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Introducing THE HUB -- Discovery Communications and Hasbro Officially Unveil Children's Network Brand
-- Joint Venture Children’s Network to Launch in Fall 2010 --
January 14, 2010
(Los Angeles, Ca.) Discovery Communications-Hasbro Joint Venture
President and CEO Margaret Loesch today unveiled the official brand and
logo for the children's network, set to launch in fall 2010. Moving
forward, the network will be known as "The Hub" and will reach
approximately 60 million homes on what is currently the Discovery Kids
network.
"A hub is a place where great things come together -- and that is
precisely what The Hub network will be when it launches," said Loesch.
"The Hub will be a fun and transformative destination that brings kids
and their families together by presenting clever stories and engaging
characters."
The Hub will offer young viewers and their families novel and
compelling content, ranging from new comedies and animated adventures
to live-action franchises and game shows -- all celebrating the core
childhood concepts of fun and play. The network’s tone will be
thrilling, modern and dynamic, both on-air and online. These qualities
are represented by The Hub’s spiral logo, which symbolizes a catalyst
of action and imagination. In addition, the network will benefit from
the strong DNA of its two parent companies, Discovery and Hasbro, which
share a 50/50 partnership in the venture.
“Under the leadership of Margaret and her team, The Hub will be the
next great children’s media brand,” said David Zaslav, President and
CEO of Discovery Communications. “The goal is to create a destination
for quality content, and we are confident The Hub can become a strong
home for an active and engaged audience.”
“Hasbro is a company built on play, and Discovery was founded on
curiosity,” said Brian Goldner, president and CEO of Hasbro. “The Hub
will have the resources of both partners as it goes about reimagining
the future of children’s entertainment.”
Content on The Hub will feature rich storytelling with active,
multidimensional characters and unexpected heroes. The network will tap
into the best production talent in the industry for shows that will
reinvigorate children’s programming. Additionally, The Hub will
incorporate cherished Hasbro properties, including Transformers and My
Little Pony, and popular Discovery Kids franchises such as Adventure
Camp and Flight 29 Down as a part of a diverse and robust lineup of
original and acquired programming. The Hub’s online home, hubworld.com,
will become an entertainment destination in its own right, offering
kids access to video clips, interactive games and community features
that extend the experience of the network’s content.
About The Hub
Announced in April 2009, the Hasbro, Inc., and Discovery Communications
multiplatform joint venture named The Hub will both entertain and
educate, featuring content drawn from Hasbro's rich portfolio of
entertainment and educational properties built over the past 90 years,
including original programming for animation, game shows, and
live-action series and specials. The Hub's network and online presence
will also include content from Discovery's library of award-winning
children's educational programming, as well as feature extensive
programming designed to entertain, enlighten, empower and educate kids
and families from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub is
expected to launch in fall 2010, reaching approximately 60 million U.S.
households on what is currently Discovery Kids channel. The online home
of The Hub iswww.hubworld.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family
leisure-time products and services, with a rich portfolio of brands and
entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and
most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a
brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market
a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to
high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS,
PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS
OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands atwww.hasbro.com. © 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's
number one nonfiction media company, reaching more than 1.5 billion
cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people
to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus
worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet,
Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater,
as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and
a diversified portfolio of digital media services including
HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visitwww.discoverycommunications.com.
Certain statements contained in this press release, including
statements related to the future expectations and timing for the
rebranding of the network, the types of content which the parties
currently plan to create and distribute via the network, and
expectations for the performance of the rebranded network, constitute
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject
to known and unknown risks and the actual actions or results may differ
from these current expectations. Factors which might cause a difference
between actual and expected events include: (i) greater than expected
costs or unexpected delays associated with the steps necessary to
rebrand the network, (ii) greater than expected costs or unexpected
delays related to the creation and development of content for the
network, (iii) changes in plans with respect to the future content to
be created for the network or the timing for its development, or with
respect to the branding and marketing for the network, (iv) consumer
interest in and acceptance of the network and its programming, or in
entertainment-related products associated with the network, (v) the
financial performance of the network and other factors which impact the
resources the network has available and/or determines to spend on
programming, advertising and marketing, (vi) other factors which may
lead to changes in the branding of the network and/or the content to be
developed for the network, as well as (vii) other factors which are
discussed in Hasbro's and Discovery's public announcements and SEC
filings. Neither party undertakes any obligation to update these
forward-looking statements for events occurring after the date of this
press release.
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on: Thursday, 14th January 2010 at 21:25:07 GMT
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In an interview with Moonbase 2, Michael Bell revealed the first information regarding the next, and as yet unnamed, Transformers cartoon. The information mentioned was:
- Sue Blue is casting
- Michael Bell auditioned for Ratchet, as well as a character under the name "General Fowler"
- David Sobolov (Beast Wars' Depth Charge) also auditions.
