CULVER CITY, Calif., June 10, 2015 - Continuing one of its most successful franchises, Sony Pictures Animation today announced the upcoming release of OPEN SEASON: SCARED SILLY, the fourth installment in the titled series. This latest production brings back Elliot, Boog and all of the beloved woodland creatures in a brand new comedy adventure, with David Feiss (head of story on the original Open Season and creator of the popular TV series Cow and Chicken) directing and John Bush (The Simpsons, Family Guy) producing.
Open Season Is Back With A Brand New Comedy Adventure!
Danielle Misher To Head Marketing For Screen Gems
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 5, 2015 - Danielle Misher has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Marketing for Screen Gems, it was announced today by Josh Greenstein, president, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Misher will report to Dwight Caines, president of Domestic Theatrical Marketing for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
"Game On," The Theme From "Pixels" By Waka Flocka Flame Feat. Good Charlotte Now Available Everywhere
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 5, 2015 - Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today that "Game On," by Waka Flocka Flame feat. Good Charlotte, will be the end credits song in Pixels, set for release in theaters nationwide on July 24. The song may also be heard on ESPN and ABC, during spots promoting the broadcast of the NBA Finals.
The song, which is produced by KoOoLkOjAk and RAS, is now available from Atlantic Records for purchase at all DSPs.
Columbia Pictures Partners With China Film Co., Ltd. On The Chinese Remake Of "My Best Friend's Wedding"
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 20, 2015 - Columbia Pictures and China Film Co., Ltd. announced its latest local language co-production, the Chinese remake of the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding.
Pac-Man™ Turns 35 And Sony Pictures' "Pixels" Is There To Celebrate
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 20, 2015 - On May 22, 2015, PAC-MAN™ - one of the most iconic videogame characters in history - will celebrate his 35th birthday. With the character coming to the big screen this summer in Sony Pictures' Pixels, the studio is joining in to celebrate with a global birthday party of epic proportions. In cities around the world and online, film talent will join with moviegoers and special guests to celebrate with birthday cakes, free play of the PAC-MAN arcade game, and special events localized to each city.
Principal Photography Begins On "Inferno" Third Robert Langdon Movie Starring Tom Hanks And Directed By Ron Howard
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 11, 2015 - Principal photography has commenced on Inferno, the new film in Columbia Pictures' Robert Langdon series, which has taken in more than $1.2 billion worldwide to date. The film is slated for release on October 14, 2016.
Spider-Man Gets Animated And Dated With Phil Lord & Christopher Miller And Sony Pictures Entertainment
LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 22, 2015 - On July 20, 2018, Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, the directors of The Lego Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and 21 and 22 Jump Street, are taking Spider-Man back to his graphic roots with the first-of-its-kind animated Spider-Man feature, it was announced today at CinemaCon by Tom Rothman, chairman of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group. The film will exist independently of the projects in the live-action Spider-Man universe, all of which are continuing.
Sanford Panitch Named President Of International Film And Television For Sony Pictures Entertainment
CULVER CITY - April 13, 2015 - Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton today named Sanford Panitch as President of International Film & Television. Panitch comes to SPE after serving as president of Fox International Productions, a division of 20th Century Fox.
Sony Pictures Names John Restall Executive Vice President, Domestic Marketing Research
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 30, 2015 - Sony Pictures Entertainment has named John Restall as executive vice president, Domestic Marketing Research, it was announced today by Dwight Caines, president, Theatrical Marketing for Sony Pictures. In his new role, Restall will report to Caines as he oversees all domestic theatrical market research efforts for the studio's marketing department, helping to shape and manage the studio's messaging for all films.
Celebrate Your Local Security Guard With Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 On National Security Guard Day Saturday, April 11
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 30, 2015 - Each day, millions of Americans go to offices and hospitals, banks and stadiums, schools, museums, and, of course, malls - and now we'll all have a chance to celebrate the unsung heroes who stand watch. On April 11, the country will give back as it celebrates National Security Guard Day with its most public face, the mall cop, Paul Blart. The new comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 arrives in theaters the following Friday, April 17.
