THE HUB OF TRANSFORMERS: GREAT AMERICAN TOUR’ NATIONWIDE TRAVELING EXHIBIT

[TFATM]

Please use this thread to discuss the THE HUB OF TRANSFORMERS: GREAT AMERICAN TOUR’ NATIONWIDE TRAVELING EXHIBIT news story on the main site.

THE HUB TV NETWORK AND ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS PRESENT  


‘THE HUB OF TRANSFORMERS: GREAT AMERICAN TOUR’

NATIONWIDE TRAVELING EXHIBIT



Hasbro,
Blockbuster, Paramount Home Entertainment, and Universal Studios
Hollywood Collaborate with The Hub on Family Friendly, Interactive
Nationwide Tour Celebrating the TRANSFORMERS Brand



Facebook Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win “Ultimate Fan Gift Pack”


And Grand Prize Trip to Be Among First to Experience the New


“Transformers: The Ride-3D” at Universal Studios Hollywood

in Spring 2012






LOS ANGELES – Fans of the popular TRANSFORMERS
brand from Hasbro will have a chance to experience the storied
franchise in several communities as The HubTV
Network, a destination for kids and their families, collaborates with
some of the biggest names in entertainment for the nationwide “The Hub
of TRANSFORMERS: Great American Tour,” celebrating the heritage of the
successful entertainment property. The eight-city touring exhibit kicks
off September 30 in New York and California.



The tour brings together entertainment leaders
Hasbro, Inc., Blockbuster L.L.C., Paramount Home Entertainment, and
Universal Studios Hollywood with The Hub in an event that engages
consumers and brings the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS to life through a
highly interactive brand experience for the whole family.



“The Hub of TRANSFORMERS: Great American Tour”
will celebrate the franchise in all its iterations including this
summer’s hit film from Paramount Pictures Transformers: Dark of the Moon,
as well as the all-new CGI animated television series “Transformers
Prime” from Hasbro Studios, and the original 1980s animated television
series -- both of which can currently be seen on The Hub.



The tour will coincide with the three-part first season finale of the Emmy®-winning “Transformers Prime” on The Hub beginning on Saturday, October 1 (8:30p.m. ET) as well as Paramount Home Entertainment’s Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon on Friday, September 30.



Eight Blockbuster retail locations will host
spectacular dome-shaped “Transformers Prime”-themed tents that will
feature photo opportunities, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive
artifacts and authentic props from both television series as well as Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
 Additionally, fans can see the authentic Camaro (BUMBLEBEE) or
Corvette (SIDESWIPE) movie vehicles from this summer’s mega-successful
film and win special TRANSFORMERS prizes. Universal Studios Hollywood
will also offer a special sneak peek of its new cutting- edge mega
attraction, “Transformers:  The Ride-3D,” opening in Spring 2012.  The
dynamic, motion-based thrill ride will tell an original “TRANSFORMERS”
story using original, photo-realistic 3D-HD media, sophisticated special
effects and one of the most elaborate roaming flight simulator ride
systems ever created.



“The Hub of TRANSFORMERS: Great American Tour” dates and Blockbuster store locations:





·        (9/30 - 10/1) - 256 E Route 59, NANUET, NEW YORK, 10954

·        (9/30 - 10/1) - 10338 Sepulveda, MISSION HILLS, CALIFORNIA, 91345

·        (10/8)  - 4640 W Irving Park Road, CHICAGO, ILLINIOIS, 60641

·        (10/8) - 1375 Blossom Hill Road, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, 95118

·        (10/15) - 827 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., ARLINGTON, TEXAS, 76017

·        (10/15) - 5365 S. Wadsworth, LITTLETON, COLORADO, 80123

·        (10/22) - 588 Sawdust, SPRING, TEXAS, 77380

·        (10/22) - 624 W. Hwy. 40, BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, 64014



In addition, fans can participate in a month-long Facebook sweepstakes promoted in 1,500 Blockbuster retail locations beginning Monday, September 26.  One Grand Prize is a trip to Los Angeles to be amongst the first to experienceTRANSFORMERS: THE RIDE – 3D, the all-new
attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in Spring 2012.
 Combined with a gift pack featuring Hasbro, Blockbuster and Paramount
Home Entertainment prizes, the Grand Prize is valued at more than
$5,500.  100 secondary winners will each receive “The Ultimate
TRANSFORMERS Fan Gift Pack” which includes subscriptions, gift cards,
toys, and DVDs from the participating sponsors. The promotion will be
simultaneously hosted on all six promotional partners’ Facebook pages
where more details can be found:



The Hub - http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork <http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork>

Hasbro  - http://www.facebook.com/transformers <http://www.facebook.com/transformers>

Paramount  - http://www.facebook.com/transformersmovie <http://www.facebook.com/transformersmovie>

Blockbuster  - http://www.facebook.com/blockbusterinc <http://www.facebook.com/blockbusterinc>

Universal Studios Hollywood  -http://www.facebook.com/UniversalStudiosHollywood <http://www.facebook.com/UniversalStudiosHollywood>



THE HUB is a multi-platform joint
venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK)
and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining,
enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families.  The
cable and satellite television network features original programming as
well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's
educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment
and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from
leading third-party producers worldwide.  The Hub lineup includes
animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and
family-favorite movies.  The network extends its content through a
robust and engaging online presence at http://www.hubworld.com.
 The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches
approximately 61 million U.S. households.  The Hub logo and name are
trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC.  All rights reserved.



About Hasbro, Inc.

Hasbro(NASDAQ:
HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around
the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based
on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to
television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive
licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the
strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as
TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I.
JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform
joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB,
DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com.
The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC.
All rights reserved.  Come see how we inspire play through our brands at
http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.



About Blockbuster

Blockbuster L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation
(NASDAQ: DISH), is a leading global provider of movie and game rentals
and is synonymous with family entertainment. The company provides
customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any
way – whether in-store, by-mail, or digitally to homes and mobile
devices. With a highly recognized brand and a library of more than
100,000 movies, TV shows and game titles, Blockbuster’s multichannel
presence serves millions of customers around the world annually. Visit http://www.blockbuster.com.



About Paramount Home Entertainment

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor
of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a
leading content company with prominent and respected film, television
and digital entertainment brands.  PHE is responsible for the sales,
marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of
various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage,
Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, Paramount Famous Productions,
Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home
entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home
Entertainment.



About Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios HollywoodSM The
Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM, includes a full-day, movie-based theme
park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining
complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas, the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art
outdoor concert arena, and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special
event venue.  World-class rides and attractions include the blockbuster
ride, “King Kong 360 3-D”
on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, “The Simpsons RideTM,”
“Revenge of the MummySM —The Ride”, “Jurassic Park® – The Ride” and the
highly anticipated new thrill-ride,“Transformers: The Ride - 3D” opening
in Spring 2012.   Universal Studios Hollywood
is a unit of the Universal Parks & Resorts division of
NBCUniversal.  NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and
entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of
entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.
 NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and
entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company,
significant television production operations, a leading television
stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.  Comcast Corporation
owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49%
stake.