Viacom Inc Cl B (VIAB) 42.02 $VIAB
"NASHVILLE" FINDS A NEW HOME ON CMT
PR Newswire - Fri Jun 10, 11:00AM CDT
Long-time SVOD Partner Hulu Continues to Stream All "Nashville" Episodes Day after Initial Air
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), LGF: 21.29 (-0.57), RHP: 50.47 (-0.54), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
New Data Opens Up Online Shopping and Brands Get on Board for Rio Olympics on the Latest BizWireTV
BusinessWire - Fri Jun 10, 5:00AM CDT
The latest BizWireTV features a new study that shows not only who's shopping online but how they're doing it: from a car, lying in bed, and more interesting places. Also in the episode, TD Ameritrade and Visa have big plans for the upcoming Olympics in Rio. Watch the full episode for stories featuring Ralph Lauren, Bosch, Tribune Publishing and more on BizWireTV - now featuring the Top Five Most-Shared Stories of the Week.
TPUB: 13.05 (+0.03), VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), V: 80.18 (-1.08), TMUS: 41.93 (-1.15), AMTD: 30.11 (-0.74), RL: 95.80 (-0.38), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), HOT: 73.89 (-0.63)
BET Networks Announces Live Commercial-Free Coverage of Muhammad Ali's Memorial Service with Special On Air Programming and Digital Content
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 08, 2:21PM CDT
--BET.com & BET Now App will also LIVE stream the services and deliver the latest news & additional content on Muhammad Ali
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Media mogul's mental competency at center of probate case
By DENISE LAVOIE - AP - Tue Jun 07, 1:36PM CDT
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — A battery of lawyers argued in court Tuesday over whether media mogul Sumner Redstone had the mental competence to remove two trustees of entities that control Viacom Inc. and CBS Corp.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
The Latest: Redstone's mental competency at center of battle
AP - Tue Jun 07, 11:43AM CDT
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on Sumner Redstone-Viacom CEO (all times local):
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
Viacom owner throws up hurdle to Paramount sale
AP - Mon Jun 06, 5:41PM CDT
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — In a move that further undermines Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman, the company's controlling shareholder said Monday it amended Viacom's bylaws to require unanimous board approval for any full or partial sale of movie studio Paramount Pictures.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
'Ninja Turtles' sequel kicks 'X-Men' from top of box office
AP - Mon Jun 06, 4:24PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" sequel "Out of the Shadows" dethroned "X-Men: Apocalypse" at the box office in its opening weekend, but its victory, like its characters, was half-shelled.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), LGF: 21.29 (-0.57), AMCX: 60.36 (-0.63), DIS: 97.34 (-0.50), SNE: 28.03 (-0.74), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CMCSA: 62.80 (-0.13), TWX: 73.63 (-1.38)
National Amusements, Inc. Amends Viacom's Corporate Bylaws to Protect Long-Term Interests of Stockholders
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 06, 3:53PM CDT
National Amusements, Inc. announced today that, as the owner of a majority of Viacom Inc.'s voting stock, it has delivered written consents to Viacom that have amended Viacom's corporate bylaws, effective immediately, in order to protect the long-term interests of all Viacom stockholders.
VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
They're Back-ish! Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross to Host 2016 "BET Awards" for the Second Time
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 12:35PM CDT
--BET Experience at L.A. Live Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Takes Place June 23-26, 2016
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Viacom Executive Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman to Participate at the Gabelli & Company Movie & Entertainment Conference
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 12:01PM CDT
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that Philippe Dauman, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Gabelli & Company Movie & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at approximately 10:30 a.m. (ET). A live webcast of Mr. Dauman's session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations homepage of Viacom's website, www.viacom.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the "Events / Webcasts" section of the site.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
'Turtles' sequel underwhelms, women drive 'Me Before You'
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Jun 05, 3:44PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Turtle power isn't all that strong the second time around, according to comScore estimates Sunday, but not all is bleak at the box office. While many of the season's sequels continue to struggle, the healthy debut of the romantic drama "Me Before You" proved that there is room for more than superheroes in the summer.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), LGF: 21.29 (-0.57), AMCX: 60.36 (-0.63), DIS: 97.34 (-0.50), SNE: 28.03 (-0.74), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CMCSA: 62.80 (-0.13), TWX: 73.63 (-1.38)
BET Networks Honors 'The Greatest of All Time' Muhammad Ali Across All Platforms
BusinessWire - Sat Jun 04, 11:28AM CDT
--#CENTRICremembersAli
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Sumner Redstone asks court to reject lawsuit by Viacom CEO
By DENISE LAVOIE - AP - Fri Jun 03, 5:26PM CDT
BOSTON (AP) — Media mogul Sumner Redstone, fighting back against charges that he's mentally incapacitated, said Friday that not only is he competent but he was backed by a majority of trustees when he stripped Viacom's CEO of key positions last month.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
Paramount Pictures' and Nickelodeon Movies' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Opens in Domestic IMAX® 3D Theatres for a Special One-Week Engagement Beginning Thursday, June 2
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 11:30AM CDT
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/-- Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and IMAX Corporation today announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® 3D theatres domestically for a special one-week run beginning Thursday, June 2, with 5:00 p.m. showtimes.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), IMAX: 29.54 (-0.53)
MTV International partners with LiveXLive for digital broadcast of the final night of Rock in Rio Lisbon on Sunday, May 29 in Latin America and Countries Throughout Europe
PR Newswire - Sun May 29, 4:55PM CDT
Viacom's (NASDAQ: VIAB) MTV International division has entered into a strategic marketing and distribution agreement with LiveXLive, an emerging mobile and digital platform for live music content.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Viacom Renews Comprehensive Carriage Agreement with Cox Communications
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 11:43AM CDT
Viacom (NASDAQ:VIAB)(NASDAQ:VIA) today announced the renewal and expansion of its distribution agreement with Cox Communications for carriage of Viacom's media networks across Cox's subscriber base.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Summer Airline Travel Expected to Soar to New Heights and More On Latest BizWireTV Episode
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 5:00AM CDT
In this episode of BizWireTV - a weekly video news show covering the biggest stories and housed on BizWireTV.com - Airlines for America releases its summer air travel forecast and American Express reports on the 2016 summer travel plans of Americans. Part of those plans may be a trip to Atlanta's Six Flags White Water to ride a pretty cool new ride they announced.