Click here to listen into the podcast.
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on: Wednesday, 9th December 2009 at 08:59:19 GMT
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Jim Sorenson has updated blog, the Disciples of Boltax with an new Transformers Ark Addendum entry called Hardhead's Transformation.
Category: Transformers Cartoons
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on: Wednesday, 7th October 2009 at 09:08:10 BST
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Since its been a slow news day and today is the day that all Freeview boxes within the UK need to be retuned in order to pick up Channel 5 and a few other stations its appropriate the Mr Neurie has sent us an reminder that all Freesat customers, that the free-to-air satellite service within the UK, who like the original Transformers cartoon (Generation One) that it is still airing everyday at 6pm on Kix (channel 606). Sky customers can also pick up the station on Sky Channel 627.
Kix is a channel from the CSC Media group that is aimed at 8-15 year olds. Their official spiel reads "Kix is the first UK digital channel to be
devoted entirely to boys who love action, music and extreme sports. The
channel will appeal to all young boys with a desire to be cool.". Of course 80's retro is still seen as cool, so us older fans have an excuse to watch ... like we need it.
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on: Wednesday, 30th September 2009 at 17:10:11 BST
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Jim Sorenson has updated his blog with a new entry called The Ark Addendum: Darkwings' Weapons which features the animation models for Transformers Masterforce's Buster and Hydra (aka Dreadwind and Darkwing). The animation models were originally produced for the various "bibles" that are sent to animation and marketing houses during the production of a series If you are interested in seeing more you can find some Beast Wars II and Beast Wars Neo scans from our own collection within the prototype and concept art section of this website
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on: Wednesday, 30th September 2009 at 08:19:36 BST
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Hasbro have issued the following press release regarding Hasbro Studios which makes mention to new programming being planned for many of their brands including Transfomers right at the end of the release. Of course it could just be that they wanted to throw in some of their biggest properties into the press release and, therefore, does not mean that its a 100% certainty that Hasbro Studio will be behind the next animated incarnation of the Transformers brand.
Hasbro, Inc. Announces Key Executive Appointments for Hasbro Studios
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS - News) announced today the appointment of key executives at the company’s newly formed Hasbro Studios, which is based in Los Angeles. Industry veteran Stephen J. Davis, President of Hasbro Studios, will lead the “virtual” studio, which will produce shows based on Hasbro’s world class brands, deliver new branded content and produce programs from top third party content creators. Many of these shows will run on the new television network created by the joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA - News, DISCB - News, DISCK - News), that is planned to debut Fall 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets.
Davis has named the following individuals to take on key roles as part of the Hasbro Studios management team: Bob Boden currently Senior Vice President, Programming and Production Fox Reality Channel and former SVP of programming for the Game Show Network, will be Head of Reality and Game Show Development and Production. Michael J. Vogel, currently Director, Animated Programming, Sony Pictures Television, will serve as Head of Boys Animation. Brian Charles Lenard, Director, Scripted Development, RDF Media Group, Pangea Management Group and RDF USA, will take on the role of Head of Story Development. Mary Beth Bambridge, Head of Strategic Planning, William Morris Endeavour Entertainment, will be the company’s Head of Finance, and Kevin Healy, Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Hasbro Entertainment and Licensing will serve as Hasbro Studios’ Head of Legal and Business Affairs.
“There are a number of factors that makes heading up Hasbro Studios such an exciting opportunity,” Davis said. “First, great programming requires great content, and we have the unique opportunity to take an amazing portfolio of iconic brands into all new and creative places. Second, I have been given the green light to hire the best in the business, and the appointments we are announcing today demonstrates that Hasbro Studios will have the creative and intellectual firepower necessary to do great things. I am delighted with the team we are putting in place,” Davis concluded.
As previously announced, Hasbro Studios’ productions will feed all platforms, domestically and globally, including television, the Internet and mobile. New programming is planned based on brands such as ROMPER ROOM, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, SCRABBLE, CRANIUM, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, GAME OF LIFE, TONKA and TRANSFORMERS, among many others.
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on: Tuesday, 22nd September 2009 at 19:13:20 BST
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on: Monday, 11th May 2009 at 10:13:42 BST
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Hasbro and Discovery TV have announced plans to form a new
family/children oriented network featuring some Hasbro brands. From
their press release:
"
Hasbro and Discovery Communications today announced an agreement to
form a 50/50 joint venture, including a television network and website,
dedicated to high-quality children's and family entertainment and
educational programming built around some of the most well-known and
beloved brands in the world. As part of the transaction, the joint
venture also will receive a minority interest in the U.S. version of
Hasbro.com."
