new york (january 16, 2026), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired all rights worldwide to untitled tom mccarthy film from academy award, (R), winner mccarthy (spotlight, the visitor). the film is set to begin production at the end of february and is dedicated to the late steve golin. sony pictures classics will co-finance untitled tom mccarthy film. the film will be produced by jonathan king, david levine for anonymous content, jim whitaker, and mccarthy for slow pony. jonathan schwartz, nick shumaker, and bard dorros of anonymous …, 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 42 academy awards (R) (38 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, ny , - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired worldwide rights to bedford park, written and directed by stephanie ahn. the film, ahn's feature directorial debut, had its world premiere at the 2026 sundance film festival and took home the u.s. dramatic special jury award for debut feature. this marks sony pictures classics' second acquisition out of the festival. the film…, 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 42 academy awards(R) (38 of those at sony pictures classics) and have…, 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, ny (january 29, 2026), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired the worldwide rights to ha-chan, shake your booty! co-written by josef kubota wladyka, and nicholas huynh and directed by josef kubota wladyka. this marks the first sale in dramatic narrative competition and is sony pictures classics' first acquisition out of the festival. the director josef kubota wladyka received a standing…, 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 42 academy awards(R) (38 of those at sony pictures classics) and have…, 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 (february 2, 2026), - sony pictures classics announced today that they will release a magnificent life in select theaters nationwide on march 27, 2026. written and directed by four-time academy award (R) nominee and bafta winner sylvain chomet (the triplets of belleville, the illusionist), the animated english language feature stars international emmy award (R) nominee laurent lafitte and cesar award (R) winner …, 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 42 academy awards (R) (38 of those at sony pictures classics) and have…
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new york, ny (february 24, 2026), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired worldwide rights to the only living pickpocket in new york, written and directed by noah segan. from mrc and t-street, the film had its world premiere at the 2026 sundance film festival and is sony pictures classics' third acquisition out of the festival. the only living pickpocket in new york was financed by leading independent…, 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 42 academy awards(R) (38 of those at sony pictures classics) and have…, 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.…, about mrc, mrc is the leading independent entertainment studio which develops, finances, and produces some of the world's most iconic, award-winning, and prestigious films, television series and non-fiction documentaries with the industry's foremost creative artists. to date, mrc has been nominated for 118 emmy(R) awards, 38 golden globe (R) awards, 17 academy(R) awards and 5 grammy awards(R) and its films…, about t-street, t-street is a fully capitalized, independently staffed studio formed in 2019 by two-time academy award(R) and golden globe(R)-nominated filmmaker rian johnson and pga(R)-nominated producer ram bergman. the prolific duo has sustained a long and successful partnership, creating a diverse range of films-from the whodunit crime thrillers knives out, glass onion: a knives out mystery, and the third…
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new york , - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired worldwide rights to gail daughtry and the celebrity sex pass. directed by david wain (wet hot american summer, role models) and written by wain and longtime collaborator ken marino (the state), the original comedy premiered to rave reviews at the 2026 sundance film festival and marks sony pictures classics' fourth acquisition out of…, 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 42 academy awards (R) (38 of those at sony pictures classics) and have…, 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, ny (february 5, 2026), - sony pictures classics announced today that they will release i swear in theaters nationwide on april 24, 2026. written and directed by bafta nominee kirk jones (waking ned devine, nanny mcphee), the film premiered to critical acclaim at the 2025 toronto international film festival and currently boasts an impressive 100% critic score on rotten tomatoes. it has since enjoyed notable success at…, 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 42 academy awards (R) (38 of those at sony pictures classics) and have…, 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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sony music entertainment (japan) inc. (headquarters: chiyoda-ku, tokyo; president and group ceo: shunsuke muramatsu; "smej") and sony pictures entertainment inc. (headquarters: california, u.s.a.; president & ceo: ravi ahuja; "spe") today announced that the two companies have completed the acquisition of an equity interest in peanuts holdings llc from wildbrain ltd. (formerly dhx media ltd.;…, related press releases: , signing of definitive agreement for the acquisition of a stake in peanuts holdings llc (december 19, 2025) https://www.sme.co.jp/en/pressrelease/news/detail/news001927.html, for media inquiries, please contact:, smej: https://www.sme.co.jp/contact/ spe: spe_press@spe.sony.com
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