Hawk to Host Cartoon Network's Hall of Game Awards

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk will host Cartoon Network's Feb. 25 Hall of Game Awards, the network announced Tuesday.

The
inaugural Hall of Game Awards, produced by Cartoon Network in
association with global sports and entertainment media company IMG
Media, will honor the year's best sports stars and sports moments as
voted on by the public.

"Tony [Hawk] is a world class athlete
revered by sports fans of all ages," said Rob Sorcher, Cartoon Network's
Chief Content Officer in a statement. "He brings a sense of fun,
daring and adventure that will thrill kids and families with a night
full of fun and the unexpected."

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.