Sony Adds Viacom to New VOD Service

"Viacom always strives to create transformational opportunities that combine consumer value and technological innovation," says Philippe Dauman, president and chief executive officer, Viacom. "Given our young, tech-savvy audiences, our networks are essential for any new distribution platform, and we're excited to be among the many programmers that will help power Sony's new service and advance a new era for television."

Sony's cloud-based TV service will offer subscribers Internet-based live TV and video-on-demand from major programmers, including Viacom networks such as

BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and VH1.