Miami, FL (April 17, 2012) - Crackle, Inc., Sony Pictures Television's (SPT) multi-platform video entertainment network, launched today in 17 Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America including Mexico, becoming the only online network to offer always free-to-consumer, full-length, ad-supported movies and television series in the region. The latest expansion follows Crackle's debut in Brazil last month.
Crackle Expands In 17 Countries Across Latin America
Michael Lynton Named Ceo Of Sony Corporation Of America; Nicole Seligman To Become Sca President
NEW YORK, NY (March 30, 2012) - Michael Lynton has been named CEO of Sony Corporation of America (SCA) and Nicole Seligman will become SCA President, it was announced today by Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President of Sony Corporation and Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President.
Mr. Lynton will be overseeing Sony's entertainment businesses, including Sony Music Entertainment (SME), Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). Ms. Seligman will have responsibility for Sony's U.S. headquarters operations.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment To Release The Studio's First UK Titles With Ultraviolet™
London, UK (March 27, 2012) - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) UK today announced three of the studio's hottest summer releases, Jack & Jill, The Vow and 21 Jump Street, will arrive in stores through June and July 2012 with UltraViolet digital versions of the movies included with their respective Blu-ray Discs™ and DVDs.
World Sports Group - Multi Screen Media Sign On As Official Broadcast Partner For Ipl
Mumbai, India (March 25, 2012) - Leading sports broadcaster - Multi Screen Media & the World Sport Group have signed on as the Official Broadcast Partner for the DLF Indian Premier League. The deal gives Multi Screen Media the exclusive audio visual rights to all the 59 matches of Season II due to start on April 18th in South Africa. The Media Broadcast Rights deal is now worth Rs. 8200 crore and is valid for the next nine years through to 2017 for the DLF Indian Premier League.
Donna Cunningham Named Executive Vice President, Operations, International Production For Sony Pictures Television
London, UK (March 22, 2012) - Donna Cunningham has been named executive vice president, operations, international production for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Andrea Wong, president, international production, Sony Pictures Television and president, international, Sony Pictures Entertainment. In this role, Cunningham will oversee the day-to-day operations for all of SPT's wholly-owned and joint venture production companies, facilitating the use of corporate resources to help each company reach their creative potential and grow their business.
Pitbull Goes "Back In Time" With Theme Song To "Men In Black™ 3"
CULVER CITY, Calif. (March 22, 2012) - The theme song to the highly anticipated action adventure comedy MEN IN BLACK™ 3, titled "Back In Time," has been written and recorded by RCA Records/Polo Grounds Music/Mr. 305 recording artist Pitbull, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, President of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The song will be available as a digital single and released to radio on March 26. MEN IN BLACK 3 will be released in 3D in theaters nationwide on May 25, 2012.
Jim Underwood To Lead Digital And Commercial Strategy At Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Culver City, CA (March 20, 2012) - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) today announced that Jim Underwood has been appointed Executive Vice President, Worldwide Digital and Commercial Strategy, reporting to David Bishop, SPHE President.
Sony Pictures And Fluent Entertainment Sign Worldwide First-Look Deal For Distribution Of Local-Language Films
Culver City & Beverly Hills, CA (March 15, 2012) - Sony Pictures and Fluent Entertainment have entered into a three-year, worldwide first-look agreement for Sony Pictures to distribute local-language films produced by local producers in collaboration with Fluent.
Fluent's distribution arrangement with Sony is one of the first of its kind to deliver the advantages of a major studio-aligned distribution deal to local-language film financing and production.
Crackle Pops In Brazil
MIAMI, Fla./ SAO PAULO, Brazil (March 13, 2012) - Crackle, Inc., Sony Pictures Television's multi-platform video entertainment network, launched today in Brazil, becoming the only online network to offer ad-supported, always free-to-consumer full-length movies and television series in the region.
Sony Pictures Television Sells Unforgettable To Broadcasters Across Asia Pacific
HONG KONG (March 8, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has licensed its hit series, Unforgettable to several key broadcasters across Asia-Pacific including WOWOW in Japan, STAR in India and TVNZ in New Zealand. The announcement was made by Angel Orengo, senior vice president, distribution, Asia Pacific, SPT.