São Paulo and London - 12 July 2010 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) continues to expand its international production business with the announcement today that it has formed a new joint venture production company in Brazil with locally-based production executive, Elisabetta Zenatti. The announcement was made by Kees Abrahams, president, international production, SPT.
Sony Pictures Television Forms Joint Venture Production Company In Brazil Named Floresta
Barry Levinson Attached To Direct "Brother Jack," Life Story Of Human Rights Activist Jack Healey, For Columbia Pictures And Mosaic
Culver City, CA - July 08, 2010 - Academy Award®-winning director Barry Levinson is attached to helm the film Brother Jack for Columbia Pictures, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach, presidents of Columbia Pictures.
Sony Pictures Digital Productions Honors Ray Harryhausen; Names Theater In Honor Of Visual Effects And Animation Legend As He Celebrates His 90th Birthday
Culver City, CA - June 29, 2010 - On his 90th birthday, Sony Pictures Digital Productions is excited to announce the renaming of its 119-seat screening theater after visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen. The honor comes just days after the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) paid tribute to the creative legend in London with a special award feting his contributions to film.
Ruben Fleischer Will Develop To Direct ‘babe In The Woods' For Columbia Pictures
Culver City, CA - June 22, 2010 - Ruben Fleischer, who most recently directed the break-out hit ZOMBIELAND, will develop to direct Columbia Pictures' BABE IN THE WOODS, it was announced today by Matt Tolmach and Doug Belgrad, Presidents of Columbia Pictures.
The screenplay, written by Mike White, is an action-comedy centering on a female freshman from the Midwest who arrives at Yale and becomes a target of the New Jersey mob.
Loren Schwartz Promoted To Executive Vice President,Marketing For Screen Gems
Culver City, CA - June 22, 2010 - Creative advertising veteran Loren Schwartz has been promoted to executive vice president, marketing for Screen Gems, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, to whom Schwartz will report.
In his new role, Schwartz will oversee the creation of trailers, posters, television ads, and other marketing materials that support the theatrical release of films from Screen Gems.
Fearnet Multi-Platform Horror Thriller HD Movie Network Launching As Cable Channel
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 21, 2010 - FEARnet, the world's premier destination for horror, thriller and suspense, will be available as a linear network beginning October 1st. The cutting-edge, multi-platform movie destination, currently available on demand, online and on mobile 24/7, will expand its reach, making its unrivaled modern horror library available in high-definition via multi-channel video programming distributors.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Brings 3D Movies Into The Home With Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs On Blu-ray 3D June 22, 2010
Culver City, June 9, 2010 - Timed with the upcoming launch of Sony Electronics' 3D capable BRAVIA HDTVs and Blu-ray players, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) announced today the release of the studio's first Blu-ray 3D title in the US, Sony Pictures Animation's comedy adventure Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs, debuting June 22, 2010.
Crackle Goes International
LONDON, UK, SYDNEY, AU and CULVER CITY, CA June 9, 2010 - Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment's multi-platform video entertainment network is now available in the United Kingdom and Australia, it was announced today by Eric Berger, senior vice president, digital networks, and Paul Littmann, senior vice president, pay television and new media, international distribution, Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Tom Cosgrove To Lead Sony, Discovery Communications And IMAX Joint Venture 3D Television Network
Los Angeles, June 8, 2010 - Sony Corporation ("Sony"), Discovery Communications ("Discovery") and IMAX Corporation ("IMAX") today announced that Discovery Channel executive Tom Cosgrove has been named President and CEO of the joint venture they have established to develop the first 24/7 dedicated 3D television network.
George Chien Promoted To Senior Vice President, International Networks, Sony Pictures Television, Asia-Pacific
Culver City, June 1, 2010 - George Chien has been promoted to senior vice president, international networks, Asia-Pacific, Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced today by Andy Kaplan, president, networks, to whom he reports. Based in Culver City, California, Chien will work closely with Todd Miller, executive vice president, international networks, Asia-Pacific, in overseeing the group's television networks business in the Asia-Pacific region.
