los angeles, ca (may 18, 2011)- mgm will become a financial partner on the upcoming sony pictures entertainment film '21 jump street', it was announced today by mgm co-chairmen and chief executive officers gary barber and roger birnbaum and sony pictures chairman and ceo michael lynton and co-chairman amy pascal. sony will handle marketing and distribution, while mgm will handle select…, about metro-goldwyn-mayer studios inc., metro-goldwyn-mayer studios inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. the company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. operating units include metro-goldwyn-mayer studios inc., metro-goldwyn-mayer pictures inc., united…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…
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culver city, ca (june 1, 2011) - lucia cottone has been named senior vice president, development and current programming, networks, sony pictures television (spt). it was announced today by marie jacobson, executive vice president, programming and production, networks, spt. in this newly created role, cottone is charged with global television development for spt's growing channel portfolio…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. in addition to one of the industry's largest…
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culver city, calif (june 2, 2011) - sony pictures television (spt) today announced it has licensed its powerhouse slate of new drama series including "charlie's angels" "pan am" and "unforgettable" to ctv in canada. canada's #1 broadcaster has also picked up the studio's hit reality series "the sing off" and another season of "shark tank." the announcement was made by keith le goy, president…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. in addition to one of the industry's largest…
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culver city, ca (june 2, 2011) - on june 2, a group of criminal hackers known as "lulzsec" claimed to have breached some of sony pictures' websites and gained access to some consumer information., statement:, "we are looking into these claims," jim kennedy, executive vice president of global communications for sony pictures entertainment., for media information contact:, press@spe.sony.com, for consumer information:, please continue to check back here and/or follow sony pictures on facebook and twitter for updates as they become available.
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culver city, calif., june 2, 2011 - in anticipation of the july 3, 2012 worldwide release of the amazing spider-man (tm) in 3d, the cast and filmmakers will discuss the movie for the first time as they address the fans at comic-con(R) san diego. one fan can be a part of the action by proving he or she is the ultimate spider-man fan in the amazing spider-man face of the fan(R) contest. the contest…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…, about marvel entertainment, marvel entertainment, llc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the walt disney company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via marvel studios and marvel animation) and publishing (via marvel…, contact:, steve elzer senior vice president, media relations 310-244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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culver city, calif. (june 3, 2011) - columbia pictures has optioned remake and sequel rights to big man japan, which will be developed and produced into a new feature film by neal h. moritz through his original film banner, it was announced today by hannah minghella, president of production for columbia pictures. big man japan was a breakthrough hit in japan in 2007 and a cult hit in the united…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…, contact:, steve elzer senior vice president, media relations 310-244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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culver city, ca (june 3, 2011) - statement of michael lynton, chairman and chief executive officer, and amy pascal, co-chairman, sony pictures entertainment: the cybercrime wave that has affected sony companies and a number of government agencies, businesses and individuals in recent months has hit sony pictures as well. yesterday afternoon a group of criminal hackers known as "lulzsec" claimed…, for media information contact:, press@spe.sony.com, for consumer information:, please continue to check back here and/or follow sony pictures on facebook and twitter for updates as they become available.
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london, uk. 15 june, 2011. sony pictures television's 2waytraffic, has concluded new licensing agreements in the uk for two of its biggest international properties. a deal with sky will see 110 hours of who wants to be a millionaire? episodes licensed to the broadcaster for its game show network, challenge. the deal comes as challenge hosts a special who wants to be a millionaire? month…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. in addition to one of the industry's largest…, for further information:, mark macdonald executive director corporate communications sony pictures television mark_macdonald@spe.sony.com +44 20 7533 1363
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culver city, ca (june 21, 2011) - sony pictures studios announced that for the third year, the popular twilight tour of the historic studio will begin on thursday, june 23rd and run every thursday evening through october 27, 2011. "from 'the wizard of oz' to 'spider-man,' this is the lot where dreams are made," said pam byrne, executive director studio services. "now people can enjoy warm summer…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…, contact:, spe press line 310-244-7737 press@spe.sony.com
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london, uk. 23 june 2011. sony pictures television (spt) and uk production executive victoria ashbourne today announced the launch of a new joint venture production company, victory television limited. the new venture will be headed by ashbourne, previously svp creative development, international production, at spt, who takes up the role of managing director. based in london, victory will focus…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. in addition to one of the industry's largest…, for further information:, mark macdonald executive director corporate communications sony pictures television mark_macdonald@spe.sony.com +44 20 7533 1363
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