NATPE Spotlight: Viacom International Media Networks The Americas

MIAMI: Prep-school students are in for a surprise when a wannabe rock star poses as their substitute teacher in School of Rock, which is among Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) The Americas’ highlights.

Stranded with a Million Bucks is another title on offer from the company. Also available as a format, the competition reality show asks: What price are you willing to pay for money? The slate also features Cleopatra, revealing the true story behind Egypt’s famous ruler. Rita Herring, the company’s senior VP of content distribution, says these programs have “strong story lines and universal concepts and themes that appeal to global audiences and demographics. We have a strong program slate across various genres and demographics.”

Viacom recently acquired the Argentine free-to-air channel Telefe, with the series Love After Loving, Guess Which Hand and Marry If You Can joining VIMN The Americas’ slate through the deal.