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TV-Related Social Media Use Is Primarily Driven by Functional, Communal and Playful Factors, According to New Multi-Country Research from Viacom
May 21, 2013
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NEW YORK and LONDON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and its Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) division today unveiled the results of "When Networks Network: TV Gets Social," its new multi-country study investigating the relationship between TV and social media usage. The findings uncovered three key types of motiva...
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COMEDY CENTRAL Goes Dark To Commemorate The Launch Of COMEDY CENTRAL Radio On SiriusXM At Midnight ET On Sunday, May 19
May 15, 2013
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Listen up! To kick off the launch of COMEDY CENTRAL Radio, the #1 brand in comedy's exclusive 24/7 satellite channel on SiriusXM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI), COMEDY CENTRAL®, a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB), will go dark and simulcast the audio feed of the historic launch, which goes l...
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"Anything Can Happen" As The Line-Up Of Talent And Nominees Are Announced For This Year's BET Awards '13
May 14, 2013
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LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, nominees were announced at the official BET Awards '13 press conference in Los Angeles, by BET's President of Music Programming and Specials, Stephen G. Hill; this year's BET Awards '13 host, blockbuster movie star and comedian Chris Tucker; R&B artist Chris Brown; hip hop artist Kendrick Lam...
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VH1 And Palladia To Simulcast The 2013 Philly 4th Of July Jam
May 9, 2013
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 and Palladia are celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and four-time Grammy award-winning band, The Roots for the third annual Philly 4th of July Jam. Kicking off in the City of Brotherly Love, The Philly 4th of July Jam, a signature event of the Wawa Welcome America! festival, will be simulcast on VH...
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IMAX® Theatres Across The Country Sell Out For "STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS"
May 7, 2013
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX® theatres are reporting sell-outs of its special "STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS" sneak peek shows on Wednesday, May 15th, with showings in Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Austin, San Francisco, Houston, San Diego and Minneapolis now at capacity. Interest contin...
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New Episodes Of "Cops" Move To Spike TV In September 2013
May 6, 2013
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV will be the new television home for one of the longest running series in television history, "Cops," it was announced today by Kevin Kay, President, Spike TV. The iconic series will move from FOX to Spike with new episodes debuting in September 2013.
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Viacom Reports Results For Second Quarter 2013
May 1, 2013
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Fiscal Year 2013 Results
Quarter Ended
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Spike TV Announces New Scripted Event-Series Development Slate Featuring Projects From Hollywood's Most Creative And Dynamic Minds
Apr 29, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV is back in the scripted business in a big way. As the network continues to target a broader general audience, Spike unveils an ambitious scripted development slate featuring five high-profile projects from some of the industry's most accomplished producers. The projects in development, if greenlit,...
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Comedy Central® Renews "The Jeselnik Offensive" And "Nathan For You"
Apr 26, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- COMEDY CENTRAL is doubling down on Anthony Jeselnik and Nathan Fielder. The network has renewed "The Jeselnik Offensive" and "Nathan for You" for second seasons, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, COMEDY CENTRAL. "The Jeselnik Offensive" is exe...
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Nickelodeon Grants Kids' Wishes With A Brand-New Season Of Hit Animated Series The Fairly OddParents Saturday, May 4, At 9:30 A.M. (ET/PT)
Apr 25, 2013
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BURBANK, Calif., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will premiere its ninth season of the Emmy Award-winning animated series, The Fairly OddParents, on Saturday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT). The Fairly OddParents follows the magical adventures of 10-year-old Timmy Turner and his well-meaning fairy godparents who grant him wishes. After 12...
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All-New, Epic Space Adventure STAR TREK®: THE VIDEO GAME Co-Op Game Lands at Retailers Today
Apr 23, 2013
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is finally over for Star Trek fans, with the release today of the highly anticipated, unparalleled new game experience of STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME from Paramount Pictures and NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
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Wendy's® Helps Expand VH1's "You Oughta Know" Initiative As Sponsor Of The Music Discovery Franchise This Spring And Summer
Apr 23, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's is helping VH1 to amplify and expand its "You Oughta Know" music franchise by sponsoring the multi-platform initiative that spotlights the up-and-coming singer/songwriters, rockers and divas you haven't heard of…yet.
Launched in 2004, VH1's "You Oughta Know" franchise introduces promi...
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Destiny Brings Boy And Talking Snake Together In Nickelodeon's Newest Animated Series Sanjay And Craig, Premiering Saturday, May 25, At 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT)
Apr 22, 2013
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BURBANK, Calif., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Two best friends, one of whom happens to be a talking snake, seek maximum awesomeness in the brand-new animated series Sanjay and Craig, debuting Saturday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. This 20-episode series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios, follows the misadventures of Sanj...
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News Correspondents Wanted! Tr3s And SUBWAY® Restaurants Give Juanes Fans The Interview Of A Lifetime From His 'LOUD & Unplugged Tour'
Apr 18, 2013
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MIAMI, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tr3s and SUBWAY® restaurants join forces to launch its annual contest, offering viewers nationwide the exclusive chance to win a coveted backstage role at Juanes' highly anticipated 'LOUD & Unplugged Tour'. As part of the "SUBWAY® Fresh Buzz From the Road" Contest, three lucky winners will cover conce...
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Nickelodeon Launches First Global Mobile App Inspired By Wildly Popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Apr 18, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Nickelodeon launches Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run, the network's first worldwide mobile app, available in more than 150 countries and eight languages. Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo in this endless runner ninja combat game, where players run, jump and fight their way ac...
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Nickelodeon Premieres Season Four of the Hit Live-Action Series Big Time Rush, Thursday, May 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
Apr 18, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series Big Time Rush kicks off season four on Thursday, May 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Created by Scott Fellows (Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) and produced in partnership with Sony Music, this season finds best friends Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena and...
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Spike TV Announces Ambitious New Non-scripted Development Slate
Apr 16, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV announces its boldest non-scripted development slate yet featuring authentic, dynamic and confident personalities including Graham Elliot and Adam Carolla. Building on the ratings success of "Bar Rescue," "Ink Master" and "Tattoo Nightmares," the aggressive slate aims at continuing the network's mi...
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Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band Hits The Road Again On Nationwide Concert Tour Kicking Off This Fall
Apr 16, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are giving fans one more chance to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour. The wildly popular The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour will resume ...
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COMEDY CENTRAL® Greenlights HBO Digital Series "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!"
Apr 15, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The laughter and drama and the emotional highs and lows of Brody Stevens' journey through life and the world of stand-up comedy is coming to the small screen. COMEDY CENTRAL has ordered its first-ever dramatic comedy series, "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Con...
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Viacom Taps Steve Agase to Run West Coast Ad Sales for Music & Entertainment Brands
Apr 15, 2013
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today named Steve Agase as Senior Vice President of Music & Entertainment Ad Sales, West Coast. In his new role, Agase will oversee West Coast ad sales for Viacom Media Networks Music and Entertainment, a portfolio that includes both linear and digital assets across CMT, COMED...
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