CULVER CITY, Calif., July 23, 2013 - In celebration of the July 31, 2013 release of Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation's family comedy The Smurfs™ 2, the studio will host 162 day and date blue carpet premieres in cities around the world on Super Smurf Sunday, July 28.
Little Blue Smurfs Go Big With More Than 160 Day And Date Blue Carpet Premieres Worldwide On "Super Smurf Sunday," July 28, To Celebrate Release Of Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation's "The Smurfs™ 2"
Get Ready For A Smurftastic Halloween!
MELVILLE, NY (July 15, 2013) - Rubie's Costume Company Inc., has teamed up with Lafig Belgium/IMPS to produce officially licensed costumes, masks, make up and accessories inspired by Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation's The Smurfs™ 2, in theaters July 31, 2013.
Available in newborn, infant, toddler, children and adult sizes, The Smurfs 2 Costume Collection introduces new characters Vexy™ and Hackus™ (also known as the Naughties) and includes Smurf™, Papa Smurf™, Smurfette™, and the evil wizard Gargamel™.
Sony Pictures Television Puts A New Spin On 'Wheel Of Fortune' With New Mobile Game, 'Wheel Of Fortune: Cubed'
LOS ANGELES - July 11, 2013 - Sony Pictures Television has launched Wheel of Fortune: Cubed, which provides a fresh, captivating way for fans and players of all ages to enjoy a unique new version of the classic game. Wheel of Fortune: Cubed transforms the Wheel of Fortune game board into a 5x5 word cube, creating thousands of intriguing word combinations that provide plenty of puzzle solving fun.
Sam Mendes Returns To Direct 'Bond 24'
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.
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.
