Contact: Crystal Williams (818) 531-3673 [email protected] THE HUB TV NETWORK JULY 2012 HIGHLIGHTS All times listed Eastern Time (ET) Art for specials/series are available for download at press.discovery.com For more information about The Hub, visit www.hubworld.com SPECIAL PROGRAMMING July 4 Fourth of July Marathon (8 a.m.-7 p.m.) In honor of America’s animated heroes, The Hub presents a special seven-hour, back-to-back marathon of fan favorite episodes from the popular series “Transformers Rescue Bots,” “The Super Hero Squad Show” and “Transformers Prime”. Rating: TV-Y7 (FV) July 6 Hub Family Movie: Air Bud 3: World Pup (9-11 p.m.) Buddy, the world's most athletic dog, is back in this heartwarming and hilarious sports adventure! Catch all the action as Buddy starts a family of his own and joins his teenage owner Josh on the field in pursuit of the state soccer championship. Rating: TV-G July 7 “Pound Puppies” – Hub TV Network Original Series (New episode: 9-9:30 a.m.) McLeish is hypnotized into believing he’s a new dog at the pound. When he discovers the Pound Puppies’ secret, he joins them on their mission to match the newest puppy Piper to her person. Emmy® Award-winning actress Betty White guest stars. Rating: TV-Y “Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters” – Hub TV Network Original Series (New episode: 8-8:30 p.m.) In the two-part episode “Into the Fire,” Allie is kidnapped by a creature from the Fire Civilization. A mysterious stranger helps Ray, Bob and Gabe find her along with a creature named Squeaky who are being held prisoner by Lord Skycrusher. Rating: TV-Y7, FV July 9 “G.I. Joe Sigma 6” (4:30-5 p.m.) Making its debut in The Hub’s lineup is the classic animated series “G.I. Joe Sigma 6.” In the series America's elite military force enters a new chapter of battling against the ruthless and power hungry terrorist organization COBRA. A new covert team of Joes, SIGMA 6, has been created to hunt down COBRA and stop its insidious plots for world domination. Rating: TV-Y7 (FV) “Transformers Animated” (5:30-6 p.m.) Also making its debut on the network is “Transformers Animated,” where the battle to protect the powerful Allspark from the Decepticons strands Optimus Prime and his team of Autobots on Earth, where they become superheroes to the humans they’ve vowed to defend from anyone - or anything - that threatens their way of life. Rating: TV-Y7 (FV) July 13 Hub Family Movie: The Goonies (9-11 p.m.) When a group of ordinary kids discover a secret treasure map, their sleepy seaport lives are suddenly transformed into a fun-filled, roller-coaster ride filled with heart-pounding adventure and peril. Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings trilogy), Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys) and Josh Brolin (Men In Black III) co-star. Rating: TV-PG Hub Family Movie: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (11 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.-4 a.m.) In the comedic sequel to “Gremlins,” young sweethearts Billy and Kate reunite with their furry friend Gizmo to destroy a mischievous new breed of talking Gremlins, who have taken over a skyscraper in New York City. Rating: TV-PG July 14 “Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters” – Hub TV Network Original Series (New episode: 8-8:30 p.m) In the second episode of the two-part “Into the Fire,” Ray and Bob attempt to rescue Allie from Lord Skycrusher but are captured and forced to battle for their lives. Meanwhile, Gabe and Gargle fight to save Allie's new creature friend Squeaky who’s in grave danger. Rating: TV-Y7, FV July 16 “ALF” (8:30-9 p.m.) Everyone’s favorite comedic alien ALF serves as The Hub’s guest host for the week, introducing the network’s primetime programming lineup in his uniquely hilarious ALF way. ALF follows the adventures of Gordon Shumway, a furry, wise-cracking alien from the planet Melmac who crash lands into the garage of the Tanner family. The Tanners offer him a home and give him the nickname ALF, short for “Alien Life Form.” Rating: TV-G July 20 “Batman: The Animated Series” Marathon (4-8 p.m.) The Hub presents a special four-hour marathon of the caped crusader with eight back-to-back episodes, the entire family can enjoy. The critically-acclaimed series features classic tales of The Dark Knight as he thwarts his corrupt arch enemies including The Joker, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Bane, Ra’s Al Ghul and many more. Rating: TV-Y7 (FV) Hub Family Movie: Free Willy 3: The Rescue (9-11 p.m.) Willy is back...and this time the orca is in a fight for his life. When Jesse (Jason James Richter) and his new friend Max discover commercial fishermen are illegally killing whales, and the boys embark on a dangerous mission to save Willy and his family. Rating: TV-PG ### .