Tuesday, March 05, 2019

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ Wonder Park Brings a Sense of Wonder to Family Night at Ovation Brands and Furr’s Fresh Buffet Starting March 7th

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ Wonder Park Brings a Sense of Wonder to Family Night at Ovation Brands and Furr’s Fresh Buffet Starting March 7th

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019


San Antonio, TX -- Ovation Brands’® portfolio of restaurants – Old Country Buffet®, Ryan’s®, HomeTown® Buffet, and Furr’s Fresh Buffet®, is partnering with Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies for their latest Family Night program featuring the animated film Wonder Park, which hits theatres on March 15. The six-week program encourages kids to explore their imaginations and creativity through themed activities starting Thursday, March 7, 2019. Family Night is every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Activities may vary by location.

“We are excited to partner with Paramount and to feature this brand new film that speaks to our core guests with its themes of family, education and friendship,” said Mike Griffith, Director of Marketing for Ovation Brands® and Furr’s Fresh Buffet®. “Wonder Park is a fun film that will spark something kids of all ages can embrace: their imagination! We’re certain that kids and their parents will enjoy this new and wondrous Family Night program.”

Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. The film features the voices of Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick, John Oliver, Mila Kunis, Kenan Thompson, Ken Jeong, Norbert Leo Butz, Brianna Denski and Ken Hudson Campbell.

From March 7th through April 11th, restaurants will be taking kids on the wild ride of Wonder Park and tapping their imaginations through interactive activities inspired by the movie. The following are the weekly themes.

- March 7: Amusement Park Fun
- March 14: Animal Adventure
- March 21: Ride of Your Life!
- March 28: Hot Diggity Dog!
- April 4: My Dream Park
- April 11: Imagine the Possibilities

Throughout the promotion, guests may register for their chance to win a mystery bag of Collectible Wonder Chimp figures with the Wonder Park prize giveaway being offered at each participating store. Entries will be accepted at participating stores only. One entry per family.

Family Night offers wholesome fun for the entire family to enjoy together. Every Thursday also features discounted meals for kids, when they can eat for just $1.99 from 4 p.m. – close during the promotion, with the purchase of a regular-priced adult or senior meal. Menus may vary. Age restrictions apply.

Follow Wonder Park on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @WonderParkMovie. The ride begins in theatres on March 15!

For more information about Family Night, visit www.Ryans.com, www.HomeTownBuffet.com, www.OldCountryBuffet.com or www.Furrs.net.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About Wonder Park

Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. One magical day, June is running through the woods to find her way home where she discovers an old rollercoaster car and climbs inside. She suddenly finds herself in Wonderland, an amusement park she had created in her mind and put aside. All of her rides and characters are brought to life but are falling into disarray without her. Now, with the help of her fun and lovable park characters, June will have to put the wonder back in Wonderland before it is lost forever.

About Ovation Brands® and Furr’s Fresh Buffet®

Ovation Brands currently operates 76 restaurants in 24 states, principally operated under the Old Country Buffet®, HomeTown® Buffet and Ryan’s® brands. Furr’s Fresh Buffet currently operates 21 restaurants across four states. Visit www.Ryans.com, www.HomeTownBuffet.com, www.OldCountryBuffet.com or www.Furrs.net for more information.

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Poll: What Did You Think of the New 'The Loud House' Episode 'The Write Stuff'?

What did you think of the brand-new The Loud House episode "The Write Stuff"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

Jace Norman Dishes on ‘Henry Danger’ Hitting 100 Episodes and Growing Up on Nickelodeon

Jace Norman Dishes on ‘Henry Danger’ Hitting 100 Episodes and Growing Up on Nickelodeon


Jace Norman attends Nickelodeon' Holiday Party With Casts Of "Cousins For Life" And "Henry Danger" at Nickelodeon Studios on November 10, 2018 in Burbank, California. (Source: Charley Gallay/Getty Images North America)

Something huge happened this past weekend for the cast, crew, and fans of Nickelodeon's Henry Danger. The hit live-action sitcom aired its landmark 100th episode!

With only two other shows hitting the 100-episode mark (The Thundermans in 2018 and iCarly in 2012), the milestone truly shows that Henry Danger has impacted kids’ lives over the course of its five seasons on the network.

