LOS ANGELES, Calif., August 29, 2012 - In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise on the anniversary of Dr. No, which enjoyed its world film premiere in London on October 5, 1962, and in anticipation of the worldwide release of the 23rd James Bond adventure SKYFALL™, Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today that October 5, 2012 will be Global James Bond Day, a day-long series of events for Bond fans around the world.
The Man With The Golden Anniversary: James Bond Celebrates 50 Years On Film With "Global James Bond Day," A Worldwide Series Of Events Planned For October 5, 2012
Everything Or Nothing: The Untold Story Of 007
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 28, 2012) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Passion Pictures and Red Box Films are proud to announce their new feature documentary EVERYTHING OR NOTHING: THE UNTOLD STORY OF 007 directed by Stevan Riley (FIRE IN BABYLON), produced by John Battsek (ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER, THE TILLMAN STORY) and Simon Chinn (MAN ON WIRE, PROJECT NIM) to coincide with the 50th anniversary of James Bond films on October 5. Country specific release plans to be announced shortly.
Sony Pictures Classics Keeps Company With Robert Redford
NEW YORK (August 24, 2012) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all US Rights to Robert Redford's THE COMPANY YOU KEEP. Redford, who directed and produced the film, also stars alongside a stellar cast including Shia LeBeouf, Julie Christie, Sam Elliott, Brendan Gleeson, Terence Howard, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick, Brit Marling, Stanley Tucci, Nick Nolte, Chris Cooper, and Susan Sarandon. Additional producers include Nicolas Chartier (THE HURT LOCKER), and Bill Holderman (THE CONSPIRATOR).
Sony Pictures Television Takes Majority Stake In Left Bank Pictures
London, 23 August, 2012 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced it has taken a majority stake in British production company Left Bank Pictures, signalling a significant move into scripted production in the UK. Under this new agreement, SPT will also distribute future Left Bank Pictures television content, both finished programming and formats, and will have a first look distribution option on feature films produced by the company.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Equity Investment And First-Look Deal With Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions
CULVER CITY, CA, AUGUST 23, 2012 - Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) announced today that it has signed a five-year overall deal with Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions (SSTP), to develop and produce stage versions of the studio's films. As part of the agreement, the studio has purchased a 20% equity stake in Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions.
Colorworks Helps Give "Sparkle" Its Glow
Colorist John Persichetti helps cinematographer Anastas N. Michos, ASC recreate the look of Motown.
Culver City, Calif. - August 20, 2012 - Colorworks, Sony Pictures Entertainments' digital intermediate facility, recently completed final post work for Sparkle, the new movie from Tri-Star Pictures, starring Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston. Digital intermediate colorist John Persichetti worked under the supervision of director Salim Akil and cinematographer Anastas N. Michos, ASC in performing final color grading for the film.
Sony Pictures Interactive Opens A Hotel Game On Facebook
CULVER CITY, CA (August 15, 2012) - Sony Pictures Interactive has launched the company's first premium social game, The Hotel Transylvania Social Game (facebook.com/hoteltgame), it was announced today by Bob Osher, president, Sony Pictures Digital Productions, and Emmanuelle Borde, executive vice president and general manager, Sony Pictures Interactive.
After A Year Of Industry Adoption, Lucasfilm And Sony Pictures Imageworks Release Alembic 1.1
LOS ANGELES, CA., August 5, 2012 - Alembic 1.1, the open source project jointly developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) and Lucasfilm Ltd. released its newest improvements and updates at this year's ACM SIGGRAPH Conference.
Sony Pictures Classics Takes On "At Any Price"
NEW YORK (August 3, 2012) - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American and Eastern European rights, excluding CIS and Russia, to AT ANY PRICE. Ramin Bahrani (GOODBYE SOLO, MAN PUSH CART, CHOP SHOP) directed and co-wrote the film with Hallie Elizabeth Newton. AT ANY PRICE stars Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Kim Dickens and Heather Graham.
Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Pictures Animation Offer Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Presentations Of Men In Black 3, The Amazing Spider-Man And Highly-Anticipated Hotel Transylvania At Siggraph 2012 On Aug. 7
CULVER CITY, CA (August 2, 2012) - Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) and Sony Pictures Animation (SPA), celebrating 20th and 10th anniversaries, respectively, will feature their renowned stable of effects and animation talent August 7 in special "behind the scenes" presentations of blockbuster live-action hits Men in Black 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man and the highly-anticipated animated feature film Hotel Transylvania during SIGGRAPH 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
