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'''Nine HD''' is an [[Australia]]n [[Television broadcasting in Australia|television channel]], owned by [[PBL Media]], launched on [[March 17]], [[2008]].<ref name="launch" |
'''Nine HD''' is an [[Australia]]n [[Television broadcasting in Australia|television channel]], owned by [[PBL Media]], that launched on [[March 17]], [[2008]].<ref name="launch" /> The channel is available to [[High-definition television|high definition]] [[Digital terrestrial television in Australia|digital television]] viewers in metropolitan areas through a number of [[owned-and-operated station|owned-and-operated]] and affiliate stations. |
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==History== |
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===The beginning=== |
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Nine HD was officially announced on [[September 27]], [[2007]], to replace the [[Nine Network]]'s existing high definition service, a simulcast of its [[standard definition television|standard definition]] and [[analog television|analogue]] services, through the use of an amendment to the ''Broadcasting Services Act 1992'' in 2006. The ''Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Television) Act 2006'' permitted television networks to launch digital multichannels, provided that they are broadcast exclusively in high definition.<ref name="simulcast">{{cite news |
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| title = High definition broadcasting requirement |
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| publisher = [[Australian Communications and Media Authority]] |
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| date = 2007-06-13 |
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| url = http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/1001/pc=PC_100034 |
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| accessdate = 2007-09-17}} |
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Although originally expected to be the first [[free-to-air]] [[commercial television]] channel introduced to metropolitan areas since 1988,<ref name="ninehd">{{cite news |
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| title = Gyngell to lead network revival |
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| publisher = [[Herald Sun]] |
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| date = 2007-09-27 |
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| url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22488771-662,00.html |
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| accessdate = 2007-09-27}} |
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</ref> the surprise launch of [[Seven Media Group]]'s HD offering, [[Seven HD]], on [[October 15]], [[2007]], one month before transmissions were scheduled to begin,<ref name="sevenhd">{{cite news |
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| title = Seven's new multi-channellling is on-air |
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| publisher = [[Seven Media Group]] |
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| date = 2007-10-16 |
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| url = http://www.sevencorporate.com.au/_uploads/Files/7-hd-16-october.pdf |
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| accessdate = 2007-12-01}} |
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</ref> meant that Nine HD was not the first high-definition multichannel in Australia. Following this, plans for a November launch in [[2007]] were postponed until [[2008]]. On [[March 10]], [[2008]], [[PBL Media]] announced that it would launch the channel on [[March 17]], [[2008]] at 10:30pm, with the first program, ''[[Nightline (Australian news program)|Nightline]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=David|last=Knox|title=Nine HD launches March 17, to be sure, to be sure... |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/nine-hd-launches-march-17-to-be-sure-to.html|publisher=tvtonight.com.au|date=[[2008-03-10]]|accessdate=2008-03-10}}</ref><ref name="launch">{{cite news |
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| title = Nine HD Channel Media Release |
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| publisher = [[PBL Media]] |
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| date = 2008-03-17 |
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| url = http://pblmedia.com.au/images/pblmediaimages/Document/Nine%20HD%20Channel%20Media%20Release.pdf |
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| accessdate = 2008-03-18}} |
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===Opening night=== |
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Nine HD officially commenced transmission on [[March 17]], [[2008]] from [[PBL Media]]'s three metropolitan [[owned-and-operated station]]s, [[TCN]] Sydney, [[GTV]] Melbourne and [[QTQ]] Brisbane, in addition to [[WIN Corporation]]'s two metropolitan stations [[NWS]] Adelaide, and [[STW]] Perth as well as on its regional stations [[RTQ]] Queensland, [[WIN (TV station)|WIN]] southern New South Wales, [[VTV (TV station)|VTV]] Victoria and [[TVT (TV station)|TVT]] Tasmania.<ref name="launch" /> The first official program on launch night began at 10:30pm, [[National Nine News]]'s late-night news program ''[[Nightline (Australian news program)|Nightline]]''.<ref name="launch" /> This was followed by [[military]] [[Drama (Art Form)|drama]] ''[[E-Ring]]'' at 11:00pm, with ''Unanswered Questions'' marking the end of the first night of transmission for Nine HD at midnight.<ref>{{cite web|first=David|last=Knox|title=9HD guide: Invasion, Taken, E-Ring |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/9hd-guide-invasion-taken-e-ring.html|publisher=tvtonight.com.au|date=2008-03-17|accessdate=2008-03-18}}</ref> |
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==Programming== |
==Programming== |
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Nine HD is an Australian television channel, owned by PBL Media, that launched on March 17, 2008.[1] The channel is available to high definition digital television viewers in metropolitan areas through a number of owned-and-operated and affiliate stations.
