COMEDY CENTRAL Launches "'The Daily Show' Headlines" App Now Available as a Free Download for iOS on iTunes and Android on Google Play

NEW YORK, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- COMEDY CENTRAL has announced today the launch of "'The Daily Show' Headlines," a new mobile and tablet app available beginning today as a free download for iOS and Android devices. After listening to viewer and fan feedback, the free app provides users with easier access to the best moments of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," as well as digital exclusives and much more.

"'The Daily Show' Headlines" app delivers "The Daily Show" headlines through video clips from recent episodes as well as its library of video content, including the most popular clips from the show. Fans will also be able to enjoy extras including the ability to easily share videos on social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, set personalized tune-in reminders, access background information about the show's guests and relive classic segments of "The Daily Show" using the app's "Random Quotes" module.

The release of "Headlines" marks the first "Daily Show" app for Android users. Apple users will be treated to an updated "Daily Show" experience with "Headlines," which has been optimized for the new iPad's retina display. The app is also compatible with Apple's AirPlay, allowing fans to watch their favorite "Daily Show" clips on-demand, through the "Headlines" app on their iOS devices and on the televisions at home via Apple TV.

"We want to provide new and current fans with an app that delivers an easy, entertaining and highly shareable experience with 'The Daily Show,'" said Ben Hurst, Vice President, Mobile & Emerging Platforms, Viacom Entertainment Group. "We're confident that fans will enjoy all of the new features included with the 'Headlines' app, and are thrilled to offer it to our Android fans for the first time."

"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" airs Monday-Thursday at 11:00 p.m. and repeats at 1:00 a.m. the same night and at 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. the following day (all times ET/PT). Full episodes, as well as clips, are posted for viewing the following day at www.thedailyshow.com with URL and embed links. Fans can follow @TheDailyShow on Twitter or "like" The Daily Show on Facebook.

Jon Stewart and Rory Albanese are the Executive Producers of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" with Steve Bodow, Kahane Cooperman, Jennifer Flanz and Adam Lowitt serving as Co-Executive Producers. Supervising Producers are Pam DePace, Tim Greenberg, Hillary Kun and Stuart Miller. Jill Katz is the Executive in Charge of Production. The series' Head Writer is Tim Carvell and it is directed by Chuck O'Neil.

Available in 99 million homes nationwide, COMEDY CENTRAL (www.comedycentral.com), the only all-comedy network, is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB). For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at www.cc.com/press and follow us on Twitter @ComedyCentralPR for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in more than 160 countries and territories. With approximately 170 media networks reaching more than 600 million global subscribers, Viacom's leading brands include MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, Spike TV and Tr3s.  Paramount Pictures, America's oldest film studio and creator of many of the most beloved motion pictures, continues today as a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Viacom operates a large portfolio of branded digital media experiences, including many of the world's most popular properties for entertainment, community and casual online gaming. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com.

SOURCE COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

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