[Culver City, CA -- July 24, 2017] Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that Jeff Frost has been named President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, the production side of SPE's television business. Frost will report to SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra. Concurrently, Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter have been named Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Studios, reporting to Frost. Collectively, they will comprise a new “Office of the President” which will oversee all U.S. production and programming for Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Leadership Change In Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television Networks Commissions New Detective Procedural, "Carter," Starring Jerry O'Connell And Sydney Poitier
Sony Pictures Television Networks has commissioned "Carter," a new series starring Jerry O'Connell ("Billions") and Sydney Poitier ("Chicago P.D."), for its international channels, including AXN.
In "Carter," Harley Mackay (O'Connell) is a detective on a hit American TV show who is forced to return to his sleepy hometown after an embarrassing public meltdown in Hollywood. Once back, Carter taps into his acting experience to become a real-life detective, partnering with long-time friend and no-nonsense veteran of the force, Sam St. Clair (Poitier).
Sony Pictures & Dell Team Up On "Spider-Man™: Homecoming" Global Integrated Marketing Campaign
ROUND ROCK, Texas (June 20, 2017) - When Spider-Man™: Homecoming swings into theaters July 7, Dell will be at Sony Pictures' side for all the action.
Dell teamed up with Sony Pictures, a long time Dell customer and partner, to take collaborations to the next level with Spider-Man™: Homecoming. Collaborating both behind and in front of the camera, Spider-Man™: Homecoming will kick off a 360-degree integrated global marketing campaign featuring the highly anticipated film and PC gaming industry's newest entrant, Dell's new Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop.
Sony Pictures Virtual Reality Launches 'Spider-Man™: Homecoming' Experience
June 16, 2017 - CULVER CITY, CA - Sony Pictures Virtual Reality today announced Spider-Man™: Homecoming VR, a new multi-platform promotional VR experience based on Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man™: Homecoming, one of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer, in theaters July 7.
Sony Pictures Entertainment's Consumer Products Division Establishes First China-Based Licensing Arm, To Be Led By Sabrina Gu
Culver City, Calif., June 1, 2017 - In a first for the studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment's consumer products division is establishing a Shanghai-based licensing office with Sabrina Gu leading direct deals in the territory as Director of Consumer Products, China. The program furthers Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) ongoing global reorientation, and commitment to bolster its presence in international territories.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires "The Silent Man" Starring Liam Neeson And Diane Lane
NEW YORK (May 25, 2017) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to The Silent Man, the film based on the life of Mark Felt, the secret high-ranking FBI informant during the Watergate scandal who is famously known as "Deep Throat." The Silent Man is set for a September release, as the recent political turmoil has sparked a renewed public interest in Felt's story.
"Rough Night" Advance Screenings Have Audiences Partying Nationwide In Packed Houses
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 24, 2017 - Rough Night, the highly anticipated R-rated comedy about women directed by Lucia Aniello, brought the party to 20 cities across the country last night as Bustle fans rocked special advance screenings. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, and Zoë Kravitz, the film will be released in theaters nationwide on June 16, 2017.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Directors' Fortnight The Rider
NEW YORK (May 23, 2017)- Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all rights in North America, Latin America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Eastern Europe to Chloé Zhao's THE RIDER at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Written and directed by Zhao (SONGS MY BROTHERS TAUGHT ME), THE RIDER premiered in Directors' Fortnight to critical acclaim. The film marks Zhao's second feature to be selected for the Directors' Fortnight.
"The Angry Birds Movie 2" Takes Flight As Columbia Pictures And Rovio Entertainment Set Creative Team, Release Date
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 22, 2017 - Following the success of The Angry Birds Movie, which slingshot to nearly $350 million in worldwide box office and launched a global movie brand, Columbia Pictures in association with Rovio Entertainment Ltd. are once again joining forces on the next high-velocity adventure as the flightless birds and scheming green piggies take their beef to the next level in The Angry Birds Movie 2; Sony Pictures will distribute the sequel.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Stanley Tucci's Final Portrait
NEW YORK (May 17, 2017) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all rights in North America to Stanley Tucci's FINAL PORTRAIT from Riverstone Pictures. The film had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival out of competition in a gala screening.
Written and directed by Tucci, FINAL PORTRAIT stars Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer, Clémence Poésy, Tony Shalhoub and Sylvie Testud and is produced by Gail Egan, Nik Bower and Ilann Girard and executive produced by Deepak Nayar, Fred Hogge and Ted Blumberg.
