VIMN Asia Launches MTV China, Nickelodeon And Nick Jr. Channels On TVB Network Vision In Hong Kong, China

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has today, Monday 4th November 2013, announced the exciting Nickelodeon International news in the following press release, from casbaa.com, that they launched MTV China and local versions of Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited! The channels went on-air on Friday 1st November 2013. This enables TVB Network Vision subscribers to access Nickelodeon China and Nick Jr. China on Channel 65 and 66 respectively, while subscribers can access MTV China on Channel 38.

Original Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia Press Release:

VIMN Launches MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, 4 NOVEMBER 2013 – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) today announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on November 1st. This enables TVB Network Vision subscribers to access Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on Channel 65 and 66 respectively, while subscribers can access MTV China on Channel 38.

"We are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision, and to see the expansion of our brands' presence in Hong Kong," said VIMN Asia's executive vice president and managing director, Indra Suharjono. "We're particularly excited to introduce Nick Jr. to Hong Kong and to help fill a gap in preschoolers' programming here, which offers parents a trusted edutainment channel for their young children to learn while they 'play' with well-loved characters like Dora the Explorer and new properties like The Paw Patrol."

"We at TVB Network Vision are very excited to bring VIMN's high quality programming services to TVB Network Vision's subscribers on our new fibre-optic distributed platform. The addition of these channels, following our investments in our new fiber infrastructure demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best entertainment and education to our subscribers, " said TVB Network Vision's CEO, Felix To.

MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV China is seen in over 14 million households in China, and is available in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The channel brings the best mainstream English and Chinese content to its audience. MTV China's tent-pole programmes include Style Gala and CCTV-MTV Mandarin Music Honors.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year globally and 15th 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.

Nick Jr., is "the Smart Place to Play," giving kids and parents what they want – educational and entertaining content with great stories and characters that empower kids to learn while they play. The educational curriculum is in everything Nick Jr. does – the shows, packaging and promos – delivered by all the Nick Jr. characters kids know and love. The award-winning and exclusive international properties including Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies and Tickety Toc, are designed to engage and encourage early childhood development.

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About TVB NETWORK VISION

TVB NETWORK VISION Limited is principally engaged in providing pay TV services and teleport services both in Hong Kong and internationally. Major shareholders of TVB NETWORK VISION Limited include Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Gemstone Pacific Limited and See Corporation Limited.

TVB NETWORK VISION offers over 62 local and international channels. Other than the driver channels provided by TVB, namely "Drama 1", "Drama 2", "TVB Classic", "TVB Encore", "TVB Movies", "TVB Window", "TVB Good Show", "TVB Sports ", "TVB Food", "TVB Kids", "TVB Entertainment News", "TVBN", "TVBN2", TVBS-News", "TVBS-Asia" and "TVB8", TVB NETWORK VISION also provides programming in news, movies, sports and infotainment to meet the diverse needs of the Hong Kong audience.

TVB NETWORK VISION is currently transmitted via satellite through existing communal aerial broadcast distribution (CABD) networks into set-top boxes of individual homes or via DTH to homes without CABD networks. It also transmits its service via the broadband television networks of PCCW's NOW TV and the broadband and optical- fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited.

For more information, please visit www.tvbnetworkvision.com.

About Viacom International Media Networks

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, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 600 million households in 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. 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.

Media Contact:
Viacom International Media Networks
Adeline Ong, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Asia
t: (65) 6420 7240 m: (65) 9366 7323
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TVB Network Vision Limited
Amy Poon, Assistant Public Relations Manager
t : (852) 2399 9335
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Emma Bok, Public Relations Executive
t : (852) 2399 9312
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Also, from Kidscreen:

Viacom bows Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. in Hong Kong

Viacom International Media Networks Asia launched Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on Hong Kong’s TVB Network Vision via the optical-fiber networks of Hutchison Global Communications on November 1.

The move will expand the presence of the global kids TV brands in Hong Kong, and VIMN believes the intro of Nick Jr., in particular, will fill the current gap in preschool programming in the local market. TVB subscribers can expect to see established Nick Jr. programs like Dora the Explorer, alongside new series like Spin Master Entertainment's Paw Patrol (pictured).

