Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment

Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment Corporation (WASEC) was a joint venture run by Warner Communications and American Express. In 1984, Warner acquired Amex's other half in the company.

Related Topics:
Warner Communications - American Express

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WASEC was primarily known for its key assets, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, Showtime, and The Movie Channel.

Related Topics:
MTV - Nickelodeon - VH1 - Showtime - The Movie Channel

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In 1985, after Viacom purchased WASEC from Warner, it was split into two strategic divisions under the Viacom umbrella (which still remains to this day).

Related Topics:
1985 - Viacom

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The divisions are:

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• MTV Networks including
• MTV
• MTV2
• MTV Latino
• Comedy Central
• Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite
• TV Land
• The-N
• Noggin
• Nickelodeon GAS
• Nicktoons TV
• VH1
• Logo
• CMT
• Spike TV
• Showtime Networks including
• Showtime
• The Movie Channel
• The Sundance Channel (co-owned between Robert Redford, Viacom, and NBC Universal)

Following the expected spin-off of the new CBS Corporation from Viacom, Showtime will be owned by CBS, while Viacom will continue to own MTV Networks.

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