NEW YORK, NY (June 19, 2012) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to Pedro Almodóvar's new comedy currently titled I'M SO EXCITED from El Deseo. The film, an ensemble comedy written and directed by Almodóvar, is set to begin production in July and will be released next summer.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Pedro AlmodÓvar's Comedy Currently Titled "I'm So Excited"
Sony Pictures Television To Increase Stake In Multi Screen Media
MUMBAI, INDIA and CULVER CITY, CA (June 14, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., has signed an agreement to acquire approximately 32 percent of the shares of Multi Screen Media Private Limited (MSM), which are owned by Grandway Global Holdings Limited ("Grandway") and Atlas Equifin Private Limited ("Atlas"). The agreement, subject to government approval, will bring SPT's interest in MSM to a little over 94 percent.
Colorworks Posts "Eldorado" Shot With F65 Camera
CULVER CITY, CA (June 11, 2012) - Colorworks provided 4K post production finishing services for Eldorado, a motion picture short, produced by Sony to demonstrate the capabilities of its next generation F65 CineAlta™ digital motion picture camera. Eldorado, which debuted at NAB 2012, was written, directed and lensed by Curtis Clark, ASC, who also directed The Arrival, a short film shot with the F65 last year.
Sony Pictures Television Unveils First Bespoke Format For Central & Eastern Europe
BUDAPEST (June 11, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is launching a scripted series format developed specifically for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), with plans to unveil it at NATPE Budapest this month.
The EIGHTIES, a coming of age dramedy set in the time of Perestroika, was developed and produced by SPT Productions Russia and LEAN-M for the CTC network earlier this year.
Sony Pictures Animation Drives Tonka Trucks To The Big Screen
CULVER CITY, CA (June 11, 2012) - TONKA, the Hasbro brand that for 65 years has stood for its line of toy trucks for children, will bring its TONKA toughness to the big screen in a fully animated motion picture to be produced by Sony Pictures Animation, Hasbro and Happy Madison Productions. The announcement was made today by Bob Osher, president, Sony Pictures Digital Productions, Michelle Raimo-Kouyate, president of Production for Sony Pictures Animation and Brian Goldner, president and CEO of Hasbro.
Suzanne Patmore Gibbs Named Executive Vice President, U.S. Drama Development For Sony Pictures Television
CULVER CITY, CA (June 5, 2012) - Suzanne Patmore Gibbs has been named executive vice president, drama development, U.S. programming and production for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, presidents, programming and production, SPT.
Sony Pictures Television Networks Announces New Management Structure For Emea
LONDON, ENGLAND (May 31, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks has announced a new senior management structure for its growing business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Effective immediately, the region will be split into Western Europe, led by Kate Marsh, and Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMA), led by Lyle Stewart. Both report into Andy Kaplan, president of SPT Networks.
Sony Pictures Television Networks Partners With Gaumont International Television On Hannibal
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 30, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks announced today they have signed a deal with Gaumont International Television to bring Hannibal, a new series based on the world-renowned mythology and infamous character portrait of Thomas Harris' "Hannibal Lecter," to AXN networks around the world. The announcement was made by Marie Jacobson, executive vice president, programming and production, Networks, SPT and Erik Pack, head international distribution and co-production, Gaumont International Television.
Over 13.9 Million Total Viewers Join The Feud
NEW YORK, NY (May 29, 2012) - The debut of the HISTORY's HATFIELDS & MCCOYS, which premiered on Memorial Day and continues tonight and Wednesday (9-11pm ET/10c) becomes the #1 non-sports telecast in ad supported cable television history, with over 13.9 million total viewers, 5.8 million adults 25-54 and 4.8 million Adults 18-49 (based on Nielsen's fast cable ratings). Over 17 million people watched both the premiere and encore telecast last night.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Leads Stellar Team To Create Out Of This World Visual Effects And Animation On "Men In Black™ 3"
CULVER CITY, CA (May 29, 2012) - For Men In Black™ 3, the #1 movie worldwide with an estimated holiday weekend box office of $203 million, Sony Pictures Imageworks, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, oversaw the creation of diverse and richly detailed character animation, extensive environments and extraordinary visual effects, all created with a heightened sense of realism.
