Viacom, an abbreviation of Video and Audio Communications, may refer to:
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Viacom (1952–2005)
The first incarnation of Viacom Inc. (derived from "Video & Audio Communications") was an American mass media and entertainment conglomerate (company), conglomerate based in New York City. It began as CBS Television Film Sales, the broadcast sy ...
, a former American media conglomerate
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Viacom (2005–2019)
The second incarnation of Viacom Inc. ( or ; a portmanteau of Video & Audio Communications) was an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate with interests primarily in film and television. It was split from the origi ...
, a former company spun off from the original Viacom
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Viacom18
Viacom18 Media Private Limited is an independent Indian media conglomerate, part of JioStar. It is owned by Reliance Industries and Bodhi Tree Systems. The Organisation had various channels and content production studios in India. Following ...
, a joint venture between Paramount Global and TV18 in India until 2024
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Viacom18 Studios
Viacom18 Studios is an Indian film distribution and production company. It is a subsidiary of JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance Industries, Viacom18 and Disney India. Based in Mumbai, It is one of the first studio model based motion pi ...
, the film subsidiary of Viacom18
See also
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CBS (disambiguation) CBS, formerly Columbia Broadcasting System, is an American TV and radio network.
CBS may also refer to:
Business and organisations Businesses
* CBS Corporation (1997–2000)
* CBS Corporation, 2005 to 2019
* CBS Records (disambiguation), seve ...
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Paramount (disambiguation)
Paramount (from the word ''paramount'' meaning "above all others") may refer to:
Entertainment and music companies
* Paramount Global, also known simply as Paramount, an American mass media company formerly known as ViacomCBS.
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Paramount Global
Paramount Global (Trade name, d/b/a Paramount) is an American multinational mass media and entertainment Conglomerate (company), conglomerate controlled by National Amusements and Headquarters, headquartered at One Astor Plaza in Times Square, ...
, an American media conglomerate known as ViacomCBS until 2022
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