[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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(burbank, calif. - dec. 16, 2024), disney branded television scores a goal with the acquisition of "messi and the giants," a sci-fi animated show inspired by worldwide football sensation lionel messi from sony music vision and sony pictures television - kids (spt - kids). the animated series, which unfolds in an epic saga where a young boy named leo is transported from his home in argentina into a fantastical alternate universe,…, lionel messi, . "i look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and i hope i will inspire them and motivate them to achieve their own dreams. ever since i was a kid, i always loved animated series, and i look forward to watching this series with my own kids." each 22-minute episode takes kids on a coming-of-age journey - that any viewer can see reflected in their own. the action-adventure…, ayo davis, president, disney branded television, . "we are proud to work with lionel messi and sony pictures television to bring 'messi and the giants' to our passionate, global kids' audience. we know that its themes of family, friendship, and teamwork will resonate with not only football enthusiasts but everyone everywhere who loves a great story.", joe d'ambrosia, evp and general manager, sony pictures television - kids, said:, "football is one of those rare sports that brings people together and shines a light on the true meaning of teamwork. it's been a privilege to team with leo and our colleagues at sony music on this first-time collaboration. we're thrilled that disney is giving a global platform to this fun take on a classic tale and look forward to launching a global consumer products and branded partnerships…, afo verde, chairman & ceo, sony music latin iberia, . "we are thrilled that disney has now joined our roster to help bring this imaginative series to audiences and inspire fans all around the world." messi, the recent futbol world champion with the argentine national team, is a global icon and inspiration to millions around the world. to date, he is the only athlete in the world to win eight ballon d'or awards and six golden boots. messi created a…, about disney branded television, disney branded television encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing teams responsible for disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. the group fuels the disney+ streaming platform and disney channel, disney xd and disney junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens…, about disney+, disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from disney, pixar, marvel, star wars, and national geographic, along with the simpsons and much more. in select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, star, and in the u.s., disney bundle subscribers can also access extensive hulu content, including next day tv and hulu original titles, on…, about sony music vision, at sony music vision, we bring film and television storytelling to life for our industry-leading creative talent and iconic music catalog around the world. we pair world class filmmakers with groundbreaking and legendary artists to create, finance, produce and distribute powerful content that features unique access to our archives and vast portfolio of music. a full-service content studio, we…, 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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january 8, 2024 - culver city, ca, - sony pictures entertainment (spe) announced today the establishment of, torchlight, , a new groundbreaking advanced visualization facility located at sony pictures in culver city. the space will feature the latest in proprietary technology from sony group companies in collaboration with epic games' unreal engine, the world's most open and advanced real-time 3d tool. torchlight allows filmmakers to create digital scenes prior to principal photography, in a hands-on virtual…, kenichiro yoshida, , chairman and ceo of sony group corporation., torchlight will be overseen by alex locasale, (svp, visualization), and alex cannon, (creative director, visualization) who will report to andy davis (president, production administration, columbia pictures) and sanford panitch (president, sony pictures' motion picture group). "for my entire career, i always dreamed about a state-of-the-art facility where we could give filmmakers, creators and storytellers a way to experiment with the highest quality pre-visualization and give…, sanford panitch, , president, sony pictures' motion picture group. "sony's extraordinary technology and its investment in epic games along with the brilliant leadership at torchlight have made this dream come true." adds, alex cannon, , creative director, visualization, torchlight, "coming from a traditional vfx background, i've experienced the challenges that come with developing a filmmaker's vision and the pressures that build when a project ramps up. torchlight offers filmmakers the ability to express their ideas in real-time, using tools designed for their unique sensibilities. we can invite creative partners into our…
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culver city, ca (january 9, 2024) - sony pictures entertainment (spe) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with mercedes-benz for the automaker to include ridevu, spe's entertainment service for best-in-class in-car entertainment, in its vehicles. created and led by spe's new media distribution team, ridevu will enrich the mercedes-benz entertainment bundle by providing users…
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culver city, january 16, 2024, - as columbia pictures celebrates its 100-year legacy, critically acclaimed and box office smash hit film spider-man: across the spider-verse will be re-released in theaters on january 19, 2024, with the columbia pictures animated centennial logo making its theatrical debut. exclusively in imax(R) and premium large formats, the re-release will hit 400 locations across the u.s. and canada. the…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is 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 networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and…, about, spider-man: across the spider-verse, miles morales returns for the next chapter of the oscar(R)-winning spider-verse saga, spider-man(tm): across the spider-verse . after reuniting with gwen stacy, brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood spider-man is catapulted across the multiverse, where he encounters the spider society, a team of spider-people charged with protecting the multiverse's very existence. but when the heroes clash…
