MTV"Rock Band 2" Game Set for Release in SeptemberAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 30, 2008 - 12:22pm.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Games and Harmonix studio said on Monday that "Rock Band 2," the sequel to their 15 million unit-selling music game with vocal, guitar and drum accessories, will be released to retailers in September. The game will initially be exclusive to the Xbox 360, but then launch on other platforms before the end of the year. RealNetworks Debuts MP3 Store, Teams with iLike, VerizonAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 30, 2008 - 9:39am.
Comcast's Fancast.com Adds "South Park," Other Viacom ShowsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 19, 2008 - 12:46pm.
Philadelphia - Comcast (NASD: CMCSA) announced on Monday that it has added full-length streaming episodes of Viacom-owned programs including "South Park," "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" to the offering at its Fancast.com service. As part of the deal, Comcast's video-on-demand service will also expand carriage of standard and HD content from MTV and BET. Viacom Reports Higher than Expected Q1 ProfitsAuthored by Ned Sherman on May 2, 2008 - 9:27am.
Verizon Debuts Mobile TV Channels for MTV Tr3s, ESPN RadioAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 28, 2008 - 11:31am.
Basking Ridge, N.J. - Verizon Wireless announced on Friday that Viacom's MTV Tr3s and Disney's ESPN Radio have launched mobile TV channels exclusively for its V CAST Mobile TV service. The company also launched MySpace Mobile, and mobile sites for Viacom's MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and CMT for subscribers to its "Mobile Web 2.0" service. MTV: 6 Million Song Downloads Sold for "Rock Band" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2008 - 11:20am.
Cambridge, Mass. - Harmonix, the video game studio unit of Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks that created the "Rock Band" music game, announced on Thursday that more than 6 million song downloads have been purchased for the game since its launch just over three months ago. Over 70 songs are currently available for purchase and download for the game, priced at $0.99 to $2.99 per track, with the vast majority selling for $1.99. "The success of Rock Band downloadable content to date firmly reinforces our vision and its potential as a platform for music discovery," said Paul DeGooyer, SVP DVD, Gaming and Audio, MTV. MTV Launches JackassWorld.comAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 20, 2008 - 12:24pm.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV and Dickhouse Productions on Wednesday announced the official launch of JackassWorld.com, a site devoted to the MTV hit show "Jackass" and its spin-offs. The daily-updated site will feature original programming, unreleased footage and will eventually host Big Brother, the skate culture magazine that was the inspiration for Jackass. MTV said JackassWorld.com has generated over 2.6 million streams of "Jackass 2.5," an hour-long collection of clips, since the site launched in beta just over two months ago. MTV Citizen Journos to Post Live Mobile Video Reports TuesdayAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2008 - 10:53am.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV said this week that it will send a team of citizen journalists to cover elections in Super Tuesday primary states, who will stream live video broadcasts throughout the day via mobile phones to its MTVNews.com and ChooseorLose.com sites. The citizen journalists will be equipped with Nokia N95 mobile devices, which will capture video that will then be streamed live onto the Web using technology from Flixwagon. Sony Ships MTV Content on UMD Format for PSPAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 25, 2008 - 10:47am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America this week began offering MTV programming on the UMD format for its PSP handheld game device. An initial slate of UMD videos, priced at $14.99 each, will contain episodes of shows including "Beavis & Butt-head," "Jackass" and "Aeon Flux." Sony has sold more than 10 million PSP units in North America. MTV Signs TV Development Deal with Video Game JournalistAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 23, 2008 - 12:51pm.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks on Wednesday announced a talent and development deal with video game journalist Geoff Keighley, the host of Spike TV's "Game Head," which launches its fifth season this week under the new title, "GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley." Keighly was named executive producer of the new show, and also entered into a development deal with Spike TV to create additional on-air programming, host a number of specials, and consult on its annual awards show. Most Popular YouTube Clips 2007: ‘Obama Girl’ & Chris CrockerAuthored by Scott Goldberg on December 28, 2007 - 8:44am.
MTV Recruits 51 Citizen Journalists to Cover 2008 ElectionsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 20, 2007 - 9:57am.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV on Thursday announced that it has recruited 51 citizen journalists to cover the 2008 elections from a youth perspective, and tailor their reports for mobile devices. Members will contribute weekly, multimedia reports in the form of video clips, blogs, animation, photos and podcasts, which will be distributed via a soon-to-launch WAP site, MTV Mobile, Think.MTV.com and to the more than 1,800 sites in the Associated Press Online Video Network. Jamie Lynn Spears of Nickelodeon's 'Zoey 101' Confirms PregnancyAuthored by Scott Goldberg on December 19, 2007 - 6:26am.
Jamie Lynn Spears, sister of Britney, has confirmed to OK! Magazine that she’s pregnant. The 16-year-old star of Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101 is planning to keep the baby, and the network released the following statement: "We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."
Nickelodeon’s Jamie Lynn Spears Confirms PregnancyAuthored by Scott Goldberg on December 18, 2007 - 4:04pm.
Paramount Releasing ‘Jackass 2.5’ Free on the WebAuthored by Scott Goldberg on December 12, 2007 - 2:46pm.
Lauren Conrad's Announcement a Dud on “Finale” of The HillsAuthored by Scott Goldberg on December 10, 2007 - 8:13pm.
Britney Spears & MTV Ask Fans to Create New Music VideoAuthored by Scott Goldberg on November 30, 2007 - 6:33am.
Amy Winehouse Cancels Remaing Shows of UK TourAuthored by Scott Goldberg on November 27, 2007 - 9:58am.
The Reality of Lauren Conrad's Real Life in 'The Hills'Authored by Scott Goldberg on November 26, 2007 - 5:18pm.
How little Lauren Conrad understands the truth of her statement on MySpace: “Many of you have been asking me if the rumors are true,” she wrote. “There are false rumors every week about me and I can’t address every rumor out there, but I feel like this was important for me to respond to. The show is not fake and this is really my life.”
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