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 more than 100 territories via more than 70 locally programmed channels and syndication.

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Mega-Stars Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul And Shay Mitchell Join Nick Cannon In Honoring Four Teens And Their Commitment To Service In Fifth Annual TeenNick HALO Awards

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced the exciting Nickelodeon News in the following press release, from PRNewswire, that Mega-Stars Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul and Shay Mitchell will be joining creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in honoring four exceptional teenagers in the fifth annual "TeenNick HALO Awards"!

Celebrating real-life teens who are "Helping and Leading Others" (HALO), the star-studded annual awards show will broadcast live for the first time ever from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday 17th November 2013 at 8pm (ET/tape delayed for West Coast) on Nick at Nite! The "TeenNick HALO Awards" pairs each honoree with a mega-celebrity who shares their commitment to service. The 90-minute special features an interactive social media lounge, musical performances, celebrity presenters and special surprises. The "TeenNick HALO Awards" will encore on Monday 18th November 2013 at 9pm (ET) on TeenNick.

This year, celebrities in attendance at the "TeenNick HALO Awards" can visit the "HALO Hive", an interactive social media lounge, and encourage viewers to tweet and Instagram their own pictures. Fans can tweet with the custom Twitter hashtag #HALOawards to share how they plan on helping and leading others in their own communities.

Each TeenNick HALO Award honoree was surprised by a visit from Nick Cannon or one of his HALO helpers, Austin Mahone and Daniella Monet ("Victorious", "AwesomenessTV"), awarded a grant for their organization and given an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and connect with a celebrity who shares a similar passion for their cause. You can find a full list of this years "TeenNick HALO Awards" honorees below. Congratulations to each of this years inspirational TeenNick HALO Award honorees!

Additionally, Nickelodeon has partnered with Amigos de los Rios, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Key Club International in the Los Angeles area to reward their star volunteers with the opportunity to be part of the HALO effect. The teens can earn a ticket to attend the "TeenNick HALO Awards" by participating in three hours of community service.

In the weeks leading up to the live show, the "TeenNick HALO Awards" dedicated website will highlight the honorees, celebrity hosts, presenters and musical performers, as well as enlist teens across the country to show how they "HALO" through InstaVids and Vine videos. On the night of the event, TeenNick.com will offer viewers an immersive, enhanced viewing of the live show with real-time orange carpet coverage, instant-replay show highlights, exclusive behind-the-scenes pics and videos, and a post-show wrap-up. The 2013 "TeenNick HALO Awards" can be viewed on the site in its entirety beginning Tuesday 19th November 2013.

Presenting sponsors of the fifth annual "TeenNick HALO Awards" are COVERGIRL, Reese's Puffs® cereal, Green Giant and Target.

The TeenNick HALO Awards is a Nickelodeon Original executive produced by Nick Cannon, Alex Coletti and Sal Maniaci.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Mega-Stars Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul And Shay Mitchell Join Nick Cannon In Honoring Four Teens And Their Commitment To Service In Fifth Annual TeenNick HALO Awards

Interactive Event to Broadcast Live From Los Angeles for the First Time Ever Sunday, Nov. 17, at 8 P.M. on Nick at Nite

*Art available upon request or at www.nickpress.com

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul and Shay Mitchell join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in honoring four exceptional teens in the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards. Celebrating real-life teens who are "Helping and Leading Others" (HALO), the star-studded annual awards show will broadcast live for the first time ever from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast) on Nick at Nite. The TeenNick HALO Awards pairs each honoree with a mega-celebrity who shares their commitment to service. The 90-minute special features an interactive social media lounge, musical performances, celebrity presenters and special surprises. The TeenNick HALO Awards will encore Monday, Nov. 18, at 9 p.m. (ET) on TeenNick.

(Download Image - Photo - Mega-Stars Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul And Shay Mitchell Join Nick Cannon In Honoring Four Teens And Their Commitment To Service In Fifth Annual TeenNick HALO Awards. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131104/NY08912 )

"I'm humbled by the truly inspiring and tremendous work these HALO honorees are doing in their communities," said Cannon. "It's my goal to continue the conversations about issues that impact teens today, and empower young people to take action and make a difference in the world."