History
The beginning
Nine HD was officially announced on September 27, 2007, to replace the Nine Network's existing high definition service, a simulcast of its standard definition and analogue services, through the use of an amendment to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 in 2006. The Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Television) Act 2006 permitted television networks to launch digital multichannels, provided that they are broadcast exclusively in high definition.[2]
Although originally expected to be the first free-to-air commercial television channel introduced to metropolitan areas since 1988,[3] the surprise launch of Seven Media Group's HD offering, Seven HD, on October 15, 2007, one month before transmissions were scheduled to begin,[4] meant that Nine HD was not the first high-definition multichannel in Australia. Following this, plans for a November launch in 2007 were postponed until 2008. On March 10, 2008, PBL Media announced that it would launch the channel on March 17, 2008 at 10:30pm, with the first program, Nightline.[5][1]
Opening night
Nine HD officially commenced transmission on March 17, 2008 from PBL Media's three metropolitan owned-and-operated stations, TCN Sydney, GTV Melbourne and QTQ Brisbane, in addition to WIN Corporation's two metropolitan stations NWS Adelaide, and STW Perth as well as on its regional stations RTQ Queensland, WIN southern New South Wales, VTV Victoria and TVT Tasmania.[1] The first official program on launch night began at 10:30pm, National Nine News's late-night news program Nightline.[1] This was followed by military drama E-Ring at 11:00pm, with Unanswered Questions marking the end of the first night of transmission for Nine HD at midnight.[6]
Programming
At its launch, Nine HD simulcasts blocks of programming from the Nine Network, in addition to time-shifted news and entertainment programs.[1] It also features new programming such as documentaries, mini-series and movies.[1] To compete directly with Ten Late News and Lateline, Nine HD broadcasts Nightline at 10:30pm weeknights, before repeating the bulletin onto the Nine Network.[7] Wide World of Sport's Friday Night National Rugby League coverage is also simulcast onto the channel from the Nine Network.[1]
Current schedule
| 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
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| SUN | Simulcast | Simulcast | |||||||
| MON | Nightline | E-Ring | |||||||
| TUE | |||||||||
| WED | Simulcast | ||||||||
| THU | Simulcast | Invasion | Nightline | The Mountain | |||||
| FRI | Simulcast | Simulcast | |||||||
| SAT | Taken | ||||||||
Note: News & Current Affairs are in Grey; Drama is in Blue; Sitcoms, Animation and Comedy are in Purple; Lifestyle programs are in Green; Factual programs and Documentaries are Yellow; Variety, Reality, Game shows and Talk shows are in Red; Sport is in Orange; Movies are in Pink. The above represents Nine HD's usual primetime schedule. It does not reflect one-off events or region specific programming, and program starting times may vary from those shown. For up-to-date information, see Nine HD's online television guide. (link)
Availability
Nine HD is available exclusively in 1080i high definition from PBL Media's three metropolitan owned-and-operated stations, TCN Sydney, GTV Melbourne and QTQ Brisbane. Nine HD programming is also carried via WIN Corporation's two metropolitan stations NWS Adelaide, and STW Perth as well as on its regional stations RTQ Queensland, WIN southern New South Wales, VTV Victoria and TVT Tasmania.[1] It is not known whether the Nine Network's other regional affiliates, NBN Television and Imparja Television, will carry the new multichannel.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Nine HD Channel Media Release" (PDF). PBL Media. 2008-03-17. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- ^ "High definition broadcasting requirement". Australian Communications and Media Authority. 2007-06-13. Retrieved 2007-09-17.
- ^ "Gyngell to lead network revival". Herald Sun. 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-09-27.
- ^ "Seven's new multi-channellling is on-air" (PDF). Seven Media Group. 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ Knox, David (2008-03-10). "Nine HD launches March 17, to be sure, to be sure..." tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Knox, David (2008-03-17). "9HD guide: Invasion, Taken, E-Ring". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- ^ "Nightline gets definitive timeslot". The Australian. 2008-03-14. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
External links
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