AMERICA’S FIRST TEEN-GIRL POP-GROUP FIFTH HARMONY SET TO PERFORM
STAR-STUDDED SPECIAL TO BE HOSTED BY SNL’S KENAN THOMPSON WITH A PERFORMANCE BY POP-STAR CODY SIMPSON AND COSTUME COMPETITION JUDGES, MARTHA STEWART, HAL SPARKS AND COCO JONES
BAILEE MADISON, RICO RODRIGUEZ, KEEAN JOHNSON, TODD NEWTON AND MORE ENLISTED AS CELEBRITY PRESENTERS
For kids of all ages, Halloween is THE night of the year to dress up as someone – or something – else. And this year, The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, is celebrating costume creativity with the “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash,” to be broadcast on Saturday, October 26, 8-10 p.m. ET/5-7 p.m. PT.
This star-studded special features a first-of-its-kind nationwide Halloween costume competition where one semi-finalist from each of the 50 States will compete to win best costume, $25,000, and a chance to appear in a walk-on role in the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning series “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” Hosted by Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live“), the contest will be judged to be judged by Halloween-expert Martha Stewart, actor Hal Sparks (“Spider Man 2“), and actress, singer and dancer Coco Jones (“Holla at the DJ“). One lucky winner will take home $25,000 and will have a chance at a walk-on role on the Hub Network’s Daytime Emmy® Award-winning series, “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” The star-studded, two-hour special also includes a performance by pop-star Cody Simpson and appearances by Bailee Madison (“Trophy Wife“), Rico Rodriguez (“Modern Family“), Keean Johnson (“Spooksville“) and Todd Newton (“Family Game Night“). The Hub Network, announced today that actors Nolan Gould (“Modern Family“) and Zachary Gordon (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid“) have been added as presenters and America’s first teen-girl pop-group Fifth Harmony will perform one of their hits on the show. . Additional presenters and chart-topping musical acts will be announced shortly.
Bailee Madison
The “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash” will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Bob Bain serves as executive producer and Paul Flattery is the producer for Bob Bain Productions. Viewers can visit www.hubworld.com/halloween to view all of the Halloween-costume submissions and learn more about the special. Sponsors of the “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash” include Activision’s Skylanders SWAP Force, Hasbro’s Furby Boom!, Party City and Sparkle® Paper Towels.
Rico Rodriguez
Cody Simpson
Known as the loveable Luke Dunphy on the comedy series “Modern Family,” Nolan Gould’s credits include the upcoming Civil War drama “Field of Lost Shoes,” “The To-Do List,” and “Friends With Benefits” with Justin Timberlake. Gould has also appeared in the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.”
Actor Zachary Gordon, known for his role in the feature film series “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days,” has also appeared in the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.”
America’s First Teen-Girl Pop-Group Fifth Harmony Set to Perform on “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash,” on Oct. 26. (PRNewsFoto/The Hub Network)
Fifth Harmony, America’s first teen-girl pop-group formed during season two of “The X Factor,” are known for their show-stopping vocals, undeniable charisma and genuine sisterly bond. With a rapidly growing fan base, the group draws nearly a million views each week on their official YouTube channel, showcasing renditions of songs such as Rihanna’s “Stay” and Ed Sheeran’s “Lego House.” The group also has thousands of female fans of all ages who call themselves “Harmonizers.” Fifth Harmony’s highly-anticipated EP, “Better Together” will be released October 22 and in 2014, they will head out on tour sharing the stage with their X Factor judge, Demi Lovato, on her Neon Lights Tour, kicking off February 9 in Vancouver. Members of Fifth Harmony include Dinah Jane Hansen, Lauren Jauregui, Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, and Camila Cabello.
Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash Judge, actor Hal Sparks
Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash Judge, Martha Stewart
Sneak a few pieces of fun-sized candy, gather some basic arts supplies and that TV remote, and host a viewing party for the “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash.” If viewers need some inspiration and are not sure where to get started on creating a costume, following are some tips garnered from the Martha Stewart’s Halloween, which is on stands now, and from www.MarthaStewart.com:
Todd Newton
– To turn your kid into a charismatic cowboy, just rustle up some brown-paper grocery and trash-compactor bags. When you get home, snip and punch them into a fringed vest and chaps, then add paper-fastener studs and candy-cup conchos. A mop-maned horse is ready to accompany this rider on a hunt for candy.
– With a few clever tricks, it’s easy to dress up as Napoleon and Josephine. These costumes take a needle and thread and minimal skill. Napoleon’s jacket begins as a navy-blue hoodie; it’s cut and then trimmed with sections of red felt and gold upholstery fringe. Josephine’s dress is fashioned from lengths of inexpensive cotton, with elastic to cinch the top and create a gathered bodice; another piece of fabric becomes the shrug and sash. Use crystal beads to make a choker, necklace and bracelets fit for an empress.
– A striped shirt and a hat with a red flower shout “mime” loud and clear. That’s thanks to Marcel Marceau, the famous
The Hub Network is a cable network for kids and their families and a joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc. (PRNewsFoto/The Hub Network)
Frenchman who debuted this now-iconic look. Easy to find striped boat neck shirts anchor the outfit and face paint finishes the effect.
The Hub Network (www.hubworld.com) is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro Inc., 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 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 www.hubworld.com. The Hub Network rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and is available in over 73 million U.S. households. To find the channel in your area, please visit http://www.hubworld.com and check the channel locator at the top of the page. Visit the Hub Network on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork and Twitter @HubTVNetwork
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