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Studio Disney (originally Studio D) was a show that aired on Disney Channel Asia and Disney Channel Australia. It aired in Asia from July 2003 until the 25th of September 2005, and in Australia from Monday October 4 1999 until 2006. The program had 4 different show blocks, in which various Disney Channel shows were aired.

The Asian version aired a total of 230 episodes, and was aired in its studio in Quezon City, Philippines. The hosts also did tours throughout Singapore, Philippines, Korea, and Malaysia in 2004.

[edit] Hosts

These were the Asian hosts:

  • Michael Lee
  • Nikki Muller (Season 1 and part Season 2)
  • Azura Zainal
  • Miru (Season 1)- puppeteered & Voiced by Brian Zimmerman
  • William (Succeeded Miru's Season 2)

After Miru left, Michael, Nikki and Azura were the only hosts until William came on. Later on Nikki left.

The original Australian hosts of the program were Dan Mills and Emily Perry. After a year Emily left and Amber Virtue came on board. They hosted the show for another few year then both decided to leave the show at the same time and were replaced by Scott Cain and Asha Kuerten and changed name from Studio D to Studio Disney during this transition. For unknown reasons Scott left (wasn't on air for a few months and Cartoon Dave and a few others filled in) some months in then Nathaniel Buzolic (Nat) took over his role and stayed for the remainder of the series. The Australian hosts were also involved in various 'shorties', in which they would have to undertake particular tasks. These included Dare Dan (where Dan would be dared to do something by viewers) and Piper Micoy (in which Amber tried out various occupations, such as jobs at Disney Land and an observatory). These were aired between shows, not usually within Studio D. The block later with AMTV was removed due to Nickelodeons 'sarvo' popularity.

The Asian version of Studio D was filmed at Ascent Media in Singapore (Season 1) and then moved to Media Corp Studios in Singapore where it was renamed to Studio Disney and had a new set for season 2.

[edit] Shows

The original programming was The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa at 5pm with a break at 5.15pm for viewer letters and other little things and The Famous Jett Jackson at 5.30pm with no break and the rest followed

[edit] Links

Studio Disney Australia Official Site Studio D Australia Official Site