CULVER CITY, CA (May 15, 2012) - Academy Award® winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin will adapt Steve Jobs, a motion picture based on the best-selling biography of the legendary Apple co-founder by award-winning journalist Walter Isaacson, it was announced today by Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Doug Belgrad, President of Columbia Pictures. The project is being produced by Mark Gordon, Scott Rudin and Guymon Casady.
Aaron Sorkin To Adapt "Steve Jobs" For Sony Pictures
Contract Signed Between Mbc Group, Talpa, & Sony Pictures Television Arabia
Dubai, UAE May 14th 2012: During a press conference held at MBC Group Headquarters in Dubai, a contract was signed between MBC Group, Talpa and Sony Pictures Television ("SPT") Arabia, by which MBC Group acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the international TV format "The Voice", on multi-platforms, across the Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") region. SPT Arabia- the producer- which represents Talpa formats in the region will co-produce the show in its local adaptation.
Sony Pictures Television Networks Appoints Head Of Sales For Central Europe
Warsaw/Budapest (10 May, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks today announced the appointment of Hubert Drabik to the newly created role of head of sales, Central Europe. Drabik will work primarily from Poland and reports to John Rossiter, general manager, SPT Networks Central Europe, at the regional headquarters in Budapest.
The Sing-Off Hits A High Note In China
HONG KONG (May 8, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today it has licensed its hit musical competition format, The Sing-Off, to IPCN in China. SPT will co-produce the local version of the unscripted series with IPCN and Shenzhen Media Group for Shenzhen Satellite TV. The announcement was made by Mary Chan, vice president, production, Asia, SPT and Yi Hua, deputy editor-in-chief of Shenzhen Satellite TV and chief producer of The Sing-Off.
The Emmy® Award-Winning "The Dr. Oz Show" Reveals The Top Ten Finalists For Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You
NEW YORK, NY (May 7, 2012) - The Emmy® Award-winning, critically acclaimed and nationally syndicated "The Dr. Oz Show" today proudly announced the top ten finalists to earn a spot in the show's season-long initiative, Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You. Beginning today, viewers can vote on which finalist they feel should win the grand prize of $1 million by going to www.doctoroz.com. The winner will be announced on "The Dr. Oz Show" scheduled to air on May 23rd.
"Men In Black™ 3" Has Its Moment In Time As Time Capsule Begins Cross Country Tour
CULVER CITY, CA (May 4, 2012) - Yesterday, in anticipation of the nationwide release of the action adventure comedy Men in Black™ 3, in theaters May 25, the cast and filmmakers donated memorabilia from the film into a time capsule that will begin a cross country tour next week. Following the tour, the time capsule will be locked away for 43 years - mirroring the jump back in time from 2012 to 1969 that Agent J experiences in the film.
Jeffrey Reyna Promoted To Senior Vice President, Business Affairs, U.S. Distribution For Sony Pictures Television
CULVER CITY, CA (May 8, 2012) - Jeffrey Reyna has been promoted to senior vice president, business affairs, U.S. distribution at Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Chris Elwell, executive vice president, U.S. distribution, to whom he reports.
In this role, Reyna will lead the U.S. distribution business affairs team across all lines of domestic distribution, including basic cable, subscription pay television, broadcast syndication and over-the-top subscription and free video-on-demand. He will also support SPT's advertiser sales group.
Zack Hernandez Named Senior Vice President, U.S. Syndication Sales, Central Region At Sony Pictures Television
CHICAGO, IL (May 1, 2012) - Zack Hernandez has been promoted to senior vice president, U.S. syndication sales, central region, for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Philip Martzolf, executive vice president, U.S. syndication sales, SPT, to whom he reports.
Men In Black™ 3 Inspired Frozen Treats Land At Baskin-Robbins Shops Nationwide
CANTON, MA (April 30, 2012) - Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is ready for the arrival of Men in Black™ 3 to the big screen on May 25. Beginning May 1, Baskin-Robbins, in conjunction with Columbia Pictures, brings the spirit of Men in Black™ 3 into participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide with a host of delicious frozen treats and promotions inspired by the blockbuster film franchise.
Lauren Glotzer To Head Corporate Development At Sony Pictures Entertainment
Culver City, CA (April 25, 2012) - Lauren Glotzer has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development at Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) it was announced today by David Hendler, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SPE, to whom she will report.
As Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Glotzer will head the corporate development team at the studio, overseeing studio investments and analyses, mergers and acquisitions, new business development and strategic planning.
