new york (january 8, 2013), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired all north american rights to woody allen's next film, blue jasmine from gravier productions. produced by letty aronson, stephen tenenbaum and edward walson, blue jasmine has another all-star cast which includes alec baldwin, cate blanchett, bobby cannavale, louis c.k., andrew dice clay, sally hawkins, peter sarsgaard and michael…, 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 29 academy awards(R) (25 of those at sony pictures classics) and…, 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;…
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park city, ut (january 21, 2013) -- in its first purchase of the 2013 sundance film festival, sony pictures worldwide acquisitions (spwa) today picked up worldwide rights to austenland with sony pictures classics (spc) to domestically distribute the film. the film played to exuberant sold-out crowds in park city since its eccles premiere last friday. the deal was negotiated by spwa's michael…
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culver city, calif., january 22, 2013 - after 51 years in the entertainment industry and 32 years at columbia pictures, gary martin is retiring from his joint role as president, production administration, columbia tristar motion picture group and president, sony pictures studios operations. to honor martin's 32-year tenure, amy pascal, co-chairman, sony pictures entertainment, and michael lynton…
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new york (january 22, 2013), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired all us, australian, new zealand, south african, african tv, and eastern european (minus cis which has already been sold) rights to john krokidas' directorial feature debut, kill your darlings. co-written by krokidas and austin bunn, kill your darlings stars daniel radcliffe, dane dehaan, michael c. hall, ben foster, jack huston,…, 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 29 academy awards(R) (25 of those at sony pictures classics) and have…, 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;…
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new york (january 25, 2013), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired all north american and uk rights to richard linklater's before midnight, the third installment to before sunrise and before sunset, starring ethan hawke and julie delpy. like before sunset, the third film is written by academy award(R) nominees linklater, hawke and delpy. premiering to critical acclaim in the premieres section on…, 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 29 academy awards(R) (25 of those at sony pictures classics) and…, 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;…
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culver city, calif., january 28, 2013, - in recognition of black history month, sony movie channel (smc) is turning over its take two tuesday night programming franchise to movies featuring some of film's top african-american stars. each film in the double feature block is connected to each other in a way that cinema enthusiasts will appreciate. richard pryor fans, especially, will be able to enjoy some of his stand-up concert…, morgan freeman night, maiden heist - 8:15 pm & 12:00 am - it was a stroke of genius. but now the perfect crime is turning into a perfect disaster in this all-star comedy caper that proves you're never too old to have some new fun. morgan freeman, christopher walken, william h. macy and marcia gay harden star. under suspicion - 10:00 pm & 1:40 am - the day after he finds the body of a dead girl on his daily job…, denzel washington night, devil in a blue dress - 8:15 pm & 12:10 am - in a world divided by black and white, easy rawlins is about to cross the line. denzel washington, don cheadle, tom sizemore, maury chaykin, jennifer beals and lisa nicole carson star. glory - 10:00 pm & 2:00 am - matthew broderick and denzel washington star in this inspiring story of the first black regiment to fight for the north in the civil…, sidney poitier night, brother john - 8:15 pm & 11:45 pm - a black man returns to his home town in alabama, just as his sister dies and black workers strike the town's leading industrial plant. he is thought to be an outside agitator until it is learned he is the messenger of death. sidney poitier, will geer, bradford dillman, paul winfield and beverly todd star. buck and the preacher - 10:00 pm & 1:25 am -…, richard pryor night, richard pryor live on the sunset strip - 10:00 pm & 1:10 am - a living legend, a comic genius... in legendary stand-up comedy concert performance captured live in 1982. richard pryor: here & now - 11:30 pm & 2:40 am - a comic genius... alive and well and at his best on bourbon street in new orleans in this 1983 stand-up comedy concert. in addition to airing these films on the dates…, about sony movie channel, sony movie channel is the first u.s. multi-platform television network from sony pictures television created specifically for the hollywood movie fan. offering uncut and theatrical releases in stunning high definition, sony movie channel showcases titles from sony pictures' vast library including award-winning features, cult favorites, family comedies and gripping dramas. programming is selected…, media contact:, cindy ronzoni / social spread media / 310-880-1961 / cindy@socialspreadmedia.com / @cindyronzoni
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culver city, calif., january 29, 2013 - moviegoers are invited to join an initiative with zero dark thirty , which has been nominated for five academy awards(R) including best picture, that allows people to donate their social media statuses in support of a unified message applauding the women who serve in the u.s. intelligence and military communities. via twitter or facebook, participants'…, 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;…
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culver city, calif., january 29, 2013, - throughout the month of february, sony movie channel (smc) is featuring the early films of the oscar(R) award-winning actor jack nicholson, as part of its friday features franchise. friday features showcases blockbuster favorites, uncut and uncensored, starting at 10:00 pm e | 7:00 pm p every friday night. the nicholson salute features eight of his films from 1969 to 1975, including chinatown…, media contact:, cindy ronzoni / social spread media / 310-880-1961 / cindy@socialspreadmedia.com / @cindyronzoni
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culver city, calif., january 29, 2013 - adrian smith has been promoted to the position of president of sony pictures releasing domestic distribution, it was announced today by rory bruer, president of worldwide distribution for sony pictures entertainment. in conjunction with the promotion, adam bergerman and john spinello have been named assistant general sales managers for domestic distribution…, 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;…
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culver city, calif., january 30, 2013 - sony pictures entertainment is in negotiations with will gluck to direct a broad-based re-imagining of the classic broadway musical annie , it was announced today by doug belgrad, president of columbia pictures, and hannah minghella, president of production for the studio. the film will be produced by james lassiter, jada pinkett smith, and will smith…, will gluck, previously directed easy a and friends with benefits for screen gems. easy a was a massive critical and financial success, grossing over $74m worldwide, winning best comedy movie at the critics choice awards, and earning newcomer emma stone a golden globe nomination in the best performance by an actress in a motion picture - musical or comedy category and solidified gluck's reputation as a…, 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 overbrook entertainment, overbrook entertainment, founded by partners james lassiter, will smith and run along with partner jada pinkett smith, is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment focused in film and television and has produced a diverse slate of both critically acclaimed and blockbuster feature films, which have generated more than $2.5 billion dollars in worldwide box office receipts and even…, for more information:, steve elzersenior vice president, media relations(310) 244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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