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THE HUB TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS October 2011

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SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

October 10

The Hub TV Network 1 year Anniversary Marathon (Monday, October 10, 2011, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.) To celebrate it’s one-year anniversary, The Hub presents a special marathon featuring kid favorite animated and live-action series: “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic,” “The Adventures of Chuck and Friends,” “Chuck’s Big Air Dare,” “Strawberry Shortcakes Berry Bitty Adventures,” “Pound Puppies,” “Family Game Night” and “Dan Vs.” Rating: Varies by show

October 15

“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” (Season 2) A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Saturday, October 15, 8-8:30 p.m.) The Hub presents “Swarmin’ Norman” a new episode from the original live-action anthology series “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” In this spine-tingling episode, Norman (Bobby Coleman “The Last Song”) is fascinated by insects, but unfortunately bullies love treating him like a bug too! But when his newly discovered power to control bugs goes to his head – does he reap what he sews? Rating: TV-PG

“Transformers Prime” - A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Saturday, October 15, 8:30-9 p.m.) The Hub presents “One Shall Rise Part 3” of the three-part season one finale of “Transformers Prime.” As the Autobots do battle at the Earth’s core, Jack learns more about Optimus’ past on Cybertron. Rating: TV-Y7, FV

October 22 *Note new series premiere time

“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” (Season 2) A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Saturday, October 22, 5-5:30 p.m.) The Hub presents “Brush with Madness” a new episode from the original live-action anthology series “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” In this episode, Corey (Dylan Minnette “Men of a Certain Age”) is an obsessive fan of his hero, graphic novel artist Alan Miller. When he gets hold of Miller paint brushes they turn out to be haunted; Corey starts painting some creepy images. But is art mirroring life? Rating: TV-PG

October 23

“Secret Millionaires Club” – A Hub TV Network Original Special (Premiere: Sunday, October 23, 1-1:30 p.m.) The Hub presents a series of four animated half-hour original specials, “Secret Millionaires Club,” featuring famed investor Warren Buffett. In the premiere special, “Be Cool to Your School,” Buffett gives financial advice to a group of teens attempting to raise money for their school and a trip to New York City. Buffett’s practical financial advice guides the teens as they form a Secret Millionaires Club to help others. Guest-starring in the episode is entertainment mogul and business entrepreneur, JAY-Z. Rating: TV-Y7

“Majors & Minors” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Sunday, October 23, 7-8 p.m.) The Hub presents a new episode from the groundbreaking reality series “Majors & Minors” that follows 12 talented young performers as they are mentored by the biggest and most established artists in the music industry. While no one is ever voted off, one lucky “star-in-the-making’ will claim the final prize of a recording deal with RCA Records and an opportunity to be featured in a cross-country concert tour. Mentors include: Brandy, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Sean Kingston, Jennifer Hudson, will.i.am, Claude Kelly, Mike Posner, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and Colbie Caillat. Rating: TV-G

October 24

“The Adventures of Chuck & Friends” (Season 2) A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premieres: Monday, October 24, 10-10:30 a.m.) In “Ghost Stories,” Chuck and his pals embark on a spooky chase to discover the identity of a mysterious “ghost.” Rating: TV-Y E/I

October 28

“Truth or Scare” Halloween Marathon (Friday, October 28, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Hosted by Michelle Trachtenberg (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), “Truth or Scare” goes deep into the shadows to explore haunted houses, mythical beasts, and ancient legends around the globe telling the tales of believers and skeptics alike. It will leave you wondering, is this Truth or Scare? Rating: TV-Y7

“The Haunted Pumpkin of Sleepy Hollow” Special (Friday, October 28, 2-3 p.m.) It's Halloween and friends Nick and Katie are on a mission to find the biggest and best pumpkin in the patch. Unfortunately, the pumpkin they choose is haunted by the ghost of the Headless Horseman...and he wants his head back! Rating: TV-G

October 29

“My Little Pony Friendship is Magic” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Saturday, October 29, 10-10:30 a.m.) The Halloween-themed episode “Luna Eclipse” centers on the Ponyville celebration of Nightmare Night. The celebrations are in full swing when Princess Luna comes to Ponyville determined to change her frightening public image. Ratings: TV-Y

“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” Marathon (Saturday, October 29, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.) Anthological storytelling returns to television in this half-hour, live-action children’s series that embraces the thrill of the chill taking viewers, young and old, on a new and creepy adventure every week. This is the show kids won’t let their parents watch by themselves! The series is produced by Haunting Hour Productions, Ltd. and inspired by the master of children’s horror, R.L. Stine (Goosebumps). Rating: TV-PG

“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Saturday, October 29, 5-5:30 p.m.) The live-action anthology series features a Halloween-themed episode “Pumpkinhead” where Dave (Frankie Jonas, “Jonas” TV series) and his two older siblings visit a spooky pumpkin patch. But the patch’s sinister farmer seems to have more tricks than treats in store for them in this all-new terrifying episode. Rating: TV-PG

October 30

“Goosebumps” Marathon (Sunday, October 30, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Based on R.L. Stine’s award-winning books, the anthology series is set in a strange reality where nothing is ever as it seems. The marathon will feature highlights of the scariest episodes of the series including iconic Halloween episodes “The Haunted Mask” and “The Haunted Mask II.” Rating: TV-Y7, FV

“Majors & Minors” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Sunday, October 30, 7-8 p.m.) The Hub presents a new episode from the groundbreaking reality series “Majors & Minors” that follows 12 talented young performers as they are mentored by the biggest and most established artists in the music industry. While no one is ever voted off, one lucky “star-in-the-making’ will claim the final prize of a recording deal with RCA Records and an opportunity to be featured in a cross-country concert tour. Mentors include: Brandy, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Sean Kingston, Jennifer Hudson, will.i.am, Claude Kelly, Mike Posner, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and Colbie Caillat. Rating: TV-G

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