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THE HUB TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS September 2011

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SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

September 2

“Family Game Night” (Season 2 Premiere) – A Hub TV Network Original Series Hosted by Daytime Emmy® nominee Todd Newton, “Family Game Night” returns for a second season with all new classic games added to game play, as well as brand new original challenges, in a larger-than-life environment that is bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. Rating: TV-G Episode 1: (Premiere: Friday, September 2, 7-8 p.m) Ryan’s family goes head-to-head with Geordan’s family competing in several games including all-new Season 2 challenges: Green Scream, Ratuki, Simon Flash, and Operation Sam Dunk.

Episode 2: (Premiere: Friday, September 2, 8-9 p.m.) Michael and Azia’s families battle it out for a Grand Prize trip to Florida and a chance to win $10,000! Only one family will end up as victors after spelling the secret word in . Other games played include brand new games Green Scream and .

September 3

“Pound Puppies” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Saturday, September 3, 9–9:30 a.m.) The Hub presents “Rebel Without a Collar” a new half-hour episode of the popular animated series “Pound Puppies,” featuring a team of fearless dogs whose mission is to find homes for puppies in need. Their motto is “A pup for every person and a person for every pup.” The series features voice talents of Eric McCormack, Betty White and Michael Rapaport. Rating: TV-Y

“Rebel Without a Collar” When a coyote is accidently brought into the shelter, Cookie becomes smitten and contemplates leaving the Pound Puppies.

“” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Series sneak peek: Saturday, September 3, 4-4:30 p.m.) This classic American board game is reimagined for television for the first time in a live-action family game show following two families who get a chance at the jumbo spinner and a one-of-a- kind car ride through a completely immersive 3-D virtual world. Hosted by comedian Frank Nicotero (co-host of “The Sharon Osbourne Show,” “Street Smarts,” and Yahoo! TV’s “Primetime in No Time”). Rating: TV-G

“ Showdown” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Series sneak peak: Saturday, September 3, 4:30-5 p.m.) In this all-new, nail-biting, live-action game show, families use teamwork to solve a variety of challenging word games and puzzles that test their speed, spelling and vocabulary for points and prizes. Hosted by Justin Willman (“Hubworld,” Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”). Rating: TV-G

Hub Family Movie: “George of the Jungle 2” (Saturday, September 3, 9-11 p.m.) The continuing adventures of goofy ape-man George (Chris Showerman), who has traded his jungle digs for a more metropolitan vista. Starring the voices of Michael Clarke Duncan, John Cleese, and Thomas Haden Church. Rating: TV-PG

September 5

“Family Game Night” Marathon (Monday, September 5, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) The Hub turns Labor Day into “play-bor-day” with a special marathon of nine back-to-back, one- hour fan-favorite episodes from season one of the popular game show “Family Game Night.” The marathon also includes two encore episodes from the all-new second season. The series features favorite board games that become larger-than-life experiences as families compete for cash and prizes! Rating: TV-G

“Batman: The Animated Series” (Tuesday, September 6, 5-5:30 p.m.) Joining The Hub TV schedule is “Batman: The Animated Series.” Watch the Dark Knight defend Gotham City in this critically-acclaimed series, featuring classic tales of the caped crusader as he thwarts his corrupt arch enemies The Riddler, The Joker, The Penguin, Two-Face, Catwoman and many, many more. Rating: TV-Y7, FV

“On Leather Wings” When a vicious bat creature known as Man-Bat starts terrorizing Gotham City, everyone mistakenly thinks that Batman is the culprit. Batman must find out who the mysterious Man-Bat is and clear his own name.

“Goosebumps” (Tuesday, September 6, 5:30-6 p.m.) Joining The Hub TV schedule is the popular anthology series “Goosebumps.” Kids of all ages will enjoy this series that takes place in a strange reality where nothing is ever as it seems. Normal kids find themselves trapped in scary situations and facing strange paranormal events. From evil Halloween masks to howling werewolves, spooky scarecrows to life-like dummies, and haunted amusement parks to toy towns that come to life, in “Goosebumps,” anything can happen! Rating: TV-Y7, FV

“The Haunted Mask Part 1” Carly Beth is determined to get back at mean spirited kids who intentionally scare her. Against a shopkeeper’s warning she buys a life-like horror mask to frighten the kids at school, but what will she do when it turns out the mask has a life of its own?

September 10

“ Prime” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Saturday, September 10, 7-7:30 p.m.) The Hub presents “T.M.I,” a new episode from the CGI- animated series “Transformers Prime.” In this episode, Bulkhead is accidently endowed with the secret formula for synthetic Energon, and he becomes an intellectual recluse while the Decepticons hunt him for the information. Rating: TV-Y7, FV

September 12

“The Adventures of Chuck & Friends” (Season 2 Premiere) – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Monday, September 12, 11-11:30 a.m.) The Hub presents the second season of the animated series “The Adventures of Chuck & Friends” where Chuck the Truck and his incredible cast of friends, Digger, Boomer, Rowdy, Soku, Biggs and Handy star in this delightfully fast-paced, song-filled, high-energy series for preschoolers. Rating: TV-Y

“Rowdy’s New Rig; Grandpa Treadwell”: Wanting to contribute to a construction project, Rowdy wishes that he had a unique skill set like each of his friends; Chuck’s Grandpa Treadwell visits for a truck show, and Chuck and his friends train him in hopes of winning the grand prize.

September 17

“ Friendship is Magic” (Season 2) – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Premiere: Saturday, September 17, 9-9:30 a.m.) The Hub presents the second season of the popular and beloved animated series “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic.” Twilight and her friends Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie embark on wondrous adventures and learn what it means to be a true friend. Rating: TV-Y

“The Return of Harmony, Part 1” The peace of Equestria is threatened when Discord, spirit of Chaos, escapes from his imprisonment in stone. Twilight and her friends must defeat him using the Elements of Harmony. If only they can find them!

“The Game of Life” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Series premiere: Saturday, September 17, 6-6:30 p.m.) This classic American board game is reimagined for television for the first time ever in a live- action family game show following two families who get a chance at the jumbo spinner and a one-of-a-kind car ride through a completely immersive 3-D virtual world. Hosted by comedian Frank Nicotero (co-host of “The Sharon Osbourne Show,” “Street Smarts,” and Yahoo! TV’s “Primetime in No Time”). Rating: TV-G

“Scrabble Showdown” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Series premiere: Saturday, September 17, 6:30-7 p.m.) In this all-new, nail-biting, live-action game show, families use teamwork to solve a variety of challenging word games and puzzles that test their speed, spelling and vocabulary for points and prizes. Hosted by Justin Willman (“Hubworld,” Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”). Rating: TV-G

September 18

Hub Family Movie: “Valiant” (Sunday, September 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) A clumsy pigeon named Valiant sneaks into the Royal Pigeon Service to serve his country during World War II. He and his fine-feathered friends set out to prove that it's not your wingspan but the size of your spirit that truly counts. Rating: TV-G

September 19

“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Monday, September 19, 8-8:30 p.m. & 8:30 -9 p.m.) Joining The Hub TV schedule is the popular syndicated series, “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” The series premieres on The Hub with two back-to-back half-hour episodes with Jeff Foxworthy whop hosts the series as grownups find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects they were taught years ago ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. Rating: TV-G

September 23

“Majors & Minors” – A Hub TV Network Original Series (Series premiere: Friday, September 23, 8-9 p.m.) The Hub presents the series premiere of 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 the RCA/Jive label group and an opportunity to be featured in a cross-country concert tour. Among the musical artists already scheduled to participate are Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston and Ryan Tedder (of One Republic). Rating: TV-G

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