“I would say the fact that a normal kid is given a chance to go on superhero missions and adventures is what draws fans in each week,” Jace Norman told Celeb Secrets. “Henry Danger encourages imagination, bravery, and determination, allowing fans to connect with Henry and picture themselves in the same position.”


The cast of Henry Danger attends Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards at The Forum on March 24, 2018 in Inglewood, California.
(March 23, 2018 – Source: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America)

Henry Danger follows the adventures of Henry Hart (Norman) who gets selected by superhero Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) to be his apprentice. After promising to keep his new identity a secret, Henry must navigate a double life balancing the challenges of high school with the crazy adventures of a crime fighter. The series also stars Riele Downs as “Charlotte Page,” Sean Ryan Fox as “Jasper Dunlop,” Ella Anderson as “Piper Hart,” Michael D. Cohen as “Schwoz Schwartz,” and Jeffrey Nicholas Brown as “Jake Hart.”

In the 100th episode, titled "Secret Room" (originally titled “Man Cave Self Destruct”), after Schwoz’s family reunion causes chaos in the Man Cave, Captain Man reveals a “Superheroes Only” room in the Man Cave for peace and quiet. Jealous, Charlotte, Jasper and Schwoz make a cooler room to show them up. As the gang fights over who gets the better room, things get blown out of proportion.


Celeb Secrets sat down with Jace recently to talk all things Henry Danger — they covered growing up on Nickelodeon, the one thing he’s learnt from being on the show, dream endings and more.

You can read the full conversation below and catch the 100th episode of Henry Danger on Nickelodeon and the Nick App!



Celeb Secrets: It’s super exciting to see that Henry Danger keeps getting picked up for more episodes. Did you ever think that it would run this long, and that you would pretty much grow up on Nickelodeon?

Jace Norman: “I was fourteen years old when I was first casted as Henry, so I imagined I would spend a few of my teen years in front of the camera. It is definitely every actor’s dream have a successful show but I never expected it. I was just happy to play such an iconic character. We are currently on our fifth season, and I still feel like I am dreaming.”

Celeb Secrets: What’s the one thing you’ve learned from working on Henry Danger?

Jace Norman: “I learned that the sky is the limit. Since Henry Danger, I have started my own business and begun producing which are two things I never thought I would ever be able to do. There are so many more things I would love to try in the future! [Jace recently made his executive producing debut on Nickelodeon Bixler High Private Eye, which he also starred in alongside multihyphenate actress, singer and author Ariel Martin, a.k.a. “Baby Ariel”!]

Celeb Secrets: Henry Danger will be hitting a huge milestone with 100 episodes this year. What was the vibe like on set from filming it and what can you tease from the episode?

Jace Norman: “The 100th episode, “Man Cave Self Destruct”, will definitely be one to remember. The episode highlights the aftermath of the Schwoz family reunion as Captain Man reveals a quiet and peaceful “Superheroes Only” room. Charlotte, Jasper and Schwoz become so jealous that they make a much cooler room, causing everyone to fight over who gets the better room. It was super surreal to film this episode, everyone on set felt like they were on cloud nine. We can’t wait for everyone to see it!”

Celeb Secrets: What do you think resonates with the fans most that keeps them watching every week for all these years?

Jace Norman: “I would say the fact that a normal kid is given a chance to go on superhero missions and adventures is what draws fans in each week. Henry Danger encourages imagination, bravery, and determination, allowing fans to connect with Henry and picture themselves in the same position.”


(L-R) Michael D. Cohen, Jace Norman, Ella Anderson, Riele Downs and Sean Ryan Fox attend Nickelodeon’ Holiday Party With Casts Of “Cousins For Life” And “Henry Danger” at Nickelodeon Studios on November 10, 2018 in Burbank, California. (Source: Charley Gallay/Getty Images North America)

Celeb Secrets: We know it may be hard to choose, but do you have a favorite season of filming Henry Danger? Why?

Jace Norman: “I would have to say that my favorite season is this current season. My superhero skills have gotten more and more advanced, so I have been able to do some pretty cool things. I feel like I have been gaining my own personal superhero skills as the show progresses and am actually starting to think that I am Henry Hart when I am off-camera which I don’t mind one bit! Everything feels so natural.”

Celeb Secrets: If the series were to end, what’s one thing you’d like Henry and his friends to do (or accomplish) before the story comes to a close?

