ABC Entertains explained

ABC Entertains
Launch Date: (as ABC3)
Picture Format:576i SDTV
Network:ABC Television
Owner:Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Type:Adult programming • General entertainment
Country:Australia
Language:English
Area:Nationwide
Headquarters:Sydney, New South Wales
Former Names:ABC3 (2009–2016)
ABC Me (2016–2024)
Sister Channels:ABC TV
ABC TV HD
ABC Kids
ABC Family
ABC News
Terr Serv 1:ABN Sydney (DVB-T)
Terr Chan 1:548 @ 12 (226.5 MHz)[1]
Terr Serv 2:Digital terrestrial television
Terr Chan 2:Channel 8 (Hobart)
Channel 12 (Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth)
Channel 30 (Darwin)
Terr Serv 3:Freeview
Terr Chan 3:Channel 23
Online Serv 1:ABC iview
Online Chan 1:ABC iview live stream

ABC Entertains is an Australian English language general entertainment free-to-air television channel owned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was launched on 4 December 2009 as a children's channel called ABC3. It was rebranded on 19 September 2016 to ABC Me. It rebranded once more on 3 June 2024 to ABC Entertains, now focusing on general entertainment programming.

History

In September 2007, the Australian government announced a proposal to launch a new digital-only children's channel, ABC3.[2] [3] A new ABC channel appeared on television receivers on 11 February 2008, as a placeholder for the future ABC3 channel.[4] ABC3 was considered by the Australia 2020 Summit and given as one of the recommendations to the Government. In April 2009, the Government's official response to the Summit approved the idea,[5] and in the 2009–10 Commonwealth Budget $67 million was allocated towards ABC3 as part of the Government's $167 million funding increase to the ABC. The channel would aim to feature at least 50% Australian-produced content.[6] It was not constrained by a local content quota.[7]

On 18 June 2009, the corporation began its first public ABC3 campaign to scout for new hosting talent.[8] On 22 October 2009, eight presenters were announced. Amberley Lobo and Kayne Tremills would host Studio 3, with Ben Crawley as a roving reporter, he later joined the show What Do You Know? alongside Dr Rhythm. Scott Tweedie would host Prank Patrol, while Hannah Wang[9] and Mitchell Tomlinson were named as co-hosts of Rush TV[10] and Stephanie Bendixsen and Steven O'Donnell were hosts of , made for younger gamers, a spin-off of the ABC2 TV series Good Game, made for older gamers.

On 4 December 2009 at 5pm, the hour-long Countdown to 3 special was broadcast on the channel and was simulcast on ABC1. It featured special performances from Australian artists Cassie Davis and Short Stack, an introduction to various ABC3 presenters and shows and the station's launch around 6pm by then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.[11] [12]

In April 2011, James Elmer joined as co-host of Studio 3 along with Tremills and Lobo.[13] On 4 December 2011, the winners from the MeOn3 contest were revealed as Alfie Gledhill and Olivia Phyland.[14] On 14 September 2012, Alfie left Studio 3 to pursue acting dreams. In October 2012, Comedian Khaled Khalafala joined Studio 3, and stayed with the crew until early 2013 before leaving. In March 2013 the Janitor (Dave Cartel) and Bubbles the goldfish supposedly left Studio 3 for Venezuela, with Bubbles being replaced with a new goldfish called Alexis. Tim Matthews, Grace Koh and Ivy Latimer later joined James and Liv in July 2014 after winning The 3 Factor competition.[15]

In August 2016, it was announced that ABC3 would rebrand as ABC Me on 19 September 2016,[16] as more children watched television on a mobile device.[17] The rebranded channel is reported to be "designed to reflect and celebrate the lives, interests and diversity of young Australians" and will increase its focus to primary school children.[18] [19] To mark the rebrand, ABC ME teamed up with 16-year-old Australian singer Angel Tairua to record a new song Unique (Me2U) to celebrate the launch of ABC ME.[20]

In June 2020, many of the ABC Me staff located in Melbourne lost their jobs after the redundancies at the ABC were announced, include the presenters of the channel at the time; Pip Rasmussen, Drew Parker and Ava Madon.[21] The network continued to be broadcast without presenters.

