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WATCH TRAILER! Syfy Acquires THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS From New Zealand’s All3Media

Syfy is on a roll with acquiring series. The latest edition to their respective lot hails from New Zealand – The Almighty Johnsons. With a host of acquired series – Lost Girl, Continuum, Sinbad, and Primeval: New World – I’m curious to see how American audiences will embrace another foreign series. In light of so many U.S. series getting canceled, importing series from other countries seems to be successful for Syfy. I wonder if this will be a trend for other networks.

 

 

[important] Wed. 6/25/14 – ADDED TRAILER [/important]

 

The Almighty Johnsons

Premieres Friday, July 11 at 10/9c.

Season One – Launch Trailer: The Johnson brothers are four typical guys – with the power of Norse Gods. But with great power, comes great action-packed comedy drama The Almighty Johnsons.

 

[important]UPDATE Wed. 6/04/14 – Premiere date set for Friday, July 11 [/important]

SYFY’S NEWLY ACQUIRED SERIES THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS, FEATURING FOUR BROTHERS WHO POSSESS THE POWERS OF NORSE GODS, TO PREMIERE FRIDAY, JULY 11 AT 10PM

NEW YORK – June 4, 2014 – Continuing to acquire popular science fiction programming from around the world, Syfy will premiere Season 1 of the hit New Zealand dramedy The Almighty Johnsons beginning Friday, July 11 at 10PM (ET/PT). The season consists of 10 episodes.

The action-packed The Almighty Johnsons follows the Johnson boys, four typical fun-loving guys who have inherited the power of Norse Gods. But the Johnson brothers are no flashy superheroes.  Everyday Gods have everyday struggles – searching for love, overcoming sibling rivalry and fulfilling their God-like destiny – while still enjoying a few beers with their mates.

The series is a production of South Pacific Pictures. 

The Almighty Johnsonsjoins Syfy’s stable of popular international and domestic acquisitions that include Bitten, Lost Girl, Continuum and the upcoming basic cable series premiere of Spartacuson Thursday, June 26 at 10PM (ET/PT).

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In a press release:

 

SYFY ACQUIRES HIT NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL SERIES THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS FROM ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL

 

THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS – ABOUT FOUR BROTHERS WITH THE POWERS OF NORSE GODS – WILL PREMIERE IN 2014

 

NEW YORK – August 13, 2013 — Expanding its stable of international hits such as Lost Girl and Continuum, Syfy today announced it has acquired the first two seasons (23 episodes) of the popular New Zealand scripted series The Almighty Johnsons from independent television distributor ALL3MEDIA International.

 

The Almighty Johnsons is a production of South Pacific Pictures.

Season 1 of The Almighty Johnsons, consisting of 10 episodes, will premiere on Syfy in 2014.

 

The action-packed comedy drama The Almighty Johnsons follows the Johnson boys, four typical fun-loving guys – who have inherited the power of Norse Gods. But these four brothers are no flashy superheroes.  Everyday Gods have everyday struggles – searching for love, overcoming sibling rivalry and fulfilling their God-like destiny – while still enjoying a few beers with their mates.

 

Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Programming, Syfy, said: “We’re delighted to introduce quality New Zealand programming to the Syfy audience. A compelling blend of fantasy and comedy, this quirky series should resonate strongly with our viewers.”

 

Kelly Martin, CEO, South Pacific Pictures, said: “We are thrilled with the deal that ALL3MEDIA International has done. The Almighty Johnsons will be the first wholly New Zealand originated and produced drama series to be broadcast in the United States, which is a terrific accomplishment and reflects the quality of the series.”

 

Louise Pedersen, Managing Director, ALL3MEDIA International, added: “This acquisition by an influential market such as the United States will be fantastic for the profile of The Almighty Johnsons and New Zealand drama on the global stage.”

 

 

Source: ©2013 Syfy, a division of NBC Universal. All Rights Reserved.

 

Judy Manning

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Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.