Jace Norman: “I’d love if Henry and his friends “save the world” and become superheroes like Captain Man. Charlotte and Jasper are both huge fans of what Captain Man does, and I think it would be super cool for all of us to be a superhero just like him. I’m imagining all of the scenarios we would find ourselves in, it would be awesome.”

Celeb Secrets: What’s one thing behind the scenes secret from filming Henry Danger that fans have never caught while watching the show?

Jace Norman: “We have a TON of bloopers! The cast and I have such a funny dynamic that sometimes it is impossible to hold back a laugh while filming. But, while we know how to be silly, we also know how to be serious and end up getting the scene down perfectly by the end of the day. I think Henry Danger fans would all of the bloopers, they are golden.”

Did you hear? Henry Danger and Jace Norman have been nominated in Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019! Click here for more info!

More Nick: Nickelodeon USA's March 2019 Premiere Highlights!

Originally published: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 12:04am GMT.
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'Lucky' BTS & Sneak Peek Ft. Kira Kosarin & Mark Hamill | #LuckyTheMovie | Nickelodeon

'Lucky' BTS & Sneak Peek Ft. Kira Kosarin & Mark Hamill | #LuckyTheMovie



Lucky you! Here’s an exclusive behind the scenes look at Kira Kosarin and Mark Hamill in the new Nickelodeon original movie, Lucky. It’s sure to shamrock your world! Don’t miss the premiere of 'Lucky,' Friday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA - and soon after on Nick channels worldwide! Find out more by clicking the following link!: http://po.st/LuckyTheMovie

Pick YOUR favorite good luck charm: FOUR-LEAF CLOVER 🍀 MAGICAL UNICORN 🦄 SHOOTING STAR 💫

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Learn to Play SpongeBob & The Loud House Songs on Recorder! | #MusicMonday | Nickelodeon

Learn to Play SpongeBob & The Loud House Songs on Recorder! | #MusicMonday



The only thing that sounds better than your favorite Nickelodeon songs are your favorite Nickelodeon songs … ON THE RECORDER! Get ready as music-award winning artist, Tali Rubinstein, teaches you how to play “Sweet Victory,” “The F.U.N. Song,” and The Loud House Theme Song. Be sure to stick around for her mind-blowing performances of each song … you won’t want to miss it! What Nick songs do YOU want to learn how to play next? 🎶 Let Nickelodeon know in the comments on YouTube!

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Nick Stars Compared to Their Characters Ft. Henry Danger & More! | #NickStarsIRL | Nickelodeon

Nick Stars Compared to Their Characters Ft. Henry Danger & More! | #NickStarsIRL



Your favorite Nick stars and their characters have a lot in common! Find out just how much!

Watch more of your favorite shows on Nick!

Which Nick star are YOU the most like?! 👯

More Nick: Nickelodeon USA's March 2019 Premiere Highlights!

Originally published: Sunday, March 03, 2019.
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Official Hasbro Booth Tour at New York Toy Fair | Power Rangers Beast Morphers Toys | Jason Bischoff

Official Hasbro Booth Tour at New York Toy Fair | Power Rangers Beast Morphers Toys | Jason Bischoff



Join Jason Bischoff (Hasbro Franchise Creative Director) on a tour of Hasbro's latest offerings for the Power Rangers toyline, including Power Rangers Beast Morphers, Power Rangers Lightning Collection, and Power Rangers Playskool Heroes. Get a first look at the awesome, voice-activated Beast-X Morpher.

Catch Power Rangers Beast Morphers, the latest season of Power Rangers, Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA!

Connect with Power Rangers: powerrangers.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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Gigglebug | Full Episodes | Playlist #7 | Milkshake!

Mama Raisin's Scarf | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Poppy doesn't want Mama Raisin to leave on a trip, so Gigglebug finds a clever, and warm, solution.

Extreme Adventuring | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug decides to become an adventurer like Sissy the Snake. But Sissy isn’t convinced he can keep up.

Rescue Team | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



When Poppy gets stuck in a hollow tree stump, Barry and Gigglebug each have a different approach to rescue her. But teamwork wins the day.

Secret Picnic Spot | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Obstacle Course | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Barry is worried about the dangers of the new Obstacle Course Festival so he comes up with a clever safety device so he can join in the fun and keep everyone safe.

