ABC3 opens door to TV pitches

August 24, 2009  Filed Under News, 13 Comments » 

ABC has thrown open the doors to Aussie producers for new content for ABC3, it’s new digital children’s channel to launch in December.

It is inviting producers to submit program concepts that fit into 4 categories:

1. A live-action or mixed media program for 4 – 7 year old boys and girls – an unique, unusual, imaginative idea, that will cut through and make an impact in the schedule, and stand alongside the world’s best pre-school programming.

2. A live action …

ABC3 announces new Aussie kids shows

June 18, 2009  Filed Under News, 28 Comments » 

The ABC today announced key elements of its new kids, channel ABC3, to launch by Christmas.

Aimed at 6-15-year-olds, with a core demographic of 8-12-year-olds, ABC3 will air between 6am-9pm offering dramas, adventure series, music, wildlife, quiz shows, comedies, Indigenous programs, news and sport.

Director of Television, Kim Dalton (pictured) said: “Our vision is for ABC3 to become the number one destination for Australia’s school-age children. We will achieve this by creating a channel that tells our Australian stories in a creative, innovative and exciting manner. Our long term aim is for …