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"When Networks Network: TV Gets Social" Study Reveals Interplay Between TV and Social Media NEW YORK and LONDON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and its Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) division today unveiled the results of "When Networks Network: TV Gets Social," its new multi-country study investigating the relationship between TV and social media usage. The findings uncovered three key types of motivations leading fans to engage in TV-related...
COMEDY CENTRAL to Expand Six Existing Episodes of the HBO Digital Dramatic Comedy And Produce Six All-New Episodes NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The laughter and drama and the emotional highs and lows of Brody Stevens' journey through life and the world of stand-up comedy is coming to the small screen. COMEDY CENTRAL has ordered its first-ever dramatic comedy series, "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development...
Produced by Avalon Television and Executive Produced by Devine, Avalon's Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner, David Martin and Isaac Horne and "Workaholics" Kyle Newacheck Who is Also Set to Direct NEW YORK, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Devine, co-star of the hit COMEDY CENTRAL series "Workaholics," is taking the party to the next level as the channel has ordered eight episodes of a stand-up series, "Adam Devine's House Party," it was announced today by Kent Alterman,...
CC Studios to Release "Behind Amy Schumer" a Five Episode Web Series NEW YORK, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Come inside for an intimate look into the mind of comedian Amy Schumer in COMEDY CENTRAL'S newest series, "Inside Amy Schumer." Through a series of scripted vignettes, stand-up comedy, and man-on-the-street interviews, Schumer explores topics revolving around sex, relationships, and the general clusterf*ck that is life. Ten episodes begin on Tuesday, April 30 at 10:30 p.m....
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Cablevision has revealed more information about its lawsuit against Viacom, including claims the mass media company had threatened to hit the cable TV provider with massive fines if they refused to carry lesser-watched networks, various media outlets reported this week. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the New York-based cable provider wanted to carry Viacom’s “core networks” – which included Nickelodeon, Comedy...
BETHPAGE, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) filed an antitrust lawsuit today against Viacom (NYSE: VIA), in federal court in Manhattan, for illegally forcing Cablevision to carry and pay for 14 lesser-watched ancillary networks its customers do not want, such as Palladia, MTV Hits and VH1 Classic, in order to carry must-have networks such as Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central. Commenting on the lawsuit and Viacom, Cablevision offered...
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- What makes Nathan Fielder one of the most unconventional minds in the world of business? Tune in to COMEDY CENTRAL's new series "Nathan For You" to find out. Each week this sweet, smart, but occasionally misguided young man visits real, small businesses and implements humorous, unique marketing campaigns. Eight episodes begin on Thursday, February 28 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, following the premiere of "The Ben Show." In this docu-reality...
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Join the journey with Ben Hoffman in COMEDY CENTRAL's newest show "The Ben Show with Ben Hoffman" as he moves through life attempting to figure it all out. Utilizing vignettes interwoven with sketches, Ben interviews and hangs out with various people and characters to explore the randomness that is his life. Eight episodes begin on Thursday, February 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the premiere of "Nathan For You." "The Ben Show with Ben...
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- COMEDY CENTRAL has created CC Studios, a new, in-house creative initiative that will develop content, concepts and talent for digital platforms, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development & Original Programming, COMEDY CENTRAL and Erik Flannigan, Executive Vice President, Digital Media, Viacom Entertainment Group. Allison Kingsley has been named Vice President of Digital Development, COMEDY CENTRAL and will...
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony Jeselnik brings his disarming and cool demeanor to his new weekly COMEDY CENTRAL half-hour series, "The Jeselnik Offensive," as he takes on the latest bizarre news and pop culture happenings ripped straight from the headlines,. The 10-episode series premieres on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, following an all-new episode of "Tosh.0." Fellow comedians Aziz Ansari and Amy Schumer will join Anthony as his first guest...
