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What cable television channels are owned by the Walt Disney Company?

The Walt Disney Company owns a vast portfolio of cable television channels, here are some of the most prominent:

Entertainment:

* ABC Family: Renamed Freeform in 2016, it focuses on young adult programming.

* Disney Channel: Aimed at children and young teens, with a focus on animated programming.

* Disney XD: Aimed at boys ages 6-14, featuring action-adventure and sports-related content.

* FX: A general entertainment channel known for its critically acclaimed dramas and comedies.

* FXX: A sister channel to FX, primarily focusing on comedy and animation.

* National Geographic: A factual and documentary channel.

* ESPN: A sports channel, one of the most popular cable channels in the U.S.

* ESPN2: A sister channel to ESPN, featuring a wider range of sports.

* SEC Network: A college sports channel focusing on the Southeastern Conference.

* ACC Network: A college sports channel focusing on the Atlantic Coast Conference.

* Lifetime: A channel primarily focused on women's interests, known for its original movies.

* A&E: A general entertainment channel focusing on documentaries, reality shows, and historical programs.

* History: A history-focused channel.

* Lifetime Movie Network: A channel dedicated to movies and miniseries, mostly aimed at women.

* LMC: A channel featuring classic movies and TV shows.

International:

* Disney Channels Worldwide: A collection of Disney channels broadcasting internationally.

* Foxtel: A pay-TV provider in Australia.

* Sky: A satellite television provider in Europe.

This is not an exhaustive list, as Disney owns many other channels and networks worldwide. It's worth noting that Disney also owns a significant stake in Hulu and The History Channel, but does not have full ownership.

Remember that this list is subject to change as Disney continues to acquire and divest from various properties.

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