Rush TV (TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's television, Sports entertainment |
| Founded | December 5, 2009 |
| Defunct | October 27, 2013 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Parent | Beyond Television Productions |
Rush TV represents an Australian children's program centered on themes of music, fashion, and sports. Created by Beyond Television Productions for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-oriented channel ABC3, it was broadcast from December 2009 until October 2013. The series was hosted by Hannah Wang and Mitchell Tomlinson.
Format
Presented by Hannah Wang and Mitchell Tomlinson, the program explored sporting events while highlighting the connections between sports, music, fashion, and the arts. The hosts conducted interviews with athletes who offered advice, shared their preferred sporting venues, and provided personal insights. Additionally, the show delivered updates on the latest trends in action sports.
Seasons
The inaugural season launched on 5 December 2009 on ABC3, concluding on 27 November 2010. The second installment aired from 7 October 2012 through to 27 October 2013. Although no new episodes were produced after 2013, reruns continued to be broadcast until 1 January 2015.
Production
Developed as a dedicated sports series for the children's network ABC3, the production took place in Sydney under Beyond Television Productions. Casting calls were held online via Me On ABC3, drawing more than 5,000 entries vying for six hosting positions. Ultimately, Hannah Wang and Mitchell Tomlinson were selected as the program’s presenters.
Reception
In 2010, Nick Galvin of The Sydney Morning Herald characterized Rush TV as a lively Australian show featuring short sports segments with a contemporary style, noting its focus away from traditional sports and limited female representation. In contrast, The Sunday Age commended the series for its energetic coverage of skateboarding, surfing, skiing, and extreme BMX, awarding it a rating of 3.5 stars for its captivating and brisk presentation.
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- Television series by Beyond Television Productions
- 2009 Australian television series debuts
- 2013 Australian television series endings
- Australian children's television series
- Australian English-language television shows