Junior

Background
Junior is a German preschool channel which has been broadcast in Germany since 1996 and Israel since 1997 for children between 3 and 7 years of age. Junior was owned and operated by EM.TV from 1996 to 2008. In 2006, the rights of all Junior shows along with the libraries of Yoram Gross shows were purchased by Belgian animation company, Studio 100. In Germany, as of April, 2007, it timeshares the channel slot with XL TV (anime) after 8 PM. Former TV channels which timeshared with Junior includes EGVHToon (cartoons), Gametrix (video games), later GTV (video games), and d+ (entertainment, now RTL Nitro). After EM.TV changes the name to EM.Sport Media, Junior was eventually sold to Studio 100 in 2008.

(2000-2006)
Logo: On a yellow background, we see the Junior logo with a red text that says "Junior by EM.TV".

Variants:


 * A shaded yellow background exists without 2 blue rings.
 * A animated variant exists with a cartoon boy named Junior (a former Junior mascot; who somewhat resembles a cross between Rayman and Angelica Pickles from Rugrats) in a Vanna-White pose. A translucent swirl zooms out in the background, then he winks.

FX/SFX: None. The animated variant had the swirl, then Junior winks and the hand moves.

Music/Sounds: None or the closing theme of the show.

Music/Sounds Variant: An animated variant uses a pop tune, then a brass hit for Junior winks.

Availability: Seen on various DVDs such as Maya the Bee (1975 series), Vic the Viking (1973 series), etc.

Editor's Note: None.

Background
Planeta Junior is a Grupo Planeta and De Agostini company, a European leader in the creation and commercialization of content and entertainment properties for children and young adults. It was formed in 2000, Planeta Junior is present in the major European markets including Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey and Eastern Europe, where it has offices in Poland and Hungary. In every office, international teams specialize in content distribution, licenses and merchandising, retail and experiences to develop entertainment and lifestyle brands. In 2008, Planeta Junior purchased EM.TV AG (now Studio 100). Planeta Junior produces and represents entertainment content with leading international content creation companies, including ZAG Animation, On Animation, SuperProd, Cottonwood, Studio 100, Animoka, Mobo, and SAMG.

(2003-2015)
Logo: On a cartoon space background, we see three planets, Saturn, Mars and a yellow moon. Suddenly, the colorful letters bouncing when camera zooms to a yellow background to form the Planeta Junior logo.

FX/SFX: Great CGI.

Music/Sounds:


 * A stock orchestra scale and weird bouncing sounds for the letters.
 * A futuristic space music and same sounds as the 1st variant.
 * A high-tone version exists on both variants.

Availability: Common. Seen on various Spanish and Portugal DVDs like Maya The Bee, Vic the Viking, Johnny Test, etc.

Editor's Note: None.