Hasnât that title been taken by a very adult TV show? You wouldnât want 12 year olds mixing the two shows up.
Yes it has, there a TV Show of that on Foxtels âShowcaseâ channel.
###The Next Step Movie
Saturday 6 May at 7:00pm
Grab your fave snack and settle in for the best seats in the house AND a backstage pass, as The Next Step Movie takes you into the world of the incredible stage show, The Next Step.
On February 3rd, 2015, the cast of the hit stage show, The Next Step, began an 8 week, sold-out, coast to coast tour across Canada. This special goes behind the scenes and captures the members of the dance troupe as they travelled across the country from St Johnâs to Victoria, allowing you to get to know the real dancers behind your favourite characters
The Next Step Movie is a love letter to every fan and an insight into the sweat, laughter and hard work that went into making the tour.
The BBC reboot of Danger Mouse has been renewed for a third season. Season 2 is due to air later this year on ABC ME.
I guess thereâs no other appropriate thread for this:
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I am wondering if anyone else has stumbled across ABC ME after midnight when they have had programming on but the EPG/any TV guide suggests there isnât?
Iâve noticed it on the odd occasion previously but thought nothing of it. One night late last week they had The Next Step on, I looked at 11.58pm tonight and nothing. At midnight, one again The Next Step comes on.
Does this happen often? Why donât they put it on the EPG?
###Ice Stars
From Monday 17 July at 4:05pm
Ice Stars is an exciting new series that unwraps the action-packed life, on and off the ice, of a group of determined young skaters based in Nottingham UK, at The National Ice Centre.
From high-octane ice hockey players to synchronized dancers and individual performers, Ice Stars follows the ups-and-downs, both on and off the ice, getting up-close, and capturing the emotions and dramas of their daily lives. The skaters may leave home at 5am to practice in the rink before school, but outside the rink they are normal young people, dealing with the same day-to-day challenges as their non-skating friends.
Whether itâs Ice Hockey or Synchro, Figure or Speed, Dance, or Jumps, this is a competitive world and the cast live and breathe ice so nothing can get in the way.
###Shaun the Sheep Movie
Sunday 23 July at 6:30pm
Shaun is a clever, mischievous sheep who lives with his flock on Mossy Bottom Farm, under the nominal supervision of The Farmer, and Bitzer, a well-meaning but ineffectual sheepdog.
Despite Shaunâs best efforts, life on the farm has gotten into a bit of a rut, so Shaun concocts a cunning plan â to have a day off.
But be careful what you wish for. Events rapidly escalate out of control and Shaunâs mischief inadvertently leads to the hapless farmer being taken away from the farm. With the flockâs help, Shaun must leave the farm for the first time and travel into the Big City to rescue The Farmer â and failure is not an option.
But how will the sheep survive? Can they avoid being recognised as sheep? And thus avoid the clutches of a fearsome animal catcher? During this action-packed adventure they experience a host of wild, funny mishaps.
And Shaun meets a little orphan dog called Slip who makes him realise that having a home and a family is not something to be taken for granted.
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###The Deep - Series 2
From Tuesday 22 August at 6:10pm
Based on the award-winning Australian graphic novels, The Deep follows the adventures of the Nekton familyâa brilliant team of underwater explorers. With state-of-the-art technology and an unquenchable thirst for discovery, the Nektons explore the mysterious depths of the ocean, where most of our world lies unexplored and unexplained.
During this new series, the Nektonsâ search for the lost city of Lemuria takes on new meaning. More of the colossal creatures known as Monumentials are stirring in the oceanâs depths, and only Lemuriaâs secrets can stop them from waking and unleashing their destructive power on the world. Nereus is certain that the Nektons, especially Ant, are key to unlocking those secrets. With the Ephemychron leading the way, the family follow its clues to ancient Lemurian outposts across the globe. But will they unlock the mystery in time?
The urgency grows as they discover that they arenât the only ones interested in Lemuria anymoreâa mysterious young man with access to sophisticated technology is also looking for the lost city. The race is onâwho will find Lemuriaâs secret resting place first and harness its legendary power?
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Girls
Announcement of five successful films selected for season
From 11 October
Following a nation-wide call out to Australian female content makers in March, the ABC and Screen Australia are pleased to announce the five successful films selected for the âGirlsâ season joint funding initiative.
