London - January 14, 2011 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced that its half hour comedy, The Big C, starring three-time Emmy® winner and Golden Globe® award winner, Laura Linney, has been licensed across more than 36 countries in Latin America, Brazil and the Caribbean. The show will air on HBO channels beginning January 16th. The announcement was made by Keith Le Goy, president, international distribution, SPT.
Sony Pictures Television's The Big C Spreads To Latin America, Brazil And The Caribbean
"The Social Network" Set To Cross $200 Million Worldwide As Acclaimed Motion Picture Makes Its Way Back Into Theaters And Debuts On DVD
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 5, 2011 — As The Social Network, the most critically acclaimed film of the year, is set to launch on DVD, the hit film is poised to pass $200 million at the worldwide box office, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures. To date, The Social Network has grossed more than $93 million in the US and $104 million overseas, and will pass the $200 million mark in the next few days.
Jonah Hill And Channing Tatum To Star In Columbia Pictures' "21 Jump Street"
CULVER CITY, Calif., December 1, 2010 — Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are set to star in a contemporary motion picture adaptation of 21 Jump Street, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures. Hill and Tatum are executive producers on the project, which will be directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from a screenplay by Michael Bacall based on a treatment from Hill and Bacall. Neal H. Moritz will produce the film with Stephen J. Cannell, who will receive posthumous credit.
Andrew Gumpert Promoted To President, Worldwide Business Affairs And Operations For Columbia Pictures
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 30, 2010 — Andrew Gumpert has been promoted to President, Worldwide Business Affairs and Operations for Columbia Pictures, it was announced today by Michael Lynton, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Amy Pascal, co-chairman, to whom he will jointly report.
Peter Craig To Adapt French-Canadian Motion Picture Phenomenon "Fathers And Guns"
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 30, 2010 — Peter Craig has been tapped to adapt the French-Canadian blockbuster Fathers and Guns for Sony Pictures, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures. The film is being developed and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall along with Denise Robert and Emile Gaudreault, producer and writer-director, respectively, of the original film.
Fans Get Closer To Their Favorite Movies And TV Shows With, Sony Pictures' Face Of The Fan®
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 19, 2010 — Moviegoers and TV viewers can now get closer to their favorite projects than ever before with Sony Pictures Entertainment's Face of the Fan®, a new initiative for virtual talent sourcing. By visiting http://www.FaceOfTheFan.com, users nationwide can participate in online casting calls and contests for Sony Pictures' properties—turning today's fans into tomorrow's stars .
School's Out, "Bad Teacher" Is In: Columbia Pictures Moves Cameron Diaz Comedy To Summer
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 18, 2010 — Columbia Pictures will release the comedy Bad Teacher on June 17, 2011, as school gets out for the summer moviegoing season, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.
Michelle Raimo-Kouyate Named President Of Production For Sony Pictures Animation
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 11, 2010 — Michelle Raimo-Kouyate has been named president of production for Sony Pictures Animation, it was announced today by Bob Osher, President of Digital Productions for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The respected industry veteran joins SPA from Dreamworks Animation, where she was serving as executive producer for the upcoming feature Puss in Boots, a spin-off of the blockbuster Shrek.
Crackle Builds Optimized Site For Google TV
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 10, 2010 — Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment's premium video entertainment network, has built an optimized website for Google TV, it was announced today by Eric Berger, senior vice president, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Offering a unique mix of high-quality content, Crackle's ad-supported service features original series, an unmatched collection of full-length television shows, and unedited motion pictures from the vast Sony Pictures library. Crackle can be accessed on Google TV through the Spotlight section.
Sony Pictures Television Forms New Production Company In Dubai
Dubai and London — Tuesday 2 November 2010 — In a further expansion of its international production business, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced the formation of a new production company to serve the Arabic speaking market, fronted by local production executives, Ziad Kebbi and Dany Karam. The announcement was made by Kees Abrahams, president, international production, SPT.
