London, 29 March 2011. Sony Pictures Television's formats arm, 2waytraffic, will launch a strong slate of new game show and reality formats at next week's MIP TV, alongside its well established classic hits. The new offering is drawn from 2waytraffic's global network, with innovative propositions from international third party producers and Sony Pictures Television's production hubs around the world.
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Crackle Is First To Offer Ad-Supported Full-Length Hollywood Movies And Television Series On Sony's Playstation 3, Bravia, Streaming Player, Blu-ray Players And On Roku Devices
CULVER CITY, CA - (March 29, 2011) - Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment's multi-platform video entertainment network, announced a major programming expansion today; extending its full suite of ad-supported full-length movies and television series to all consumers with PlayStation 3 game consoles; Roku streaming players; Sony's Blu-ray players, BRAVIA televisions and Streaming Player with wifi; in addition to its previously announced launch on Google TV.
Columbia Pictures Acquires Motion Picture Rights To "Moonwalking With Einstein" For Producer Matt Tolmach
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 16, 2011 — Columbia Pictures has acquired the rights to adapt "Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything" by Joshua Foer into a major motion picture, with Matt Tolmach producing, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures.
Nigel Clark Promoted To President, International Marketing For Sony Pictures Releasing International
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 15, 2011 — Nigel Clark has been promoted to President of International Marketing for Sony Pictures Releasing International, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Chairman of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.
Sam Dickerman Named Executive Vice President, Production For Columbia Pictures
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 10, 2011 — Columbia Pictures has promoted Sam Dickerman to Executive Vice President of Production, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, President of Columbia Pictures
Sony Pictures Television To Launch UK Channel April 7
March 9, 2011 (London)—Sony Pictures Television announced today that its first Sony-branded channel for the UK, Sony Entertainment Television, will debut April 7th on the Sky platform, where it will be available to more than 10 million households across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The English language general entertainment network will be available on Sky channel 157.
Donna Cunningham To Head Production Business For Latin America And Us Hispanic Markets For Sony Pictures Television
Miami, FL (March 7, 2011)—Donna Cunningham has been named managing director and executive vice president, production, Latin America/US Hispanic for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Kees Abrahams, president, production, SPT. In this role, Cunningham will oversee the company's production business in the region, including SPT's interests in production companies Teleset in Colombia and Floresta Productions in Brazil.
Ann Boyd Promoted To Senior Vice President Of Global Communications At Sony Pictures Entertainment
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 02, 2011 — Ann Junod Boyd (formerly Burkart) has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
"Ann's a real rising star here at Sony," said Jim Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Global Communications, to whom she reports. "She's creative, collegial and smart. She knows business, entertainment, technology and the importance of helping the media get what they need accurately and fast."
The Amazing Spider-Man To Be Released July 3, 2012
CULVER CITY, Calif., February 25, 2011 — Summer 2012 is heating up for moviegoers as Columbia Pictures adds three highly anticipated films to its summer slate, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.
The Amazing Spider-Man To Be Released July 3, 2012
CULVER CITY, Calif., February 14, 2011 — Columbia Pictures announced today that the title of the next Spider-Man film will be The Amazing Spider-Man.
The studio simultaneously released a photo of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man, the first shot of Garfield in the famous full mask and suit.