Viacom Inc Cl A (VIA) 45.19 $VIA
Spike TV's 'Lip Sync Battle' Coming To Carnival Cruise Line
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 30, 12:23PM CDT
Fans of Spike TV's award-winning hit show "Lip Sync Battle" will soon be able to channel their inner rock star at sea as the pop culture phenomenon has been added to the diverse entertainment lineup aboard Carnival Cruise Line.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), CCL: 47.80 (+0.39), CUK: 48.49 (+0.15), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Nickelodeon Takes Skateboarding to New Heights in Jagger Eaton's Mega Life, New Docu-Series Premiering Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 29, 3:31PM CDT
Nickelodeon and 15-year-old skateboarding phenomenon Jagger Eaton give kids a glimpse into the lives of fearless, world-class athletes in the all-new, action-packed docu-series, Jagger Eaton's Mega Life, premiering Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The 20-episode series follows Eaton as he immerses himself in the world of his sports idols - Chris Bosh, Leticia Bufoni, Bubba Wallace, Larry Fitzgerald, Erika Lang, to name a few, who are pushing their limits and inspiring others to do the same. Click here for a sneak peek of Jagger Eaton's Mega Life.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
'Don't Breathe' scores, ousts 'Suicide Squad' at box office
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Aug 28, 2:03PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror movie "Don't Breathe" has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for the late summer thriller, which brought in $26.1 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), LGF: 20.96 (+0.10), AMCX: 54.34 (-0.12), DIS: 94.46 (-0.40), SNE: 32.16 (-0.43), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), CMCSA: 65.26 (-0.29), TWX: 78.41 (-0.50)
On BizWireTV: Big Name Brands Join Louisiana Relief Effort and a Social Experiment Finds Americans Overwhelmingly Honest
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 7:08AM CDT
--Featuring Amazfit, Honest Tea, Samsung and Univision
KSS: 44.38 (-0.55), VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), JPM: 67.50 (unch), P: 14.00 (-0.27), DECK: 65.35 (+0.08), TGT: 70.19 (-0.20), BBY: 38.48 (-0.42), XOM: 87.14 (-0.38), WMT: 71.44 (+0.13), ODP: 3.68 (-0.02), HRL: 38.26 (+0.38), PG: 87.31 (-0.23), RAD: 7.53 (+0.08)
Pepsi Launches The Sound Drop to Identify and Support the Next Generation of Breaking Artists in Partnership with iHeartMedia, Shazam and MTV
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 24, 11:35AM CDT
Pepsi today announced the launch of The Sound Drop, a new music platform, in partnership with iHeartMedia, Shazam and MTV, that will provide emerging artists with a powerful stage to promote their story, share their art and connect directly with their fans. The Sound Drop will officially launch at this weekend's MTV Video Music Awards with appearances by Lukas Graham, Alessia Cara and Jidenna, the first to become part of the platform.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), PEP: 106.75 (-0.46)
Medivation and Syngenta climb; Viacom, Marathon Oil fall
AP - Mon Aug 22, 3:43PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Monday:
MDVN: 80.56 (+0.20), VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), MUR: 26.72 (-1.59), SYT: 87.25 (+0.18), PFE: 34.80 (-0.08), ODP: 3.68 (-0.02), MRO: 15.02 (-0.53), ISIL: 19.74 (+1.40), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), REGN: 392.55 (-2.67)
Viacom and National Amusements Announce Resolution of Governance Dispute and Transition to New Leadership
BusinessWire - Sat Aug 20, 6:15PM CDT
--Thomas Dooley, Viacom COO, Named Interim President and CEO through September 30, End of Fiscal Year
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Viacom CEO is out as the company settles Redstone lawsuits
AP - Fri Aug 19, 6:57PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The messy legal battle over Sumner Redstone's media empire appears to have come to an end.