"The TeenNick HALO Awards has grown year-over-year and we're thrilled to bring the stories of these extraordinary teens to our audience in a live and interactive way for the first time ever," said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. "We hope kids will be inspired to continue the movement and 'HALO' throughout the year."

This year, celebrities in attendance at the TeenNick HALO Awards can visit the "HALO Hive," an interactive social media lounge, and encourage viewers to tweet and Instagram pics. Fans can tweet with #HALOawards to share how they plan on helping and leading others in their own communities.

Each TeenNick HALO Award honoree was surprised by a visit from Cannon or one of his HALO helpers, Austin Mahone and Daniella Monet, awarded a grant for their organization and given an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and connect with a celebrity who shares a similar passion for their cause. This year's honorees are:

Miranda Fuentes, 16, Pembroke Pines, Fla. (paired with Shay Mitchell) – Inspired by her younger brother Lucas who has autism, Miranda Fuentes has spent the past five years volunteering with Surfers for Autism. The Florida-based organization uses surfing as hydrotherapy, which helps the kids open up and express themselves in a calming environment. The organization also helps eliminate the social stigma around autism and gives the participants an opportunity to impress their families with their new capabilities. Fuentes' HALO match Shay Mitchell works with the Somaly Mam Foundation to eradicate sex slavery, liberate its victims, and empower survivors to create and sustain lives of dignity and as agents of next-generation change.

Zachary Kerr, 19, Methuen, Mass. (paired with Josh Hutcherson) – Growing up as one of three identical triplets, Zachary Kerr spent years battling gender identity issues before making a transitional journey from female to male. After facing tough challenges, he became a positive advocate for the transgender community, facilitating educational programs through Greater Boston PFLAG and paving the way for more acceptance and equal treatment for others like him at both state and national levels. Kerr's HALO match, Josh Hutcherson,was a founding member of Straight But Not Narrow (SBNN), an organization that prepares and trains young adults on how to become allies of their LGBTQ peers.

Rocio Ortega, 19, Los Angeles, Calif. (paired with Chris Paul) – A first-generation Mexican American, Rocio Ortega developed a passion for advocating education as a way to help young women become independent and successful. She works extensively with Global Girl Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls from under-served communities around the world through new media leadership training, and Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation. Ortega's HALO match is Chris Paul who founded the CP3 Foundation, a philanthropic partnership with The Winston-Salem Foundation that strives to impact the communities it services by using its resources and passion for philanthropy to enhance and promote education, health, sports and social responsibility for youth and families.

Denzel Thompson, 19, Philadelphia, Pa. (paired with Queen Latifah) – Denzel Thompson is a co-founder of Philadelphia Urban Creators (PUC), a youth led organization that grows organic food and revitalizes blighted landscapes into models of urban sustainability from the ground up, after battling obesity and self-esteem issues as a kid. In addition to organizing homegrown affordable farmers markets for the neighborhood, Thompson conducts educational workshops for youth in his community so they can begin to expand the Urban Creator mission throughout Philadelphia and eventually the world. Thompson's HALO match, Queen Latifah, supports Boys & Girls Clubs of America, whose mission is to enable young people most in need to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Nickelodeon has partnered with Amigos de los Rios, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Key Club International in the Los Angeles area to reward their star volunteers with the opportunity to be part of the HALO effect. The teens can earn a ticket to attend the TeenNick HALO Awards by participating in three hours of community service.

In the weeks leading up to the live show, the TeenNick HALO Awards dedicated site will highlight the honorees, celebrity hosts, presenters and musical performers, as well as enlist teens across the country to show how they "HALO" through InstaVids and Vine videos. On the night of the event, TeenNick.com will offer viewers an immersive, enhanced viewing of the live show with real-time orange carpet coverage, instant-replay show highlights, exclusive behind-the-scenes pics and videos, and a post-show wrap-up. The 2013 TeenNick HALO Awards can be viewed on the site in its entirety beginning Nov. 19.

Presenting sponsors of the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards are COVERGIRL, Reese's Puffs® cereal, Green Giant and Target.

The TeenNick HALO Awards is a Nickelodeon Original executive produced by Nick Cannon, Alex Coletti and Sal Maniaci.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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