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Google, Viacom Draw Lines In YouTube Suit

Google needs to fight off Viacom or get the suit dropped if they hope to withstand other potential lawsuits against the YouTube video sharing service over copyright infringement.

Nickelodeon Adding Virtual Worlds

Nickelodeon is developing a virtual world based on the popular animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants."The virtual world will feature games, avatars, and social networking connected to the series. The network is also expected to launch Monkey World, a social networking and massive multiplayer game that is an original concept that is not associated with any of its current franchises.

Viacom Checked In Google, YouTube Lawsuit

Whatever Viacom might win in its court battle against YouTube and Google over alleged copyright infringing content, it won't include punitive damages.

Google Dumps Bush Attorney In Viacom Suit

Phil Beck represented the George W. Bush campaign in Florida during the disputed 2000 election, but he won't tote the heavy briefcase for Google against Viacom.

The Digg Reel Courts Viacom Anger

Revision3 added a new show to their lineup, featuring the best of user-submitted videos hitting the Digg social media site.

MTV Partners With Online Video Sites

Viacom owned MTV Networks has partnered with five online video services in an effort to expand its online presence.

Google Cheers Viacom Deal With Microsoft

Amid rumors the Federal Trade Commission would approve Google's acquisition of DoubleClick, the company pointed to the Microsoft-Viacom deal as proof of sufficient market competition.

Microsoft, Viacom Saddle Up New Deal

Advertising and content distribution should add up to a $500 million deal over five years as Viacom and Microsoft unite with a broad strategic agreement.

Writers Ding Viacom Over Google Lawsuit

Even though Hollywood executives claim this Internet thing is too new for them to figure out how much they can cut out of it for writers, the scribes pointed out Viacom seems to have an idea.

YouTube Videos Help Increase TV Viewership

A recent study indicates that YouTube clips may inspire more TV viewing as clips serve as promotional vehicles for the shows featured in them. Viewership in general rises, as does loyalty.