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NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) announced today that it has sold Harmonix Music Systems to Harmonix-SBE Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Columbus Nova, LLC. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Viacom announced its intention to sell Harmonix, the leading maker of music-based games including the Rock Band music video game franchise, in November. About Columbus Nova Founded in 2000, Columbus Nova ("CN") is a...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- "Camelot," the highly anticipated original series, will premiere on Starz Friday, April 1st at 10 p.m. et/pt, the network announced today. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101220/LA20199) The 10-episode epic drama, redefines the classic medieval tale of King Arthur with an exciting ensemble cast including Joseph Fiennes reimagining the iconic role of Merlin, Jamie Campbell Bower as the young and reckless Arthur, and Eva Green in her...
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) announced today that on Thursday, February 3, 2011, it will issue financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2010. The Company will conduct a teleconference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement. The call is open to the general public. A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the home page of Viacom's website, www.viacom.com, beginning at 8:30...
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM*, BET will revisit 30 memorable moments and movements in the three decades since its birth with the network, prime-time premiere of BET 30: MOMENTS AND MOVEMENTS. From entertainment empires, to world-shifting disasters, to incidents that have changed our world, this special takes a distinctive look at the events that have shaped Black culture and consciousness over the past 30 years from a personal and...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackTree TV (www.blacktree.tv), one of the Web's fastest-growing content providers and urban entertainment destinations, today announced it has signed a content distribution deal with SABC 1, the largest South African television network. Under the terms of the agreement, BlackTree TV will provide exclusive red carpet and celebrity interview footage to the live interactive, entertainment show, Mzansi Insider, which reaches more than 21 million...
NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- In its fourth consecutive year, BET Networks presents BET HONORS , an unforgettable night honoring the achievements of six extraordinary legends in music, the arts, service and education. Hosted by actress Gabrielle Union for the third year and taped at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC, BET HONORS recognizes lifetime contributions and exceptional service of certain individuals to African-American culture in music, media, film, service...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH Network L.L.C. today reaffirmed its commitment to growing its selection of movie channels with the launch of Starz Entertainment's MoviePlex movie channel into DISH Network's HD Platinum package. As part of the multi-year agreement signed between the companies, MoviePlex's content, along with hundreds of titles from Starz and Encore, will also soon be available on demand and through DISHOnline.com. (Logo:...
MANCHESTER, England, November 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- It was a recording breaking weekend in England's top flight with 41 goals in total and for the first time ever since the formation of the Premier League in 1992 no team managed to keep a clean sheet. Although the attacking football makes the Premier League the most appealing in the World bookmakers Betfred were not celebrating. With no clean sheets in all ten fixtures it meant a monster pay out on Betfred's 'Goals Galore'...
NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- R&B sensation R. Kelly returns to the stage with a medley of his hits, "Bump N' Grind," "Your Body is Calling," "When A Woman's Fed Up," "Happy People," and "When a Woman Loves" to open up the 2010 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS. Hosted by Oscar-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the 2010 SOULTRAIN AWARDS will premiere on both CENTRIC and BET on Sunday, November 28 at 9:00 P.M.* and feature never before seen collaborations, performances...
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- This Tuesday, November 23(rd) at 10:00 p.m.*, check out a brand new episode of BET's hot reality series, BEING TERRY KENNEDY, chronicling the daily 'grind' of ambitious pro skater/entrepreneur Terry "TK" Kennedy. Pop and R&B teen singing sensation Justin Bieber -- who dominated last night's AMAs with an impressive four wins -- is featured in this week's episode. Tune in and watch "The Biebernator" land a high-octane skate trick by jumping over the...
