The Hub has issues the following press release

The Hub Delivers Ratings Increases with Holiday Programming, Including 'Transformers Prime' And 'G.I. Joe Renegades'

The Hub Delivers Significant Increases with Holiday Weekend Programming, Including Sneak Previews of Original Series TRANSFORMERS PRIME and G.I. JOE RENEGADES

– Highly Anticipated New Series Generate Triple Digit Gains for Network –

– The Hub Continues to Lead Kids Cable Nets in Co-Viewing –

(Los Angeles, Ca.) The Hub, a television network for kids and their families, generated significant time period increases the week of November 22-28 with special holiday weekend programming, including highly anticipated sneak preview presentations of two of its original animated series, “Transformers Prime” and “G.I. Joe Renegades,” according to Nielsen Media Research data. The Hub is a joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc.

Other strong performers for The Hub included weekend performances of the “Mega-Muppet Movie Mania!” event that featured back-to-back presentations of popular Muppet movies (Muppets Take Manhattan, Muppet Treasure Island, Muppets from Space, Muppet Christmas Carol) on Saturday and Sunday.

For the week, The Hub also remained the top co-viewed network among all kid cable networks in K2-11 and A18-49.

Programming highlights:

* The “Transformers Prime”/”G.I. Joe Renegades” block of special programming on Friday from 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. generated significant gains audience versus the previous week among households and key demographics: HH (+111%, 97,000), Persons 2+ (+133%, 142,000), Kids 2-11 (+130%, 62,000), Kids 6-11 (+78%, 32,000), Adults 18-49 (+117%, 50,000) and Women 18-49 (+120%, 11,000).

* Special back-to-back runs of new half-hour episodes of “Transformers Prime” on Friday from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. delivered significant audience increases versus the previous week: Kids 2-11 rose by +102% (76,000/90,000); Kids 6-11 by +55% (47,000/49,000); Adults 18-49 by +225% (87,000/95,000); and Persons 2+ by +174% (176,000/223,000). Against the prior four weeks, Kids 2-11 increased +219%; Kids 6-11 by +140%; and Adults 18-49 by +507%

* Saturday and Sunday’s “Mega-Muppet Movie Mania!” special event earned triple-digit percent delivery gains over the prior week with several key demos: Adults 18-49 (+169%, 86,000); Women 18-49 (+156%, 46,000) and Kids 2-11 (+126%, 70,000). Double digit increases were delivered among HH (+75%, 126,000), P2+ (+97%, 193,000) and K6-11 (+21%, 29,000).

Co-Viewing:

* For this week, The Hub was the top co-viewed network among all kid cable networks among Kids 2-11 and Adults 18-49. Thirty two percent (32%) of Kids 2-11 watched with an adult 18-49, out-performing all kid networks, including Nickelodeon (23%), Disney Channel (22%) and Cartoon Network (21%).

Daypart Averages:

* For the week, in total day, The Hub delivered double digit audience growth versus the prior week in the following key demos: HH (+16%, 57,000); Persons 2+ (+18%, 79,000): Kids 2-11 (+12%, 28,000); Adults 18-49 (+27%, 33,000); and Women 18-49 (+13%, 17,000).

Source: Nielsen Media Research; program based dayparts; most current; 11/22/10-11/28/10 vs 11/15/10-11/21/10, 11/28/10 to 3AM for total day; all ratings are coverage ratings; co-viewing in NPower.

About The Hub
The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: 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, specials and game shows, and the network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 61 million U.S. households. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Hub have published a preview for tonights episode of Transformers Prime, Darkness Rising Part 5.

Check back later today when we will publish our review and images from the last two episodes Darkness Rising Parts 3 and 4

Just wanted to let you guys Stateside know that I found several USA Masterpiece Skywarps at TJ Maxx in MA today priced $29.99. Figured this would be the best place to give the heads up!

Nice to see the Protos are still in the gallery! ;) always liked the Supreme Cheetor. Glad it went to the RIGHT home! :)

 Dave R. (an Englishman in Yankeedoodleland...)

HK-Tf member Magicikki has posted a new image of the latest Lucky Draw figure, the silver chrome Transformers Animated Bumblebee.  Officially limited to 40 pieces, this figure was offered in a store prize with the winners announced last month.  It was the second of three currently announced Transformers Animated Lucky Draw figures, though it is quite likely that the January issue of TV Magazine, on sale now, will contain a draw for more chrome Animated figures.

