Date: 26-08-2008
Supernatural docu-drama Sensing Murder continues its success around the world with new sales of the finished series to Holland (RTL) and Australia (Nine) as well as the format to Russia, it was reported today by Karoline Spodsberg, International Director, Nordisk Film TV. Produced in New Zealand by Ninox Television, the third season of Sensing Murder in New Zealand recently opened to record numbers and has just been nominated for a range of awards at the Qantas Film and Television Awards to be held in September.
The series follows psychics as they investigate murder cases which have already been closed by the police. The psychics are taken back to the scene of the crime and, by using clairvoyant skills, try to see what really happened many years ago. New evidence found by the clairvoyants has lead to the police following up and in many instances re-opening cases. One of the main appeals of the show is seeing how the opportunity to have professional physics re-investigate a case affects the family and friends of the deceased and offering them the closure they did not have before.
The third season of Sensing Murder, which began airing last month on TV2 New Zealand has continued to rate even higher with a peak of 50%. The series now averages an astonishing 41% share, up from 38% of the first 2 seasons. It is the most popular show on TV2, which regularly has a 29% channel average.
Sensing Murder has received three nominations at the Qantas Film and Television Awards, to be held in Auckland next month, which celebrate the best in the New Zealand film and television industry. The show will compete on the night for Best Format/Reality Series, Achievement in Original Music in General Television and Achievement in Sound Design in General Television. Sensing Murder previously picked up two awards at the 2006 Qantas Television Awards - Best Reality Format and Best Director.
John McEwen, CEO of Ninox Television states, “Sensing Murder has been a huge hit in New Zealand, it is the number one local show and fifth nationally. The third season has gotten off to a stupendous start, proving the show to be more popular than ever!”
The format has until today been versioned in 11 territories and several other countries have bought the finished programme from New Zealand due to its high quality and unique concept.
Karoline Spodsberg comments, “Sensing Murder really has a universal appeal, because there are unsolved murders in every country. With the phenomenal success of the third season, the show has proven its longevity. We are currently in negotiations with a number of additional broadcasters keen to acquire rights to this fascinating show.”
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