Los Angeles, CA (February 22, 2012) - IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX), Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that the long awaited next chapter in the famed James Bond franchise, SKYFALL, will be released in IMAX® theatres simultaneously with the film's international release on Oct. 26, and its domestic release on Nov. 9, 2012. This is the first IMAX installment of the iconic Bond film franchise.
Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, And Sony Pictures Entertainment To Release The James Bond FilmSkyfall In IMAX®
Sony Pictures Debuts "The Amazing Spider-Man™" Trailer By Bringing It Directly To The Fans In Coordinated Events In 13 Cities Worldwide
CULVER CITY, CA ( February 6, 2012) - Sony Pictures Entertainment today unveiled an extended look at the upcoming movie The Amazing Spider-Man™ by bringing it directly to the fans in 13 cities around the world in anticipation of the launch of the film's new trailer online tomorrow beginning at 3 AM EST / 12 AM PST, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures. The Amazing Spider-Man will be released in theaters nationwide on July 3, 2012.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Expands Vancouver Visual Effects & Animation Studio
Vancouver, British Columbia - February 3, 2012 - Sony Pictures Imageworks, the Academy Award®-winning visual effects and digital character animation company, will expand its Vancouver, British Columbia capacity by opening an additional 16,000 square feet of space in the Yaletown area for work on the current productions MEN IN BLACK 3, THE AMAZING-SPIDER-MAN, OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL and Sony Pictures Animation's HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA now underway.
Sony Pictures Television And Televisa Sign Worldwide First Look Co-Production Deal
MIAMI, FL (Jan. 23, 2012) - Televisa and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced that they have entered into a new exclusive first-look, co-production deal for scripted and telenovela formats. The announcement was made by José Antonio Bastón Patiño, President of Television and Content for Televisa and Andrea Wong, President of International Production for SPT.
Sony Pictures Television Networks Acquires Dolphin Channels Portfolio, Takes Stake In Dolphin Advertising Sales
London, UK (19 January 2012 ) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks today announced it is expanding its UK presence by wholly acquiring the channels business Dolphin Broadcasting Limited, and taking a majority stake in advertising sales house Dolphin TV Limited.
Sony Pictures Television Unveils Original Teleseries La Prepago
MIAMI, FL (January 17, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today a new original teleseries from the creators and executive producers of Rosario Tijeras and Tres Milagros, LA PREPAGO. 60 episodes of the series, to be produced in Colombia by Teleset and SPT in high definition, have already been licensed to broadcasters in the Colombia and US Hispanic markets.
Chris Kiriakatis Named Senior Vice President, Digital, Advertiser Sales For Sony Pictures Television
CULVER CITY, CA (January 11, 2012) - Chris Kiriakatis has been promoted to senior vice president, digital, advertiser sales for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Amy Carney, president, advertiser sales, SPT, to whom he reports.
In this role, Kiriakatis will run all U.S. digital ad sales for SPT, which includes Crackle.com, PlayStation Network, DoctorOz.com, NateBerkus.com and FearNet.com. He will also be responsible for managing the digital teams in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Sony Entertainment Television UK Secures Virgin Media Carriage
LONDON, UK (December 15, 2011) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks has concluded a carriage agreement with Virgin Media to provide its UK channel, Sony Entertainment Television. From today, the service will begin broadcasting on channel EPG 193 to all Virgin Media's pay TV subscribers (M+ tier and above) with selected content available as Catch-Up TV from Virgin Media's pioneering On Demand service.
John Naveira Promoted To Executive Vice President, Post Production For Sony Pictures Entertainment
CULVER CITY, CA (December 14, 2011) - John Naveira, a 21-year veteran of Sony Pictures Entertainment, has been promoted to executive vice president, Post Production at the studio it was announced today by Gary Martin, president of Production Administration. In his new role, Naveira will oversee a staff of ten as they implement all aspects of post production, from budgeting to digital delivery/answer print, on all titles at the studio. He will assume the position vacated by James Honore, who retires this month after 26 years working at the studio.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Extends First-Look Non-Exclusive Pact With Escape Artists
CULVER CITY, CA (December 13, 2011) - Sony Pictures Entertainment has extended its first-look non-exclusive deal with Escape Artists, the independently financed film and television production company headed by partners Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch, it was announced today by Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures. The three-year deal renews Sony Pictures' relationship with the company, which has been headquartered at the studio since 1998.