NBCUniversal's Bluprint Announces New Programming for Kids, Parents, and Family

Bluprint, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's subscription service and premier digital destination for lifestyle learning, today announced a new slate of original content and programming designed for kids, parents and families to learn and create together. Bluprint's family vertical offers series, classes and fresh ideas that inspire families to learn and try new things together. Bluprint is available on-demand via Bluprint streaming subscriptions.

Bluprint is the place for families to turn online inspiration into offline ways to imagine, play and grow. With 24/7 access to exclusive series and and easy-to-follow classes, families can learn and try new things together -- no matter their skill level. Bluprint's content is developed with kids 6-12 in mind, and led by trusted, family-friendly experts.

"Every parent is looking for something creative to do with their kids. By blurring the lines between 'kids' and 'adult' content, we hope to encourage co-viewing for families to enjoy their creative interests all in one place," said Patrick Jager, VP, Programming and Production, Bluprint. "The possibilities are endless for families to learn and get creative in ways that work for everyone."

Research cited in Psychology Today reports that creative activity in childhood leads to innovation and success in adulthood. Bluprint will be offering families "edu-tainment" that sets kids up for success and creative exploration, with flexible lessons for every skill set. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and math) will be integrated across new original series and classes that will be unveiled in the coming months, as Bluprint takes the time to show and model problem-solving and the scientific principles behind problem solvers.

"There's nothing better than watching your child embrace new challenges and discover new passions," said Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, General Manager, Bluprint. "Bluprint is the spark your family needs to do more together, making 'we time' even more meaningful. Our new content will ignite kids' and families' imaginations and gets them inspired to do, not just sit back and watch."

WHAT'S COMING UP:

Bluprint will feature extensive on-demand original classes and educational entertainment series that inspire offline doing.

New classes and series include:

"Doodle Wars" - Starring host Paul Costabile (Entertainment Reporter and Host of Universal Kids' "Beat the Clock"), judge Jon Chad (Cartoonist/Illustrator), and judge Zoe Hong (Illustrator/Fashion Designer)

Bluprint's flagship series "Doodle Wars" is an irreverent, rule-bending, family-friendly reality competition series unlike any other, pitting budding artists from diverse backgrounds against each other in mind-stretching and inspiring challenges, where the artwork literally comes to life on the screen.

Premieres Tuesday, 8/14

"Pizza Revolution with Chef Fabio Viviani" - (Bravo's TOP CHEF Season 5, Restaurateur, Author)

A fun and funny cooking series in which host Fabio Viviani spins a giant wheel to discover what wild ingredient he has to incorporate onto a CRAZY DELICIOUS pizza. A charming Italian chef who brings big personality to the kitchen, Fabio is a dad and was a fan favorite on Season 5 of Bravo's Top Chef. With two spins of the wheel, he must grab supporting ingredients from the pantry to make a mouthwatering pizza pie. The series will have five episodes (10-12 min each) to activate pizza making at home.

Premieres Tuesday, 8/14

"Jump Into: Drawing;" "Jump Into: Knitting;" "Jump Into: Embroidery" - Starring Jordan DeWilde (Artist), Kristy Glass (Knitter, Host of Bluprint's The Stitch Dimension), Jessica Long (Embroiderer)

"Jump Into" classes make sure to not just show how to craft, but explain why things work. Jump gives parents and younger kids the foundations and tools to learn a new craft or begin a new passion together. The series will have a similar feel to Bluprint's classes for adults, but incorporate emotional launchpads to inspire families to begin a new journey together.

Premiere Tuesday, 8/14

Shows and series also coming later this year:

"Weeknight Cooking with Curtis Stone & Dylan Dreyer" (WT) - Starring Curtis Stone (Celebrity Chef) and Dylan Dreyer (TODAY Show Anchor)

"Weeknight Cooking" will feature delicious recipes and go-to strategies for efficient cooking during the week to save more time to spend with the family. Curtis Stone covers a range of family-friendly topics including extending leftovers throughout the week, leveraging a stocked pantry for quick meals, and making meals the whole family will love.

