SBS Two
| SBS TWO | |
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| Launched | 1 June 2009 |
| Network | SBS Television |
| Owned by | Special Broadcasting Service |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Slogan | BOLD. PROVOCATIVE. |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Nationally |
| Replaced | SBS World News Channel |
| Sister channel(s) | SBS One, SBS HD, SBS Three |
| Website | www.sbs.com.au/sbs2 |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| SD Digital | Channel 32 |
| Satellite | |
| Foxtel/Austar | Channel 142 |
| Cable | |
| Foxtel/Austar | Channel 142 |
| Optus TV | Channel 142 |
SBS Two (stylised as SBS2) is an Australian free-to-air television channel, which was launched by SBS on 1 June 2009.[1]
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History [edit]
In a statement made by SBS in early 2009 they announced plans for SBS World would replace SBS World News Channel.[2] On 26 April 2009, Freeview's website and advertisements showed that the channel will be called SBS Two.
On 12 May 2009, SBS revealed programming details for the SBS Two launch. This included a 5 minute feature at 6pm called SBS 2 Launch: What is SBS2? then the Academy Award winning short film Harvie Krumpet.[3] On 1 June 2009, the SBS World News Channel ended broadcast and went into a loop of advertising for SBS Two before the official launch later that day.
SBS had originally planned for the channel to focus on Asia-Pacific specialty shows, international children's programming and English learning programmes.[2]
On 20 February 2013, SBS announced major changes to the programming on SBS Two, with essentially a relaunch as a bold, provocative channel for younger audiences aged 16–39 from 1 April 2013.[4]
Programming [edit]
General [edit]
In addition to expanded international news programs during the day (including bulletins in Hindi, Korean, Macedonian, Polish and Portuguese languages), SBS Two screens documentary series, drama series and international films each night under themed programming blocks.
With the channel relaunching in April 2013, targeting a younger audience, SBS Two will air various tv shows including Bullet in the Face, Don't Tell My Mother, The Tales Of Nights, Russell Howard's Good News, The Midnight Beast, Skins, Him & Her, Threesome and Community.[5]
Sport [edit]
From its formation in 2009, SBS Two has featured all stages of the Tour de France with full broadcasting rights in conjunction with SBS One, as well as exclusive UEFA Champions League matches as of the 2009-10 season. In 2010, SBS Two aired repeat matches from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa with full broadcasting rights in conjunction with SBS One. The channel has also broadcasted regular episodes of The World Game since the programs reformatting in August 2010; regular weekly shows, in addition to various major footballing events. Other major events have included the FIFA Club World Cup and various international cup competitions.
From 2013, SBS Two will broadcast a weekly live A-League friday-night match and A-League Finals matches. SBS Two is also expected to air games of upcoming World Cups, with the accusation of full broadcasting rights to the 2014, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup by SBS.
References [edit]
- ^ New digital TV channel SBS2 due soon for 'best of the world' SBS. Accessed 30 March 2009.
- ^ a b Future Announcement. SBS's Plans for the Future SBS. Accessed 22 February 2009.
- ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/05/sbs2-programming-revealed.html
- ^ http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/sbs2-to-be-home-of-domestic-football-and-binge-tv-20130220-2eqc1.html
- ^ "SBS 2 pushes boundaries for younger audiences". www.sbs.com.au. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
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