The films, two dramas and three documentaries, are all led by female creatives and will premiere during ABC MEâs âGirlsâ season on October 11, the UNâs International Day of the Girl.
The dramas explore the pivotal and challenging moments in a twelve-year-oldâs life that will resonate with all young girls. Summerâs Day, produced by Di Robertson, written and directed by Hattie Dalton, is about the transition into womanhood when Summer gets her period for the first time and tries to make sense of her blooming body. First Day, produced by Kirsty Stark, written and directed by Julie Kalceff, tells a story about the fears associated with the transition between primary school and high school - but in Hannahâs case, the stakes are even higher: this year, she will be attending school for the first time as a girl.
The documentaries put twelve-year-old girls in the driving seat as they share exactly what it is like to be them, striving to achieve their hopes and dreams. The girls in The Funny Ones, created and produced by Belinda Dean and directed by Genevieve Bailey, dream of a life as comedy performers, and get the chance to learn from some of Australiaâs funniest comedians. Jaral in Shame, is struggling with the embarrassment of being a 12-year-old girl while trying to learn Noongar language to honour her family and culture. Shame is created, written and directed by Karla Hart and produced by Paloma Bartsch. A Field Guide to Being a 12-Year-Old Girl, produced by Katrina Lucas and written and directed by Tilda Cobham-Hervey, gives twelve girls the task of investigating their own species in an innovative blend of theatre and documentary.
Production has started on all films and the combined projects have seeded 30 fresh female actors ranging in ages from 9 to14 in performing roles from across Australia including Byron Bay, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
Under the funding program, the teams have $80,000 each to make their film, and are receiving mentoring from experienced industry film makers and editorial guidance from Jan Stradling and Libbie Doherty from ABC Childrenâs TV and Nerida Moore from Screen Australia.
âThe ABC would like to congratulate these five creative teams. Their proposed film ideas not only capture the heart of what itâs like being a 12-year-old girl in Australia today but also represent the incredibly wide-ranging spectrum of diversity of Australian children which was a key part of this proposition. We look forward to sharing their vision with our ABC ME audience later this year,â says Michael Carrington, ABC Head of Childrenâs Television.
âThe calibre of entries received was incredible, proof once again that there are many extremely talented Australian female content makers ready to lead the way with fresh, innovative and compelling stories.â
Sally Caplan, Head of Production at Screen Australia said: âThe quality of submissions for the ABC âGirlsâ season was extraordinary, and we were bowled over by the diversity, range of perspectives and stories that were presented to us. The five bold, imaginative projects selected are not only from new creative voices, but promise to reveal, dissect and perhaps reconsider the realities of being a young girl in Australia today.â
The âGirlsâ season is part of the ABCâs Corporate Plan to contribute to the diversity, quality and innovation of the Australian film and television industry, as well as Screen Australiaâs target of achieving gender equity.
As part of the ABCâs International Day of the Girl celebrations, the âGirlsâ season will premiere on ABC ME, the ABC ME app and ABC iview on October 11th.
Summerâs Day Tom (Andy Jans-Brown, Summer (Sienna Gilmore), Fergus (Harry Straw)
Shame - Sharmika, Jaral & Aaliyah
A Field Guide to Being a 12-Year-Old Girl
First Day - Amanda (Joanne Hunt), Hannah (Evie McDonald)
The Funny Ones - Veronica Milsom
Iâve just come to this thread to mention noticing the exact same thing tonight.
Just flicking past the channels on the TV at 12:02am and noticed a programme airing on ABC Me while the EPG says: âABC ME Programs Resume at 5amâ.
Not the first time Iâve seen this before either.
2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Monday 27 November at 7.30pm
ABC ME hosts Pip Rasmussen, Tim Mathews and Grace Koh
The ABC is thrilled to announce that the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 (JESC) will be broadcast for the first time on ABC ME, Australiaâs leading broadcast and online TV service for school aged children and their families.
This yearâs Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Sunday 26 November at the Tbilisi Sports Palace, Georgia. ABC MEâs popular host, Grace Koh, will attend the event in Georgia and send through daily updates on the competition as the excitement unfolds. On Monday 27 November, she will be joined by Pip Rasmussen and Tim Mathews during the ABC ME broadcast at the family friendly time of 7.30pm.
