culver city, ca - may 16, 2024 , - sony pictures consumer products will exhibit its diverse portfolio of properties at this year's licensing expo, which combines timeless classics and evergreen releases with new and modern content. amongst the expansive collection of ips are the enduring ghostbusters and karate kid properties , both set to celebrate 40-year anniversaries in 2024 , as well as contemporary standouts including…, from sony pictures entertainment's motion picture group , , in march, sony pictures unveiled a slate of new products and unique collaborations in tandem with the theatrical premiere of ghostbusters: frozen empire . the robust consumer products program, anchored by key licensees including, hasbro, ,, funko, ,, timberland, , and, kellogg's, , was designed to transcend generational boundaries and resonate with fans of all ages, with all interests. continuing momentum into the fall, fans can come alive as their favorite ghostbusters character on halloween, with lines of costumes and accessories coming from, disguise , (costume division of jakks pacific),, spirit halloween,, and, fun.com., following the theatrical success of ghostbusters: frozen empire, ghostbusters will expand the iconic franchise with an upcoming animated series from sony pictures animation, , currently in development with netflix. heading into an exciting year in 2025, sony pictures entertainment will introduce two highly-anticipated films. on may 30, 2025, a new installment from the original karate kid franchise will make its theatrical debut and on. january 17, 2025, sony pictures'/studiocanal's paddington in peru will be released., from sony pictures television, , 2024 will see the highly anticipated return of the boys season 4 on june 13 th on prime video. later this year, the much awaited sixth and final season of cobra kai will return to netflix, closing the chapter on an epic karate journey. season 6 of cobra kai is comprised of 15 episodes which will air in 3 parts. part 1 will hit netflix on july 18, followed by part 2 on november 28, and the…, pmi, will launch an exciting new toy line including vehicles, figures and playsets in spring 2025. in anticipation of forthcoming second seasons, spcp will announce the expansion of licensing programs for goosebump s on disney+ and hulu, the last of u s on max, twisted metal on peacock, and gen v on prime video. an expansive consumer products program of over 1,000 products across 30 licensed partners…, mattel, , available now ! fans can also shop collectibles from, funko, , and, you tooz, , and action figures from, medicom. , additional products from, blitzway , and, prime 1 , will be available fall 2024, ., series enthusiasts can channel the superhero lifestyle 24/7 with apparel from, mad engine , and, ripple junction, and costumes from, fun.com. , for action-packed fun off the screen, fans can try their hand at the boys licensed monopoly game by, hasbro / winning moves , available fall 2024, , anda card game from, upper deck., video game enthusiasts can try their hand at a new interactive integration coming in june with homelander landing in mortal kombat 1 by warner bros. games and netherrealm studios. licensed merchandise is also available through , pyramid international and fashion uk., fans can shop the boys apparel at international retailers, primark (uk) , and, hmv, and, the souled store (india) , for apparel. the dedicated amazon retail storefront for the boys is home to licensed apparel, accessories, collectibles and more. to learn more about current collaborations and upcoming opportunities, licensing expo attendees can visit sony pictures consumer products at booth n214. , about sony pictures consumer products, sony pictures consumer products (spcp) is the licensing and merchandising division of sony pictures' motion picture group and sony pictures television for sony pictures entertainment (spe), a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony group corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television…
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new york (september 26, 2024) - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired all worldwide rights to embeth davidtz's directorial debut, don't let's go to the dogs tonight, based on alexandra fuller's memoir of the same name. written, directed and starring davidtz (schindler's list, matilda), the film also features a cast of up and comers including lexi venter, zikhona bali,…, about sony pictures classics, michael barker and tom bernard serve as co-presidents of sony pictures classics-an autonomous division of sony pictures entertainment they founded with marcie bloom in january 1992-which distributes, produces, and acquires independent films from around the world. barker and bernard have released prestigious films that have won 41 academy awards (R) (37 of those at sony pictures classics) and…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services. http://www.…
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tokyo (october 1, 2024) - sony group corporation and sony pictures entertainment (spe) today announced that spe chairman and ceo tony vinciquerra will step down from his role as spe ceo, and that ravi ahuja, spe's current chairman of global television studios and president and coo, will assume leadership of spe as president and ceo, effective january 2, 2025. vinciquerra will remain in an…
