On Playhouse Disney we're thrilled to welcome back the
high-energy Imagination Movers as well as beloved characters from Mickey Mouse
Clubhouse, Handy Manny and Franny's Feet."
    Family Channel continues to bring viewers exclusive programming from
Disney, including the September 20 Canadian premiere of the quirky buddy
original comedy Zeke and Luther, that chronicles the adventures of teenage
best friends on a quest to become world famous skateboarders. Premiering in
October is the action-adventure original series Aaron Stone, starring Kelly
Blatz as a champion video game player who uses a crime-fighting avatar named
Aaron Stone - at least until the game's billionaire creator asks him to become
the real-life Aaron Stone.
    Returning Disney Channel favourites include the enchanting third season
of Wizards of Waverly Place starring Selena Gomez and the smooth-sailing
second season of The Suite Life on Deck starring Dylan and Cole Sprouse as
mischievous twins at sea, Zack and Cody.
    The new Canadian original series Overruled! launching September 13,
follows the trials of Jared Cooper (Jacob Kraemer) whose cool, fun and
articulate traits lead him to become a lawyer in Banting High School's Teen
Court.
    In October, young super sleuth Roxy Hunter (Aria Wallace) returns for a
haunting fourth installment of the TV movie franchise in Roxy Hunter and the
Horrific Halloween.
    Favourite friends return with new seasons on Playhouse Disney, the
channel for young children that focuses on learning and fun. This fall,
Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the gang return on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy
Manny (Wilmer Valderrama) and his talking tools tackle new repairs, and
Franny's Feet take her on a whole new set of adventures in the third season of
the Canadian original series. In early 2010, the Imagination Movers return
with their special brand of high-energy, quirky, rock-and-roll music to
emphasize creative problem-solving skills.
    For additional information and high-resolution images for Family Channel
and Playhouse Disney's fall 2009 programming line-up, please visit:
http://tv.astral.com.

    Family Channel is a premium, commercial-free network offering the best in
family television entertainment in 5.8 million homes across Canada. Dedicated
to celebrating family life and providing a fun experience for all, Family airs
a unique mix of series, movies and specials, with a large portion of
programming supplied by Disney. Family Channel also offers Family OnDemand in
select areas, a Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service that features hit
Disney movies and series, top-rated Canadian series and Playhouse Disney
programming. Visit us at Family.ca.

    Playhouse Disney is a commercial-free, multiplex channel offered to
Family Channel subscribers across Canada. Committed to offering engaging,
educational and development-based programming for younger children, the
channel offers exclusive, first-run programs from Disney together with
celebrated Canadian series to create an environment for fun and learning.
Visit us at www.playhousedisney.ca. Playhouse Disney is an Astral Media
network.

    Family Channel and Playhouse Disney are Astral Television Networks.
Astral Media is a leading Canadian media company, active in specialty and pay
television, radio, outdoor advertising and interactive media. Astral Media's
solid and dynamic presence in the country's major markets rests on its
commitment to offer a unique combination of high-quality, targeted media for
all its audiences. For more information about Astral Media, please visit
www.astralmedia.com.

For further information: Media contacts: Geneviève Parent, Publicist,
Family Channel and Playhouse Disney, (416) 956-8547, gparent@tv.astral.com;
Scott Campbell, Communications Manager, Family Channel and Playhouse Disney,
(416) 956-8648, scampbell@tv.astral.com