Following discussions between ABC, SBS, the Australian Eurovision broadcaster, and the European Broadcasting Union, SBS gave ABC ME the opportunity to broadcast the event on the child and family audience focused channel, maximising its potential reach with ABC MEâs average weekly audience reach of over 1.7 million people. The Eurovision Song Contest will continue to be broadcast on SBS.
Following stellar performances by Australiaâs Bella Paige and Alexa Curtis in the 2015 and 2016 contests respectfully, Australia will send another up-and-coming young performer to make their mark on the international stage. This performer will be announced at a later date.
David Anderson, ABC Director of Television, said: âWe are delighted to be working with SBS, the European Broadcasting Union and production partner Blink TV on such an incredible event. By utilising all of ABC MEâs internal productions (News to Me, BTN, Spawn Point) and online and social platforms, the channel is able to maximise the reach of the extraordinary contest, while introducing our audience to incredible performers and cultures from across Europe, as well as encouraging them to get behind our Australian contestant.â
Marshall Heald, SBS Director of Television and Online Content, said: âThe Junior Eurovision Song Contest has been growing its following among passionate Eurovision fans since SBS first broadcast the event in 2014. This is now a great opportunity to reach a youth and childrenâs audience not available on SBS, to encourage more young Australians to get behind our performer, embrace the fun of the contest, and the spirit of unity and learning about different cultures which Junior Eurovision inspires.â
Paul Clarke, Australiaâs Head of Delegation at Eurovision and Director of Blink TV, said: "Eurovision and Junior Eurovision always showcase our Australian singers and songwriters in the most impactful way, and to a huge European audience. This is a very exciting new step in our Eurovision story and we welcome ABC ME and their viewers! We really look forward to working with ABC ME.â
The first Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place in Copenhagen in 2003 and this yearâs event sees over 17 countries from across Europe send their most talented 9 to14-year-old performers to complete for the coveted title. âShine Brightâ is the inspirational theme for this yearâs song contest, which will give an insight into Georgian culture and celebrate the artistic potential and creative drive of the young Junior Eurovision Song Contest participants.
ABC ME, the ABC ME app and ABC iview will broadcast the JESC 2017 on Monday 27 November at 7.30pm.
Nippers
From Wednesday 6 September at 4:35pm
Screens Wednesday and Thursdays
Every weekend in summer, like thousands of other kids around Australia, the Nippers hit the surf and sand, training to be the lifesavers of the future. Just south of the Sydneyâs famous Bondi Beach, meet the South Maroubra Nippers as they run, swim, paddle and rescue, all while battling nature, facing their fears and pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone.
The Nippers are a diverse group of girls and boys all with vastly different characters, skills, interests and family backgrounds. But each week they come together at the South Maroubra beach with their mates being active, skilling-up, having a go, competing and being part of a community.
Each has a different story to tell; thereâs eleven-year-old Omar, recently arrived from Egypt and determined to master South Maroubraâs big waves or nine-year-old Milla whoâs passion is hitting the waves on her magical green board âLimeyâ. Ten-year-old Chanelle just wants her family to stop treating her like a baby, and yet for daredevil Tyler being the smallest in his age group is not holding him back. And who can ignore the dreadlocked sprint sensation Malikye who, with his sights firmly set on Olympic glory, is chasing gold in all Nippers events this season.
Each episode follows the stories of three main characters, both on the beach â nail-biting races and dangerous rescues â and at home â sibling rivalries and parental pressure. Wrestling unfamiliar feelings, facing conflict, celebrating unwanted success and dealing with setbacks, there are many challenges to overcome. Some of the Nippers will step up, others will face setbacks, but the beach can be exciting, unpredictable and sometimes a little bit scary, just like growing up.
The series structure is shaped by the Nippersâ weekly calendar. From the opening day of the season, through to regular Nippers sessions, competition training, skills camps and inter-club carnival, the episodes steer a course towards the physical and emotional challenges of the end of season State Carnival.
This 13-part series is a vibrant, colourful collage of action, excitement and challenges driven by the emotional experiences of the Nippers, along with their friends, competitors, parents and lifesavers.
