LOS ANGELES and CULVER CITY, CA - September 29, 2009 - Sony Pictures Entertainment has signed on to be a corporate sponsor of student interns from Verbum Dei High School, the renowned college preparatory school in the Watts area of Los Angeles, California.
Sony Pictures Entertainment First Studio To Support Verbum Dei High School Work Study Program
Jake Maze Named Account Executive, Western Region, U.S. Distribution, Sony Pictures Television
CULVER CITY, CA (September 28, 2009) - Jake Maze has been named account executive, U.S. distribution for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). It was announced today by Jeffrey Wolf, executive vice president, U.S. syndication sales.
Unprecedented Number Of Sell-Outs Reported Worldwide For First Showings Of "Michael Jackson's This Is It"
CULVER CITY, CA (September 28, 2009) - Sony Pictures Entertainment, in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment, today announced that the first 24-hours of pre-sales activity for Michael Jackson's This Is It has resulted in record-breaking sales throughout the world as fans secure the first tickets to the two-week, limited engagement of the highly-anticipated motion picture.
With reports still coming in from nations around the world, it is believed no movie in history has generated so many ticket sales so far in advance of its release.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Launches Redesigned Sony Pictures Web Museum
CULVER CITY, Ca., Sept. 25, 2009 - Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced the launch of its completely re-designed museum web site offering a look at the studio's storied lot and productions ranging from "On the Waterfront" to "Spider-Man" (http://www.sonypicturesmuseum.com).
2waytraffic Reveals Its Mipcom Slate - The Dating Game, Your Kid's An Idiot And Frenemies On Sale At The Market
CULVER CITY, Ca., - 24 September 2009 - Sony Pictures Televisions' 2waytraffic, announced its MIPCOM slate for this year's market today. On offer is The Dating Game, one of the longest running formats in TV history, as well as Your Kid's An Idiot, which recently enjoyed a strong performing summer debut on BBC3 and is already starting pre-production on a second season. 2waytraffic is also selling Frenemies, a quiz show with a unique reality element.
Sony Pictures Television Appoints Todd Miller Executive Vice President, Networks, Asia-Pacific
HONG KONG - 24 September 2009 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has named Todd Miller executive vice president, networks, Asia-Pacific. Based at SPT's Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Miller has oversight of the Company's television networks business in all of Asia-Pacific, plus its investments in channels in Australia. Additionally, Miller will join the board of directors of SPT's India joint venture, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen). Miller reports to Andy Kaplan, SPT's president, networks, who made the announcement today.
Sony Pictures Television Promotes Stuart Baxter To Senior Executive Vice President, European Distribution
LONDON - 22 September 2009 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today that Stuart Baxter has been promoted to senior executive vice president, European distribution. Based at SPT's European headquarters in London, he will oversee the distribution of all of Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) feature film and television programs to all media outlets throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including terrestrial broadcast, satellite and cable, telcos, mobile operators and various on-demand platforms.
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" Will Launch With More Than 25 Global Premieres Tuesday, October 27
CULVER CITY, Ca., September 21, 2009 - Fans worldwide will have the opportunity to celebrate the global launch of Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT when Sony Pictures Entertainment hosts over 25 global premieres, with more than 15 of those coordinated simultaneously around the world, on Tuesday, October 27th. Three hours after the red carpet events begin, audiences will be able to see the highly anticipated film for the first time as the studio has added special advance screenings that evening throughout the world.
Rod Davis Upped To Vp Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment
CULVER CITY, Ca., September 17, 2009 - Rod Davis has been promoted to Vice President of Music Business Affairs for Sony Pictures Entertainment (www.sonypictures.com) it was announced today by Shelly Bunge, Executive Vice President of the Music Affairs Group for the studio, to whom he reports.
Alex Kostich Promoted To Vice President, Creative Advertising For Sony Pictures Releasing International
CULVER CITY, Ca., September 15, 2009 - Alex Kostich has been promoted to vice president, Creative Advertising for Sony Pictures Releasing International, it was announced today by Ignacio Darnaude, executive vice president of Creative Advertising for SPRI.