Culver City, Calif. - January 31st, 2013 - Colorworks, Sony Pictures Entertainment's digital intermediate facility, has opened a new facility focused on 4K television post-production. Located in the Capra Building on the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, Colorworks 4K Television will provide post-production services for original programming shot in 4K and re-mastering services for film-originated media.
Sony Pictures Colorworks Launches 4K Television Post-Production Facility
Will Gluck In Negotiations To Direct Sony Pictures Entertainment's "Annie"
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 through their Overbrook Entertainment banner, and by Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, Jay Brown, and Tyran "Ty Ty" Smith through Marcy Media.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires For No Good Reason
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.
Moviegoers Join "Zero Dark Thirty" In Saluting Women In The Military Through Social Media
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® 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' tweets or posts will be broadcast simultaneously with all other supporters.
Sony Movie Channel Celebrates The Early Films Of Jack Nicholson Friday Nights In February With An Interactive Photo Book And A 'Script To Screen Experience' Facebook App
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 29, 2013 - Throughout the month of February, Sony Movie Channel (SMC) is featuring the early films of the Oscar® 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.
Adrian Smith Named President, Sony Pictures Releasing Domestic Distribution
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 and each will report to Smith.
Sony Movie Channel Honors Black History Month Tuesday Nights In February With Blockbuster Films Featuring Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman And Richard Pryor, Among Others
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 comedies, uncut and uncensored.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Sundance Favorite Before Midnight
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® nominees Linklater, Hawke and Delpy. Premiering to critical acclaim in the Premieres Section on Sunday evening at the Sundance Film Festival, BEFORE MIDNIGHT has been one of the most talked about films at the festival.
Gary Martin Retires From Sony Pictures; Studio To Dedicate Sound Stage In His Honor
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 22, 2013 - After 51 years in the entertainment industry and 32 years at Columbia Pictures, Gary Martin is retiring from his joint role as President, Production Administration, Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group and President, Sony Pictures Studios Operations. To honor Martin's 32-year tenure, Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Michael Lynton, CEO, Sony Entertainment, Inc. have announced that Sony Pictures Studios will dedicate Stage 15 "The Gary Martin Soundstage" in his honor.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Sundance Hit Kill Your Darlings
NEW YORK (January 22, 2013) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all US, Australian, New Zealand, South African, African TV, and Eastern European (minus CIS which has already been sold) rights to John Krokidas' directorial feature debut, KILL YOUR DARLINGS. Co-written by Krokidas and Austin Bunn, KILL YOUR DARLINGS stars Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan, Michael C. Hall, Ben Foster, Jack Huston, Elizabeth Olsen, David Cross, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
