Family TV Roundup: New Shows for Disney Junior, 'Harry Potter' Movie Marathon and More

Welcome to the Family TV Roundup, a recap of all kid-friendly programming across the television universe. We'll sum up all the news related to children's programming, as well as profile the people and shows your kids, tweens and teens are talking about.

Even though its only been around for about a month, Disney Junior is already priming its lineup for when it takes over SoapNet in 2012 as a full-time young child network. In addition to the programs already seen on Disney Channel from 4AM until 2PM, Disney is acquiring two more from the United Kingdom entertainment company Chorion.
The first is 'Octonauts.' Based on a children's book series, the Octonauts are a team of young undersea explorers who embark on fun and adventure from their base known as the he Octopod. The second series, 'Gaspard and Lisa,' is based on a book series by Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben about two toddler puppies and their daily activities.

Both 'Octonauts' and 'Gaspard and Lisa' are currently being aired in Europe and other countries. They will arrive on Disney Junior's shores next March. Look for previews of the shows on Junior's programming block closer to their official premieres.

Programming Schedule Notes and Reminders:

• ABC Family offers a marathon of the first five 'Harry Potter' films this Saturday and Sunday. 'Sorcerer's Stone,' 'Chamber of Secrets,' Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Goblet of Fire' will air on Saturday starting at 9AM. On Sunday, 'Order of the Phoenix' will be added to the lineup of movies that starts at 7AM.

• Nickelodeon airs the original TV movie 'Best Player' on Saturday at 8PM. The movie features 'iCarly' stars Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy as online video game players whose lives become intertwined.

In other news...

• Alyson Reed, who portrayed drama teacher Ms. Darbus in the 'High School Musical' movie franchise, will be reprising her role for the new Disney Channel series 'Madison High.' In the musical/dance comedy will feature Ms. Darbus and her students as they create plays based on their lives.

• PBS Kids Go! offers up four new 'Sid the Science Kid' episodes in honor of Earth Day. The new installments will air from April 18-21 (check local listings for times) and focus on various environmental themes, such as what happens to water when it goes down the drain. 'Sid the Science Kid' is a Jim Henson Company production.

• The stars are coming out on five new episodes of 'Special Agent Oso' that will run in April. Premiering April 4-8 at 1PM, guest voices will be Mel Brooks, Freddy Rodriquez, Rebecca Romijn and Doris Roberts (on the same Wednesday episode), Jenna Elfman and Sarah Chalke.

• For the older kids, HBO is airing 'The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway' on Saturday, March 19, at 10PM. Featuring Paul Reubens as the child-like Pee-Wee, the show will feature the return of many favorite characters seen on 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse.' However, it is rated TV-PG, so it may not be suitable for the young ones.

• Cartoon Network has renewed three of its live-action shows for another season. 'Dude, What Would Happen,' 'Destroy, Build, Destroy,' and game show 'Hole in the Wall' have been given additional episode order for new seasons that will air later this year.