Hub Network Receives 24 Daytime Emmy Award Nominations

hub NETWORK received 24 Daytime Emmy(R) Award Honors, the most ever in its 3-1/2 year history, with 22 nominations and 2 early wins, as announced today by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). In addition to receiving the second most nominations of any kids network, behind only Nickelodeon, the HUB Network, the only network dedicated to providing kids and families entertainment they can watch together, was the sixth most nominated network overall in comparison to all networks nominated.

"At the HUB Network, we strive to create high quality shows that are entertaining for the whole family and we are honored that the Academy consistently recognizes the first-class class work that our producers, talent, and staff do in making these programs," said Margaret Loesch, President and CEO, HUB Network. "An Emmy(R) nomination is one of the highest recognitions that we can receive and we are very proud of our shows, like 'R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series,' 'Transformers Prime Beast Hunters' and 'Spooksville' as well as our talent, such as Katie Douglas in 'Spooksville,' Ashley Tisdale in 'Sabrina Secrets of a Teenage Witch' and Todd Newton in 'Family Game Night,' for their nominations and contributions to the medium of children's and family television."

The hub NETWORK received nominations in top programming categories, including one for Outstanding Children's Series for "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series" (Front Street Pictures in association with The Hatchery, LLC.), as well as two for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program for "Transformers Prime Beast Hunters" (Hasbro Studios) and "Dan Vs." (Film Roman Inc., a Starz Media Company, in association with The Hatchery, LLC). In addition, Todd Newton received his third nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host for "Family Game Night" (Hasbro Studios and Zoo Productions) and Katie Douglas received her first nomination for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series for "Spooksville" (Front Street Pictures, Springville Productions, and Jane Startz Productions). Ashley Tisdale also received her first nomination for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for "Sabrina Secrets of a Teenage Witch" (Moonscoop; Archie Comic Publications, Inc.; DSK Group, India; Laughing Lion; and Telegael Teoranta).

Additionally, the hub NETWORK was honored with two early wins for "Transformers Prime Beast Hunters." "Transformers Prime Beast Hunters" was recognized for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Character Design and Character Animation. These wins bring HUB Network's grand total of Daytime Emmy(R) wins to 14 after just four years of eligibility.

A full list of HUB Network's Daytime Emmy(R) Award nominations and early wins is as follows:

EARLY WINS:

Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation: Winners

"Transformers Prime Beast Hunters"
Jose Lopez, Character Design
Yasuhiro Motoda, Character Animator

NOMINATIONS:

OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S SERIES

"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
Dan Angel, Executive Producer
Billy Brown, Executive Producer
Harvey Kahn, Executive Producer
Kim Arnott, Executive Producer
Jane Stine, Co-Executive Producer
Joan Waricha, Co-Executive Producer
Charles Lyall, Supervising Producer
Dawn Knight, Supervising Producer
Oliver De Caigny, Producer

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM

"Dan Vs."
Dan Angel, Executive Producer
Dana Booton, Executive Producer
Chris Pearson, Executive Producer
Dan Mandel, Co-Executive Producer
Brian Sheesley, Supervising Producer
Lizbeth Velasco, Producer
Tae Soo Kim, Producer

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM

"Transformers Prime Beast Hunters"
Stephen Davis, Executive Producer
Jeff Kline, Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Executive Producer
Roberto Orci, Executive Producer
Shuzo John Shiota, Executive Producer
Duane Capizzi, Co-Executive Producer
Shinji Santoh, Producer
Therese Trujillo, Animation Producer
Meiko Sato, Line Producer

Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series
Katie Douglas as Sally Wilcox
"Spooksville"
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program
Ashley Tisdale as Sabrina Spellman
"Sabrina Secrets of a Teenage Witch"

Outstanding Game Show Host

Todd Newton, Host
"Family Game Night"

OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A CHILDREN'S SERIES

"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
Dan Angel, Writer
Brandon Auman, Writer
Billy Brown, Writer
Rick Drew, Writer
Nicole Dubuc, Writer
Jed Elinoff, Writer
John Esposito, Writer
Melody Fox, Writer
Harold Hayes Jr., Writer
Natalie Lapointe, Writer
Jack Monaco, Writer
Erik Patterson, Writer
Craig Philips, Writer
Jessica Scott, Writer
Tim Shell, Writer
Scott Thomas, Writer
Greg Yolen, Writer
OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A CHILDREN'S SERIES

"The Aquabats! Super Show!"
Jason deVilliers, Head Writer
Christian Jacobs, Head Writer
Gerard Way, Writer

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN AN ANIMATED PROGRAM

"Dan Vs."
Brian Sheesley, Supervising Director
Stephanie Arnett, Director
James Krenzke, Director
Ashley Lenz, Director
Hyeonsu Park, Supervising Animation Director

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A CHILDREN'S SERIES

"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
Neill Fearnley, Director
Ken Friss, Director
Jason Furukawa, Director
James Head, Director
Michael Robison, Director

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A CHILDREN'S SERIES

"Spooksville"
Ken Friss, Director
James Head, Director

OUSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION / SET DECORATION / SCENIC DESIGN

"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
James Hazell, Production Designer
Teresa Weston, Art Director
Jonathan Lancaster, Set Decorator

OUSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION / SET DECORATION / SCENIC DESIGN

"Spooksville"
Tink, Production Designer
Alyssa King, Art Director
Terry Lewis, Set Decorator

Outstanding Achievement in Main Title and Graphic Design

"Sabrina Secrets of a Teenage Witch"
Stan Lim, Title Designer
Rouja Koleva, Graphic Artist
Flavio Mandrola, Graphic Artist
Manny Mazaria, Graphic Artist

Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction

"The Aquabats! Super Show!"
TBD

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing - Live Action

"The Aquabats! Super Show!"
Cameron Webb, Re-Recording Mixer
Blaine Stewart, SFX Mixer

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling

"Spooksville"
Rebekka Sorensen, Costume Designer
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup

"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
Debbie Lelievre, Key Makeup Artist

Outstanding Achievement in Makeup

"Spooksville"
Tana Lynn Moldovanos, Head Makeup Artist
Outstanding Stunt Coordination

"Spooksville"
Brett Armstrong, Stunt Coordinator
Outstanding Stunt Coordination

"The Aquabats! Super Show!"
Skip Carlsen, Stunt Coordinator
Outstanding Stunt Coordination

"The Aquabats! Super Show!"
Braxton McAllister, Stunt Coordinator

About the HUB Network

The hub NETWORK is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) that champions family fun by providing relatable, funny, family friendly entertainment experiences that children and their parents can enjoy together. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content 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 Network's 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 HubNetwork.com. The hub NETWORK rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and is available in nearly 71 million U.S. households. The hub NETWORK Logo and name are trademarks of HUB Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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