The Hub have published a preview of the next episode of Transformers Prime, Darkness Rising part 4 which you can view below.

The Hub have issued the following press release this evening:

THE HUB PRESENTS HOLIDAY LINEUP FULL OF FAMILY-FAVORITE PROGRAMS INCLUDING TWO-PART PREMIERE OF ‘R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR: THE SERIES’

Holiday Programming Includes: Hub Presentations of “The Christmas Toy” and “Atomic Betty: NO-L 9”; Hub Family Movie Night Films “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” “The Muppets Take Manhattan” “Good Boy!” and “Larger Than Life”; Week of Holiday-Themed Series

Los Angeles, CA - The Hub, a cable TV network for kids and their families, will bring viewers a special lineup of holiday programming that the entire family can enjoy Monday, December 20 - Friday, December 31. The schedule also includes a weekend of holiday-themed festivities highlighted by the world premiere of the new Hub Original Series "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series," Saturday, December 25 (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET).

The Hub, which rebranded from Discovery Kids on 10-10-10, is a joint venture of Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., and is available to 60 million U.S. cable and satellite households.

The Hub begins its yuletide cheer December 20, with a series of holiday-themed episodes of its regular animated and live-action series, including "The Twisted Whiskers Show," "Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show," "Family Ties," "Happy Days," "Laverne & Shirley" and "Atomic Betty." Each show brings viewers closer to the Hub holiday weekend featuring family-friendly shows kids and their parents will want to watch together.

The week culminates with a three-day holiday weekend of programming that includes two new episodes of "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series," from the best-selling author and master of scary tales, R.L. Stine.

Highlights of The Hub holiday schedule follow:

* Hub Special Presentation: "The Christmas Toy" (Friday, December 24, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. ET; encore presentation: Saturday, December 25, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET) Celebrate the magic of the season in this one-hour, Jim Henson Christmas special where the toys in the playroom magically come to life when people are not around.

* Hub Special Presentation: "Atomic Betty: NO-L 9" (Friday, December 24, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 11 a.m. - noon ET) Atomic Betty (Tajj Isen) has to stop Maximus from turning singing planets from a forgotten constellation into ornaments for his Christmas tree.

* A special Hub holiday-themed episode of "Hubworld" (Friday, December 24, 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) The Hub presents a special holiday-themed episode of the weekly, live-action pop culture magazine show "Hubworld," that infuses what's happening in the life of everyday kids with what's happening on The Hub. Actor-magician Justin Willman hosts.

* A special holiday-themed episode of "Family Game Night" (Friday, December 24, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET) The Hub presents a special holiday-themed episode of the new live-action series "Family Game Night," featuring your favorite Hasbro board games that become larger-than-life experiences where families compete for cash and prizes!

* Hub Family Movie Night: "Muppets Christmas Carol" (Friday, December 24, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) The Muppets take on the Dickens classic about the miserly Scrooge (Michael Caine) learning the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

* "The Adventures of Chuck & Friends" (Friday, December 24, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ET) A new holiday-themed episode of the animated series "The Adventures of Chuck & Friends."

* Hub Original Series Premiere: "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series" (Saturday, December 25, 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET; encore presentations Saturday, December 25, midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET) Anthological storytelling returns to television in this half-hour live-action children's series, based on the works of best-selling author and master of scary tales, R.L. Stine. The Hub will premiere two new episodes "A Creature Was Stirring" (8 p.m.) and "The Dead Body" (8:30 p.m. ET.)

* Hub Family Movie Night: "Muppets Take Manhattan" (Saturday, December 25, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET; encore presentation Sunday, December 26, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) Kermit, Fozzie Bear and the entire cast of Kermit's musical Manhattan Melodies head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit!

* Hub Family Movie Night: "Larger Than Life" (Sunday, December 26, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET; encore presentation Sunday, December 26 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET) Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray) is left an Elephant in his father's will and has to get the animal from the East Coast to California in just 5 days so he does not miss his big speaking engagement.

* Hub Family Movie Night: "Good Boy!" (Friday, December 31, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, January 1, 2011, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) A canine agent, Hubble (Matthew Broderick), from the star Sirius has been sent to verify the rumors that dogs have failed to take over the Planet Earth. Starring Molly Shannon, Kevin Nealon, and Cheech Marin.

