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Series' Star Scott Wolf To Host World Premiere Screening Of The Hub's TV Network's 'Kaijudo: Rise Of The Duel Masters™' At ATX Television Festival June 2
For Immediate Release
May 21, 2012
LOS ANGELES – The Hub TV Network, a television network for kids and their families, will introduce the all-new, action-packed animated series "Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™" during a world premiere screening at the first annual ATX Television Festival (in Austin, TX) on Saturday, June 2.
Actor Scott Wolf ("Party of Five," "V"), who stars in the series, will host the screening of the half-hour series with remarks addressing the show’s central theme of anti-bullying. The series from Hasbro Studios will be presented during the “Saturday Morning Cartoon” themed event, at Austin’s InterContinental Hotel’s Stephen F. Austin Ballroom at 9 a.m. “Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™" will premiere for viewers nationwide that day in its regular timeslot of Saturday, 8-8:30 p.m. ET/PT on The Hub TV Network.
Attendees of the "Saturday Morning Cartoon" event will also be treated to special screenings of The Hub’s 2012 Daytime Emmy® Award-nominated series "Transformers Prime" and "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic," both from Hasbro Studios, with opportunities to play games and win prizes. Additionally, a pancake breakfast will be served with attendees encouraged to wear pajamas to the screening.
"Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™" is an animated action-fantasy series that follows the adventures of a young hero, Ray, who possesses the rare ability to befriend and duel alongside fantastical creatures from a parallel dimension. In addition to Scott Wolf, the series features the voice talents of Freddy Rodriguez ("Ugly Betty," "Six Feet Under"), John DiMaggio ("Pound Puppies," "Futurama"), Oded Fehr (The Mummy) and Phil LaMarr ("MADtv").
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™ is the newest franchise from Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro. Featuring an online Battle Game on Kaijudo.com, a trading card game (TCG) coming this summer, and the television series, Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™ provides multi-platform entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. For more information on this exciting new brand, visit the official website at www.Kaijudo.com. Fans can also visit the official Facebook page at Facebook.com/KaijudoDojo.
Fans can also visit Hubworld.com for storylines, video clips and full-length episodes.
The first annual ATX Television Festival takes place June 1-3 in Austin, Texas, with a programming lineup that includes some of the most beloved television shows of past and present and a goal of celebrating the medium of television. The opening night programming will include a special screening event celebrating USA Network’s original series “Suits” and "Royal Pains" followed by a Saturday night cast reunion and screening of the Emmy® Award-winning series "Friday Night Lights." Badges are available for purchase on the ATX website.
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 more than 64 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
To find the channel in your area, please visit http://www.Hubworld.com and check the channel locator at the top of the page.
Visit The Hub on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork
Note: For artwork, visit www.press.discovery.com
Information:
JP Shields
(818) 531-3672
JP_Shields@hubtv.com
Kaijudo, and Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™ are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast/Shogakukan/Mitsui-Kids. © 2012 Wizards of the Coast/Shogakukan/Mitsui-Kids. All rights reserved.
May 21, 2012
SERIES’ STAR SCOTT WOLF TO HOST WORLD PREMIERE
SCREENING OF THE HUB TV NETWORK’S ‘KAIJUDO: RISE OF THE
DUEL MASTERS™’ AT ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL JUNE 2
SCREENING OF THE HUB TV NETWORK’S ‘KAIJUDO: RISE OF THE
DUEL MASTERS™’ AT ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL JUNE 2
Network Debuts New Original Action-Packed
Animated Series June 2
Animated Series June 2
LOS ANGELES – The Hub TV Network, a television network for kids and their families, will introduce the all-new, action-packed animated series "Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™" during a world premiere screening at the first annual ATX Television Festival (in Austin, TX) on Saturday, June 2.
Actor Scott Wolf ("Party of Five," "V"), who stars in the series, will host the screening of the half-hour series with remarks addressing the show’s central theme of anti-bullying. The series from Hasbro Studios will be presented during the “Saturday Morning Cartoon” themed event, at Austin’s InterContinental Hotel’s Stephen F. Austin Ballroom at 9 a.m. “Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™" will premiere for viewers nationwide that day in its regular timeslot of Saturday, 8-8:30 p.m. ET/PT on The Hub TV Network.
Attendees of the "Saturday Morning Cartoon" event will also be treated to special screenings of The Hub’s 2012 Daytime Emmy® Award-nominated series "Transformers Prime" and "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic," both from Hasbro Studios, with opportunities to play games and win prizes. Additionally, a pancake breakfast will be served with attendees encouraged to wear pajamas to the screening.
"Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™" is an animated action-fantasy series that follows the adventures of a young hero, Ray, who possesses the rare ability to befriend and duel alongside fantastical creatures from a parallel dimension. In addition to Scott Wolf, the series features the voice talents of Freddy Rodriguez ("Ugly Betty," "Six Feet Under"), John DiMaggio ("Pound Puppies," "Futurama"), Oded Fehr (The Mummy) and Phil LaMarr ("MADtv").
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™ is the newest franchise from Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro. Featuring an online Battle Game on Kaijudo.com, a trading card game (TCG) coming this summer, and the television series, Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™ provides multi-platform entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. For more information on this exciting new brand, visit the official website at www.Kaijudo.com. Fans can also visit the official Facebook page at Facebook.com/KaijudoDojo.
Fans can also visit Hubworld.com for storylines, video clips and full-length episodes.
The first annual ATX Television Festival takes place June 1-3 in Austin, Texas, with a programming lineup that includes some of the most beloved television shows of past and present and a goal of celebrating the medium of television. The opening night programming will include a special screening event celebrating USA Network’s original series “Suits” and "Royal Pains" followed by a Saturday night cast reunion and screening of the Emmy® Award-winning series "Friday Night Lights." Badges are available for purchase on the ATX website.
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 more than 64 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
To find the channel in your area, please visit http://www.Hubworld.com and check the channel locator at the top of the page.
Visit The Hub on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork
Note: For artwork, visit www.press.discovery.com
--The Hub--
Information:
JP Shields
(818) 531-3672
JP_Shields@hubtv.com
Kaijudo, and Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters™ are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast/Shogakukan/Mitsui-Kids. © 2012 Wizards of the Coast/Shogakukan/Mitsui-Kids. All rights reserved.
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