Post by DC Fanatic on Jul 16, 2021 21:09:45 GMT -5
Wellington Paranormal, a New Zealand horror mockumentary based on Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s What We Do in the Shadows film, is coming to the U.S.
The show, which launched on New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ2 in 2018, has been picked up by The CW and HBO Max – the first time the two WarnerMedia brands have jointly acquired a show.
The comedy launched on The CW this summer, and each episode will then be available to stream via the network’s ad-supported digital platforms and streaming service HBO Max the day after its linear bow.
Wellington Paranormal follows the adventures of two incurious police officers from the What We Do in the Shadows movie. It revolves around Officers O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) and Minogue (Mike Minogue), who both appeared in the film. They are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a surprisingly regular basis.
It was created by Clement and Waititi, who serve as executive producers of the series with Paul Yates, and is produced by the New Zealand Documentary Board.
The third season of the show launched in New Zealand in February.
It is the latest international deal for the comedy, which was recently picked up by Sky in the UK. Fremantle is distributing globally. Earlier in the year, Sky licensed three seasons of the show for streaming on Now (formerly Now TV) and Sky Q via Sky Comedy in the United Kingdom.
The series airs on the CW Sunday nights at 9PM.
The show, which launched on New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ2 in 2018, has been picked up by The CW and HBO Max – the first time the two WarnerMedia brands have jointly acquired a show.
The comedy launched on The CW this summer, and each episode will then be available to stream via the network’s ad-supported digital platforms and streaming service HBO Max the day after its linear bow.
Wellington Paranormal follows the adventures of two incurious police officers from the What We Do in the Shadows movie. It revolves around Officers O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) and Minogue (Mike Minogue), who both appeared in the film. They are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a surprisingly regular basis.
It was created by Clement and Waititi, who serve as executive producers of the series with Paul Yates, and is produced by the New Zealand Documentary Board.
The third season of the show launched in New Zealand in February.
It is the latest international deal for the comedy, which was recently picked up by Sky in the UK. Fremantle is distributing globally. Earlier in the year, Sky licensed three seasons of the show for streaming on Now (formerly Now TV) and Sky Q via Sky Comedy in the United Kingdom.
The series airs on the CW Sunday nights at 9PM.
WELLINGTON PARANORMAL
Air Date: Sunday, July 18, 2021
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on The CW
Episode Title: (#103) "70's Ghost"
SUNDAY, JULY 18
WELLINGTON PARANORMAL
"70's Ghost" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
WHO YA GONNA CALL? - Officers O'Leary (Karen O'Leary) and Minogue (Mike Minogue) investigate a noise complaint and stumble on a mysterious party. Jackie van Beech directed the episode written by Nick Ward (#103). Original airdate 7/18/2021
Read more: Listings - WELLINGTON PARANORMAL on The CW | TheFutonCritic.com www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20210706cw03/#ixzz70pwJBkx3
Air Date: Sunday, July 18, 2021
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on The CW
Episode Title: (#103) "70's Ghost"
SUNDAY, JULY 18
WELLINGTON PARANORMAL
"70's Ghost" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
WHO YA GONNA CALL? - Officers O'Leary (Karen O'Leary) and Minogue (Mike Minogue) investigate a noise complaint and stumble on a mysterious party. Jackie van Beech directed the episode written by Nick Ward (#103). Original airdate 7/18/2021
Read more: Listings - WELLINGTON PARANORMAL on The CW | TheFutonCritic.com www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20210706cw03/#ixzz70pwJBkx3
WOW, Since when does American air international shows in primetime. This is great, about time America started showcasing shows outside of its country in primetime for once. But I could be wrong, maybe they have in the past, I just never see it often.
Trinity , do you watch this show, since its a New Zealand show?