Mediacom Communications and Viacom Renew Comprehensive Carriage Agreement

Original Viacom Inc. and Mediacom Communications Press Release via Business Wire:

Mediacom Communications and Viacom Renew Comprehensive Carriage Agreement

May 27, 2015 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

MEDIACOM PARK, N.Y. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mediacom Communications and Viacom today announced the renewal of their distribution agreement for carriage of Viacom's media networks across Mediacom's national subscriber base.

In addition to continued carriage of 19 popular Viacom cable networks and EPIX, Mediacom subscribers will have access to additional programming across devices, including a substantial increase in free VOD and expanded TV Everywhere functionality that allows viewers to watch Viacom programming both in- and out-of-home.

"We appreciate Viacom's willingness to enter into a reasonable agreement that takes into consideration our consumers' sensitivity to pricing and the alternative ways content is consumed today," said Rocco B. Commisso, Mediacom's founder, chairman and CEO.

"Viacom has long been an innovator in the content space," continued Commisso. "We look forward to providing our customers with the very best that Viacom has to offer."

"We are pleased to have reached a comprehensive deal with Mediacom that delivers strong value for our brands and provides even better ways for Mediacom customers to enjoy their favorite Viacom content," said Philippe Dauman, Viacom's CEO. "Mediacom has been an outstanding partner for many years, and we look forward to continuing to grow our businesses together."

About Mediacom Communications

Mediacom Communications Corporation is the nation's eighth largest cable television company and one of the leading cable operators focused on serving the smaller cities in the United States, with a significant customer concentration in the Midwestern and Southeastern regions. Mediacom Communications offers a wide array of information, communications and entertainment services and provides innovative broadband solutions through its Mediacom Business division. Mediacom Communications also sells advertising and production services through its OnMedia division. More information about Mediacom Communications is available at www.mediacomcable.com.

About Viacom

Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, apps, games, consumer products, social media and other entertainment content for audiences in more than 165 countries and territories. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, CMT, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, TV Land, Nick at Nite, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, SPIKE, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Channel 5 (UK), Tr3s, Paramount Channel and VIVA, reach a cumulative 3.2 billion television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.

For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/viacom.

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Brittany Ishibashi To Play Karai In "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2"

The entertainment industry news website Deadline Hollywood is reporting the Turtley Awesome news that Brittany Ishibashi has been cast to play Karai, daughter of the iconic villain Shredder (Brian Tee) in Nickelodeon Movies, Paramount Pictures and Platinum Dunes' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2", a sequel to Nick and Paramount's 2014 fun-filled and action-packed blockbuster "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie!

Briefly played by Minae Noji in the 2014 film, the character is one of the leaders of the legendary Foot Clan in the source material and in the original comics outranked the Shredder. In other versions of the series, the character is the adoptive daughter of the turtles' sworn enemy; however, she sometimes served as an ally for the heroes.

Ishibashi's recent credits include "Grace And Frankie", "Bones" and "Emily Owens, M.D.", along with the features "Everything Before Us" and "The Harvesting". She is repped by Innovative Artists, Kyle Fritz Management and Jackoway Tyerman.

Brittany joins Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Stephen Amell, Tyler Perry, Brian Tee, Laura Linney, Brian Tee and Gary Anthony Williams in Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures' sequel directed by David Green from a script by Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec. Michael Bay and his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing. The film is currently filming, and is set for release June 3, 2016. Williams has also appeared in "The Internship", "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" and "The Factory". He's repped by APA, Jordan Tilzer at Roar, and Ginsburg Daniels LLP.

Additional source and picture: ComingSoon.net.

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Nickelodeon Teams With Forbidden Planet For Exclusive "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Merchandise Lines

Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and Forbidden Planet have teamed up to bring an exclusive range of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" apparel, art and homeware to Forbidden Planet's UK stores in a direct to retail agreement!

The new TMNT range has a retro look and is inspired by the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" series. The lines go on sale from Saturday 6th June 2015 at Forbidden Planet stores across major UK cities, including the megastore on London's Shaftesbury Avenue.

Forbidden Planet's new TMNT range is also available online at forbiddenplanet.com and includes t-shirts, aprons, posters and cards as well as Turtles homeware.

Turtles fans were given a sneak peek at the new product range at last weekend's MCM Comic Con 2015, while also being treated to an appearance from the pizza loving foursome - Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael, below!

"We're excited to partner with Forbidden Planet for the first time on a range that gives a nostalgic nod to the original series," said Marianne James, VP consumer products UK & Ireland and European retail sales and marketing, Viacom International Media Networks.

"As a family brand it's fantastic to have a new line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles products which appeals to adult fans, in addition to our licences that cater to our kids' audience."

Sources: Licensing.biz, Toy World Magazine.