ABC IS KICKING GOALS ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL
#GIRLSCHANGETHEWORLD
ABC MEâs newest recruits, Mustangs FC, are leading the charge on the United Nations International Day of the Girl, Wednesday, October 11, as the ABC showcases a full day of entertaining and informative programming across TV and online that celebrates Australian girls of all cultures, abilities, ages and interests.
ABCâs #GIRLSCHANGETHEWORLD campaign shines a spotlight on Australian girls and women who have taken risks, been rewarded for their intelligence, shown leadership, and driven social change at local, national and global levels that actively promote a better world.
Girls will take control of all the ABC ME platforms across the day with a stunning line-up of programs crafted by an impressive group of highly celebrated and emerging Australian female content makers. Fresh new faces of the future are presented for the first time, with 40 young female actors between the ages of 10-16 have been cast in these new programs.
The striking line-up of programs that celebrate incredible and powerful women and girls include:
â˘Mustangs FC â WORLD PREMIERE at 5.00pm: a goal-kicking comedy drama about girls who abandon the sidelines and start their football clubâs first all-girls team. Against the odds, theyâll stand united and overcome any challenge the club, the boys or the opposition can throw at them, all while wrestling with what it means to be a girl today.
â˘Girls Change the World â 4:30pm: a documentary about girls who are making a difference, big and small, creating positive change through activism
â˘Girls Film Season â from 6.15pm: Five films selected as part of ABC ME and Screen Australiaâs joint initiative - dramas Summerâs Day and First Day and documentaries, Shame, The Funny Ones and A Field Guide to Being a 12-Year-Old Girl - explore the pivotal and challenging moments in a 12-year-oldâs life.
â˘Advice to My 12-Year-Old Self â screening throughout the day from 7.45am: Thirty-seven of Australiaâs distinguished and brightest women are supporting the campaign and offering advice to Australian girls, including the President of the Australia Human Rights Commission Gillian Triggs, Australian professional soccer striker Kyah Simon, musician Dami Im, academic and author Dr Susan Carland, Astronomy and Astrophysics Postgraduate student Karlie Noon, the Minister for Foreign Affairs The Hon Julie Bishop, and more.In addition, ABC Childrenâs programs we know and love, including News To Me, Spawn Point, Play School and Giggle and Hoot all have dedicated episodes.
The ABC invites all Australians to join the campaign that Australian girls can do anything by sharing stories about the girls in their life who change the world every day in big and small ways. A User Generated Competition (UGC) has launched for school age kids to send in their videos â the winner will be announced on 11th October. We encourage Australians of all ages to get involved by posting photos and sharing their #GIRLSCHANGETHEWORLD content on social media on the 11th October.
At the heart of the ABCâs International Day of the Girl celebrations is the message that Australian girls can do anything! Join the conversation: #GIRLSCHANGETHEWORLD
Mustangs FC
From Wednesday 11 October at 1:00pm
Itâs the beginning of the season for brand new all girl soccer team, Mustangs, and football tragic Marnie canât wait to get started. But with no coach, no uniforms and no players -
can Marnie pull a team together?
Isabella Clarke selected to represent Australia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 on Monday 27 November
ABC is excited to announce that talented young singer Isabella Clarke will represent Australia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 (JESC) held on Sunday 26 November at the Tbilisi Sports Palace, Georgia.
From Victoria, Isabella is a 13-year-old singing sensation who made her debut on the Melbourne singing scene four years ago. Since then sheâs received many accolades performing at various singing competitions and, at present, holds a coveted principal vocalist role in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.
Isabella is self-confessed foodie who enjoys spending time with her family and friends and credits megastars BeyoncĂŠ and Mary J. Blige as her inspiration for singing. She loves Australian comedy television shows, knows how to laugh at herself, and is focused and determined both at school and in performing. Tipped for a bright future, Isabella hopes to join her idols and become an international recording artist. ABC and production partner Blink TV selected Isabella in consultation with leading Australian record companies.
