ABC Television announced that its main channel will undergo a rebranding on July 20. The new on-air look will be bold, simple, raw and real. ABC Television will celebrate Australians from across the country using footage created by regional communities, sourced from ABC Open’s rich library. In addition, new channel idents were shot and these shorts embrace real-life characters, including its on-air personalities. “We’ve captured absolute gold using real-life Aussies in our … [Read more...] about ABC1 undergoes channel rebranding
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ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
From July 7, ABC TV will be revitalising the channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3.These changes will ensure that the most appropriate programmes for 2-14 year olds at the times that best suit them as well as their families are delivered, enabling everyone to find their favourite programmes easily throughout the day. “ABC TV cares about kids and we value the trust that Australian families place in us to educate and entertain their children, with quality local and international … [Read more...] about ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
SLR Productions announces second season of preschool series
Sydney, Australia – SLR Productions has announced a second season of the award winning internationally acclaimed preschool animated series, GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare. KIKA-Der Kinderkanal will again be a co-production partner with support from one of KIKA’s parent companies, HR-Hessischer Rundfunk of ARD. The newly commissioned episodes are exclusive to Australian broadcast partner ABC4Kids and the series will be internationally … [Read more...] about SLR Productions announces second season of preschool series
ABC TV kids’ programming to move
ABC TV will start moving children’s programming currently screening on ABC1 to the dedicated children’s channels ABC4Kids and ABC3 from February 2, 2014. Parents, caregivers and children will no longer have to search across three channels for age-appropriate ABC TV content. Instead they can go direct to ABC4Kids for preschool programming and ABC3 for school-aged programs where both channels will continue to offer exclusive, commercial-free programming in a children-friendly … [Read more...] about ABC TV kids’ programming to move
ABC Kids’ Tim Brooke-Hunt to resign
According to The Guardian, the controller of children's content at ABC TV, Tim Brooke-Hunt, will be stepping down in September this year. Brooke-Hunt led the launch of ABC3 and the relaunch of ABC4Kids on ABC2 during his six years in the position. The report adds that earlier this month, Brooke-Hunt was quoted by Fairfax as saying that the popular animated kids' show Bananas in Pyjamas was being cancelled, but ABC TV later told Guardian Australia he was "seriously … [Read more...] about ABC Kids’ Tim Brooke-Hunt to resign
Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had commissioned a second season of Endemol’s preschool series Bananas in Pyjamas. The new season (52 x 12’) will be produced by Endemol companies Southern Star Entertainment and Southern Star Singapore in association with ABC. Barbara Uecker, Head of Programming for ABC Children’s TV and also ABC’s Executive Producer for the series, said: “We are delighted that the animated Bananas in Pyjamas has received a very positive … [Read more...] about Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
