Viacom Stories
Sumner Redstone’s Daughter Shari Redstone Says She Doesn’t Want To Run Viacom
The aged tycoon’s heir says she wants “strong, independent directors” to oversee the giant media conglomerate.
Sumner Redstone Suggests He Could Oust Viacom Board, CEO
On his 93rd birthday, the majority owner of the media conglomerate shows no sign of backing off.
Can Viacom (VIAB) CEO Philippe Dauman Be Fired? Sumner Redstone's Latest Moves Could Mean Dauman’s Days Are Numbered
Philippe Dauman is fighting his sudden removal by chairman emeritus Sumner Redstone from the trust that would control most of Viacom’s shares, but it might not be enough.
Sumner Redstone Plans To Add National Amusements Executive To Trust: Sources
The 92-year-old media mogul plans to name general counsel Tad Jankowski to the seven-person trust that may determine the fate of both Viacom and CBS, Reuters reported.
Sumner Redstone Removes Viacom CEO And Board Member From Trust
The move gives the media mogul’s daughter, Shari Redstone, more authority to determine the fate of her father’s $40 billion empire.
Viacom Board Votes To Stop Paying Sumner Redstone
The media company last year had cut the total pay of its billionaire chairman, who also owns a majority stake in CBS, by 85 percent to $2 million.
Viacom (VIAB) Revenue Is Down, But Hey, Here’s A Shiny Advertising Deal With Roku
The company, struggling amid TV industry changes, is increasingly relying on unconventional partnerships, such as with Snapchat — and now Roku.
Viacom (VIAB) And Dish Network (DISH) Avoid Blackout; New Deal Brings MTV, Nickelodeon To Sling TV
Dish was willing to let Viacom pull its networks off the air if the two sides could not reach a new contract.
Viacom (VIAB) Troubles Get Worse: Shares Downgraded By Top Firm After Years Of Optimism
A top analyst firm has downgraded Viacom shares after years of optimism over the company’s future. What’s changed?
Marvel Studios, Disney, Viacom And AMC Join Protest Over Georgia’s Religious Liberty Bill
Hollywood companies have warned that future productions could be made elsewhere if the state enacts the religious liberty bill.
Viacom’s Red Check: Why A Chinese Buyer Makes The Most Sense For Paramount Pictures
Finding a Chinese buyer for Paramount Pictures isn’t just the best choice for entertainment conglomerate Viacom; it might be the only choice.
DreamWorks Animation Interested In Combining With Viacom’s Paramount Pictures, CEO Says
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s comments came close on the heels of Paramount’s announcement last week that it was looking to sell a minority stake in the company.
Viacom (VIAB) Pursuing Sale Of Minority Stake In Paramount Pictures, Hopes To Make Deal By Third Quarter
Viacom chief executive Philippe Dauman said he has been approached by investors interested in investing in Paramount Pictures.
Viacom, Snapchat Strike Exclusive Multiyear Advertising Deal: Report
The move could help Snapchat attract more big advertisers to the millennial-focused platform, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Viacom Names CEO Dauman As Chair As Redstone Exits; Daughter Protests
Viacom replaced majority owner Sumner Redstone, overriding calls for an independent board chief from Redstone's daughter, who voted against Philippe Dauman.
Sumner Redstone Steps Down As Executive Chairman Of CBS Corp; Les Moonves Gets Another Title
Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone is stepping down to become chairman emeritus, with Leslie Moonves becoming board chairman.
Louis C.K. Drops Surprise New Star-Studded Miniseries Online
The offbeat comedian released the new show from his own website.
Super Bowl 2016: NFL And Nickelodeon Star Isabela Moner Want To Lure Kids To Football
By airing special Super Bowl content on Nickelodeon, the NFL is hoping to build a new base of fans.
Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone To Undergo Psychiatric Examination, LA Court Rules
Sumner Redstone’s former companion, Manuela Herzer, had asked for an examination to be conducted by her chosen psychiatrist as evidence in an ongoing legal case.
Viacom Claims Sumner Redstone's Compensation Sharply Declined In 2015: Report
The media giant's executive chairman saw his compensation drop 85 percent last year, while the company's CEO also received less pay.
Viacom To Allow Vote On Expanding Shareholder Rights
Investors will be allowed to vote in March amid concerns over the health of executive chairman Sumner Redstone.
From ‘Shadowhunters’ To ‘Shannara,’ YA Fantasy Beguiles TV Networks, But Will Young Viewers Follow?
The movie industry may be seeing diminishing returns on YA fantasy, but the genre is just getting started on the small screen.
Spotify Users Ask: Where Are All Those Podcasts And Videos?
The streaming music service declared it was adding video, podcasts and other content back in May. Seven months later, they're mostly MIA.
Netflix's Ted Sarandos Slams Media Companies: 'Some Of The Content Is Remarkably Interchangeable'
Ted Sarandos, the streaming service's chief content officer, pushed back Monday against media companies after some complained they had undersold their wares.
Viacom Shareholder Gabelli Calls For Disclosure Around CEO Redstone's Mental Capacity
Mario Gabelli, the second-largest voting shareholder in Viacom Inc, has called for the company to disclose its CEO's mental capacity.
What Cord-Cutters Really Want: ABC, CBS And HBO. ESPN? Not So Much
People can't do without "Scandal," "Game of Thrones" or 24/7 weather but are a little more lukewarm on ESPN, according to a new survey.
With Trevor Noah And Larry Wilmore, Comedy Central Struggles To Follow Its Own Act
New hosts Trevor Noah and Larry Wilmore may not get the time to develop their comedic voices that predecessors Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert did.
2015 MTV VMAs: Parents Television Council Is Concerned Miley Cyrus Will Host 'Very Sexually Explicit' Award Show
The Parents Television Council is worried that the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards won't be safe for kids with Miley Cyrus as host.
After-Hours News: Viacom Inc (VIA), Clovis Oncology Inc (CLVS), Herbalife Ltd (HLF), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY)
In extended-hours trading Monday, shares of media company Viacom Inc. dipped after it announced it will take a $785 million pretax charge as part of a reorganization.
Trevor Noah Can Help Comedy Central Win YouTube, Where Late Night Wars Are Won And Lost
The 31-year-old South African comedian will have to pull in viewers on the second screen, too.