Backed by the founder of music-sharing service Kazaa, Niklas Zennstrom, and the founder of internet phone service Skype, Janus Friis, Joost uses to peer-to-peer technology to let users build their own channels, chat to other users, and access online content provided by the internet broadcaster.
As a result of the Viacom deal, Joost will carry current and past MTV programmes including Laguna Beach, Beavis & Butthead, Real World, Punk'd and My Super Sweet Sixteen. Viacom is also making available shows from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, CMT: Country Music Television, MTV2, Logo, Spike TV and VH1.
In addition, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage and Paramount Classics will offer full-length feature films from its catalogue of classics and recent releases.
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