Isabella Clarke said: âIâm so honoured to be given the opportunity to represent Australia at such an amazing event. I canât wait to start rehearsals and film the music video! Iâm also looking forward to visiting Georgia for the first time and meeting all the other performers. Itâs a dream come true and I hope I do my family and Australia proud.â
âIsabella displayed all the qualities we were looking for in this yearâs Australian representative,â says Michael Carrington, Head of ABC Childrenâs Television. âShe has an incredible voice and stage presence and we believe sheâll do exceptionally well at JESC 2017. We look forward to her song debut and following her journey as she embarks on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.â
Director of Blink TV, Paul Clarke said: âIsabella will do us all proud. She has a terrific voice and we are looking forward to her performance in Tbilisi, Georgia. With 16 countries competing itâs also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other young performers and enjoy the celebration which is the Junior Eurovision Song Contestâ.
ABC and Blink TV, in consultation with professional music writers, have begun workshopping a fun and catchy song for Isabella that will enable her to shine bright on the JESC 2017 stage. The song and Isabellaâs music video will be released soon.
Adding to the excitement of this yearâs event, for the first time Australians will be able to vote online for their favourite JESC 2017 performer. ABC ME is calling on all Australians to get behind JESC 2017 and celebrate not only Isabella, but all of the young performers competing. Information on how to vote will be available shortly on the ABC ME website.
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will be broadcast on ABC ME, the ABC ME app and ABC iview on Monday 27 November at the family friendly time of 7.30pm.
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ABC unveils a stellar collection of programming for children
ABC will continue its commitment to Australian children by championing their voices and showcasing their stories through a slate of diverse and inclusive programming across its network.
On ABC ME, 2018 sees the premiere of The New Legends of Monkey. Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable Journey to the West, the 10-part half hour series follows a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world.
The Award winning Nowhere Boys drama returns to production for its fourth and climactic final season. The gang return to unite to battle chaotic forces unleashed on Bremin, intent on dividing them. In another home-grown production, Grace Beside Me, we meet Fuzzy Mac, a 13-year-old girl who struggles with having one foot in the Indigenous realm of culture, Country â and spirits â and the other firmly planted in the world of a 21st century teenager.
Everyday Australian schoolkids are the stars of My Year 7 Life. Through a series of video diaries, these 10 and 11 year olds share firsthand accounts of the monumental changes impacting them as they make the transition from primary school to high school. Itâs both real and relatable.
Tough life lessons are learnt early in Teenage Boss, as we follow a mix of teenagers from a myriad of different backgrounds across Australia, take control of the family finances for a month, with some surprising (or perhaps not so surprising) results.
The insightful What Itâs Like series continues in 2018, providing a story-sharing platform for young people from groups who have previously been deprived of an equal space in the media landscape. It embraces diversity, inspires empathy, and encourages young marginalised voices to speak up.
Australian stories are also at the core of our preschool offering. Work is already underway for several new Australian animation series â including Bluey, a six-year-old cattle dog whose wild imagination turns ordinary moments into wild adventure; Strange Chores, a paranormal comedy about friendship and imagination; and Spongo, Fuzz and JalapeĂąa, three best mates in a town full of crazy contests and a friendship that breaks all the rules.
âChildren are curious, they want to see their lives reflected on screen, and they want to laugh out loud. We have an incredible portfolio of new programmes lined up for themâ, said Michael Carrington, Head of Childrenâs, ABC. âWe want to showcase the lives of Australian kids and their stories on their ABC and weâre thrilled to be offering them inclusive content that is compelling, funny, and true to our distinct Australian culture.â
Australian children and families trust the ABC to consistently deliver quality programming on devices and platforms of their choosing. Australian children can enjoy even more from the ABC across a variety of platforms. With the success of the ABC KIDS iview app and the ABC ME app, with over 2.5 million downloads, the introduction of family friendly podcasts and this announcement of world class content, the ABC remains committed to this goal.
Thatâs good. Wasnât sure they were going to go again.
100 Things To Do Before High School
From Wednesday 10 January at 4:55pm
With real life and teen drama awaiting her after 8th grade graduation, CJ Parker (Isabela Moner) has only a short time left to make the most of her middle school years.
Together with her two lifelong best friends Fenwick (Jaheem Toombs) and Crispo (Owen Joyner), she is determined to get the most out of this time, using an ever-expanding list of challenges as a guide. For this group, growing up means trying everything and taking chances while they still can.
From Big Time Rush and Nedâs Declassified School Survival Guide creator Scott Fellows; Directed by Jonathan Judge- two-time Emmy award nominee for Nickelodeon preschool series LazyTown and Blueâs Clues.
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