Viacom Inc Cl B (VIAB) 68.98 $VIAB
The Fifth Installment in the Mission: Impossible Franchise, From Paramount Pictures, Skydance Productions and Bad Robot Will Be Released in IMAX® Theatres Globally Beginning July 31
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 1:15PM CST
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB), Skydance Productions and Bad Robot today announced that the fifth installment in the blockbuster Mission: Impossible franchise, directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® theatres worldwide beginning July 31.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), IMAX: 34.94 (+0.42)
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Fri Feb 13, 12:23PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Fri Feb 13, 10:05AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutate And Roll Into The 2015 North American International Toy Fair
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 7:00AM CST
Fresh off a wildly successful 2014 in which the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures were ranked the #1 selling toy according to the NPD Group, Playmates Toys, the company behind the popular toy line, is thrilled to reveal its all-new 2015 offerings during North American International Toy Fair. Inspired by season 4 of Nickelodeon's hit TV series, Playmates Toys will introduce its biggest extension to date in the line called Mutations, extensions to the successful Half Shell Heroes preschool line and a new die-cast segment called T-Machines; in addition to new action figures, vehicles, role play and playsets. The new Turtles lineup will be on display from February 14-17, 2015 in booth #761.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
DreamWorks Animation Spends $1 Million to Win Oscar for 'Your Dragon 2'
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 5:05AM CST
The studio takes $290 million charge and cuts its future film production
SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), DWA: 20.72 (+0.34), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Time Warner gears for crucial programming talks
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 6:06PM CST
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), TWC: 149.74 (+2.21), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), DISH: 77.20 (-0.16), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56)
Is Jon Stewart worth $100M to Viacom?
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 3:04PM CST
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)
Financial ramifications when TV anchors become the news
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Thu Feb 12, 2:20PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — When the TV news anchor becomes the news, the result is major buzz and a possible hit on ratings.
1 Comment
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Platinum-Selling Artist Nick Jonas Tapped to Host Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 11:00AM CST
Multi-talented singer/songwriter and actor Nick Jonas is set to host Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, live from L.A.'s legendary 'Fabulous' Forum for the first-time ever on Saturday, March 28 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast). Jonas, one of the most popular artists with kids, revealed his hosting duties via a video released over Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Click here to view the video announcement.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
People Often Want What They Don't Absolutely Need - Consumer Discretionary Sector: Part 6
Chuck Carnevale - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 10:49AM CST
HAS: 62.74 (+0.58), AMZN: 381.83 (+4.66), FOSL: 98.44 (-0.30), F: 16.30 (-0.06), NWL: 39.57 (+0.32), GPC: 97.01 (+0.22), ORLY: 205.55 (-1.02), CMG: 674.89 (+4.60), MCD: 95.65 (+0.56), GM: 37.62 (-0.40), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
Sakar Renews Nickelodeon License, Launches New Dora, SpongeBob and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys & Electronics
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 12, 9:04AM CST
TOY FAIR -- Global youth electronics leader Sakar International today announced the renewal and worldwide expansion of its long-standing licensing partnership with Nickelodeon. As part of the deal announced today at the 2015 Toy Fair New York, Sakar will launch new lines of Dora and Friends, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles products this spring, all with a totally refreshed design based on the latest character iterations.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
Regional Banks Are The Way To Go - Cramer's Lightning Round (2/11/15)
SA Editor Mohit Manghnani - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 5:05AM CST
Stocks discussed on the Lightning Round segment of Jim Cramer's Mad Money Program, Wednesday, February 11. Bullish Calls: HomeAway (NASDAQ: AWAY ): "The stock market is saying it is overvalued but I think don't give up on CEO Brian." ...
ACHC: 63.20 (-0.45), KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), CY: 14.76 (+0.01), AWAY: 29.68 (+0.11), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), PWR: 28.76 (-0.10), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), BA: 149.73 (+1.64), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66)
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Buy, Buy, Buy Boeing Below $140
at The Street - Thu Feb 12, 5:00AM CST
Cramer says don't give up on HomeAway, Quanta Services is too risk but Acadia Healthcare is terrific.
ACHC: 63.20 (-0.45), KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), CY: 14.76 (+0.01), SWKS: 81.85 (-0.57), AWAY: 29.68 (+0.11), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), PWR: 28.76 (-0.10), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), KEY: 14.11 (-0.08), BA: 149.73 (+1.64), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), STI: 41.57 (+0.01), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Get Ready to Profit on Europe-Induced Weakness
at The Street - Wed Feb 11, 7:14PM CST
Lots of investors are worried about Europe, Cramer says, but you don't have to be.
KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), ACHC: 63.20 (-0.45), FLEX: 12.05 (-0.09), GE: 25.15 (+0.26), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), AWAY: 29.68 (+0.11), XOM: 93.37 (+1.00), KEY: 14.11 (-0.08), INTC: 34.36 (+0.23), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), PEP: 99.13 (-1.14), AEP: 57.83 (-0.15), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), CMG: 674.89 (+4.60), QLYS: 47.95 (+1.46), GOOGL: 551.16 (+5.15), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), HSIC: 143.18 (+0.72), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03), CY: 14.76 (+0.01), SWKS: 81.85 (-0.57), PWR: 28.76 (-0.10), FB: 75.74 (-0.49), PFE: 34.64 (-0.23), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), BAC: 16.61 (-0.06), BMY: 60.04 (+0.56), BA: 149.73 (+1.64), HPQ: 38.56 (+0.19), RAD: 8.34 (+0.25), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), ZTS: 45.46 (-0.33), UA: 73.76 (-0.19), AA: 15.81 (+0.16), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10), STI: 41.57 (+0.01), GM: 37.62 (-0.40), AGIO: 118.55 (+0.11), CRL: 73.61 (-0.33), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CL: 70.08 (+0.23)
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Feb 11, 5:07PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Jon Stewart Retirement Will Start Media Consolidation Merry Go Round
Dana Blankenhorn - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 8:13AM CST
T: 34.66 (+0.05), VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), BT: 67.71 (-1.86), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), DTV: 87.51 (-0.32), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), DISH: 77.20 (-0.16), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)
ALEX BRANDS® Announces Licensing Agreement with Nickelodeon
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 8:00AM CST
ALEX BRANDS® today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon to manufacture, distribute and market a broad array of products based on popular characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and Friends and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. ALEX BRANDS® is a family of brands, which includes ALEX TOYS® , POOF®, SLINKY®, SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER®, IDEAL®, ZOOB®, BACKYARD SAFARI®, ZILLIONZ®, CITIBLOCS® and recently acquired SHRINKY DINKS®.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
Key talent loss for Viacom as Stewart to depart 'Daily Show'
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 6:37PM CST
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
The Fifth Installment in the Mission: Impossible Franchise, From Paramount Pictures, Skydance Productions and Bad Robot Will Be Released in IMAX® Theatres Globally Beginning July 31
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 1:15PM CST
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB), Skydance Productions and Bad Robot today announced that the fifth installment in the blockbuster Mission: Impossible franchise, directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® theatres worldwide beginning July 31.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), IMAX: 34.94 (+0.42)
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Fri Feb 13, 12:23PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Fri Feb 13, 10:05AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutate And Roll Into The 2015 North American International Toy Fair
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 7:00AM CST
Fresh off a wildly successful 2014 in which the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures were ranked the #1 selling toy according to the NPD Group, Playmates Toys, the company behind the popular toy line, is thrilled to reveal its all-new 2015 offerings during North American International Toy Fair. Inspired by season 4 of Nickelodeon's hit TV series, Playmates Toys will introduce its biggest extension to date in the line called Mutations, extensions to the successful Half Shell Heroes preschool line and a new die-cast segment called T-Machines; in addition to new action figures, vehicles, role play and playsets. The new Turtles lineup will be on display from February 14-17, 2015 in booth #761.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
DreamWorks Animation Spends $1 Million to Win Oscar for 'Your Dragon 2'
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 5:05AM CST
The studio takes $290 million charge and cuts its future film production
SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), DWA: 20.72 (+0.34), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Time Warner gears for crucial programming talks
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 6:06PM CST
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), TWC: 149.74 (+2.21), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), DISH: 77.20 (-0.16), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56)
Is Jon Stewart worth $100M to Viacom?
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 3:04PM CST
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)
Financial ramifications when TV anchors become the news
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Thu Feb 12, 2:20PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — When the TV news anchor becomes the news, the result is major buzz and a possible hit on ratings.