DISCK: 24.82 (unch), VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), DISCB: 27.20 (+0.41), DISCA: 25.51 (-0.08), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Three Brave Atlanta Women Pull Back the Curtain on Their Complicated Lives in New Centric Docu-Series "#MYCURRENTSITUATION: ATLANTA" Premiering on Saturday, August 20th at 10 PM
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 17, 11:33AM CDT
On social media, you can create the picture perfect life. But what happens when reality hits and it's time to be real and face your current situation? Set in Atlanta, the New York of the South, #MYCURRENTSITUATION: ATLANTA is a six-part one-hour docu-series that will premiere Saturday, August 20 at 10 PM ET/PT on CENTRIC and follows three Atlanta women as they navigate their complicated situations and ask themselves some tough questions about life, love and happiness.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
'Suicide Squad' loses some luster in 2nd box-office weekend
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Aug 14, 2:55PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The colorful crew of "Suicide Squad" got duller in their second weekend in theaters, with audiences hungry for the raunchy fare of animated "Sausage Party."
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), LGF: 20.96 (+0.10), AMCX: 54.34 (-0.12), DIS: 94.46 (-0.40), SNE: 32.16 (-0.43), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), CMCSA: 65.26 (-0.29), TWX: 78.41 (-0.50)
Nickelodeon Brings Back Rocko's Modern Life for Brand-New, Original One-Hour TV Special Based on the Classic '90s Hit Animated Series
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 11, 3:31PM CDT
Marking its 25th anniversary of original creator-driven animation to the day and date, Nickelodeon today announces another reinvention of its library content: the greenlight of an original one-hour TV special based on its classic '90s hit, Rocko's Modern Life. With Rocko's original creator Joe Murray on board as executive producer, the animated Rocko's Modern Life TV special will bring back all the show's classic characters and offer some surprising new takes on life in O-Town. Additional news of Rocko's airdate and casting will be announced in the coming months.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
STORY Presents "Remember When"
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 09, 3:24PM CDT
--PRESS IMAGES: http://bit.ly/2b9Dzqi
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
National Amusements, Inc. Calls for Changes to Viacom's Top Leadership in Response to Third Quarter 2016 Earnings
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 04, 10:54AM CDT
National Amusements, Inc., the owner of a majority of Viacom Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VIAB, VIA) voting stock, issued the following statement today in response to Viacom's third quarter 2016 earnings:
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Bank of England Drops Rates, Expands QE
Mark Vickery - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 04, 8:55AM CDT
Cutting interest rates for the first time in 7 years, the Bank of England also announced expanded quantitative easing and corporate bond buybacks. Markets across Europe have applauded.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), ADP: 89.81 (+0.02)
Viacom Reports Results for June Quarter
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 04, 5:55AM CDT
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 ended June 30, 2016.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Nickelodeon Scores 52 Straight Weeks at Number One and Wins the Month of July with Kids 2-11, Kids 2-5
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 02, 5:21PM CDT
--Henry Danger Hits Series High as Month's Top Telecast Across All Kid Demos, Ranks as Number-One Kids' Show Year to Date
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
The Turtles Rule Again in the Best Family Action Movie of the Year, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS, Arriving on Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack and DVD September 20, 2016 with Two Reversible Turtle Masks in All Four Colors!
