Village Gamer

Astral Media Inc. has announced that Disney XD content is now available on the Xbox 360 console through Xbox LIVE, the premium online entertainment service for Xbox 360. Launching today, through Xbox LIVE, families can enjoy a selection of episodes from the Disney XD lineup including Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil, Phineas and Ferb and What’s Up, Warthogs!

“With Kinect for Xbox 360 and through Xbox LIVE, we are able to deliver the Disney XD experience in a way that truly resonates with its target audience,” said Domenic Vivolo, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Astral Television Networks. “The Disney XD presence on Xbox LIVE is a fantastic opportunity for families to sample what the brand has to offer and for Astral to expand its presence across new distribution platforms.”

Available free of charge to Xbox LIVE Gold members, the Disney XD offering includes regularly refreshed episodes from ten Disney XD series: Phineas and Ferb, Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil,  Kickin’ It, Pair of Kings, I’m In The Band, Zeke and Luther, What’s Up Warthogs, Baxter, Connor Undercover, and Life with Derek. In addition to full episodes, families can also access extra content associated with programming and the Disney XD brand such as the popular Take Two with Phineas and Ferb. Real-time Disney XD schedule information is also available through the service.

Disney XD is an advertising-supported digital specialty network and multiplatform brand offering a compelling mix of high definition live action and animated programming to homes across Canada. Disney XD features series, movies and short form content that focus on comedy, discovery, sports, accomplishment and adventure. Disney XD programming is also available through dedicated on demand and broadband services.