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[culver city, ca, january 18, 2024], - today, sony pictures entertainment chairman and ceo tony vinciquerra and spe motion picture group chairman and ceo tom rothman dedicated the newly renamed , john williams music building, on the historic culver city lot in honor of the legendary academy, emmy and grammy award-winning composer. at the dedication ceremony attended by williams and his collaborators, friends, family and industry leaders, steven spielberg and j.j. abrams both spoke in celebration of the composer's astounding career. with a prolific career spanning more than six decades, williams is one of the world's…, tony vinciquerra, , chairman and ceo of sony pictures. at the ceremony, john williams, shared, "the first time i came to this studio was 1940 when my father brought me here to show me the stage and i was about 9 or 10 years old, and i thought, some day this will all be mine! it's finally come to be - it's only taken me 92 years to get here! my hope and challenge for the next 100 years is put in the work and make some good music and make the next 100 years as good as the last. this…, tom rothman, , chairman and ceo of sony pictures' motion picture group. at the dedication ceremony,, steven spielberg, shared the following: "i have grown up with johnny from the very beginning. what he's done for me is something i haven't been able to imagine. this building is where all my stress dissipates...when i finally get to this stage of a production, and i know i'm in your hands. in the end i don't recognize the movies as mine but as ours. thank you johnny, my movies would not be the same without you.", j.j. abrams, shared the following: "there is no more magical being than john williams. johnny is able to tap into another realm, a profound, universal, utterly human place. like an emotional wizard, he galvanizes a world, a spirit. he doesn't just define the tone and power of a film, but elevates it into the pantheon. every new score of his feels delightfully stunning, fresh, and yet, inevitable. he's filled…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is 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 networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and…
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culver city, ca (february 20, 2024), -- today, sony pictures entertainment (spe), sam mendes, and neal street productions announced a groundbreaking creative endeavor to tell the story of the beatles with four distinct theatrical feature films. the project marks the first time apple corps ltd. and the beatles - paul mccartney, ringo starr, and the families of john lennon and george harrison - have granted full life story and music…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is 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 networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and…, about neal street productions, neal street productions is run by sam mendes, pippa harris, caro newling, and nicolas brown. neal street has successfully produced award-winning film, tv and theatre for 20 years and is an all3media company. neal street's film projects have included 1917, the first world war epic, directed by sam mendes and co-written by mendes and krysty wilson-cairns for amblin and universal. the film won over…, about apple corps ltd., apple corps ltd. was founded by the beatles in 1968 to oversee the band's own creative and business interests. as part of its management of the beatles' entire intellectual property canon, the london-based company administers the legendary band's recorded catalog along with film, theatrical, and book publishing rights. apple corps has piloted innovative, award-winning beatles projects which have…
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culver city, ca - , march 21, 2024, - sony pictures animation , (spa) and, sony pictures imageworks, (spi) have partnered with the, kevin love fund, (klf) to digitally release the animated short film,, the spider within: a spider-verse story, , that will be incorporated into klf's new mental health focused lesson plan, "the hero within." the lesson plan invites students to tell their own story through the lens of mental health awareness via an interactive curriculum including a creative storyboard activity. the short will launch on sony pictures animation's youtube channel at 6am pt on wednesday, march 27 th . the spider within: a…, said jarelle dampier, director of, the spider within, ., "we don't often realize all that we've been through until our own body forces us to become aware of its experience. my intention is that the spider within can motivate deeper conversations amongst friends & family about their own mental health journeys - and i hope it feels like a love letter to those who adore miles morales." "my hope for the short film would be for everyone, especially…, said klf founder, professional basketball player and mental health advocate, kevin love, . "you see it with spider-man in the short film, where miles has a trusted confidante. he is able to take a walk with his dad and express what he's going through. we can all learn from that - how important it is to reach out to someone, express your true emotions, speak your truth, and not hold everything inside." the klf education team developed the new lesson for their free, evidence-based…, about the kevin love fund , when professional basketball player kevin love publicly shared his personal story about challenges with mental health after a public panic attack during a game, he had no idea the movement it would create. one by one, fans and other high-profile celebrities began to share their own stories of fear and struggle. quickly, a national conversation had begun. love established the kevin love fund (klf…, ., about sony pictures animation, sony pictures animation produces a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world. the studio's latest theatrical release is "spider-man(tm): across the spider-verse," the highly-anticipated sequel to the academy award(R)-winning "spider-man(tm): into the spider-verse" and the second film in the spider-verse trilogy. the division is also behind the visually-groundbreaking and…, about sony pictures imageworks, sony pictures imageworks is an academy award(R)-winning visual effects and animation studio known for photoreal live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and full-cg features. having created visually stunning images for more than 100 live-action and animated productions over its 30-year history the studio is also a leader in technology, developing software and tools…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is 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 networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and…
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