To read the Hasbro press release, click the link :
Press Release
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on: Thursday, 30th April 2009 at 19:26:42 BST
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Shout Factory, who recently landed the DVD release rights for several Hasbro properties include Transformers and G.I-Joe have now announced that they will be releasing the series in box sets from as early as next month. For Transformers fans their first release
The Transformers: The Complete First Season — 25th Anniversary Edition is slated for a full release in the US on the 16th June, with a prebook release of May 19th.
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on: Saturday, 11th April 2009 at 10:35:59 BST
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on: Wednesday, 26th November 2008 at 08:58:29 GMT
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Thanks to Oddsey for reporting that Hasbro have updated their MonkeyBar.TV website with some more Transformers webisodes. The videos can be viewed
here.
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on: Tuesday, 11th November 2008 at 08:59:48 GMT
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Following their report on Transformers Animated Season 2, TVShowsOnDVD are also reporting that Transformers Energon will get a released on DVD in a box set of 52 episodes from Paramount Home Entertainment. Transformers Energon: The Ultimate Collection
DVD box set is set to hit the US on 13th December 2008, just in time for Christmas.
The episodes will be feature on 4
thin-pack cases that are slid into an outer slip cover. Running time is
1092 minutes.
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on: Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 at 08:50:54 BST
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TVShows on DVD have updated their site with a Press Release relating to the upcoming "Transformers: Cybertron" Complete Collection DVD series. Th epress relesae states that the set, containing 7 discs (52 episodes) will cost USD 61.99.
Thanks to Seibertron for the spot.
Category: Transformers Cartoons
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on: Friday, 4th July 2008 at 08:39:20 BST
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This isn't really news related, and is blatant advertising of an auction we have on eBay, but we are currently selling of parts of our Transformers DVD collection, as we basically no longer have space to keep it.
The collection includes some brand new, sealed, items (Transformers Headmaters, Masterforce and Victory (with Zone) DVD's from Madman Entertainment) as well as some not-for-sale items from Metrodome (check-discs from Series 2, 3 and 4 of G1). Other items include the Metrodome Generation One DVDs, series 1,2 part 1, 2 part 2 and 3/4, along with a few miscellaneous Beast Wars DVDs and Transformers Takara.
Here's the full details.
Metrodome Check Discs
1. Season 2 Part 2 - 3 Discs
1. Season 3 & 4 - 4 Discs
Metrodome Box Sets - Region 2
1. Season 1 - £25
2. Season 2 Part 1 - £25
3. Season 2 Part 3 - £25
4. Season 3 & 4 - £30
Madman Entertainment - Region 0 - SEALED NEVER OPENED
1. Transformers Headmasters - $59.83 (AUD)
2. Transformers Masterforce - $59.83 (AUD)
3. Transformers Victory including Zone - $59.83 (AUD)
Maverick - Region 2
1. Transformers Takara - £9.99
Universal - Region 2 and 4
1. Beast Wars Vol 1 (The Agenda 1-3, Optimal Situation, Deep Metal, Changing of the guard, Cutting Edge) (Region 2,4) - £5.99
Rhino
1.
Beast Wars (Region 1) Vol 1 (Beast Wars Part 1, Beast Wars Part 2, The
Web, Equal Measure, Chain of Command, Power Surge) - $20
2. Beast
Wars Vol 2 (Fallen Comrades, Double Jeopardy, The Probe, Gorilla
Warfare, A Better Mouse Trap, Victory) (Region 1) - $20
3. Transformers Heroes The Rebirth - $20
The
total retail value of this set is £232.59, excluding the check discs
and the auction has no reserve, starting at the low price of just 99
pence.
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on: Wednesday, 25th June 2008 at 18:49:47 BST
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TV Loonland has broken
the news on their website that they have sold their media licences for many of the classic cartoon series in their "Hasbro Classics Library", including the original Transformers and G.I. Joe series, to none other than Hasbro themselves for the sum of 7 million US Dollars. In 2000 TV loonland had bought Sunbow productions who together with Sony owned the media rights of the cartoon show for many of the territories outside of the United States. The article does state that TV Loonland will continue to work with Hasbro in regards to these propoties in the future.
As we deliver new immersive entertainment experiences to audiences worldwide, it was extremely important that we had the rights to fully control the usage of our intellectual properties. Entertainment is becoming increasingly important in helping us to strengthen and build our brands globally, and this will enable us to engage consumers in new and exciting ways".
Thanks to Seibertron for the news.
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on: Wednesday, 14th May 2008 at 13:48:59 BST
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