For Immediate Release
May 9, 2012
 
 
 
LOS ANGELES – Original television series on The Hub Television Network were honored with 14 nominations this morning when the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced this year's Daytime Emmy® Awards honoring outstanding achievements in all fields of daytime television production.  The programming on The Hub TV Network, a destination for kids and their families, was honored with the multiple nominations and one early Daytime Emmy® Award win for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for "Transformers Prime."
 
In addition to its nomination for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program, "Transformers Prime" was also nominated in three other categories.  "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series" received seven nominations. The pop-culture phenomenon series "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" earned two nominations, while game show host Todd Newton of "Family Game Night" gained his second consecutive nomination.
"We're thrilled that our programming has been honored with multiple nominations. It's a significant recognition of our commitment to being a destination for quality programming," said Margaret Loesch, President and CEO, The Hub. "It's also a deserving salute to the outstanding work of the many individuals at our various production companies who make these great programs."
 
"Transformers Prime" (Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT) is produced by Hasbro Studios. "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series" (Saturdays at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT) is produced by Front Street Pictures in association with The Hatchery, LLC. "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" (Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) and "Family Game Night" (Saturdays at 3 p.m. ET/12 noon p.m. PT) are also produced by Hasbro Studios.
 
A full list of The Hub's Daytime Emmy® Award nominees follows:
 
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM

"Transformers Prime"

Roberto Orci, Executive Producer

Stephen Davis, Executive Producer
Shuzo Shiota, Executive Producer

Alex Kurtzman, Executive Producer

Jeff Kline, Executive Producer

Duane Capizzi, Supervising Producer

Mandy Safavi, Producer

Rafael Ruthchild, Producer

Shinji Santoh, Producer

Meiko Sato, Line Producer

Therese Trujillo, Animation Producer
 
OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW HOST
TODD NEWTON, as HOST

"Family Game Night"                  
                                          
OUTSTANDING PERFORMER IN A CHILDREN'S SERIES
DAKOTA GOYO, as JOSH

"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
                          
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING

"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"

Farnaz Kahaki-Sadigh, Costume Designer

Natalie Simon, Costume Designer
 
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN AN ANIMATED PROGRAM
"Transformers Prime"

David Hartman, Supervising Director

Vinton Heuck, Director

Shaunt Nigoghossian, Director

Todd Waterman, Director

Jamie Simone, Voice Director
 
"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"

Neill Fearnley, Director
Ken Friss, Director
 
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN ANIMATION
**WINNER
"Transformers Prime"
Christophe Vacher, Supervising Color Designer 
                                                     
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP
"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"

Debbie Lelievre, Key Makeup Artist

Sarah Bergeest, Key Makeup Artist
 
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG - CHILDREN'S AND ANIMATION
"My Little Pony Friendship is Magic"

Every Pony

Daniel Ingram, Composer & Lyricist



"My Little Pony Friendship is Magic"

Find A Pet

Daniel Ingram, Song Writer
 
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SINGLE CAMERA EDITING
"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"

Charles Robichad, Editor
 
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SINGLE CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY (FILM OR ELECTRONIC)
"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"

Michael Balfry, Director of Photography
 
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING – ANIMATION
"Transformers Prime"

Robbi Smith, Dialogue Editor

Robert Poole II, Sound Effects Editor

Roy Braverman, Foley Editor
 
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING - ANIMATION
"Transformers Prime"

Ray Leonard, Re-Recording Mixer

Mike Bieriger, Re-Recording Mixer
 
About The Hub
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 www.hubworld.com.  The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches over 64 million U.S. households.  The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC.  All rights reserved.
 
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Information:
Mark Kern
(818) 531-3670
Mark_Kern@hubtv.com