Additional Hub holiday programming includes: (All time ET)

* "The Wonder Years" (Monday, December 20, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 21, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 30, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.)

* "Happy Days" - (Monday, December 20, 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Tuesday, December 21, 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.)

* "Laverne & Shirley" - (Tuesday, December 21, 11 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 11 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 30, 11 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.)

* "Pictureka!" - (Wednesday, December 22, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, December 24, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

* "Family Ties" - (Wednesday, December 22, 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)

* "Doogie Howser, M.D." - (Wednesday, December 22, 9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
* "Fraggle Rock" - (Wednesday, December 24, 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

* "Atomic Betty" - (Friday, December 24, 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

* "Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Series" - (Saturday, December 25, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

* "The Adventures of Chuck & Friends" - (Monday, December 27, 9 a.m. - 1p.m.)

* "The Twisted Whiskers Show" - (Monday, December 27, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* "The WotWots" - (Tuesday, December 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

* "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" - (Tuesday, December 28, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* "Animal Mechanicals" - (Wednesday, December 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

* "Pound Puppies" - (Wednesday, December 29, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* "Dennis and Gnasher" - (Thursday, December 30, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* "G.I. Joe Renegades" Marathon - (Thursday, December 30, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

* "Cosmic Quantum Ray" - (Friday, December 31, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* "Hub Exclusive: "G.I. Joe Renegades" and 'Transformers: Prime'" - (Friday, December 31, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

* "Transformers Prime" Marathon - A Hub Original Series:
* "Transformers Prime"- Part 1 of "Darkness Rising" (Friday, December 31, 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
* "Transformers Prime" - Part 2 of "Darkness Rising" (Friday, December 31, 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
* "Transformers Prime" - Part 3 of "Darkness Rising" (Friday, December 31, 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
* "Transformers Prime" - Part 4 of "Darkness Rising" (Friday, December 31, 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
* "Transformers Prime"- Part 5 of "Darkness Rising" (Friday, December 31, 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

In addition to great holiday programming, The Hub will host a special "Naughty or Nice" contest on Saturday, December 25, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. ET. Children can vote online beginning Monday, December 6 for their picks of The Hub's naughtiest and nicest animated characters. The top two winners from each category will be featured on The Hub. For additional contest information and to vote for your favorite characters, visit www.hubworld.com/vote

The Hub

The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: 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, specials and game shows, and 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 approximately 60 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. 

­The Rakuten Ichiba toy store has been updated with some images and information on three new Transformers Kabaya figures. The toys are of GodBomber, God Ginrai and Starscream and will be released in March 2011.  You can view the listing here.

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The Hub have published a preview video for today's Transformers Prime episode, Darkness Rising Part 3 which you can view below.

TakaraTomy has just launched a mini-site for their Transformers United line, the Japanese release of Transformers Generations.

So now the Transformers line that sounds like a football team (Transformers United) has it:s own little home on the web.

Christophe Vacher has posted some Transformers Prime Concept Art on his website.

They include backgrounds, the Decepticon ship and the Spacebridge, just to name a few.

FanofTransformers has uploaded a commercial that aired after the repeat (re-run) of Transformers Prime Darkness Rising Episode 1 that announced that once the 5-part mini-series has aired there will be be no new Transformers Prime episodes until Feb 2011.­  You can view the video below

Good news for those who attend Auto Assembly 2010 and could not obtain a copy of G100 as a limited number are now available from pixel-cel.com.  G100 is a Transformers tale about a "of small group of valiant Autobot defenders holding out against a mad Decepticon warlord’s army, with little or no chance of victory.".  The creator Andy Turnbull says  "Riffing on Frank Miller’s 300 comic series (and film) Matt Marshall and myself came up with a story recasting Thunder Clash as Leonidas, the Spartan king and Skyquake as Xerxes, the emperor of the Persians and made this comic.".

As well as being a fun read the comic has been made for charity with all profits being donated to Marys Meals which provides food to children all over the world.  As mentioned earlier the comic was previously only available at Auto Assembly 2010 so don't miss out and purchase yours today from Pixel-Cel.com

In a follow-up to the Transformers PrimeDarkness Rising part 1 image gallery and  review that I uploaded earlier this morning, you can now find a full review and image gallery from the 2nd episode of Transformers Prime Darkness Rising Part 2. The review can be found both on www.Transformers-Prime.com as well as on Transformers At The Moon.