About the Show
Factual TV Series
8-12 year-olds
4 Seasons – 78 x 30’ episodes
Format Rights Available
Two intrepid young reporters, with the help of a skeptical magician and scientist, set out to explore some of the world’s greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters use science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. But they remain open to the unknown, to the things science can’t yet explain.
Format
FORMAT ACQUIRED BY DISCOVERY ASIA – 2012
Mystery Hunters India (13 x 30’ episodes) premiered in December 2012 on Discovery Asia. Series is produced by BBC Worldwide India.
Licensing
MYSTERY HUNTERS BOOK
“Gotcha! 18 Amazing Ways to Freak Out Your Friends!” by David Acer.
Published by Kids Can Press
MYSTERY HUNTERS on DVD
“Beastly Beings and Monstrous Mysteries” and “Alien Encounters” DVDs
Distributed by Nelvana Ltd. as part of the “YTV on DVD” Series
Awards
TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL – 2010
Nomination – Best Children’s Television Series
GEMINI AWARDS – 2009
Winner – Best Host in a Pre-School, Children’s Youth Program or Series
Nomination – Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
BANFF WORLD TELEVISION AWARDS – 2009
Nomination – Best Children’s Program
JAPAN PRIZE – 2007
Winner – Minister of Internal Affairs and Communication Prize
(Category: Early Education)
GEMINI AWARDS – 2007
Nomination – Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction program or series
Nomination – Best Writing in a Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction program or series
ACT – ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND TELEVISION – 2007
Nomination – Best Program
PARENT’S CHOICE AWARDS – 2006
Winner – Parent’s Choice Approved
GEMINI AWARDS – 2003 & 2005
Six nominations – including Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction program or series
PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL – 2006
Nomination – non-fiction category for ages 7-11
BANFF WORLD TELEVISION AWARDS – 2006
Hors Concours Selection
AURORA AWARDS – 2005
Winner – Platinum Best of Show
GOLDEN SHEAF AWARD – 2006
Nomination – Best Children’s Production
VIEWFINDERS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH – 2006
Official Selection
COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL – 2005
Honourable Mention
Acquisitions
Acquisitions Contact: Mindy Laxer (mindy@apartment11.tv)
Partners