On 9 May 2024, it was announced that ABC Me would rebrand as ABC Entertains on 3 June, shifting its format to general entertainment programming (with its launch anchored by premieres of new series of Interview with the Vampire and Wreck). Youth programming moved to ABC TV Plus, which concurrently relaunched as ABC Family; although some programs for primary school students still air in the morning as the ABC iView brand known as ABC Big Kids. The ABC ME YouTube channel has also rebranded to ABC Big Kids [22] and the ABC Education block (from 9–11 am on weekdays)[23] largely remains untouched. The ABC is also promoting ABC iview as the main home of its youth and children's output.[24]

Programming

Current programming

Domestic

Children/Education
Teens/Adults

Foreign

Children
Adults

Former programming (ABC3 / Me)

Presenters

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DTT Register of Service IDs . 10 April 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170101114737/http://www.freetv.com.au/media/Engineering/Australian_Digital_Terrestrial_Television_Broadcasting_Service_Information_Register_-_Issue_4_-_January_2011.pdf . 1 January 2017.
  2. News: Koutsoukis . Jason . 23 September 2007 . Free kids' TV channel is as easy as ABC3 . registration . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20080916192340/http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/free-kids-tv-channel-is-as-easy-as-abc3/2007/09/22/1189881837000.html . 16 September 2008 . 1 September 2008 . . Fairfax Media . Melbourne . 5 . .
  3. The state of Children's television . 1 September 2008 . Media Report . . . 6 December 2007 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20090113135034/http://www.abc.net.au/rn/mediareport/stories/2007/2108989.htm . 13 January 2009 . Presenter: Antony Funnell.
  4. Web site: Knox . David . 12 February 2008 . So what's ABC3 anyway? . 9 June 2024 . TV Tonight . en-AU.
  5. News: 22 April 2009 . New children's channel for ABC . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20090425042421/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/22/2549866.htm . 25 April 2009 . 12 May 2009 . ABC News . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  6. Web site: Knox . David . 18 June 2009 . ABC3 announces new Aussie kids shows . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20090621083851/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/06/abc3-announces-new-aussie-kids-shows.html . 21 June 2009 . 25 June 2009 . TV Tonight.
  7. News: Bodey . Michael . 22 October 2009 . ABC to launch new kids digital TV channel ABC3 . subscription . 10 May 2023 . The Australian . News Limited . Sydney.
  8. News: Steffens . Miriam . 19 June 2009 . ABC3 offering a hue less true blue . registration . 10 May 2024 . The Age . Fairfax Media . Melbourne . 3 . en-AU . .
  9. News: Hassall . Greg . 26 October 2009 . Seven completes the digital puzzle - upfront . 26 May 2024 . . The Guide . Fairfax Media . Sydney . Fresh Faces . NewsBank.
  10. News: Edwards . Amy . 1 December 2009 . jaw-dropping sport: the word . Newcastle Herald . Fairfax Media . Newcastle . 12 . .
  11. Countdown To 3 . 12 September 2015 . Countdown To 3 . . ABC1 . 4 December 2009 . 1 . 1 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091208051650/http://www.abc.net.au/abc3/shows/guide/abc1/200912/programs/CH0925H001D2009-12-04T170000.htm . 8 December 2009.
  12. Web site: Knox . David . 4 December 2009 . Countdown to ABC3 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20151227113628/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/12/countdown-to-abc3.html . 27 December 2015 . 12 September 2015 . . en-AU.
  13. News: 7 April 2011 . Hip hop into hosting . 10 May 2024 . Play Magazine . News Limited . 41 . NewsBank.
  14. Web site: Knox . David . 5 December 2011 . New kids' hosts joining ABC3 . 10 May 2024 . TV Tonight.
  15. Web site: Knox . David . 8 July 2014 . New hosts join Studio 3 . 10 May 2024 . TV Tonight.
  16. STRICTLY EMBARGOED MEDIA RELEASE: ABC3 becomes ABC ME . 19 August 2016 . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 19 August 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160819232548/https://tv.press.abc.net.au/strictly-embargoed-media-release-abc3-becomes-abc-me . 19 August 2016.
  17. Web site: ABC3 rebrands as ABC ME . Knox . David . 19 August 2016 . TV Tonight . 19 August 2016 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160820000811/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/08/abc3-rebrands-as-abc-me.html . 20 August 2016.
  18. Web site: ABC3 to rebrand as ABC ME . 19 August 2016 . Mediaweek . 19 August 2016 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160823015334/http://www.mediaweek.com.au/abc3-rebrands-as-abc-me/ . 23 August 2016.
  19. Web site: ABC drops 3 for ME in children's channel rebrand . Canning . Simon . 19 August 2016 . Mumbrella . 19 August 2016 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160820184044/https://mumbrella.com.au/embargo-5-55pm-abc-drops-3-channel-rebrand-389376 . 20 August 2016.
  20. 19 September 2016 . ABC ME introduces Angel . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180503205039/https://tv.press.abc.net.au/abc-me-introduces-angel . 3 May 2018 . 3 May 2018 . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  21. Web site: Knox . David . 25 June 2020 . ABC ME staff gone from Melbourne . 6 October 2020 . TV Tonight . dmy-all.
  22. Web site: McNamara . Lauren . 9 May 2024 . ABC to launch two new channels and new digital streams . 30 June 2024 . Mumbrella . en-AU.
  23. Web site: TV Guide . 30 June 2024 . ABC Education . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . en-AU.
  24. Baumann . Jasper . 10 May 2024 . ABC introduces two new channels - ABC Family and ABC Entertains . 10 May 2024 . Mediaweek . en-AU.
  25. Web site: Knox . David . 10 June 2014 . ABC Educational programming moving to ABC3 . 9 June 2024 . . en-AU.
  26. Web site: Dragon Ball Super . 24 July 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  27. Web site: ABC Entertains . 30 June 2024 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . en-AU.
  28. Web site: Knox . David . 29 May 2024 . Airdate: The Cleaner . 9 June 2024 . TV Tonight . en-AU.
  29. Web site: Knox . David . 16 May 2024 . Here's what's in store on ABC Family / ABC Entertains channels . 9 June 2024 . TV Tonight . en-AU.
  30. Adventure Time: coming soon to ABC3 . 30 November 2015 . ABC Me . Television promotion . en-AU . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 24 July 2023 . YouTube.