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 02, 7:55AM CDT
Your favorite pizza-loving heroes return in an epic new adventure loaded with wall-to-wall laughs that critics are calling "the best Ninja Turtles movie ever" (Eric Walkuski, JoBlo.com). TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS comes to Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on September 20, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The Heroes in a Half-Shell also will be available in a limited edition two-movie Blu-ray giftset with collectible metal lunchbox. The movie debuts two weeks early on Digital HD September 6.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
BET Networks Continues Its Convention Coverage with UnConventional: BET @ the DNC - A BET News Special with Marc Lamont Hill and Melissa Harris Perry Premiering Sunday, July 31 at 11 AM ET on BET & Centric
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 6:06PM CDT
--#BETxRNC and #BETxDNC
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66)
BET Networks Promises to Tickle Your Funny Bone with a Star-Studded Fall 2016 Lineup of Original Series and Specials
BusinessWire - Wed Jul 27, 12:00PM CDT
--New Series "THE GARY OWEN SHOW" and "HUSTLE & BLOW (Working Title)" Premiere Back to Back Beginning at 9:30 PM ET/PT
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Spike TV's 'Lip Sync Battle' Coming To Carnival Cruise Line
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 30, 12:23PM CDT
Fans of Spike TV's award-winning hit show "Lip Sync Battle" will soon be able to channel their inner rock star at sea as the pop culture phenomenon has been added to the diverse entertainment lineup aboard Carnival Cruise Line.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), CCL: 47.80 (+0.39), CUK: 48.49 (+0.15), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Nickelodeon Takes Skateboarding to New Heights in Jagger Eaton's Mega Life, New Docu-Series Premiering Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 29, 3:31PM CDT
Nickelodeon and 15-year-old skateboarding phenomenon Jagger Eaton give kids a glimpse into the lives of fearless, world-class athletes in the all-new, action-packed docu-series, Jagger Eaton's Mega Life, premiering Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The 20-episode series follows Eaton as he immerses himself in the world of his sports idols - Chris Bosh, Leticia Bufoni, Bubba Wallace, Larry Fitzgerald, Erika Lang, to name a few, who are pushing their limits and inspiring others to do the same. Click here for a sneak peek of Jagger Eaton's Mega Life.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
'Don't Breathe' scores, ousts 'Suicide Squad' at box office
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Aug 28, 2:03PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror movie "Don't Breathe" has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for the late summer thriller, which brought in $26.1 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), LGF: 20.96 (+0.10), AMCX: 54.34 (-0.12), DIS: 94.46 (-0.40), SNE: 32.16 (-0.43), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), CMCSA: 65.26 (-0.29), TWX: 78.41 (-0.50)
On BizWireTV: Big Name Brands Join Louisiana Relief Effort and a Social Experiment Finds Americans Overwhelmingly Honest
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 7:08AM CDT
--Featuring Amazfit, Honest Tea, Samsung and Univision
KSS: 44.38 (-0.55), VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), JPM: 67.50 (unch), P: 14.00 (-0.27), DECK: 65.35 (+0.08), TGT: 70.19 (-0.20), BBY: 38.48 (-0.42), XOM: 87.14 (-0.38), WMT: 71.44 (+0.13), ODP: 3.68 (-0.02), HRL: 38.26 (+0.38), PG: 87.31 (-0.23), RAD: 7.53 (+0.08)
Pepsi Launches The Sound Drop to Identify and Support the Next Generation of Breaking Artists in Partnership with iHeartMedia, Shazam and MTV
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 24, 11:35AM CDT
Pepsi today announced the launch of The Sound Drop, a new music platform, in partnership with iHeartMedia, Shazam and MTV, that will provide emerging artists with a powerful stage to promote their story, share their art and connect directly with their fans. The Sound Drop will officially launch at this weekend's MTV Video Music Awards with appearances by Lukas Graham, Alessia Cara and Jidenna, the first to become part of the platform.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), PEP: 106.75 (-0.46)
Medivation and Syngenta climb; Viacom, Marathon Oil fall
AP - Mon Aug 22, 3:43PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Monday:
MDVN: 80.56 (+0.20), VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), MUR: 26.72 (-1.59), SYT: 87.25 (+0.18), PFE: 34.80 (-0.08), ODP: 3.68 (-0.02), MRO: 15.02 (-0.53), ISIL: 19.74 (+1.40), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), REGN: 392.55 (-2.67)
Viacom and National Amusements Announce Resolution of Governance Dispute and Transition to New Leadership
BusinessWire - Sat Aug 20, 6:15PM CDT
--Thomas Dooley, Viacom COO, Named Interim President and CEO through September 30, End of Fiscal Year
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Viacom CEO is out as the company settles Redstone lawsuits
AP - Fri Aug 19, 6:57PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The messy legal battle over Sumner Redstone's media empire appears to have come to an end.