8 Zillion Rules | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Poppy isn’t very good at playing tag, so Gigglebug tells her to make up new rules to make it easier. But soon the rules become so complex that nobody has any fun.

City Bunny can hardly wait to show everyone her secret picnic spot, but she finds a new animal has taken the special location!

Cuckoo Clock | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug gets scared by a Cuckoo and accidentally breaks Papa Raisin's clock. He desperately tries to fix it before Papa finds out.

Joke Tower | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



When Gigglebug and Barry decide to be comedians, they discover that joke-telling is not as easy as it looks.

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Gigglebug | Full Episodes | Playlist #6 | Milkshake!

Flight Of The Dandelions | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Barry and Gigglebug go on a hunt for some yellow dandelions for Mama Raisin.

Summer Theatre | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



City Bunny dreams of acting in a play, but Poppy keeps crying during rehearsal. Will City Bunny learn that emotions are an important part of acting?

Cookie Bandit | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug asks Claude la Moose to help him track down the Cookie Bandit.

Robot | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



When the Forest Friends don't include Poppy in their robot card game, she goes off and creates a robot of her own.

I Miss You | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Barry goes away on a trip and Gigglebug tries to cheer everyone up, but he misses Barry the most.

Picture Day | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Everyone is excited about Picture Day – except for Claude la Moose who can't find the perfect antlers to wear.

Pen Pals | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



City Bunny has a pen pal she sends messages to, in a bottle, Gigglebug and Poppy want one too so they try mailing their notes by balloon.

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Kally´s Mashup | Un día en la vida de Maia Reficco | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

Kally´s Mashup | Un día en la vida de Maia Reficco | Latinoamérica | Nickelodeon en Español



¿Cómo es un día en la vida de Maia Reficco, mientras interpreta a Kally? ¡Acompáñala en su rutina por el set de Kally´s Mashup!

Kally's Mashup 2: http://mundonick.com/programas/kallys-mashup/bin4jl

Más Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America and Nickelodeon Brazil to Premiere 'Club 57' on Monday 6th May 2019!
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You Pick Nick | Nickelodeon Israel

פורים פיפי - אתם בוחרים! | ניקלודיאון



כמה זה מצחיק מאחד עד פיפי? אתם קובעים! כנסו לאפליקציית ניק ובחרו את הסדרות שתרצו לראות בחופש פורים בערוץ ניק - https://ari545.wixsite.com/nickelodeon/purim

יותר: https://nick.walla.co.il

יותר ניקלודיאון: TeenNick Israel Premieres 'נוביז'!

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Gigglebug | Full Episodes | Playlist #5 | Milkshake!

First Snow | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



When the first snow falls on Greendown Forest, Barry the Bear is afraid to join in the fun because the Mocking Birds tell him that bears sleep during winter.

Treasure Hunt | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug & Poppy follow City Bunny in a search for a secret treasure – but her clues are made up.

Loony Labyrinth | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



A travelling showman pays a visit to Greendown Forest and everyone wants to try their luck at his show. Only Gigglebug suspects there's trick.

Who Dares What | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug tries to teach his friends how to be braver, but his dares are too scary.

Iron Barry | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Barry thinks he's a superhero… and perhaps he really is!

Scary Costumes | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



The friends are going to a dressing up party and Gigglebug and Barry are making their own scary costumes but what will City Bunny wear?

Patience Patience | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



A greedy termite wheedles his way into Mama Raisin's kitchen to eat up all her food - especially her newly baked Blueberry Pie.

Puddles | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Poppy and Gigglebug are setting sail on a giant puddle but Claude la Moose has other plans!

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Gigglebug | Full Episodes | Playlist #4 | Milkshake!

Birthday Brunch | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug wants prepare a perfect surprise for Papa Raisin's birthday. But strange noises from the forest threaten to wake up the birthday boy before the surprise is ready.

Supermarket | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Barry the Bear has forgotten all about Gigglebug's supermarket-day. He was supposed to bring apples but he has accidentally eaten them.

New Toys | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug and friends get new toys. But sharing them equally proves to be hard.

City Bunny's Hat | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



City Bunny's favourite hat is missing on her birthday. Gigglebug has borrowed it with the best intentions, but will it spoil her day?

Tons Of Fun | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Barry is enjoying time alone with his best friend Gigglebug when unexpected guests from the Raisin Family arrive.