  31. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Animalia - The Ballad Of The Creeper - 9:20am Wednesday, February 13 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  32. Web site: Astro Boy . 26 May 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  33. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  34. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Bindi's Bootcamp - 10:40am Thursday, February 14 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  35. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Blue Water High - 3:35pm Monday, April 22 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  36. Web site: 12 November 2023 . ABC ME Program Guide: Week 46 . 29 June 2024 . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . TV Tonight.
  37. Web site: Boruto: Naruto Next Generations . 9 June 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  38. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Bushwhacked! - Grey Nurse Shark - 10:40am Tuesday, April 02 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  39. Web site: Charlie And Lola . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  40. Web site: Chop Socky Chooks . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  41. Web site: 4 July 2010 . CJ The DJ - Testing Times - ABC3 Television Guide . 17 October 2023 . ABC TV . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  42. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  43. Web site: Dance Academy . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  44. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  45. Web site: Deadly 60 . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  46. Web site: Deltora Quest . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  47. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Dennis And Gnasher - Masters Of the House/ Game On - 8:30am Monday, June 24 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  48. Web site: Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  49. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  50. Web site: Edgar And Ellen . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  51. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Escape From Scorpion Island - 11:05am Thursday, April 18 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  52. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Erky Perky - The Inseparables - 6:25am Saturday, June 29 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  53. Web site: The Flamin' Thongs . 9 June 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  54. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Flipper And Lopaka - The Secret Weapon - 6:00am Saturday, May 25 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  55. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Grizzly Tales For Gruesome Kids - Nobby's Nightmare - 6:55pm Wednesday, March 27 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  56. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  57. Web site: Heartbreak High . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  58. Web site: Iron Man: Armored Adventures . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  59. Web site: Jade Armor . 9 June 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  60. Web site: Jibber Jabber . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  61. Web site: K-On! . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  62. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  63. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  64. Web site: Lab Rats Challenge . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  65. Web site: The Legend Of Korra . 24 July 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  66. Web site: Log Horizon . 24 July 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  67. Web site: M.I. High . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  68. Web site: Mortified . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  69. Web site: Anime that aired on ABC3. MyAnimeList.
  70. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  71. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Outback 8 - 11:35am Friday, February 15 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  72. Web site: The Pinky & Perky Show . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  73. Web site: The PM's Daughter . ABC iview . . 9 June 2024.
  74. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  75. Web site: Radiant . 24 July 2023 . ABC iview . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . en-AU.
  76. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Richard Hammond's Blast Lab: The Experiments - 10:10am Monday, February 25 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  77. Web site: Ruby Gloom . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  78. Web site: Rush TV . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  79. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  80. Web site: The Sleepover Club . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  81. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Spectacular Spider-Man - Survival Of The Fittest - 8:40am Saturday, June 01 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  82. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  83. Web site: Stoked . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  84. Web site: Summer In Transylvania . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  85. Web site: Summer Memories . 24 July 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  86. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Sumo Mouse - That's A Wise Mouse - 1:20pm Sunday, February 03 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  87. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  88. Web site: Sword Art Online . 9 June 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  89. Web site: Total Drama Island . 26 May 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  90. Web site: Transformers: EarthSpark . 9 June 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  91. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Trapped! Ever After - Bootle - 5:25pm Sunday, August 05 2012 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  92. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  93. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  94. Web site: The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti . 9 June 2024 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  95. Web site: ABC Television The complete TV guide for ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, ABC News24 & ABC iView . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  96. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - Wolfblood - Family Ties - 6:30pm Thursday, March 28 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  97. Web site: Wolverine And The X-Men . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.
  98. Web site: ABC Television - ABC3 - You're Skitting Me - 8:45am Sunday, May 26 2013 . 17 October 2023 . ABC Television . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  99. Web site: Young Dracula . 17 October 2023 . ABC iview . . en-AU.

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