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new york (october 4, 2024), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired rights in north america, the middle east, turkey, asia, india, japan and south korea to the penguin lessons following its world premiere at the toronto international film festival in the galas section. based on tom michell's 2016 memoir of the same name, the film is directed by oscar (R) nominee peter cattaneo (military wives,…, about sony pictures classics , michael barker and tom bernard serve as co-presidents of sony pictures classics-an autonomous division of sony pictures entertainment they founded with marcie bloom in january 1992-which distributes, produces, and acquires independent films from around the world. barker and bernard have released prestigious films that have won 41 academy awards (R) (37 of those at sony pictures classics) and…, about sony pictures entertainment , sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services. http://www.…
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new york (october 8, 2024) , - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired the romantic drama on swift horses, with rights in north america, latin america, turkey, scandinavia, eastern europe, southeast asia, india, italy, australia and new zealand. the news comes after the film's recent world premiere at the toronto international film festival. from emmy award (R) -winning director daniel minahan (fellow…, about sony pictures classics, michael barker and tom bernard serve as co-presidents of sony pictures classics-an autonomous division of sony pictures entertainment they founded with marcie bloom in january 1992-which distributes, produces, and acquires independent films from around the world. barker and bernard have released prestigious films that have won 41 academy awards (R) (37 of those at sony pictures classics) and…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services. http://www.…
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culver city, calif. (september 19, 2024) - sony pictures television - kids (spt-kids) has launched, kidzuko, , a youtube hub channel curated for kids ages 3-8 years-old to access the studio's rich library of content digitally. the debut of this new destination is part of spt-kids' multi-platform franchise strategy which aims to meet kids where they are consuming content most, leveraging youtube as a point of entry to integrate the company's ip and grow awareness with the targeted demo. beginning today…, octonauts, and , the creature cases, to evergreen classics like, peter rabbit, to character-driven stories for a new generation including, chico bon bon, :, monkey with a tool belt, , kidzuko offers kids a single destination to watch, , shows that spark curiosity and imagination. whether they want to explore the depths of the ocean, get to grips with monster machines or solve wildlife mysteries, there will be something for everyone on kidzuko - all with guaranteed laughter along the way. " as the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, digital has become a key pillar of our approach to launching and building ip because of…, joe d'ambrosia, evp & general manager, sony pictures television - kids, . " we created kidzuko as a fun destination for kids to learn and grow that also celebrates characters and stories from the vast and iconic library that sony is most known for around the world.", about sony pictures television, sony pictures television (spt) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. in addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, spt is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio…
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culver city, calif. (october 9, 2024) - heading into mipjunior and in the leadup to the creature cases' chapter four premiere on netflix on december 2, sony pictures television - kids (spt - kids) finalizes a raft of free-to-air licensing deals, expanding the global footprint of its pre-school animation series in mexico, brazil, israel, france and korea. chapter one of the creature cases has…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television (spt) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. in addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, spt is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio…
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[october 21, 2024], sony pictures television ("spt") is bringing a brand new twist on the business reality competition to cannes with, the ultimate hustle, . developed by the multi-award-winning irish production company animo tv, the ultimate hustle challenges budding entrepreneurs to take their side-hustle skills to the next level. across 8 episodes, our 10 hustlers will live together and face a new money-making challenge each week, with the lowest earner being eliminated. they'll have to be inventive to stand out and make the cash roll in. but…, laura st. clair, svp international formats, spt, , says "at spt we are abundantly familiar with the interest there is in the television landscape for business reality, as we have nurtured and grown the shark tank/dragons' den franchise to become a global phenomenon. ultimate hustle is simply a brilliant, fresh new business reality format, perfectly attuned to contemporary social trends. this is a compulsive, entertaining competition with broad…, debbie thornton, managing director, animo tv, , says "animo is delighted to partner with sony pictures television to bring the ultimate hustle to a global production partners and broadcasters. spt have an unparalleled track record in next generation formats in the business space and they were the perfect fit for our ambitions for the format". , about sony pictures television, sony pictures television (spt) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. in addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, spt is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio…, about animo tv, animo tv is a dublin-based production company making groundbreaking popular factual documentaries and entertainment formats. run by managing director debbie thornton and creative director jean devlin, animo is known for telling stories of transformation. our award-winning documentaries include 'ai and you' and 'my astonishing self: gabriel byrne on george bernard shaw'. our fact-ent formats are…
