US operator Time Warner Cable is seeking a court ruling to have its iPad App approved for use with Viacom Networks channels. In response, Viacom has said it is suing TWC for breach of contract and copyright violation.
Viacom expands Russian presence
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has significantly increased its presence in Russia through a terrestrial content deal for the Nickelodeon brand, as well as a number of new consumer product agreements.
Viacom inks Ukrainian deal
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has entered into an exclusive content deal with the Ukrainian broadcaster NEW Channel.
Viacom joins Google TV boycott
Viacom has confirmed that it is blocking all of its content on Google TV devices from Sony and Logitech. This includes programming from Viacom networks Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike TV, BET, Nickelodeon and others.
Viacom signals start of YouTube appeal
Viacom has informed a New York Federal Court of its intention to launch an appeal against the June copyright ruling that went the way of YouTube.
Landmark ruling in Viacom-YouTube case
Viacom has lost its three-year old legal battle with YouTube after a New York Federal Court ruled that the video sharing website had not infringed the media giant’s copyright.