More Prank Patrol in the Works

SYDNEY: A further 39 episodes are in production for ABC3’s comedy action series Prank Patrol, based on Apartment 11 Productions’ Canadian series of the same name distributed by MarVista Entertainment.

To air on ABC1 and ABC3 in late 2010, 26 episodes are being filmed in Melbourne and 13 in Brisbane. The series follows host Scotty Tweedie and his prank-loving ninja’s who will be back to meet a new prankster in each episode.

The executive head of ABC Children’s Television, Tim Brooke-Hunt, said, “The first series of Prank Patrol was an outstanding success for ABC TV. It gained a loyal following and was one of the most-watched programs on ABC3. We are delighted to commission another 39 episodes, which will once again to be produced by activeTV and hosted by Scotty Tweedie.”

Co-executive producer, Amanda Peppard, commented, "ActiveTV is excited to get back into production on this second series thanks to production investment from Film Victoria and Screen Queensland. We are currently undertaking top secret auditions so you won’t know where or when Prank Patrol will pop up. We are looking forward to bringing more pranks of a lifetime to ABC3’s audience!”

Prank Patrol airs on YTV in Canada and the CBBC in the U.K.