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ABC Entertains

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ABC Entertains
Company typeFree-to-air television network
IndustryBroadcasting
PredecessorABC3, ABC Me
FoundedDecember 4, 2009; 16 years ago (2009-12-04) in Australia
FounderAustralian Broadcasting Corporation
Headquarters
Australia
Area served
Australia
ProductsTelevision broadcasting
OwnerAustralian Broadcasting Corporation
Websitewww.abc.net.au/abc-entertains

ABC Entertains is an Australian free-to-air television network operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Initially launched on 4 December 2009 as a children's channel named ABC3, it underwent a rebranding on 19 September 2016 to become ABC Me. Most recently, on 3 June 2024, it transformed into ABC Entertains, shifting its focus toward a broader range of entertainment content.[1]

History

In September 2007, the Australian government proposed the creation of a digital-only channel dedicated to children, which would be called ABC3.[2] Prior to its official launch, a placeholder channel was introduced on 11 February 2008. The concept was endorsed by the Australia 2020 Summit and received government approval in April 2009, accompanied by a $67 million budget allocation within the 2009–10 Commonwealth Budget, contributing to a total $167 million funding increase for the ABC. ABC3 aimed to feature at least half of its programming as Australian-made content, although it did not impose a formal local content quota.[3]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

On 18 June 2009, the ABC initiated a search for new presenters. By October of that year, eight hosts had been confirmed, including Amberley Lobo and Kayne Tremills for Studio 3, Ben Crawley for What Do You Know?, Scott Tweedie for Prank Patrol, along with Stephanie Bendixsen and Steven O'Donnell who fronted Good Game: Spawn Point, a spin-off designed for younger gaming audiences.[4]

The channel's official launch occurred on 4 December 2009 with the hour-long special Countdown to 3, simulcast on ABC1. The event featured live performances by Australian musicians and an introduction from then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

In April 2011, James Elmer joined as co-host of Studio 3.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Over the following years, presenter line-ups evolved with new additions such as Alfie Gledhill and Olivia Phyland—winners from the MeOn3 competition in December 2011—as well as Khaled Khalafala and Tim Matthews.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

August 2016 marked the rebranding of ABC3 to ABC Me to better align with shifting audience habits favoring mobile device consumption and to concentrate more on primary school-aged viewers. This relaunch featured collaboration with singer Angel Tairua, who performed the launch anthem Unique (Me2U).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

In June 2020, staff reductions affected ABC Me’s Melbourne operations, resulting in broadcasts without presenters.[5]

On 9 May 2024, ABC announced that ABC Me would transition to ABC Entertains starting 3 June. This change entailed a move toward general entertainment programming highlighted by premieres such as Interview with the Vampire and Wreck. Youth-oriented shows were relocated to ABC Family, although some continue airing during morning slots alongside the ABC Education segment. Furthermore, ABC is emphasizing ABC iview as the main destination for children’s and youth content.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Planned for 19 May 2025, both ABC Entertains and the ABC News channel will upgrade to MPEG-4 HD broadcasting, with this transition scheduled between 11 and 26 June.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Children
Adults
Children
Adults

Past programming on ABC3 / ABC ME

  • 100% Wolf: Legend of the Moonstone (aired in 2020)
  • 6Teen
  • The Adventures of Puss in Boots
  • All Hail King Julien
  • Almost Naked Animals
  • Animalia
  • Arthur
  • Atomic Puppet
  • Astro Boy
  • The Bagel and Becky Show
  • Barney's Barrier Reef
  • Best Bugs Forever
  • Best Ed
  • Big Blue (broadcast in 2022)
  • Bindi's Bootcamp
  • Blue Water High
  • Born to Spy (aired during 2021)
  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
  • Built to Survive (2022)
  • Bushwhacked!
  • Camp Lakebottom
  • Canimals
  • Cartoon It Up (2016)
  • Charlie and Lola
  • Chop Socky Chooks
  • CJ The DJ
  • Class Of The Titans
  • Create (2017)
  • Dance Academy
  • Danger Mouse (2015 version)
  • Dani's House
  • The Day My Butt Went Psycho!
  • Deadly 60
  • Degrassi: The Next Generation
  • Deltora Quest
  • The Dengineers
  • Dennis and Gnasher
  • Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!
  • Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist
  • Dogstar
  • Dorg Van Dango
  • Dragon Booster
  • DreamWorks Dragons
  • Droners
  • Dwight in Shining Armor
  • Edgar And Ellen
  • Escape From Scorpion Island
  • Erky Perky
  • The Fairly OddParents
  • The Flamin' Thongs
  • Find Me in Paris
  • First Day (from 2020 to 2022)

...

Presenters

  • Kayne Tremills (2009–2015, 2019–2022)
  • Amberley Lobo (2009–2015)
  • Elliot Spencer (2009–2010)
  • Scott Tweedie (2009–2013)
  • Ben Crawley (2009–2011)
  • Dave Cartel ("The Janitor") (2009–2013)
  • Mitch Tomlinson (2009–2012)
  • Hannah Wang (2009–2012)
  • Stephanie "Hex" Bendixsen (2009–2016)
  • Steven "Bajo" O'Donnell (2009–2017)
  • Gus "Goose" Ronald (2011–2018)
  • James Elmer (2011–2016)
  • Alfie Gledhill (2011–2012)
  • Olivia Phyland (2011–2015)
  • Khaled Khalafalla (2012–2013)
  • Grace Koh (2014–2018, 2020)
  • Ivy Latimer (2014–2015)
  • Tim Matthews (2014–2017)
  • Pip Rasmussen (2016–2020)
  • Angharad "Rad" Yeo (2017–2022)
  • Lawrence Gunatilaka (2018–2019)
  • Dallas Reedman (2018–2019)
  • Ilai Swindells (2018)
  • Gemma "Gem" Driscoll (2018–2024)
  • Drew Parker (2019–2020)
  • Jael Wena (2019)
  • Ava Madon (2019–2020)
  • William Yates (2019–2020)

External links

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