Australia: Nine, Discovery launching FTA channel 9Rush
March 20, 2020
Nine will launch “high adrenaline reality” channel 9Rush, a joint venture with Discovery, on April 5th.
The male-skewing channel with the exclusive premiere of the new series of Top Gear UK. Otther titles on the channel include Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and Man vs Wild.
“At Discovery, we’re dedicated to powering the passions of our audiences with the best in real-life entertainment,” Rebecca Kent, General Manager, Discovery Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands. “Action and adventure is a huge part of our DNA and we’re proud to be bringing our globally renowned and loved programming to 9Rush. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Nine and connecting new viewers to Discovery’s powerhouse programmes.”