Culver City, June 1, 2010 - George Chien has been promoted to senior vice president, international networks, Asia-Pacific, Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Andy Kaplan, president, networks, to whom he reports. Based in Culver City, California, Chien will work closely with Todd Miller, executive vice president, international networks, Asia-Pacific, in overseeing the group's television networks business in the Asia-Pacific region.
George Chien Promoted To Senior Vice President, International Networks, Sony Pictures Television, Asia-Pacific
Sony Entertainment Television Unveiled In The Baltics
London, June 1, 2010 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today that Sony Entertainment Television, its popular general entertainment channel brand, has launched in Estonia via carriage agreements with Elion (IPTV) and Starman (cable and pay DTT). Estonian audiences will be able to select either original language audio or choose to watch programming dubbed into Russian, with both options incorporating Estonian subtitles. The announcement was made by Ross Hair, executive vice president, international networks, SPT.
Castrol To Partner Sony Pictures Television's How To Win The Fifa World Cup™
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced that it has secured a brand partnership for its global football documentary, How to Win the FIFA World Cup™, with Castrol. The announcement was made by Mike Morley, chief creative officer and executive vice president, international production, SPT.
Sony Pictures Television, Tandem Communications, Peace Out Productions And Scott Free Television Explode Into Action On Pompeii
CULVER CITY, CA and France, April 11, 2010 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT), Tandem Communications, Peace Out Productions and Scott Free Television are partnering on a new four-hour event miniseries, based on "Pompeii," the bestselling book by Robert Harris.
Movie Theaters Asked To Offer Healthier Snacks At Concession Stands
LAS VEGAS, NV, March 15, 2010 - The nation's theater owners were asked today by the head of a major Hollywood studio to have healthier snacks at their concession stands in addition to their traditional offerings of candy, popcorn and soda.
In a speech at ShoWest, the nation's largest convention for the movie theater industry, Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Michael Lynton said, "adding healthier options to your existing menu is the right thing to do for our industry, for audiences and for our country."
Sony Pictures Entertainment Digital Authoring Center Begins 3D Authoring
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 1, 2010 - Sony Pictures Entertainment Digital Authoring Center (DAC) has been enhanced to offer Blu-ray 3D disc authoring services, it was announced today by Chris Cookson, President of Sony Pictures Technologies and Tony Beswick, Senior Vice President of Technology and Operations for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The center, located on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, provides high-quality compression and authoring services for the digitization of film and television content for the DVD and Blu-ray marketplace.
Dr. Oz Makes House Calls Around The World
LOS ANGELES, CA and LONDON, UK - February 16, 2010 Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Harpo Productions today announced that they have concluded both print and format sales for their new hit daytime talk show, The Dr. Oz Show, in a wide range of territories outside the U.S. Since its launch in the U.S., The Dr. Oz Show has enjoyed the highest rated syndication premiere in seven years and its audience has grown by 35% there since launch. The U.S.
Spider-Man Swings Into Theaters In 3D On July 3, 2012
CULVER CITY, Calif., February 10, 2010 - Spider-Man will swing into theaters worldwide in 3D beginning July 3, 2012, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution. The new film, which is still untitled, will begin production later this year directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin will produce the film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.
A New Webb For Spider-Man
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 2010 - January , 2010 - Marc Webb, the director of the Golden Globe nominated Best Picture (500) Days of Summer, will direct the next chapter in the Spider-Man franchise, set to hit theaters summer 2012, it was jointly announced today by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.
Written by James Vanderbilt, Webb will work closely with producers Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin in developing the project, which will begin production later this year.
Spider-Man: Summer 2012
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 11, 2010 - Peter Parker is going back to high school when the next Spider-Man hits theaters in the summer of 2012.
Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today they are moving forward with a film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on a teenager dealing with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.