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SpongeBob's Big Problem: An Ocean of Streaming Video
6:20AM 12/02/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Company News, Media, Viacom, Time Warner, Walt Disney, Stocks in the News
The yellow fellow who lives in a pineapple under the sea -- and all his Nickelodeon pals -- are suddenly getting kicked in the SquarePants by the on-demand video revolution. Can Viacom adjust the new order of children's entertainment before Nick's ratings sink to the ocean floor?
BET Founder Robert Johnson's Liberian Resort: An Oasis of Calm
9:00AM 2/19/2011
A five-star resort, Johnson's Kendeja is the first new hotel to be built in Liberia in a decade, providing a glimpse of how the tropical West African country could begin to look if its fragile political stability and fast-growing economy remain intact.
Hulu Gets 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report' Back
6:30PM 2/03/2011
Hulu reached an agreement with Viacom that will once again allow the video site to air episodes of Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show" and Stephen Colbert's "The Colbert Report," 11 months after the shows were pulled from the site.
Face-Off on Stocks: Disney, Viacom, Time Warner [Video]
2:45PM 2/01/2011
Investing, Media, Viacom, Time Warner, Stock Picks, Walt Disney, Investing Basics, Video
It's award season in Hollywood, with the Oscars just weeks away. But stocks are forward-looking, so investors are already keying on summer blockbuster season. And a bigger-than-expected summer hit or two can indeed provide a catalyst for media and entertainment company shares.
Viacom Appeals YouTube Copyright Ruling
7:00PM 12/03/2010
Company News, Media, Google , Viacom, Yahoo
Viacom, which in June lost its case seeking more than $1 billion in damages from YouTube for alleged copyright violations, on Friday filed for an appeal. The case could have major repercussions for other websites with user-generated content.
'Jersey Shore' Helps Lift Viacom Earnings
8:02AM 11/11/2010
It's official: Snooki is good for business.
Viacom Inc (VIA) reported healthy earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30 thanks in part to a strong showing from its cable networks.
These networks offer shows including "Jersey Shore", which features the boozy exploits of TV personalities such as...
Viacom is being sued by 14-year-old Caitlin Sanchez, who provided the voice for the lead role on Dora the Explorer, the wildly popular children's show on Nickelodeon. Sanchez's lawyer says the company owes her millions.
Viacom's MTV Has Record Ratings Jump for Younger Audience
4:45PM 9/27/2010
MTV's third-quarter ratings had its largest-ever year-over-year jump for its target 12-to-34-year-old audience, reflecting strong ratings from the Viacom Inc. unit for shows such as "Jersey Shore" and "The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards."
Google's YouTube Wins Another Copyright Case
9:10AM 9/23/2010
A Spanish court side with YouTube, saying it was the copyright holder's responsibility, in this case Telecinco, to notify YouTube whenever it noticed its copyrighted broadcast video had been uploaded to YouTube.
Explaining the Cozy Relationship Between Apple and News Corp.
7:07PM 9/02/2010
News Corp.'s decision to make its TV shows available for 99-cent rental to Apple TV users is just the latest chapter in an increasingly cozy relationship between Rupert Murdoch and Steve Jobs.
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