Premieres This September

"Plane Games: Make & Fly Paper Airplanes" (WT) - Starring John Collins (The Paper Airplane Guy)

An inspiring and functional class that brings the fun of flight to Bluprint. With paper plane mastermind, John Collins, this series will show kids and parents how to make the best paper airplanes in the world while encouraging them to think scientifically through observation and testing.

Premieres This October

"Made for the Wild" - Starring Miller Wilson (15 year old Australian Wilderness/Wildlife expert, featured on NBC's Little Big Shots) (WT)

An innovative STEAM series that connects kids to Science through fun wilderness crafting. The series follows seasoned outdoor expert Miller Wilson, as he teaches a family outdoor hacks. Each episode will feature 2-3 Science questions along a common theme, that Miller tackles using both nature know-how and maker skills.

Premieres This October

"MasterChef Junior: Incredible Appetizers with Beni Cwiakala" - Starring Beni Cwiakala (Winner, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season 6) (WT)

Season 6 winner and culinary hurricane Beni Cwiakala presents five astonishing appetizers that SCREAM healthy eating. Her passion for unique and fresh flavors will leave aspiring young chefs eager to become the next MASTERCHEF JUNIOR in their own home.

Premieres This October

"Animation 101 with Flip Books!" (WT)

A family fun class that teaches the foundations of animation through the easily accessible art of flip book making. Using real life examples to illustrate the fundamentals of animation, the host will show kids and parents how to transform what they see in real life onto paper, frame by frame with each page of the flip book.

Premieres Late 2018

"DIY Room Makeover" (WT)

This exciting, short form digital series explores fun DIY hacks that transform bedrooms and family rooms, from playroom spaces to rooms fit for a tween. Each episode focuses on breaking down one highly customizable project. Every step of the way, tweens will be inspired to infuse their own unique style.

Premieres Late 2018

"Extreme Origami" (WT)

A fun, "holy-moly" series that takes origami to a new level. Be amazed as the series hosts fold paper in extraordinary ways to create origami that makes a bold statement. Driven by the art and Science of "one piece of paper, not cuts" each episode features two artistic and creatively driven hosts that show off a mind bending act of extreme origami and then challenge themselves to do it on their own.

Premieres Late 2018

All upcoming programming for Bluprint's family and kids vertical will join the existing roster of family-friendly content available on the platform which offers a diverse array of activities such as drawing, sewing, baking, cake decorating, cooking, knitting and more so families can find fun, new activities to try together, whether they have 30 minutes or a whole weekend. Available content includes:

Current Programming:

"Ink Outside the Box! How to Make a Comic Book"

Share your story through comics! In this interactive class, cartoonist Jon Chad (Doodle Wars) shows you the ins and outs of making a comic book.

"Fashion Attic: Make Your Own Style"

In this sewing and design class, talented teen-designer Ruby Mac empowers kids to take their first steps into the world of fashion. From customizing clothes to designing a collection to sewing a simple skirt, Ruby shows you how fun and easy it is to express yourself through style.

"Cooking with MasterChef Junior: Jasmine's Delightful Desserts"

Get in THE KITCHEN with Jasmine Stewart, Season 5 winner on the hit series "MasterChef Junior." You'll soon be making your own delightful desserts.

"Man About Cake"

Sink your teeth into current cake decorating trends with Joshua and the men behind Man About Cake! Each week JJR brings you an original cake design - free recipes - and step-by-step tutorials to recreate his masterpieces in your own kitchen.

"The Stitch Dimension"

Join Kristy Glass on a journey of textile discovery that proves there's more to knitting than meets the ply! If you consider yourself among the fiber-curious - if you get your thrills from picking pills and alpaca mills, we want to cordially welcome you to The Stitch Dimension.

Bluprint is available for a monthly plan at $14.99/month, or an annual plan at $120/year. A seven-day free trial is currently available. For more information, please visit http://www.mybluprint.com.

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