The cast of the new mini-series television event “CLUE”

When thinking about the games that used to occupy my closet as a kid, some classics come to mind; Candyland, Stratego, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, Monopoly and most notable CLUE. Many a family game night, way before they went main-stream were filled with my family making accusations of which characters committed the murder, where and with what weapons. The game over the decades has been brought to life in a myriad of incarnations from books, theatrical stage shows to motion pictures. The latest now comes in the form of a five-part, live-action, miniseries event that launches Monday night (November 14th) on the HUB television network. 

Whodunnit, Where and with What? These kids are about to find out!

This marks the first time the classic family game will appear on television in a version that re-imagines the brand for young audiences. The mini-series introduces the iconic game characters as young modern-day sleuths who stumble upon an adventure they never imagined after witnessing a crime.  Along the way, the six very different kids discover they have a lot more in common than they thought as they uncover hidden treasures and decipher cryptic knowledge to reveal a secret society. The mystery they unravel, and the accusations they make, could very well define their own futures.

Beyond the Marquee had the chance to sit down with Sterling Beaumon who portrays “Seamus” (aka Mr.Green) in the series and chat about his role and the direction of this exciting new show.

After the interview the BTM crew were invited to screen the premiere episode with Sterling in his home and I must say, we were all thrilled with it. The show has a vibe that makes it fun and family friendly. The cinematography and direction is as professional looking as any of that of a network TV crime show and the acting is actually quite impressive for the scenarios and pace the actors find themselves thrown into. Before we knew it, the pilot episode was done and we were all thirsty for more! I suddenly was having flashbacks of my self-emmersed nights of watching “LOST” and being thrown for a loop with a crazy cliffhanger. This is a must-see, so set your DVRs!!!

The CLUE Crew formulate a theory of the murder at hand

Produced by Hasbro Studios, “CLUE“ will premiere two back-to-back, half-hour episodes Monday, November 14 (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET).  Additional new episodes will premiere daily through Thursday, November 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET, culminating in a five-episode, back-to-back marathon on Saturday, November 19 (1:30 p.m. ET).  Encore marathons will run throughout the Thanksgiving holiday week.  For a complete schedule go to http://www.Hubworld.com 

Executive Produced by Raven Metzner (ABC’s “Six Degrees”), the cast is comprised of top young talent including Sterling Beaumon (Mostly Ghostly, ABC’s “Lost”), Zach Mills (Super 8, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium), Stephan James (12 Dates of Christmas), Sarah Dejardins (Magic Beyond Words), Kendall Amyre Ferguson (BET’s “Black Girls Rock”) and Ana Golja (Family Channel’s “What’s Up Warthogs”).

‘CLUE’ features all the iconic characters, weapons, and locations from the classic family game

“CLUE” will be supported by extensive marketing initiatives including The Hub’s “Get A CLUE” sweepstakes during which viewers watching live can win prize packages representing each of the six popular characters from the game.  During each new episode of the five-part mini-series as well as the encore marathon on Saturday, November 19, Hub viewers will have the chance to call in and win one of six character-themed prize packages.  More details, including a description of prizes, can be found at http://www.Hubworld.com.

Additionally, the network’s website http://www.Hubworld.com will host a variety of interactive and engaging “CLUE” themed activities in the weeks leading up to and during the premiere of the miniseries event.  Visitors will be able to decipher clues to earn virtual rewards, unlock an interactive map, take quizzes and polls, get caught up on episodes they may have missed, and much more. Facebook and Twitter (@HubTVNetwork) followers will also be able to extend viewers’ experience online by participating in special mini-mysteries after each episode is televised.

Prepare yourself for murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem in this exciting new mini-series; “CLUE”