1 Comment
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Platinum-Selling Artist Nick Jonas Tapped to Host Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 11:00AM CST
Multi-talented singer/songwriter and actor Nick Jonas is set to host Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, live from L.A.'s legendary 'Fabulous' Forum for the first-time ever on Saturday, March 28 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast). Jonas, one of the most popular artists with kids, revealed his hosting duties via a video released over Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Click here to view the video announcement.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
People Often Want What They Don't Absolutely Need - Consumer Discretionary Sector: Part 6
Chuck Carnevale - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 10:49AM CST
HAS: 62.74 (+0.58), AMZN: 381.83 (+4.66), FOSL: 98.44 (-0.30), F: 16.30 (-0.06), NWL: 39.57 (+0.32), GPC: 97.01 (+0.22), ORLY: 205.55 (-1.02), CMG: 674.89 (+4.60), MCD: 95.65 (+0.56), GM: 37.62 (-0.40), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
Sakar Renews Nickelodeon License, Launches New Dora, SpongeBob and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys & Electronics
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 12, 9:04AM CST
TOY FAIR -- Global youth electronics leader Sakar International today announced the renewal and worldwide expansion of its long-standing licensing partnership with Nickelodeon. As part of the deal announced today at the 2015 Toy Fair New York, Sakar will launch new lines of Dora and Friends, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles products this spring, all with a totally refreshed design based on the latest character iterations.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
Regional Banks Are The Way To Go - Cramer's Lightning Round (2/11/15)
SA Editor Mohit Manghnani - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 5:05AM CST
Stocks discussed on the Lightning Round segment of Jim Cramer's Mad Money Program, Wednesday, February 11. Bullish Calls: HomeAway (NASDAQ: AWAY ): "The stock market is saying it is overvalued but I think don't give up on CEO Brian." ...
ACHC: 63.20 (-0.45), KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), CY: 14.76 (+0.01), AWAY: 29.68 (+0.11), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), PWR: 28.76 (-0.10), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), BA: 149.73 (+1.64), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66)
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Buy, Buy, Buy Boeing Below $140
at The Street - Thu Feb 12, 5:00AM CST
Cramer says don't give up on HomeAway, Quanta Services is too risk but Acadia Healthcare is terrific.
ACHC: 63.20 (-0.45), KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), CY: 14.76 (+0.01), SWKS: 81.85 (-0.57), AWAY: 29.68 (+0.11), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), PWR: 28.76 (-0.10), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), KEY: 14.11 (-0.08), BA: 149.73 (+1.64), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), STI: 41.57 (+0.01), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Get Ready to Profit on Europe-Induced Weakness
at The Street - Wed Feb 11, 7:14PM CST
Lots of investors are worried about Europe, Cramer says, but you don't have to be.
KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), ACHC: 63.20 (-0.45), FLEX: 12.05 (-0.09), GE: 25.15 (+0.26), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), AWAY: 29.68 (+0.11), XOM: 93.37 (+1.00), KEY: 14.11 (-0.08), INTC: 34.36 (+0.23), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), PEP: 99.13 (-1.14), AEP: 57.83 (-0.15), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), CMG: 674.89 (+4.60), QLYS: 47.95 (+1.46), GOOGL: 551.16 (+5.15), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), HSIC: 143.18 (+0.72), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03), CY: 14.76 (+0.01), SWKS: 81.85 (-0.57), PWR: 28.76 (-0.10), FB: 75.74 (-0.49), PFE: 34.64 (-0.23), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), BAC: 16.61 (-0.06), BMY: 60.04 (+0.56), BA: 149.73 (+1.64), HPQ: 38.56 (+0.19), RAD: 8.34 (+0.25), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), ZTS: 45.46 (-0.33), UA: 73.76 (-0.19), AA: 15.81 (+0.16), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10), STI: 41.57 (+0.01), GM: 37.62 (-0.40), AGIO: 118.55 (+0.11), CRL: 73.61 (-0.33), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CL: 70.08 (+0.23)
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Feb 11, 5:07PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)
Jon Stewart Retirement Will Start Media Consolidation Merry Go Round
Dana Blankenhorn - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 8:13AM CST
T: 34.66 (+0.05), VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), BT: 67.71 (-1.86), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), DTV: 87.51 (-0.32), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), DISH: 77.20 (-0.16), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)
ALEX BRANDS® Announces Licensing Agreement with Nickelodeon
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 8:00AM CST
ALEX BRANDS® today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon to manufacture, distribute and market a broad array of products based on popular characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and Friends and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. ALEX BRANDS® is a family of brands, which includes ALEX TOYS® , POOF®, SLINKY®, SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER®, IDEAL®, ZOOB®, BACKYARD SAFARI®, ZILLIONZ®, CITIBLOCS® and recently acquired SHRINKY DINKS®.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
Key talent loss for Viacom as Stewart to depart 'Daily Show'
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 6:37PM CST
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)
