Hasbro Announces My Little Pony: Friendship is
Magic Season 7 and New My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Specials for
2017
PAWTUCKET, R.I., OCT
18, 2016 – Today Hasbro, Inc.
(NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announces the 2017
return of two of the company’s most popular series – My Little Pony:
Friendship is Magic and My Little Pony: Equestria Girls.
The franchise’s iconic
‘Mane 6’ ponies will experience their most exciting adventures yet in Season 7
of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The series will return to
Discovery Family Channel in Spring 2017.
The spirited teens of My
Little Pony: Equestria Girls will also return with three brand new TV
specials in 2017. These brand new 22-minute specials will follow this year’s
popular “Legends of Everfree” TV movie with more fun, fashion and friendship
than ever before.
Both of these renewals
will help drive excitement for Hasbro’s previously announced animated feature
film My Little Pony: The Movie, which will premiere worldwide on October
6, 2017. The film features the voices of some of Hollywood’s biggest names,
including nominated actress Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black),
winning actress Emily Blunt (Into the Woods, Gnomeo & Juliet),
winning actress Kristen Chenoweth (Rio 2, The Peanuts Movie), Taye
Diggs (Murder in the First and Best Man Holiday), Michael
Pena (Ant-Man, The Martian), nominated actor Liev Schrieber (Ray
Donovan and Spotlight) and pop super star Sia.
“2017 will be the biggest
year in the history of the My Little Pony franchise, including new and exciting
stories that will air across television, various digital platforms and movie
screens,” said Stephen Davis, EVP and Chief Content Officer of Hasbro. “The
characters and humor of the My Little Pony brand appeals to audiences of all
ages and demographics, and we think Pony fans are going love what’s in store in
the coming year.”
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ:
HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating
the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television,
movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways
for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY,
TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING,
as well as premier partner brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and
its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through
great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to
corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping
to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more
at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
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