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Viacom, Network18 Complete Formation of Joint Venture in India: Viacom 18
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) and Network18 (through its Group company Global Broadcast News, GBN) today announced that they have completed the formation of their 50/50 joint venture in India called Viacom 18 Media Private Limited. The companies announced their plans for the joint venture in May 2007. » read more »
MTV Networks Names Laura Molen Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales for VH1 and The N
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- MTV Networks (MTVN), a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the promotion of Laura Molen to Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales for the VH1 suite of brands and The N. Both VH1 and The N are a part of the company's Ad Sales cluster under the leadership of Sean Moran, which includes MTV, Logo, The N, VH1 and related sub-brands. Previously, Molen was Vice President, National Sales Manager, for VH1. » read more »
Comedy Central Promotes Paul Beddoe-Stephens to Vice President, Digital Media
Longtime Digital Creative Exec Assumes Management Role
NEW YORK, November 7, 2007 -- COMEDY CENTRAL® has promoted Paul Beddoe-Stephens to vice president, digital media, it was announced by Erik Flannigan, executive vice president, digital media, MTV Networks’ Entertainment Group, to whom Beddoe-Stephens reports. Based in the comedy network’s New York offices, Beddoe-Stephens had been senior director, design & editorial, of the department. » read more »
Harmonix, MTV Games Award-Winning 'Rock Band' Music Video Game Goes Gold
Groundbreaking Music Video Game Has Gone into Final Production and is Set to Take Center Stage on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION3 System on November 20th
» read more »Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids, Family Group Ups Two Digital Execs
- Stacey Kaufman Promoted to Vice President, Digital Marketing
- Tony Zito Becomes Vice President, The N Online
» read more »Comedy Central Hires Deena Stern as Vice President, Brand Marketing
USA Network Exec Assumes Post At COMEDY CENTRAL® In New York
» read more »Tracy McGraw Named Vice President of Communications for BET Networks
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- BET Networks has announced that Tracy McGraw has been appointed Vice President, Communications. McGraw will report to Jeanine Liburd, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, and will be based in New York. She will be responsible for leading the network's publicity strategies and press efforts for its series, specials and tentpole events. » read more »
MTV Games, Harmonix Unveil Set List for Rock Band Videogame
MTV Games, Harmonix Unveil Set List for Rock Band
Video Game to Feature 58 Tracks Including Songs from Mega Rock Artists Rolling Stones, Metallica, The Police, The Clash, Foo Fighters, Radiohead and More » read more »
'VH1 Storytellers: Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster' Premieres Thursday, November 8
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Icon, Jay-Z, treated fans to an intimate performance last night while taping an upcoming episode of VH1 Storytellers at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, New York. This exclusive performance, "VH1 Storytellers: Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster," will premiere Thursday, November 8 at 9:00 PM*. » read more »
Tina Imm Named Senior Vice President, General Manager, VH1 Digital
Tony Carbone and Deb Kadetsky Upped To Vice President, Digital Production and Programming, VH1 Digital and Vice President, Digital Marketing, VH1 Digital Respectively
» read more »TV Land Braves Mysterious Myth, Legends with Halloween Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 28
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- TV Land goes bobbing for answers to some of entertainment's darkest mysteries on Sunday, October 28 from 7PM - 10:30PM (all times ET/PT) with a special Halloween marathon of TV Land's hit original series, TV Land Myths and Legends. Celebrate All Hallow's Eve with over three hours of Hollywood's most mystifying secrets and bizarre rumors. From deceased munchkins and the Poltergeist curse to haunted film sets and lifeless Bond girls, TV Land will have you on the edge of your seat. » read more »
Internet, Media Industry Leaders Unveil Principles to Foster Online Innovation While Protecting Copyrights
October 18, 2007 — Several of the world’s leading Internet and media companies today announced their joint support for a set of collaborative principles that enable the continued growth and development of user-generated content online and respect the intellectual property of content owners. » read more »
Barack Obama Next to Participate in MySpace, MTV Presidential Dialogue Series
- Groundbreaking Series Continues October 29 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Event Will Stream Live on MySpace.com, MTV's ChooseOrLose.com and MTV Mobile at 1:30 pm ET, Premiere on MTV at 7 pm ET/PT
» read more »'Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who' Premieres Commercial Free on VH1, Saturday, November 3
- Film Will Be Simulcast On VH1 Classic And Will Run Commercial Free on MHD: Music High-Definition
- 'Amazing Journey: Six Quick Ones,' A Companion Feature Film, Made Up Of Six Integrated Parts Available On VH1Classic.com Beginning Tuesday, November 6
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- "Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who," a definitive, exhilarating feature-length film on the legendary British rock band, The Who is the newest documentary to premiere in the Emmy award winning VH1 Rock Docs franchise. » read more »
What to Watch on BET
NEW YORK, Oct 15, 2007 -- BET kicks off the week of October 15 with the premieres of BET Hip Hop Awards 2007, along with new episodes of AMERICAN GANGSTER and EXALTED. Following are the program descriptions below:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
8:00 p.m. » read more »