WFM: 34.31 (-0.47), VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), EBAY: 24.07 (-0.26), AXP: 64.97 (-0.74), WMT: 71.14 (+0.05), TM: 103.20 (-1.30), SIX: 57.79 (-0.63), OA: 89.36 (-1.27), GRPN: 3.19 (-0.07), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), ADBE: 97.09 (-0.98)
CEO pay in 2015: When a $468,449 raise is typical
By STAN CHOE - AP - Wed May 25, 4:25PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — CEOs at the biggest companies got a 4.5 percent pay raise last year. That's almost double the typical American worker's, and a lot more than investors earned from owning their stocks — a big fat zero.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), EXPE: 106.80 (-2.31), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of The Loud House as It Hits Number One on TV
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 9:30AM CDT
Nickelodeon announced today that it has greenlit a 14-episode second season of its new animated series, The Loud House, rising to the top as the number-one animated kids' show on TV since its May 2 launch. The Loud House follows Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters for an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of growing up in a huge family. Season two will continue to take inspiration from creator and executive producer Chris Savino's life growing up in a family of 10 kids. The series airs weekdays at 5p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
"NASHVILLE" FINDS A NEW HOME ON CMT
PR Newswire - Fri Jun 10, 11:00AM CDT
Long-time SVOD Partner Hulu Continues to Stream All "Nashville" Episodes Day after Initial Air
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), LGF: 21.29 (-0.57), RHP: 50.47 (-0.54), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
New Data Opens Up Online Shopping and Brands Get on Board for Rio Olympics on the Latest BizWireTV
BusinessWire - Fri Jun 10, 5:00AM CDT
The latest BizWireTV features a new study that shows not only who's shopping online but how they're doing it: from a car, lying in bed, and more interesting places. Also in the episode, TD Ameritrade and Visa have big plans for the upcoming Olympics in Rio. Watch the full episode for stories featuring Ralph Lauren, Bosch, Tribune Publishing and more on BizWireTV - now featuring the Top Five Most-Shared Stories of the Week.
TPUB: 13.05 (+0.03), VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), V: 80.18 (-1.08), TMUS: 41.93 (-1.15), AMTD: 30.11 (-0.74), RL: 95.80 (-0.38), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), HOT: 73.89 (-0.63)
BET Networks Announces Live Commercial-Free Coverage of Muhammad Ali's Memorial Service with Special On Air Programming and Digital Content
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 08, 2:21PM CDT
--BET.com & BET Now App will also LIVE stream the services and deliver the latest news & additional content on Muhammad Ali
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Media mogul's mental competency at center of probate case
By DENISE LAVOIE - AP - Tue Jun 07, 1:36PM CDT
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — A battery of lawyers argued in court Tuesday over whether media mogul Sumner Redstone had the mental competence to remove two trustees of entities that control Viacom Inc. and CBS Corp.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
The Latest: Redstone's mental competency at center of battle
AP - Tue Jun 07, 11:43AM CDT
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on Sumner Redstone-Viacom CEO (all times local):
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
Viacom owner throws up hurdle to Paramount sale
AP - Mon Jun 06, 5:41PM CDT
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — In a move that further undermines Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman, the company's controlling shareholder said Monday it amended Viacom's bylaws to require unanimous board approval for any full or partial sale of movie studio Paramount Pictures.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
'Ninja Turtles' sequel kicks 'X-Men' from top of box office
AP - Mon Jun 06, 4:24PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" sequel "Out of the Shadows" dethroned "X-Men: Apocalypse" at the box office in its opening weekend, but its victory, like its characters, was half-shelled.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), LGF: 21.29 (-0.57), AMCX: 60.36 (-0.63), DIS: 97.34 (-0.50), SNE: 28.03 (-0.74), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CMCSA: 62.80 (-0.13), TWX: 73.63 (-1.38)
National Amusements, Inc. Amends Viacom's Corporate Bylaws to Protect Long-Term Interests of Stockholders
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 06, 3:53PM CDT
National Amusements, Inc. announced today that, as the owner of a majority of Viacom Inc.'s voting stock, it has delivered written consents to Viacom that have amended Viacom's corporate bylaws, effective immediately, in order to protect the long-term interests of all Viacom stockholders.
VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
They're Back-ish! Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross to Host 2016 "BET Awards" for the Second Time
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 12:35PM CDT
--BET Experience at L.A. Live Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Takes Place June 23-26, 2016
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Viacom Executive Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman to Participate at the Gabelli & Company Movie & Entertainment Conference
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 12:01PM CDT
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that Philippe Dauman, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Gabelli & Company Movie & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at approximately 10:30 a.m. (ET). A live webcast of Mr. Dauman's session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations homepage of Viacom's website, www.viacom.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the "Events / Webcasts" section of the site.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
'Turtles' sequel underwhelms, women drive 'Me Before You'
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Jun 05, 3:44PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Turtle power isn't all that strong the second time around, according to comScore estimates Sunday, but not all is bleak at the box office. While many of the season's sequels continue to struggle, the healthy debut of the romantic drama "Me Before You" proved that there is room for more than superheroes in the summer.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), LGF: 21.29 (-0.57), AMCX: 60.36 (-0.63), DIS: 97.34 (-0.50), SNE: 28.03 (-0.74), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CMCSA: 62.80 (-0.13), TWX: 73.63 (-1.38)
BET Networks Honors 'The Greatest of All Time' Muhammad Ali Across All Platforms
BusinessWire - Sat Jun 04, 11:28AM CDT
--#CENTRICremembersAli
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Sumner Redstone asks court to reject lawsuit by Viacom CEO
By DENISE LAVOIE - AP - Fri Jun 03, 5:26PM CDT
BOSTON (AP) — Media mogul Sumner Redstone, fighting back against charges that he's mentally incapacitated, said Friday that not only is he competent but he was backed by a majority of trustees when he stripped Viacom's CEO of key positions last month.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), CBS.A: 56.42 (-0.09), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), CBS: 52.73 (-0.27)
Paramount Pictures' and Nickelodeon Movies' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Opens in Domestic IMAX® 3D Theatres for a Special One-Week Engagement Beginning Thursday, June 2
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 11:30AM CDT
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/-- Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and IMAX Corporation today announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® 3D theatres domestically for a special one-week run beginning Thursday, June 2, with 5:00 p.m. showtimes.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), IMAX: 29.54 (-0.53)
MTV International partners with LiveXLive for digital broadcast of the final night of Rock in Rio Lisbon on Sunday, May 29 in Latin America and Countries Throughout Europe
PR Newswire - Sun May 29, 4:55PM CDT
Viacom's (NASDAQ: VIAB) MTV International division has entered into a strategic marketing and distribution agreement with LiveXLive, an emerging mobile and digital platform for live music content.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Viacom Renews Comprehensive Carriage Agreement with Cox Communications
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 11:43AM CDT
Viacom (NASDAQ:VIAB)(NASDAQ:VIA) today announced the renewal and expansion of its distribution agreement with Cox Communications for carriage of Viacom's media networks across Cox's subscriber base.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Summer Airline Travel Expected to Soar to New Heights and More On Latest BizWireTV Episode
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 5:00AM CDT
In this episode of BizWireTV - a weekly video news show covering the biggest stories and housed on BizWireTV.com - Airlines for America releases its summer air travel forecast and American Express reports on the 2016 summer travel plans of Americans. Part of those plans may be a trip to Atlanta's Six Flags White Water to ride a pretty cool new ride they announced.
WFM: 34.31 (-0.47), VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), EBAY: 24.07 (-0.26), AXP: 64.97 (-0.74), WMT: 71.14 (+0.05), TM: 103.20 (-1.30), SIX: 57.79 (-0.63), OA: 89.36 (-1.27), GRPN: 3.19 (-0.07), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), ADBE: 97.09 (-0.98)
CEO pay in 2015: When a $468,449 raise is typical
By STAN CHOE - AP - Wed May 25, 4:25PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — CEOs at the biggest companies got a 4.5 percent pay raise last year. That's almost double the typical American worker's, and a lot more than investors earned from owning their stocks — a big fat zero.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), EXPE: 106.80 (-2.31), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of The Loud House as It Hits Number One on TV
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 9:30AM CDT
Nickelodeon announced today that it has greenlit a 14-episode second season of its new animated series, The Loud House, rising to the top as the number-one animated kids' show on TV since its May 2 launch. The Loud House follows Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters for an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of growing up in a huge family. Season two will continue to take inspiration from creator and executive producer Chris Savino's life growing up in a family of 10 kids. The series airs weekdays at 5p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39)