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culver city, calif. (november 11, 2024) - sony pictures television (spt) announced today the launch of , jeopardy!, bar league , an exciting new way for fans to experience america's favorite quiz show(R) in a social and live setting. for knowledge junkies who crave a competitive and intellectual challenge,, jeopardy!, bar league offers an exclusive, live, team-based experience that combines the prestige of, jeopardy!, with the fun, laid-back atmosphere of a favorite local bar trivia night. a limited first-run will begin this december to conclude spt's diamond celebration campaign honoring jeopardy!'s 60 th birthday this year., jeopardy! , bar league will roll out nationally in 2025. to bring this vision to life, spt has partnered with geeks who drink, the nation's top bar trivia operator, and timeplay, a leader in interactive entertainment technology. powered by timeplay's cutting-edge technology,, jeopardy!, bar league will allow teams of quizzers to engage with the game in real time, using their mobile devices to respond to clues, track their scores, and see live leaderboards within their bar, and subsequently across the nation next year. experienced, energetic hosts from the geeks who drink network will guide teams through a wide range of real, jeopardy!, clues and categories, ensuring that players enjoy the same high-energy and professional experience they've come to expect from geeks who drink trivia nights. "creating, jeopardy!, bar league with our partners at timeplay is the next step in the evolution of the, jeopardy!, format," said suzanne prete, president, game shows, sony pictures television. "this first-of-its-kind interactive game reflects our quiz show's durability and adaptability, giving fans an exciting new way to engage and experience gameplay while also growing our legacy brand's fandom." "bringing, jeopardy!, out of the studio and into the real world is a major focus for us at the show," said, jeopardy!, executive producer michael davies. "we already know that many people, including me, watch and play along with our show in bars, and we know that many of our contestants come from the thriving culture of bar trivia, so it seemed only natural for us to combine these elements into, jeopardy!, bar league." "for nearly as long as , jeopardy!, has been on air, pub trivia has brought communities together", said oren rosen, ceo of timeplay. "it's a privilege for timeplay to use our platform and expertise to create an all-new, social, immersive, and interactive , jeopardy!, experience in bars across the country." " bringing live-hosted pub trivia events to life is in our dna, " said bryan carr, ceo of geeks who drink. " the vast geeks host network is excited to bring , jeopardy!, bar league to bars nationwide. " to further enforce the connection between, jeopardy!, bar league and the venerated quiz show, winners of future tournaments will have the opportunity to qualify to become contestants on the televised version of, jeopardy!, . for more information, please visit jeopardy.com/barleague ., jeopardy!,, america's favorite quiz show(R), made its network debut on march 30, 1964, and honoring this milestone with a 60 th diamond celebration in 2024. now in its 41 st season in syndication, jeopardy! is the top-rated quiz show on television. the show has won a total of 45 emmy (R) awards, holds the guinness world records (R) title for the most emmy (R) awards won by a tv game show, and received a…, jeopardy!, is produced by sony pictures television, a sony pictures entertainment company; it is distributed domestically by cbs media ventures and internationally by paramount global content distribution, both units of paramount. for more information about, jeopardy!, 's 60 th diamond celebration, please visit https://www.jeopardy.com/about/60th-diamond-celebration . , about sony pictures television, sony pictures television (spt) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing, and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. in addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, spt is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio…, about timeplay, timeplay is bringing the world's most iconic game show ip to life as social, immersive, interactive, experiences. through its innovative platform, timeplay turns passive viewing into interactive play, inviting fans to actively participate in real-time experiences that bring legendary formats to life. by blending cutting-edge technology with the familiarity of classic media, timeplay creates a…, about geeks who drink, beginning in 2006, geeks who drink was founded on a passion for accessible knowledge and community engagement. geeks who drink is the industry leader in bar trivia and entertainment, featuring a network of thousands of trained and engaging hosts nationwide who are dedicated to delivering memorable experiences that keep participants coming back for more. geeks who drink produces over 300 unique,…
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tom holland has signed a producing deal with sony pictures under his newly launched billy17 banner, alongside harry holland and will south. the trio kicks off their partnership with an original project they have been developing together, titled burnt, with academy award winner rodney rothman (spider-man: into the spider-verse) set to write the screenplay. the plot is being kept under wraps but is…
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