culver city, ca (april 22, 2013), - in advance of the nationwide release of after earth , the highly anticipated film in theaters may 31, columbia pictures is teaming up with google for a live "after earth day" google+ hangout tomorrow, april 23 - the day after earth day. the google+ hangout brings together some of the world's most renowned thinkers, inventors, authors, and futurists to discuss the film's themes and the future of…, about sony pictures, 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, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new…, for more information:, steve elzer senior vice president, media relations (310) 244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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culver city, ca (april 22, 2013), - sony pictures television (spt) networks today announced plans to launch gettv, a new us digital broadcast television network airing classic movies, in the fall of 2013. the third wholly owned sony-branded channel in the us, gettv will premiere on the digital subchannels of univision television group owned television stations. spt is in active discussions with other stations groups in advance of…, contact:, paula askanas executive vice president, communications paula_askanas@spe.sony.com
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culver city, ca and zurich, switzerland (april 23, 2013), - sony pictures television (spt) networks and dori media group (dmg) announced today that they have entered into an agreement for spt networks to acquire 50% of televiva, dmg's telenovela channel in indonesia. televiva, which offers viewers top quality first-run telenovelas dubbed into bahasa indonesia, is carried exclusively by indovision, the nation's largest pay tv provider. the channel is…, about dori media group, dori media group ( http://www.dorimedia.com ) is an international group of companies involved in all aspects of tv and new media. the group produces and distributes tv and new media content, broadcasts various tv channels and operates video-content internet sites. the group owns approximately 5,500 tv hours of telenovelas and daily series which it sells to a wide variety of audiences in more than…, contact:, michael maney director, communications michael_maney@spe.sony.com 310-244-8834
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culver city, calif. - april 25, 2013, - a few months before the bones of richard iii were discovered below a parking lot in leicester, england, the infamous british monarch was the focal point of a very different type of reclamation project halfway around the world in culver city, california. there, colorworks, sony pictures' digital intermediate facility, applied the finishing touches to an exhaustive 4k restoration of richard iii…, about sony pictures, 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, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new…, about the film foundation, created in 1990 by martin scorsese, the film foundation (film-foundation.org) is dedicated to protecting and preserving motion picture history. by working in partnership with the leading archives and studios, the foundation raises awareness of the urgent need for preservation and has saved over 600 films. in addition to the preservation, restoration, and presentation of classic cinema, the…
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new york, ny - april 25, 2013, - when it comes to survival, we could all use a pointer or two from an expert. overbrook entertainment with sony pictures entertainment have teamed up with generator - a leading provider of marketing and commerce solutions for the entertainment industry - to develop a 7-episode web series inspired by themes from the upcoming action movie after earth , in theaters may 31. in after earth , a crash…, about overbrook entertainment, overbrook entertainment, founded by partners james lassiter and will 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 more in home video sales. some of overbrook's…, 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, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new…, about generator, relentless generator provides direct-to-consumer marketing and commerce solutions to the entertainment industry, leveraging advanced platforms, proven processes, and skilled people to create profitable solutions for clients. many of the biggest names in media rely on relentless generator to build and maintain their online presences and successfully engage, activate, and sell directly to fans.…
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culver city, ca (may 6, 2013), - the newly-restored, 50th anniversary directors cut of david lean's 1962 masterpiece lawrence of arabia took home the award for "best archive restoration/preservation title" at the tenth focal international awards held may 2nd in london. the 4k restoration of the film was completed last year by sony pictures entertainment under the direction of grover crisp, evp of asset management, film…, contact:, jason allen sony pictures entertainment jason_allen@spe.sony.com
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culver city, ca (may 7, 2013), - sony pictures entertainment has closed its deal with shane black to co-write and direct doc savage , and black is eyeing it as his next film, it was announced today by doug belgrad, president of columbia pictures, and hannah minghella, president of production for the studio. black co-wrote the screenplay with anthony bagarozzi and charles mondry, based on the hero of pulp novels, films, and…, about sony pictures, 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, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new…, for more information:, steve elzer senior vice president, media relations (310) 244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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culver city, ca (may 8, 2013), - to pay tribute to the legendary ray harryhausen's remarkable achievements, sony movie channel has revised its schedule to include a special tv marathon, on saturday, may 11, highlighting the filmmaker's career. harryhausen, who died yesterday at the age of 92, is renowned for his special effects innovations and as the inventor of stop motion animation. on saturday, may 11, sony movie channel…, media contact:, cindy ronzoni social spread media 310-880-1961 cindy@socialspreadmedia.com @cindyronzoni
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culver city, ca (may 10, 2013), - virgin produced, the film and television arm of the virgin group, has teamed up with overbrook entertainment on a non-exclusive pact, which will support the after earth franchise, starting with the upcoming may 31st release, it was announced today by jason felts, ceo of virgin produced, and james lassiter of overbrook entertainment. this pact allows virgin produced the option to co-produce, co-…, about virgin produced, virgin produced serves as the film and television development, packaging and production arm of sir richard branson's virgin group. led by co-founders ceo jason felts and chief creative officer justin berfield, virgin produced is breaking the corrosive models of old hollywood by providing a collaborative environment that embraces talent so they can best create and inspire. putting quality and…, 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 elzer senior vice president, media relations (310) 244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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culver city, ca and miami, fl (may 13, 2013), - sony pictures television (spt) and teleset have announced that they will produce an original series adaptation of the smash hit u.s. drama "breaking bad" for latin american audiences. "metastasis" is the first adaptation of the award-winning series by spt, a pioneer and industry leader in scripted formats. the show has been cleared in most major spanish speaking markets including univision's…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television ( www.sonypicturestelevision.com ), a sony pictures entertainment company, is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, around the world and for a multitude of platforms. in addition to one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, sony…, contact:, michael maney director, communications michael_maney@spe.sony.com 310-244-8834
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