culver city, ca (october 18 2010)- sony movie channel, the first u.s. multi-platform television network from sony pictures television (spt), is now available on dish network, directv and at&t u-verse(r) tv on linear as well as on authenticated vod and online platforms. it was announced today by andy kaplan, president, networks, sony pictures television. offering uncut and uninterrupted…, about sony movie channel, sony movie channel is the first u.s. multi-platform television network from sony pictures television created specifically for the hollywood movie fan. offering uncut and uninterrupted theatrical releases in stunning high definition, sony movie channel showcases titles from sony pictures' vast library including award-winning features, cult favorites, family comedies and gripping dramas.…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television (spt) is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. in addition to one of the industry's…
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culver city, calif - october 19, 2010 - columbia pictures has optioned the rights for the non-fiction book sony pictures entertainment (spe) today announced that the environmental media association selected twelve sony/columbia pictures films to receive ema green seal awards. the films recognized include eat, pray, love; salt, the green hornet, the social network, grown ups, karate kid, bad…, about the environmental media association, the environmental media association (ema) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1989 by cindy and alan horn and lyn and norman lear. ema is dedicated to harnessing the power of celebrity and the media to promote sustainable lifestyles and believes through positive role modeling the entertainment community can inspire consumers to take action. the organization has grown into a diverse…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…
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london - 19 october 2010 - sony pictures television (spt) today announced that it has appointed eddie nelson as senior vice president, emea networks. nelson, who is currently general manager, spt networks central europe, takes up his new role with immediate effect. the announcement was made by andy kaplan, president, networks, spt. in his new role, nelson will oversee a portfolio of more than 30…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. in addition to one of the industry's largest…
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culver city, calif. (oct. 18, 2010), - on nov. 16, sony pictures home entertainment presents a documentary on the world's greatest sporting spectacle, the official 2010 fifa world cup film in 3d on blu-ray 3d for the srp of $39.95. the 2010 fifa world cup tournament attracted hundreds of millions of wide-eyed fans around the globe, decked out in colorful jerseys and painted in national colors to support their teams. fans still…, sony pictures home entertainment, sony pictures home entertainment is a sony pictures entertainment (spe) company. spe is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation…
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culver city, calif - october 20, 2010 - columbia pictures has optioned the rights for the non-fiction book emergency!: this book will save your life by neil strauss to be developed into a feature film produced by robert downey jr., susan downey, and michael deluca, it was announced today by doug belgrad and matt tolmach, presidents of columbia pictures. the project is being considered as a…, neil strauss, is the author of six new york times bestselling books, including the game, the long hard road out of hell with marilyn manson, how to make love like a porn star with jenna jameson, and the dirt with motley crue. he was a reporter and critic at the new york times and currently writes for rolling stone , in addition to running the publishing company igniter, an imprint of harpercollins/it books.…, robert downey jr., is one of today's most respected actors. he recently earned his second academy award(r) nomination, for best supporting actor, for his work in ben stiller's comedy hit tropic thunder. downey was honored with his first oscar(r) nomination, in the category of best actor, for his portrayal of charlie chaplin in richard attenborough's acclaimed 1992 biopic chaplin. in summer 2008, downey received…, susan downey, most recently produced sherlock holmes , directed by guy ritchie and starring robert downey jr., jude law and rachel mcadams and executive produced the book of eli starring denzel washington. in addition, downey was an executive producer on the smash hit iron man 2 , the sequel to the blockbuster action hit. downey also served as an executive producer on due date , a new comedy from director todd…, michael de luca, founded michael de luca productions in march of 2004 and has a development and production agreement with columbia pictures. de luca focuses on developing appropriately budgeted, provocative specialized films with visionary filmmakers, and pop culture, mainstream genre films with franchise potential. his projects as a producer for columbia have included the critically acclaimed hit the social…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…
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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. the new…, about sony pictures television, sony pictures television (spt) is one of the television industry's leading content providers. it produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. in addition to one of the industry's…
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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…, crackle, inc., crackle, inc., a sony pictures entertainment company, is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original short form series and full-length traditional television programming and feature films from columbia pictures, tristar pictures, screen gems and others. crackle is one of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the…
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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…, about sony pictures animation, sony pictures animation produces a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world. the studio is following its 2009 worldwide hit, the mouth-watering 3d comedy cloudy with a chance of meatballs , and the 2007 academy award(r) nominated surf's up with a full slate of feature films including the live-action/animation hybrid film the smurfs (3d) and the family comedy, hotel…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…
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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. the comedy, which centers on a hilariously foul-mouthed, bitter, and irreverent middle school teacher, stars cameron diaz, justin…, about sony pictures entertainment, sony pictures entertainment (spe) is a subsidiary of sony corporation of america, a subsidiary of tokyo-based sony corporation. spe's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities;…
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