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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[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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