The channel, formerly known as Discovery Kids HD, joins FiOS TV's channel lineup, which includes up to 140 HD channels and more than 3,300 HD video-on-demand titles every month the best in HD entertainment, the Company noted in a release.
"The Hub HD is a great new addition to the FiOS TV channel lineup, as we consistently look for new programming for kids and new high-definition programming for our customers," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon. "Verizon offers FiOS TV customers an expansive selection of kids' programming, including one of the largest free VOD selections for children, with The Hub and more."
The Hub HD, available on FiOS TV Channel 789, is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro Inc.
In a release, the Company said that the network will entertain, enlighten, empower and educate children and their families, and feature original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of children's educational programming, from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years, and from third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, and will extend its content through an online presence. The channel is also available in SD on FiOS TV Channel 259.
In addition to Verizon's HD channel lineup, the Company noted that FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 520 all-digital channels. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an interactive media guide; social TV, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management; multi-room DVR, and more.
Verizon Communications Inc. is a global company focusing on delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.
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"Verizon Launches 'The Hub HD' for FiOS TV Lineup." Health & Beauty Close-Up 15 Oct. 2010. General Business File ASAP. Web. 9 Nov. 2010.
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