Singapore – Viacom announced the launch of Viacom Play Plex, a suite of mobile TV apps allowing its distribution partners to offer smartphone and tablet users around the world access to the best content from all its international TV brands, anytime and anywhere. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Viacom Play Plex apps will be available for launch in every one of the 180 international territories in which Viacom owns and operates TV channels*. There will be a separate mobile Play … [Read more...] about VIACOM Play Plex – branded mobile TV apps
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MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015
Kuala Lumpur/ Singapore – MTV World Stage Malaysia is back – bigger than ever as MTV turns the lens on its fans with unprecedented fan offerings! MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), has officially announced MTV World Stage Malaysia is back for the seventh-year running. Recorded live for global telecast, the highly-anticipated outdoor event is set to take place once again at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on 12 September. The event will feature a line-up with five acts to be … [Read more...] about MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015
NVCP collaborates with Benetton
Milan/New York/Singapore – Nickelodeon-Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and global fashion brand leader United Colors of Benetton, announced a new agreement to distribute a new kids collection featuring popular Nickelodeon properties SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Benetton stores. The collection will begin rolling out with the debut of the SpongeBob SquarePants line in July 2015. “Benetton is one of the world’s leading fashion retailers, with an … [Read more...] about NVCP collaborates with Benetton
Lip Sync Battle’ makes big entry into Asia
Singapore − Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), announced its original series smash and social media sensation, Lip Sync Battle is set to make a big entry into Asia. VIMN Asia has signed a landmark production deal with online media giant, Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) in China, enabling Sohu to produce the Chinese format adaptation of Spike TV’s sensation, Lip Sync Battle. The Chinese format will be made available on … [Read more...] about Lip Sync Battle’ makes big entry into Asia
MTV Music Evolution 2015
Manila/Singapore – MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. announced the addition of the final international hip hop act, Filipino-American rapper, record producer and dancer, Apl.de.ap who completes the performers’ line-up at the MTV Music Evolution 2015, set to take place at the historic Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila on 17 May. One of Philippines’ pride, Apl.de.ap will be bringing some of his own sounds, since he went solo in 2012, while remaining a key … [Read more...] about MTV Music Evolution 2015
Comedy Central Africa secures Deal With It U.S.
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, has sold seasons one and two (28 x 30') of its finished U.S. hidden camera show, Deal With It to Viacom International Media Networks' Comedy Central Africa (which reaches more than 50 territories in sub-Saharan Africa). Following an earlier sale to Comedy Central UK which is already airing the laugh-out-loud series, and an extended second season on TBS, Deal With It has proved … [Read more...] about Comedy Central Africa secures Deal With It U.S.