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Nickelodeon Russia And CIS To Premiere "Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks" On Friday 29th May 2015; Debuts "Little Charmers"

Nickelodeon Russia and CIS (Россия and СНГ) has announced the exciting Nickelodeon International news in a post on their official Facebook profile page, Facebook.com/NickelodeonRussia, that Nick Russia and CIS will start to premiere and show the brand-new CG-animated preschool series "Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks", locally titled "Элвиннн! И бурундуки", from Friday 29th May 2015 at 9:35am and 2:45pm (MSK)! Following the shows debut, Nickelodeon Russia and CIS will encore the first episode at the weekend at 8:00am and 11:10am (MSK).

To celebrate Nick Russia and CIS starting to show "Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks", Nickelodeon.ru has unveiled Nick Россия and СНГ's all-new official "Элвиннн! И бурундуки" show website, which features information about Nick's brand-new show and each of the characters in the series - Элвин (Alvin), Саймон (Simon), Теодор (Theodore), Бриттани (Brittany), Элеанора (Eleanor), and Джанетт (Jeanette)!

Additionally, Nickelodeon Russia and CIS (Россия and СНГ) started to premiere and show "Little Charmers" ("Литтл Чармерс"), a brand-new CG-animated preschool series that celebrates the magic of friendship, weekdays at 8:00am (MSK) on Monday 25th June 2015 at 4:00pm! To celebrate, Nickelodeon.ru has launched the channels official "Литтл Чармерс" website, which features information about Nick's brand-new series and each of the characters in the show - Хэйзел (Hazel), Лэвендер (Lavender) and Поузи (Posie)!

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Nickelodeon Asia To Premiere "Harvey Beaks" In June 2015

Original Nickelodeon Asia Press Release via Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia's official Pressroom:

ONE GOOD BIRD SEEKS TO BREAK THE RULES IN NICKELODEON'S BRAND-NEW ANIMATED SERIES "HARVEY BEAKS"

Premieres in Asia on Monday, 8 June at 5pm (PH), and Monday, 29 June at 6pm (TH/WIB), 6.50pm (HK/SG) and 7pm (MY)

Tweet it: One good bird seeks to break the rules in @nickelodeontv's brand-new animated series @Harvey_Beaks premiering 8/6 & 29/6 in #Asia!

SINGAPORE, 26 MAY 2015 - A mild-mannered bird and his two wild best friends embark on a series of hilarious adventures in Nickelodeon's brand-new animated series Harvey Beaks, debuting weekdays from Monday, 8 June at 5pm (PH), and weekly from Monday, 29 June at 6pm (TH/WIB), 6.50pm (HK/SG) and 7pm (MY). This 26-episode series, created and executive produced by C.H. Greenblatt (Chowder), tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Harvey, a kid who's never broken the rules, and Fee and Foo, his two friends who've never lived by any.

Set in a magical forest, this new series follows one sweet bird on his mission to experience wild adventures with the help of his two best friends. Harvey, Fee and Foo's connection only grows stronger throughout the series as they push each other into endless fun. In the first episode "Pe-Choo!", in order to have an awesome time at the lake, Harvey has to do the one thing that's the hardest for him–get in really big trouble. This is followed by the second episode "The Spitting Tree". Spitting from the highest tree in Littlebark is fun until the kids realize they can't get back down.

"Carl Greenblatt's very funny and heart-warming stories fit directly in with Nickelodeon's DNA and sensibilities," said Russell Hicks, President of Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. "In Harvey Beaks, viewers have the opportunity to discover the joys, triumphs and fears of growing up through thoughtful characters who push their limits and step out of their personal comfort zones."

Viewers can visit the Harvey Beaks page on Nick-Asia.com to learn more about the show and its characters, get a behind-the-scenes look at the series and play new games beginning 3 June, including "Harvey Beaks Pe-Choo!".

Greenblatt began his career in animation as a storyboard artist and writer on Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants. He created and executive produced Chowder and was a storyboard artist and writer for The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy at Cartoon Network. He also directed his own version of the character Deadman for DC Nation shorts.

For more information, visit www.nick-asia.com/shows/harveybeaks/guhdpe from 3 June.

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About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year globally and 17th year in Asia, is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. Creating surprising and playful entertainment experiences everywhere it goes, Nickelodeon has a portfolio that includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon's brands are seen globally in more than 450 million households in over 100 territories via more than 70 locally programmed channels and syndication. For more information about Nickelodeon in Asia, visit www.nick-asia.com.

Contact

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Viacom International Media Networks
Senior Executive, Communications, Asia
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ABOUT VIMN ASIA PRESS

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, MTV LIVE HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, and more. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 3.2 billion households in approximately 170 territories and 37 languages via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com, the Viacom blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.

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