DISCK: 24.82 (unch), VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), DISCB: 27.20 (+0.41), DISCA: 25.51 (-0.08), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Three Brave Atlanta Women Pull Back the Curtain on Their Complicated Lives in New Centric Docu-Series "#MYCURRENTSITUATION: ATLANTA" Premiering on Saturday, August 20th at 10 PM
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 17, 11:33AM CDT
On social media, you can create the picture perfect life. But what happens when reality hits and it's time to be real and face your current situation? Set in Atlanta, the New York of the South, #MYCURRENTSITUATION: ATLANTA is a six-part one-hour docu-series that will premiere Saturday, August 20 at 10 PM ET/PT on CENTRIC and follows three Atlanta women as they navigate their complicated situations and ask themselves some tough questions about life, love and happiness.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
'Suicide Squad' loses some luster in 2nd box-office weekend
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Aug 14, 2:55PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The colorful crew of "Suicide Squad" got duller in their second weekend in theaters, with audiences hungry for the raunchy fare of animated "Sausage Party."
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), LGF: 20.96 (+0.10), AMCX: 54.34 (-0.12), DIS: 94.46 (-0.40), SNE: 32.16 (-0.43), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51), CMCSA: 65.26 (-0.29), TWX: 78.41 (-0.50)
Nickelodeon Brings Back Rocko's Modern Life for Brand-New, Original One-Hour TV Special Based on the Classic '90s Hit Animated Series
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 11, 3:31PM CDT
Marking its 25th anniversary of original creator-driven animation to the day and date, Nickelodeon today announces another reinvention of its library content: the greenlight of an original one-hour TV special based on its classic '90s hit, Rocko's Modern Life. With Rocko's original creator Joe Murray on board as executive producer, the animated Rocko's Modern Life TV special will bring back all the show's classic characters and offer some surprising new takes on life in O-Town. Additional news of Rocko's airdate and casting will be announced in the coming months.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
STORY Presents "Remember When"
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 09, 3:24PM CDT
--PRESS IMAGES: http://bit.ly/2b9Dzqi
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
National Amusements, Inc. Calls for Changes to Viacom's Top Leadership in Response to Third Quarter 2016 Earnings
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 04, 10:54AM CDT
National Amusements, Inc., the owner of a majority of Viacom Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VIAB, VIA) voting stock, issued the following statement today in response to Viacom's third quarter 2016 earnings:
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Bank of England Drops Rates, Expands QE
Mark Vickery - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 04, 8:55AM CDT
Cutting interest rates for the first time in 7 years, the Bank of England also announced expanded quantitative easing and corporate bond buybacks. Markets across Europe have applauded.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), ADP: 89.81 (+0.02)
Viacom Reports Results for June Quarter
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 04, 5:55AM CDT
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 ended June 30, 2016.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
Nickelodeon Scores 52 Straight Weeks at Number One and Wins the Month of July with Kids 2-11, Kids 2-5
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 02, 5:21PM CDT
--Henry Danger Hits Series High as Month's Top Telecast Across All Kid Demos, Ranks as Number-One Kids' Show Year to Date
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
The Turtles Rule Again in the Best Family Action Movie of the Year, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS, Arriving on Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack and DVD September 20, 2016 with Two Reversible Turtle Masks in All Four Colors!
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 02, 7:55AM CDT
Your favorite pizza-loving heroes return in an epic new adventure loaded with wall-to-wall laughs that critics are calling "the best Ninja Turtles movie ever" (Eric Walkuski, JoBlo.com). TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS comes to Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on September 20, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The Heroes in a Half-Shell also will be available in a limited edition two-movie Blu-ray giftset with collectible metal lunchbox. The movie debuts two weeks early on Digital HD September 6.
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
BET Networks Continues Its Convention Coverage with UnConventional: BET @ the DNC - A BET News Special with Marc Lamont Hill and Melissa Harris Perry Premiering Sunday, July 31 at 11 AM ET on BET & Centric
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 6:06PM CDT
--#BETxRNC and #BETxDNC
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66)
BET Networks Promises to Tickle Your Funny Bone with a Star-Studded Fall 2016 Lineup of Original Series and Specials
BusinessWire - Wed Jul 27, 12:00PM CDT
--New Series "THE GARY OWEN SHOW" and "HUSTLE & BLOW (Working Title)" Premiere Back to Back Beginning at 9:30 PM ET/PT
VIA: 45.19 (-0.66), VIAB: 40.34 (-0.51)
