NEW YORK (May 24, 2013) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to Jim Jarmusch's ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE, which will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival tomorrow in the In Competition section. The film was produced by Jeremy Thomas of Recorded Picture Company and Reinhard Brundig of Pandora Film. Christos Konstantakopoulos of Fairilo House served as executive producer.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Critics' Week Grand Rail D'or Winner The Lunchbox
NEW YORK (May 24, 2013) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to the Viewer's Choice Award, Grand Rail d'Or, winner at the 2013 Critics' Week, THE LUNCHBOX. The film, written and directed by Ritesh Batra, stars Irrfan Khan (LIFE OF PI), Nimrat Kaur and Nakul Vaid.
Maria Dreyer Promoted To Senior Vice President, Advertiser Sales & Branded Integration For Sony Pictures Television
CULVER CITY, CA (May 20, 2013) - Maria Dreyer has been upped to senior vice president, advertiser sales & branded integration for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Amy Carney, president, advertiser sales, strategy & research, SPT, to whom she reports.
Jon Vitti Takes Flight With Angry Birds Movie Screenplay
Espoo, Finland, May 20, 2013 - Rovio Entertainment announced today that comedy writer Jon Vitti, a veteran of The Simpsons, King of the Hill, The Office, and The Larry Sanders Show, will write the screenplay for Angry Birds - the upcoming animated 3D film based on Rovio's bestselling app. Additionally, veteran producer Catherine Winder is joining the production team that includes producer John Cohen (Despicable Me) and executive producer David Maisel (Iron Man) .
"After Earth" To Utilize The Galactic Gateway At Spaceport America As The Backdrop For The Film's Press Junket
CULVER CITY, CA (May 15, 2013) - After Earth is set to utilize New Mexico's Spaceport America, the world's first purpose built commercial spaceport, at the movie's press junket on May 17th with the film's two lead actors, Jaden Smith and Will Smith in attendance.
Rovio's Angry Birds Feature Film Nests At Sony Pictures Entertainment
CULVER CITY, CA (May 15, 2013) - Sony Pictures Entertainment has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the eagerly anticipated Angry Birds animated film, making it one of the most high-profile deals of the year. The 3D film is being developed, produced, and financed by Rovio Entertainment and will be released worldwide by Sony Pictures on July 1, 2016. Several major studios pursued the global film rights in recent weeks, with Sony Pictures Entertainment emerging as the winner.
Sony Pictures Television Unveils First Adaptation Of Hit Series "Breaking Bad"
CULVER CITY, CA and MIAMI, FL (May 13, 2013) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Teleset have announced that they will produce an original series adaptation of the smash hit U.S. drama "Breaking Bad" for Latin American audiences. "Metástasis" is the first adaptation of the award-winning series by SPT, a pioneer and industry leader in scripted formats. The show has been cleared in most major Spanish speaking markets including Univision's UniMas in the U.S.
Comedy Legend Billy Crystal And Frank Oz Join "Winter's Discontent" For Atlas Entertainment And Sierra Pictures
Culver City, CA (May 13, 2013) - Billy Crystal is attached to star in Winter's Discontent as a widower who moves into a reputed active adult community in hopes of reinvigorating his sex life. Frank Oz will direct the comedy. Sony Pictures will distribute the film domestically and has also acquired rights in select international territories. Sierra Pictures will finance the film and Sierra/Affinity will handle additional foreign sales on the title in Cannes.
Virgin Produced And Overbrook Entertainment Join Forces On Non-Exclusive Pact Beginning With "After Earth"
CULVER CITY, CA (May 10, 2013) - Virgin Produced, the film and television arm of the Virgin Group, has teamed up with Overbrook Entertainment on a non-exclusive pact, which will support the After Earth franchise, starting with the upcoming May 31st release, it was announced today by Jason Felts, CEO of Virgin Produced, and James Lassiter of Overbrook Entertainment. This pact allows Virgin Produced the option to co-produce, co-finance and co-market a sequel to After Earth.
Sony Movie Channel Pays Tribute To The Legendary Filmmaker Ray Harryhausen In A Special Afternoon Marathon, Saturday, May 11
CULVER CITY, CA (May 8, 2013) - To pay tribute to the legendary Ray Harryhausen's remarkable achievements, Sony Movie Channel has revised its schedule to include a special TV marathon, on Saturday, May 11, highlighting the filmmaker's career. Harryhausen, who died yesterday at the age of 92, is renowned for his special effects innovations and as the inventor of stop motion animation.
