culver city, calif. (june 3, 2011) - columbia pictures has optioned remake and sequel rights to big man japan, which will be developed and produced into a new feature film by neal h. moritz through his original film banner, it was announced today by hannah minghella, president of production for columbia pictures. big man japan was a breakthrough hit in japan in 2007 and a cult hit in the united…, 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;…, contact:, steve elzer senior vice president, media relations 310-244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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culver city, ca (june 3, 2011) - statement of michael lynton, chairman and chief executive officer, and amy pascal, co-chairman, sony pictures entertainment: the cybercrime wave that has affected sony companies and a number of government agencies, businesses and individuals in recent months has hit sony pictures as well. yesterday afternoon a group of criminal hackers known as "lulzsec" claimed…, for media information contact:, press@spe.sony.com, for consumer information:, please continue to check back here and/or follow sony pictures on facebook and twitter for updates as they become available.
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london, uk. 15 june, 2011. sony pictures television's 2waytraffic, has concluded new licensing agreements in the uk for two of its biggest international properties. a deal with sky will see 110 hours of who wants to be a millionaire? episodes licensed to the broadcaster for its game show network, challenge. the deal comes as challenge hosts a special who wants to be a millionaire? month…, 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…, for further information:, mark macdonald executive director corporate communications sony pictures television mark_macdonald@spe.sony.com +44 20 7533 1363
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culver city, ca (june 21, 2011) - sony pictures studios announced that for the third year, the popular twilight tour of the historic studio will begin on thursday, june 23rd and run every thursday evening through october 27, 2011. "from 'the wizard of oz' to 'spider-man,' this is the lot where dreams are made," said pam byrne, executive director studio services. "now people can enjoy warm summer…, 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;…, contact:, spe press line 310-244-7737 press@spe.sony.com
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london, uk. 23 june 2011. sony pictures television (spt) and uk production executive victoria ashbourne today announced the launch of a new joint venture production company, victory television limited. the new venture will be headed by ashbourne, previously svp creative development, international production, at spt, who takes up the role of managing director. based in london, victory will focus…, 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…, for further information:, mark macdonald executive director corporate communications sony pictures television mark_macdonald@spe.sony.com +44 20 7533 1363
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culver city, calif. (june 25, 2011) - today, in honor of global smurfs day, smurfs fans in 11 cities around the world set a new guinness world records title for the largest gathering of people dressed as smurfs within a 24-hour period in multiple venues, it was announced today by marc weinstock, president, worldwide marketing for sony pictures entertainment. the worldwide events were organized by…, about the smurfs, the story of the smurfs - a property created by peyo - started in 1958 with the creation of comic books which were later brought to both the big and small screen. over the years, the little blue characters haven't just limited themselves to the page and the screen. they have inspired records and cds that have sold millions of copies, entire collections of figurines and toys, and many more…, 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;…, 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 lafig belgium s.a., lafig belgium is the owner of the rights to produce audio-visual works based on the smurf universe and of the smurf worldwide licensing rights (together with imps). lafig belgium is controlled by the heirs of pierre culliford, better known under his pseudonym peyo, the author/creator of the smurfs. for 50 years, the culliford family has controlled the smurf characters and all licenses worldwide., about guiness world records, guinness world records ( www.guinnessworldrecords.com ) is the global authority on record-breaking achievement. first published in 1955, the annual guinness world records book is one of the best-selling books of all time and currently sells more than 2.5 million copies in 22 languages and over 100 countries. the guinness world records brand extends across a wide range of media, with global…, media contact, steve elzer senior vice president, media relations 310-244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com, guiness world records contact:, amarilis whitty senior pr manager, guiness world records press@guinessworldrecords.com +44 (0)207 891 4516
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culver city, calif., june 29, 2011 chris hemsworth is attached to star in columbia pictures' shadow runner , it was announced today by hannah minghella, president of production for columbia pictures. the forthcoming motion picture will be produced by tripp vinson and beau flynn of contrafilms, and will ward of roar. the film is based on an original idea by hossein amini, who will executive…, chris hemsworth, may currently be seen in the title role of the worldwide hit thor; he will reprise his role in marvel studios' the avengers. upcoming roles for hemsworth include contrafilm's remake of red dawn; the joss whedon & drew goddard-scripted cabin in the woods; and snow white and the huntsman, opposite kristen stewart. the australian actor made his us film debut in star trek as george kirk., beau flynn, and, tripp vinson, launched their production company, contrafilm, in march 2004. since the company's inception, contrafilm has produced films that have earned more than $720 million at the worldwide box office. under their banner, they have produced after the sunset, the exorcism of emily rose, the wild, the guardian, the number 23, journey to the center of the earth, the sundance hit choke, and the rite. their…, will ward, is a founding partner of roar, llc. the beverly hills based integrated media company focuses on talent management and tv/film production specializing in artist management, brand management, and production and advisory services to clients as well as to media and entertainment companies. ward is currently in pre-production on arabian nights with inferno and mayhem. roar also has offices in…, hossein amini, was honored with academy award(r), bafta, and wga nominations for best adapted screenplay for his work on the wings of the dove. other key credits for the talented writer include, most recently, drive, starring ryan gosling, 'dying of the light,' which was nominated for the bafta tv award for best drama, jude, the four feathers, and killshot, among others. his upcoming work includes the…, 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, ca - june 29, 2011 - sony 3d technology center today announced that it is expanding its 3d master class, which offers professional training in the tools and techniques for making 3d content, in collaboration with the directors guild of america and the motion pictures editor's guild. the two guilds join the international cinematographer's guild in offering member training…, about sony corporation of america, sony corporation of america, based in new york, ny, is the u.s. subsidiary of sony corporation, headquartered in tokyo, japan. sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make sony one of the most comprehensive…
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culver city, calif., july 5, 2011 - adam sandler will voice the lead role of dracula in sony pictures animation's 3d family comedy hotel transylvania, it was announced today by bob osher, president, sony pictures digital productions, and michelle raimo-kouyate, president of production, sony pictures animation. the film will be released on september 21, 2012, by columbia pictures. the film will be…, 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;…, 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…, for more information:, steve elzer senior vice president, media relations 310-244-7142 steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
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