In a press release from The Hub, a series of shows have been listed as part of the 2012-13 lineup. Among these shows are Transformers Prime and Rescue Bots. This implies a 3rd Season is already planned for Prime and 2nd for Rescue Bots! More episodes often times means more toys!
Returning Hub Original Series/Specials with new episodes (in alphabetical order):
· “The Aquabats! Super Show!” (Premiering March 3 on The Hub; produced by FremantleMedia Enterprises and The Magic Store)
· “Dan Vs.” (Produced by Film Roman in association with The Hatchery, LLC)
· “Family Game Night” (Produced by Hasbro Studios)
· “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" (Produced by Hasbro Studios)
· “Pound Puppies” (Produced by Hasbro Studios)
· “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” (Front Street Pictures in association with The Hatchery, LLC)
· “Secret Millionaires Club” (A Hub Original Special produced by A Squared Entertainment)
· “Transformers Prime” (Produced by Hasbro Studios)
· “Transformers Rescue Bots” (Produced by Hasbro Studios)
The article also includes a list of new original content:
THE HUB TELEVISION NETWORK UNVEILS
2012-‘13 PROGRAM SLATE WITH FOUR NEW ORIGINAL SERIES
JOINING EIGHT RETURNING ORIGINAL SERIES
“With the momentum of our successful first year, we’re building a slate of programs for the 2012-’13 season that continues our strategy of presenting series based on well-known names and beloved properties in the kids and family entertainment space,” said Ms. Loesch. “One of our advantages has always been the built-in strength and recognition of our programming. The success of that is evident in our large number of returning original series and in the exciting new original series. We’re confident that this lineup will further define us as the entertainment destination for kids and their families.”
The first of the new series to appear on The Hub will be “Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters” an all-new, action-packed animated series from Hasbro Studios premiering this summer. The series features the voices of popular actors Scott Wolf (“Party of Five”), Freddy Rodriguez (“Ugly Betty”), John DiMaggio (“Futurama” and “Pound Puppies”) and Phil LaMarr (“Mad TV”). “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. The series is based on a re-imagination of the wildly successful Duel Masters property in Japan by Wizards of the Coast (Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons) and Hasbro, Inc.
The programs expected to debut on The Hub in 2012-2013 are as follows:
New, Hub Original Series (in alphabetical order):
“Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot” (Hub Original Series)
Take one step into Care-a-Lot and prepare for wishes to come true and unbelievable adventures to ensue! Coinciding with the property’s 30th anniversary, a new CGI-animated series “Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot” is set to debut this summer to reconnect with kids and families. Care-a-Lot is the high-above-the-earth home of the Care Bears – the coolest, most caring-est, magical friends around! It’s a whimsical world where the Care Bears help children navigate their feelings through music, love, belly-badge powers and great big Care Bear hugs. Produced by American Greetings Properties, “Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot” will premiere on The Hub in summer 2012.
“Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters” (Hub Original Series)
This animated action-fantasy series follows the adventures of a young hero, Ray, who possesses the rare ability to befriend and duel alongside fantastical creatures from a parallel dimension. Evil forces would have these creatures tamed and enslaved, so Ray and his two best friends must join the ranks of the mysterious Duel Masters to ensure the survival of both races before it’s too late. Produced by Hasbro Studios, the half-hour series premieres all 26 episodes starting this summer on The Hub.
“Littlest Pet Shop” (Hub Original Series)
“Littlest Pet Shop” is an animated half-hour comedy series that centers on the life of fun-loving Blythe and the adventures of the pets that she cares for at the Littlest Pet Shop. Hasbro Studios will produce 26 all-new half-hour episodes of the series, which is expected to premiere in the fourth quarter of 2012.
“Spooksville” (Hub Original Series)
Based on the acclaimed book series by author Christopher Pike, the new kid in town discovers that he holds the key to a battle between good and evil that has been taking place for centuries in a bizarre small town that plays host to a wide array of supernatural and unexplained occurrences; only to learn that his family is right in the center of the mystery. From Producer Jane Startz, the half-hour series is expected to premiere in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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