01-09-2009, 02:33 AM
Tue Jan 6, 2009 11:32pm EST
By James Hibberd
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Who you gonna call? How about 911?
A&E is seeking to one-up Sci Fi's "Ghost Hunters" with a new series that blends paranormal investigation with law enforcement.
"Paranormal Cops," tentatively slated to premiere this year, will feature a group of Chicago police officers who moonlight as ghost chasers at night. Given the team's law enforcement credentials, the concept seeks to add a new layer of credibility to a genre that has featured ghost hunting teams founded by professional plumbers, college students and academics.
The police group includes four officers, two tech assistants and a "medium." The ghost-chasing group existed before the show's producers came along, a network spokesman said, and the officers' respective departments have approved the venture.
The network also announced a third season of its similar show, "Paranormal State," which features a group of Penn State University college students.
The ghost-hunting genre shows no signs of slacking on cable, with ratings continuing to grow for several shows. In addition to A&E's ramp-up, Sci Fi recently ordered a new "Ghost Hunters" spinoff.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
http://www.reuters.com/article/televisio...RF20090107
By James Hibberd
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Who you gonna call? How about 911?
A&E is seeking to one-up Sci Fi's "Ghost Hunters" with a new series that blends paranormal investigation with law enforcement.
"Paranormal Cops," tentatively slated to premiere this year, will feature a group of Chicago police officers who moonlight as ghost chasers at night. Given the team's law enforcement credentials, the concept seeks to add a new layer of credibility to a genre that has featured ghost hunting teams founded by professional plumbers, college students and academics.
The police group includes four officers, two tech assistants and a "medium." The ghost-chasing group existed before the show's producers came along, a network spokesman said, and the officers' respective departments have approved the venture.
The network also announced a third season of its similar show, "Paranormal State," which features a group of Penn State University college students.
The ghost-hunting genre shows no signs of slacking on cable, with ratings continuing to grow for several shows. In addition to A&E's ramp-up, Sci Fi recently ordered a new "Ghost Hunters" spinoff.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
http://www.reuters.com/article/televisio...RF20090107