Culver City, CA (July 11, 2013) - Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, EON Productions; Gary Barber, Chairman & CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Michael Lynton, CEO, Sony Entertainment, Inc, and Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Daniel Craig will once again return as the legendary British secret agent in the 24th James Bond film and Sam Mendes will also return to direct the screenplay written by John Logan. The film is set for release in UK theaters on October 23, 2015 and in US theaters on November 6, 2015.
Sam Mendes Returns To Direct 'Bond 24'
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Documentary 'Jodorowsky's Dune'
NEW YORK (July 11, 2013) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to Frank Pavich's documentary JODOROWSKY'S DUNE. Executive produced by Donald Rosenfeld and produced by Pavich, Stephen Scarlata, and Travis Stevens, the film was in the Director's Fortnight section at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Nathalie Lubensky Named Senior Vice President And General Manager Sony Pictures Television Channels, Latin America
Miami, FL (July 2, 2013) - Nathalie Lubensky has been chosen to manage Sony Pictures Television's (SPT) channels in Latin America, it was announced today by TC Schultz, executive vice president and managing director, networks, Latin America and Brazil.
Lubensky will be responsible for the management of SET, AXN and Spin across Spanish language Latin America. The company's channels in Brazil will continue to be managed by Alberto Niccoli, senior vice president and general manager, channels, Brazil. Both executives will report to Schultz.
Active Military And Veterans Invited To Celebrate July 4th With Free Admission To "White House Down"
Culver City, CA (July 2, 2013) - On Independence Day, to thank America's troops for their sacrifice and service, active military personnel and veterans will be admitted with one guest to see Columbia Pictures' White House Down for free at any Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, or Carmike Cinemas theater by showing proper military identification. The special invitation to America's military personnel and veterans is valid only on the 4th of July and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at each participating location.
Columbia Pictures Begins Development On "Bad Teacher 2"
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 20, 2013 - Columbia Pictures is developing Bad Teacher 2, to be directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Justin Malen, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, President of Columbia Pictures, and Hannah Minghella, president of Production for the studio. Jimmy Miller, Jake Kasdan, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky will produce the film, and Melvin Mar will executive produce. The project is being developed for Cameron Diaz to star in the film but no deal is yet set with the actress.
True Blue: Columbia Pictures/sony Pictures Animation's "The Smurfs™ 2" Gives Beloved Characters' Multigenerational Fans The Opportunity To Live The Smurfs Brand Through Big-Name Promotional Partnerships
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Andrew Z. Davis Named President, Production Administration, Columbia Pictures
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 12, 2013 - Andrew Z. Davis has been named President of Production Administration for Columbia Pictures, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, President of Columbia Pictures.
Global Smurfs™ Day Returns Saturday, June 22, 2013
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 10, 2013 - On Saturday, June 22, 2013, in celebration of the birthday of Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs (born June 25, 1928), Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation will once again coordinate events all over the world as part of Global Smurfs Day, a worldwide event in anticipation of the release of The Smurfs™ 2, in theaters July 31, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures.
Acura Joins As Exclusive Sponsor Of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee
NEW YORK, NY and CULVER CITY, CA (June 5, 2013) - Acura, one of the world's most technologically advanced luxury automotive brands, has signed on as the sole sponsor of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, the popular award-winning Web series created by and starring Jerry Seinfeld, returning this summer to Crackle and ComediansInCarsGettingCoffee.com. Acura will sponsor 24 new episodes to be released in 2013 and 2014.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Options English-Language Rights To "A Prophet"
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 5, 2013 - Sony Pictures Entertainment has optioned the rights to remake A Prophet, the French hit released in the US in 2010, into an English language film to be produced by Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe through the Original Film banner, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures, and Hannah Minghella, president of Production for the studio.
