CULVER CITY, Calif., October 28, 2013 - Sony Pictures Entertainment and MRC have begun production in Johannesburg, South Africa on Chappie, the next film from writer-director Neill Blomkamp, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures and Hannah Minghella, president of Production for the studio, and MRC. Chappie is co-produced and co-financed by Sony Pictures and MRC; the film will be marketed and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures.
Sony Pictures Entertainment And Mrc Announce Start Of Production On "Chappie"
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment And VUDU Launch "VUDU Extras+," A New Interactive Movie-Watching Experience
CULVER CITY, CALIF. AND SANTA CLARA, CALIF., (Oct. 23, 2013) - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) and VUDU, Wal-Mart's subscription-free video streaming service, are delivering a new, enhanced way for movie fans to experience their digital movies with VUDU Extras+. Fans can now enjoy extras they've come to love from DVD and Blu-ray titles online with additional interactive features.
Cine Sony Television Reaches Carriage Agreement With Comcast's Xfinity TV
CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2013 - Cine Sony Television, Sony Pictures Television's (SPT) network delivering a premium Hollywood entertainment experience in Spanish for the fast-growing U.S. Hispanic market, today announced a distribution agreement to expand its blockbuster programming to Comcast's Xfinity TV cable service.
Rovio Entertainment Announces Directors For "Angry Birds" Movie
Espoo, Finland, October 9, 2013 - Rovio Entertainment announced today that Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis will direct Angry Birds, the upcoming 3D CG-animated film based on Rovio's bestselling app. The film is being produced by John Cohen and Catherine Winder and executive produced by David Maisel; the screenplay is by Jon Vitti. The movie is slated for a July 1, 2016 release and will be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures.
"The Blacklist" Breaks Records, Keeps Worldwide Audiences Wanting More
CANNES / CULVER CITY, CA (October 6, 2013) - Following successful premieres in the U.S., Canada, UK, Mexico, Korea and Australia, Sony Pictures Television's (SPT) The Blacklist continues its forward momentum by maintaining its substantial audience into the drama's subsequent episodes. The crime thriller, which premiered Sept. 23 in the U.S. as NBC's best drama debut in more than six years, saw week 2 break US DVR history with L+3 figures adding over 5 million viewers.
Dwight Caines Promoted To President Of Marketing For Columbia Tristar Motion Picture Group
Culver City, CA - September 25, 2013 - Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that it has named Dwight Caines as President of Theatrical Marketing for the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group. Caines will report to Jeff Blake, Vice Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution. Caines will continue to oversee worldwide digital marketing for the studio, working closely on theatrical marketing with Nigel Clark, President of Marketing for Sony Pictures Releasing International, who will now also report to Blake.
Seth Rogen And Evan Goldberg Let It All Hang Out With "Sausage Party," An Outrageous, Not-For-Kids Animated Movie, From Sony Pictures Entertainment, Annapurna Pictures And Point Grey
CULVER CITY, Calif., September 24, 2013 - Sony Pictures Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures will partner on what is expected to be an R-rated animated film titled Sausage Party, written by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg & Kyle Hunter & Ariel Shaffir, from a story by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg & Jonah Hill, to be directed by Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, Monsters vs.
Get Ready For The Best Extended Cut Ever: Hit Film Comes To Theaters With 20 Minutes Of New Footage And Four Additional Songs In "One Direction: This Is Us - Extended Fan Cut"
CULVER CITY, Calif., September 9, 2013 - In response to the fan support at the box office for TriStar Pictures' hit film One Direction: This Is Us, the studio is releasing an extended cut of the film, in theaters this Friday, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures. One Direction: This Is Us - Extended Fan Cut will feature 20 minutes of new footage and four songs not previously in the movie. The film has taken in an estimated $50 million worldwide since opening.
Sony Pictures Animation's "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2" Feeds America With The Help Of Some Of The Nation's Leading Produce Companies To Support Hunger Action Month With Over 200,000 Pounds Of Donated Produce
CHICAGO, September 9, 2013 - A star-studded group of cast and characters from Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 took part in a food packing event today at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank to help kick-off Hunger Action Month, Feeding America's month long effort to raise awareness of the 49 million people who struggle with hunger in the US.
Scott Landsman Upped To Senior Vice President, Comedy Development For Sony Pictures Television
CULVER CITY, CA (September 9, 2013) - Scott Landsman has been named senior vice president, comedy development for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Glenn Adilman, executive vice president, U.S. comedy development, SPT, to whom he reports.
