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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new york (january 30, 2013), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired all north american rights to charlie paul's directorial debut, for no good reason from itch film. foreign sales are being handled by independent film sales. charlie paul, who has been a director in advertising for years and is a former artist himself, spent 10 years making for no good reason. produced by itch film's co-founder lucy…, 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 (march 20, 2014), - sony pictures classics announced today that they have acquired all north american, australian and nz, asian, eastern european and russian rights to james d. cooper's directorial debut lambert & stamp . the film stars chris stamp and kit lambert, and features pete townshend, roger daltrey and terence stamp. the film premiered at the 2014 sundance film festival to wide acclaim and critical…, 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 32 academy awards® (28 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;…, press contact:, bebe lerner: (323)822-4800 sheri goldberg: (646)723-3800
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march 25, 2014, - madison gate records and spacelab9 announced today the worldwide release of the raid 2 original motion picture soundtrack. the album hits digital retailers today, march 25th, with the cd format coming april 29, 2014, followed by a deluxe vinyl lp edition early summer 2014. the raid 2 will arrive in u.s. theaters this friday, march 28th, and is distributed by sony pictures classics. composer…, for more information, one-sheets, comments or interviews contact mike andriani at spacelab9 press@spacelab9.com (631) 821-5284 www.spacelab9.com, about the raid 2, written and directed by gareth evans, the raid 2 picks up right where the first film left off and follows rama (iko uwais) as he goes undercover and infiltrates the ranks of a ruthless jakarta crime syndicate in order to protect his family and uncover the corruption in his own police force. the raid 2 was produced by ario sagantoro for merantau films, and aram tertzakian and nate bolotin of xyz…, about madison gate records:, madison gate records is the in-house, independent record label of sony pictures entertainment. the label was founded in 2010 to create, distribute and market music and related products from today's top films and television programs. for more information go to: www.facebook.com/madisongaterecords, about spacelab9, conceived of by music industry veteran dave amcher and staffed by fellow record collectors, film buffs and all-around fanboy fanatics, spacelab9 takes a 360 view of music and pop culture fandom; come all ye pop culture fans, film and tv freaks, record collectors, comic fanatics, thrill seekers and escapees of the mundane... with their sights set on galactic conquest, spacelab9 has arrived to…
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culver city, calif., april 1, 2014, - tristar productions today announced an all-star band of film talent will collaborate on ricki and the flash . produced by marc platt and mason novick, the film unites oscar® winners diablo cody, who wrote the original screenplay, director jonathan demme, and meryl streep, who will star in the title role. ricki and the flash is the funny and touching story of a rock n' roll-loving woman who…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony entertainment inc., 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…, contact:, jean guerin svp, media relations sony pictures entertainment 310.244.2923
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