Viacom Inc Cl B (VIAB) 39.92 $VIAB
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: 44.62 (-0.57), CCL: 48.45 (+0.65), CUK: 49.35 (+0.86), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
IMAX Focused on Chinese Movie Market, Headwinds Persist
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 7:36AM CDT
We issued an updated research report on IMAX Corporation (IMAX) on Aug 25.
GES: 16.16 (-0.47), CLUB: 3.00 (+0.09), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), IMAX: 30.55 (+0.06)
'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: 44.62 (-0.57), LGF: 20.37 (-0.59), AMCX: 54.48 (+0.14), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), SNE: 32.12 (-0.04), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), CMCSA: 65.91 (+0.65), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), PEP: 106.95 (+0.20)
Comcast (CMCSA) Wraps Up DreamWorks Animation Buyout
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 23, 8:49AM CDT
NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), completed its acquisition of DreamWorks Animation in a deal worth $3.8 billion, wherein the stockholders of DreamWorks Animation was paid $41 in cash for each share of the company's common stock.
NFLX: 97.60 (+0.15), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), GOOGL: 791.60 (+1.75), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), CMCSA: 65.91 (+0.65), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 80.70 (+0.14), VIA: 44.62 (-0.57), MUR: 26.45 (-0.27), SYT: 87.57 (+0.32), PFE: 34.67 (-0.13), ODP: 3.55 (-0.13), MRO: 15.06 (+0.04), ISIL: 19.84 (+0.10), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), REGN: 392.14 (-0.41)
Fitch: Viacom Leadership Transition is Neutral to Ratings
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 22, 1:38PM CDT
According to Fitch Ratings, Viacom, Inc.'s (Viacom) announced leadership transition, creation of an expanded board of directors and the settlement of the litigation related to corporate governance issues is a credit positive but will not have an impact on Viacom's 'BBB' Issuer Default Rating. The Rating Outlook remains Negative.
VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
Stock Market News for August 22, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 22, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks finished in the red on Friday following concerns over chances of a sooner-than-expected rate hike
MDVN: 80.70 (+0.14),
74.00 (-0.16), T: 40.87 (-0.01), NEE: 120.59 (-0.35), FTR: 4.59 (-0.01), EXC: 33.85 (-0.15), DUK: 79.45 (-0.21), PFE: 34.67 (-0.13), BA: 129.78 (+0.33), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), VZ: 52.54 (+0.21), CTL: 27.76 (-0.04)
Viacom & National Amusements Agree to Leadership Changes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 22, 6:34AM CDT
Viacom (VIAB) and National Amusements reach agreement.
DISCA: 25.61 (+0.10), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
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: 24.84 (+0.02), VIA: 44.62 (-0.57), DISCB: 27.20 (+0.41), DISCA: 25.61 (+0.10), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
On Viacom, Corrections Corp. and the August Lag
Mark Vickery - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 19, 9:24AM CDT
Futures are down, Viacom ends its saga and Corrections Corp. feels the wrath of President Obama.
CXW: 15.55 (-0.38), GPS: 24.62 (-0.25), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
'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: 44.62 (-0.57), LGF: 20.37 (-0.59), AMCX: 54.48 (+0.14), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), SNE: 32.12 (-0.04), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), CMCSA: 65.91 (+0.65), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
STORY Presents "Remember When"
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 09, 3:24PM CDT
--PRESS IMAGES: http://bit.ly/2b9Dzqi
VIA: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
Liberty Media (LMCA) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Down Y/Y
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 7:42AM CDT
Liberty Media Corp. (LMCA) reported mixed financial results in the second quarter of 2016. While the company's bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, the top line fell below the mark.
LMCA: 21.31 (-0.09), LYV: 26.78 (+0.06), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), SIRI: 4.15 (+0.01)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), CCL: 48.45 (+0.65), CUK: 49.35 (+0.86), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
IMAX Focused on Chinese Movie Market, Headwinds Persist
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 7:36AM CDT
We issued an updated research report on IMAX Corporation (IMAX) on Aug 25.
GES: 16.16 (-0.47), CLUB: 3.00 (+0.09), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), IMAX: 30.55 (+0.06)
'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: 44.62 (-0.57), LGF: 20.37 (-0.59), AMCX: 54.48 (+0.14), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), SNE: 32.12 (-0.04), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), CMCSA: 65.91 (+0.65), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), PEP: 106.95 (+0.20)
Comcast (CMCSA) Wraps Up DreamWorks Animation Buyout
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 23, 8:49AM CDT
NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), completed its acquisition of DreamWorks Animation in a deal worth $3.8 billion, wherein the stockholders of DreamWorks Animation was paid $41 in cash for each share of the company's common stock.
NFLX: 97.60 (+0.15), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), GOOGL: 791.60 (+1.75), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), CMCSA: 65.91 (+0.65), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 80.70 (+0.14), VIA: 44.62 (-0.57), MUR: 26.45 (-0.27), SYT: 87.57 (+0.32), PFE: 34.67 (-0.13), ODP: 3.55 (-0.13), MRO: 15.06 (+0.04), ISIL: 19.84 (+0.10), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), REGN: 392.14 (-0.41)
Fitch: Viacom Leadership Transition is Neutral to Ratings
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 22, 1:38PM CDT
According to Fitch Ratings, Viacom, Inc.'s (Viacom) announced leadership transition, creation of an expanded board of directors and the settlement of the litigation related to corporate governance issues is a credit positive but will not have an impact on Viacom's 'BBB' Issuer Default Rating. The Rating Outlook remains Negative.
VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
Stock Market News for August 22, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 22, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks finished in the red on Friday following concerns over chances of a sooner-than-expected rate hike
MDVN: 80.70 (+0.14),
74.00 (-0.16), T: 40.87 (-0.01), NEE: 120.59 (-0.35), FTR: 4.59 (-0.01), EXC: 33.85 (-0.15), DUK: 79.45 (-0.21), PFE: 34.67 (-0.13), BA: 129.78 (+0.33), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), VZ: 52.54 (+0.21), CTL: 27.76 (-0.04) Viacom & National Amusements Agree to Leadership Changes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 22, 6:34AM CDT
Viacom (VIAB) and National Amusements reach agreement.
DISCA: 25.61 (+0.10), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
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: 24.84 (+0.02), VIA: 44.62 (-0.57), DISCB: 27.20 (+0.41), DISCA: 25.61 (+0.10), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
On Viacom, Corrections Corp. and the August Lag
Mark Vickery - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 19, 9:24AM CDT
Futures are down, Viacom ends its saga and Corrections Corp. feels the wrath of President Obama.
CXW: 15.55 (-0.38), GPS: 24.62 (-0.25), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
'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: 44.62 (-0.57), LGF: 20.37 (-0.59), AMCX: 54.48 (+0.14), DIS: 94.23 (-0.23), SNE: 32.12 (-0.04), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), CMCSA: 65.91 (+0.65), TWX: 77.86 (-0.55)
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: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
STORY Presents "Remember When"
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 09, 3:24PM CDT
--PRESS IMAGES: http://bit.ly/2b9Dzqi
VIA: 44.62 (-0.57), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42)
Liberty Media (LMCA) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Down Y/Y
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 7:42AM CDT
Liberty Media Corp. (LMCA) reported mixed financial results in the second quarter of 2016. While the company's bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, the top line fell below the mark.
LMCA: 21.31 (-0.09), LYV: 26.78 (+0.06), VIAB: 39.92 (-0.42), SIRI: 4.15 (+0.01)