Sleepover | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug invites his friends for a sleepover in a tent. But no one can get to sleep because the sound of a “dinosaur” is keeping them awake.

Magic Swing | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



City Bunny can't stand seeing Poppy and Gigglebug swing in the wrong way so she shows them how to do it properly.

Pinecone Golf | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug hits a lucky hole-in-one when he tries Pinecone Golf for the first time. But things get tricky when Papa Raisin tries to train him into a champion.

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Gigglebug | Full Episodes | Playlist 3 | Milkshake!

Sandcastles | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Claude la Moose half-intentionally destroys someone else's sandcastle because it is simply too gorgeous. But he immediately regrets it.

Stars | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug and City Bunny compare what's better: the City or the Forest.

Sweets Day | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug protests about always getting the tiniest servings on Sweets Day.

The Big Hug | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



It's Hug-a-Tree day in Greendown Forest, and everyone warms up with practice hugs. But it seems that prickly Poppy the Hedgehog has no-one to hug.

in The Swim | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Barry the Bear doesn't like cold, wet and fishy water and so he's not enjoying the day at Pinecone Beach. Gigglebug must figure out a way to change his mind and get Barry into the lake.

Funny Fence | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug and friends get to paint the Funny Fence. But Barry the Bear has trouble starting because he is afraid to make a mistake.

The Yucky Muck | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



City Bunny tells a scary story about the Yucky Muck and everyone gets frightened. Gigglebug volunteers to go out in the dark to make surethe coast is clear and it's just a story.

Gardening | Gigglebug | Full Episode | Milkshake!



Gigglebug and Claude grow carrots together, but Gigglebug does not have the patience to finish the project.

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Viacom Announces Completion of Pluto TV Acquisition

Viacom Announces Completion of Pluto TV Acquisition

March 04, 2019 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time


NEW YORK--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service in the U.S.

The acquisition, previously announced on January 22, 2019 for $340 million in cash, will advance Viacom’s strategic priorities across multiple touchpoints, while solidifying Pluto TV’s leadership in the domestic free streaming video market and accelerating its growth globally.

“The completion of this deal marks an exciting next step in Viacom’s evolution and a powerful opportunity for us to extend our consumer reach and broaden our ability to add value across the industry as the media landscape continues to segment,” said Bob Bakish, Viacom President and CEO. “Together with Pluto TV, we look forward to becoming a stronger partner to distributors, advertisers, content providers and audiences around the world.”

Founded in 2013, Pluto TV streams more than 100 channels and thousands of hours of on-demand content spanning television and movies, sports, news, lifestyle, comedy, cartoons, gaming and trending digital series. Today, it has more than 12 million monthly active users across devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, desktops and gaming consoles.



Pluto TV will have a crucial role in expanding Viacom’s presence across next-generation distribution platforms as a standalone free over-the-top (“OTT”) product, a direct-to-consumer cornerstone, and a partnership solution for wired, mobile and OTT distributors to serve their broadband only and video bundle subscribers on a zero incremental cost basis.

At the same time, Pluto TV accelerates Viacom’s advanced marketing solutions (“AMS”) business, serving as a very significant incremental source of targeted inventory – particularly against younger demographics – thereby strengthening Viacom’s ability to serve advertising customers and their associated agencies.

Viacom’s global scale, marketing capabilities, iconic brands and vast content portfolio will help Pluto TV strengthen its offering across important genres, solidify its leadership in the domestic free streaming video space and accelerate its growth internationally, benefiting both existing and forthcoming partners.

Pluto TV will operate as an independent subsidiary of Viacom, led by President and CEO Tom Ryan.

About Viacom

Viacom creates entertainment experiences that drive conversation and culture around the world. Through television, film, digital media, live events, merchandise and solutions, our brands connect with diverse, young and young at heart audiences in more than 180 countries.

For more information on Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following us on Twitter (twitter.com/viacom), Facebook (facebook.com/viacom) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/viacom).

About Pluto TV

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service in America, delivering 100+ live and original channels and thousands of on-demand movies in partnership with major TV networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies. Pluto TV is available on all mobile, web and connected TV streaming devices and millions of viewers tune in each month to watch premium news, TV shows, movies, sports, lifestyle, and trending digital series. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV has offices in New York, Silicon Valley, Chicago and Berlin.