hoffman estates, ill. / culver city, ca, - november 15, 2023- as claire's, a beloved global icon and beacon of self-expression, continues to build on its brand equity and evolution into a global fashion brand powerhouse, it is entering the next phase of its strategy by teaming up with premier content creator sony pictures television - kids (spt - kids) to create a new series for young people for the global marketplace. through its…, about claire's holdings llc, claire's holdings llc is a fully integrated, global fashion brand powerhouse committed to inspiring self-expression through the creation and delivery of exclusive, well-curated products and experiences. for over 50 years, claire's has been a destination for the curious, creative and influential and an industry leader in ear piercing services, delivering a trendsetting assortment of fashion…, 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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london, uk - 21 november 2023 , -, sony pictures television - kids (spt - kids),, today announces that the third season of its highly acclaimed and award-winning animated series, hilda , will debut on netflix from 7 th december. having faced trolls, safety patrols, black hounds and more, hilda returns in season 3 with a brand-new appetite for adventure. our intrepid, blue haired heroine will be lured into mystical worlds that will lead her to a deeper understanding of who…, kurt mueller, evp creative content and executive producer of hilda. , "we're so proud of everything the show has achieved, which is a tribute to the legion of brilliant creatives involved across every phase of this production, and we can't wait to bring the final chapter to audiences at the end of the year." based on the eisner-award nominated graphic novels by luke pearson and co-produced by, spt - kids, and, mercury films, ,, , hilda is a 2-d animated show aimed at, , kids aged 7-11 years that is available in 130 countries on the streaming service's global platform. hailed by mashable as 'as powerful as it is simple, as fierce as it is gentle-hearted, and as extraordinary as it is ordinary. it's a quiet adventure. and it rings with all the more resonance for it. ', the show has won numerous accolades since it first debuted in september 2018. this includes…, 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, ca / brazil (may 9, 2024) - sony pictures television - kids and sony pictures television-backed floresta, are teaming to produce a reimagined version of the beloved charlie's angels" franchise for kids. being developed for tweens, the live action portuguese-language series will be penned by brazilian actress and writer, suzana pires ( sol nascente ; flor do caribe ; os caras de pau…, 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 floresta, founded in 2010, floresta, the production company of sony pictures television (spt) in brazil, is one the main producers in the country and leader in quality content. it works simultaneously with a variety of players for broadcast and pay tv and streaming platforms, developing unscripted and scripted projects. in addition to having exclusive access to the sony pictures entertainment catalog,…
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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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