Hi-5 series 9 explained

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Network:Nine Network
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Episode List:List of Hi-5 episodes

The ninth series of the children's television series Hi-5 aired between 11 June 2007[1] and 10 August 2007 on the Nine Network in Australia. The series was produced by Kids Like Us for Nine with Helena Harris as executive producer.

This was the first series to feature Sun Park, replacing Kathleen de Leon Jones, who makes three guest appearances throughout the series. It was also the last series to feature Tim Harding.

Production

Prior to production of the ninth series of Hi-5 in 2006, Kathleen de Leon Jones announced that she was pregnant, and that she would take maternity leave from the Hi-5 group from April onwards.[2] de Leon Jones had previously been involved in the filming of the eighth series, which did not air until June, after she had departed.[3] Sun Park was introduced as her temporary replacement, while de Leon Jones gave birth to her first child in July.[4] [2] Park took de Leon Jones' place for the group's touring, and production of the ninth series in 2006.[5] [6]

The ninth series premiered on 11 June 2007, with de Leon Jones making a guest appearance to announce her pregnancy and introduce Park to viewers.[1] She made two further appearances throughout the series, including one return along with her daughter.[1] de Leon Jones stated that it was important to explain her pregnancy to the young audience, and show that "she [hadn't] just disappeared". Park added, "it comforts [children] to know that Kathleen has passed that trust down to me".[7] Creator and executive producer Helena Harris stated that by 2007, "Hi-5 [was] still evolving and maintaining its relevance and freshness".[1] Kellie Crawford, Nathan Foley, Tim Harding and Charli Robinson all returned for the series.[1]

While de Leon Jones initially stated that she was intent on returning to Hi-5, she later made the decision to permanently leave the group to focus on being a mother.[2] [8] Park took her place as a permanent member with the group, during the airing of the ninth series in 2007.[9] The ninth series was also the last to feature Tim Harding, who departed from the group later in the year.[10]

Cast

Presenters

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of Hi-5 episodes.

Home video releases

SeriesDVD TitleRelease Date (Region 4)Songs of the WeekSpecial features
8Travelling CircusDVD: 4 July 2007[11]
  • Pretending Day
  • Are We There Yet?
  • Hey, What's Cooking
9
9Team Hi-5DVD: 7 November 2007[12]
  • Happy Today
  • Strong and Brave
  • Switching
  • "T.E.A.M." song
9Party StreetDVD: 2 April 2008[13]
  • Wow
  • Stop and Go
  • Party Street
[14]
9Go WildDVD: 19 June 2008[15]
  • Around the World
  • Time Machine
  • Love All Around

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by Hi-5 series 9
AwardYearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)CategoryResult
Asian Television Awards2007data-sort-value="Hi-5"Hi-5Best Children's Programme[16]
Logie Awards2008data-sort-value="Hi-5"Hi-5Most Outstanding Children's Program[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Hi5's new Sun light. Knox. David. 23 May 2007. TV Tonight. 2 October 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161017194938/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/05/hi5s-new-sun-light.html . 17 October 2016.
  2. News: It's a girl for Kathleen. 28 July 2006. . Australian Associated Press (AAP) . . 21 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181019164113/https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/its-a-girl-for-kathleen-20060729-ge2t5p.html . 19 October 2018. The 28-year-old took maternity leave from Hi-5 in April to prepare for the birth..
  3. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20060617095237/http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=106679 . York with Hi-5 . . Nine Entertainment Co. . 17 June 2006 . 15 June 2006 . 25 September 2017 . dead . dmy-all .
  4. News: It's Hi-5s and hugs all round as Sophie and Molly reunite . Wood . Miranda . 5 March 2006. The Sydney Morning Herald . Nine Entertainment Co. . 21 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206034524/https://www.smh.com.au/national/its-hi-5s-and-hugs-all-round-as-sophie-and-molly-reunite-20060305-gdn38u.html . 6 December 2020.
  5. Web site: Hi-5 Live Action Heroes . https://web.archive.org/web/20160107073402/http://www.sydneystage.com.au/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,421/year,2006/month,10/day,21/Itemid,34/ . Australian Stage Online . July 2006 . 7 January 2016 . 20 October 2018.
  6. News: Sun comes up for Hi-5 group. 19 June 2006. The Border Mail. Australian Community Media. 6 December 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060829071232/http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/national/280865.html. 29 August 2006.
  7. News: Sun shines in Hi-5's pregnant pause . Adamon. Judy. 14 June 2007. The Age . Nine Entertainment Co. . 8 October 2017. 21 April 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190421080303/https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/sun-shines-in-hi-5s-pregnant-pause-20070614-ge547r.html.
  8. News: "Hi-5" Star Kath de Leon Has Baby Girl . 27 July 2006 . NineMSN. Nine Entertainment Co. . Australian Associated Press (AAP) . 21 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060914200031/http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=117775 . 14 September 2006 .
  9. News: Being a mum is number one for Hi-5 fave . Sams . Christine . 15 July 2007. . Nine Entertainment Co.. 21 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206054757/https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/being-a-mum-is-number-one-for-hi-5-fave-20070715-ge8vyh.html . 6 December 2020.
  10. News: Harding weighs up his options . Connolly . Fiona . 24 August 2007. The Daily Telegraph . News Corp Australia. 21 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206031853/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/harding-weighs-up-his-options/news-story/7a5bf0a381f2784f0c721726b4f386d2 . 6 December 2020.
  11. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20171128005836/http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2095517/Hi-5_Travelling_Circus . Hi-5 Travelling Circus . Sanity. 28 November 2017. 2007. 28 November 2017.
  12. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20070917160920/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/795498 . Hi-5 - Team Hi-5 (Handle Case) . EzyDVD. 17 September 2007. 2007. 28 November 2017.
  13. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20171128070213/http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2105842/Hi-5_Party_Street_G . Hi-5 Party Street . Sanity. 28 November 2017. 2008. 28 November 2017.
  14. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20171128070345/https://www.fishpond.com.au/Movies/Hi-5-Party-Street/9398710820591 . Hi-5: Party Street [Region 4] ]. Fishpond.com.au . 28 November 2017 . 2008 . 28 November 2017 .
  15. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20080528045148/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/799417. Hi-5 - Go Wild! (Handle Case). EzyDVD. 28 May 2008. 2008. 28 November 2017. dead.
  16. Web site: 2007 Winners . Asian Television Awards . 27 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160323232031/http://www.asiantvawards.com/winners/2007-winners/. 23 March 2016.
  17. Web site: 2008 Logie Awards . Australian Television Information Archive . 27 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151007001542/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2008.html. 7 October 2015 . live.

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