MYSTERY HUNTERS 78 Episodes, 2002-2008

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.

BROADCASTERS

YTV and Discovery Kids in Canada, Discovery Kids in the U.S. and Discovery channels around the globe.

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS

GEMINI AWARDS – 2009

Winner - Araya Mengesha, 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

LICENSING AND MISCELLANEOUS

MYSTERY HUNTERS DVD RELEASE - SUMMER 2007

Distributed by Nelvana Ltd. as part of the “YTV on DVD” Series

MYSTERY HUNTERS BOOK - SPRING 2008

Published by Kids Can Press

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE VANCOUVER – 2006

Mystery Hunters’ King Tut episode screens all summer long as part of the exhibit: LEGO: Secrets of the Pharaohs.