The Hub Announces Additions to Launch Slate

LOS ANGELES: Among the original series headed to The Hub, slated to launch October 10, is a half-hour live-action series based on the iconic board game Clue, while acquired fare will include Doogie Howser, M.D. and The Wonder Years.

The series based on Clue will be produced by Hasbro Studios and will feature a youthful ensemble cast, which will be announced at a later time.

"We’re excited to bringing Clue to television, as the property exemplifies the qualities we look for: good storytelling, compelling characters, kids and family game-play together, and group problem solving," said Margaret Loesch, the president and CEO of The Hub. "The opportunity to develop a program based such an iconic and immensely popular game is unique, and we believe the television adaptation will be very popular with kids and their families."

Further originals slated for the Discovery-Hasbro JV network are Dann Vs., starring Curtis Armstrong and Dave Foley; Family Game Night, hosted by Todd Newton; G.I. Joe Renegades, with Charlie Adler and Lee Majors; and My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, starring Tara Strong. There’s also Pictureka!, hosted by Cory Almeida; Pound Puppies, with a cast that includes Betty White, Eric McCormack and Michael Rapaport; and R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, presented by Bailee Madison. Lauren Holly will lead The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, while the cast for Transformers Prime includes Peter Cullen, Frank Welker and Gina Torres.

Other acquired series to air on the channel include the iconic series Transformers: Generation 1 and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.