California - Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) announced that it has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the Angry Birds animated film. The 3D film is being developed, produced, and financed by Rovio Entertainment and will be released worldwide by Sony Pictures on July 1, 2016. John Cohen and David Maisel - producer of Despicable Me and executive producer of Iron Man, respectively - are both on board for the new Angry Birds feature film. Cohen will serve as producer with … [Read more...] about SPE secures exclusive global distribution rights to Rovio’s “Angry Birds” film
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Sony Pictures Television takes majority stake in Left Bank Pictures
London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced it has taken a majority stake in British production company Left Bank Pictures, signalling a significant move into scripted production in the UK. Under this new agreement, SPT will also distribute future Left Bank Pictures television content, both finished programming and formats, and will have a first look distribution option on feature films produced by the company. Left Bank Pictures is one of the UK’s leading producers of scripted … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television takes majority stake in Left Bank Pictures
Sony Pictures Animation drives TONKA trucks to the big screen
California – TONKA, the Hasbro brand that for 65 years has stood for its line of toy trucks for children, will be having a fully animated motion picture featuring toy trucks, to be produced by Sony Pictures Animation, Hasbro and Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Production. The film will also be produced and developed by Brian Goldner and Bennett Schneir, Hasbro’s senior vice president and managing director of motion pictures, based on screenplay written by Fred Wolf. This … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Animation drives TONKA trucks to the big screen
Exclusive: A sneak peek at Pan Am
SPE's highly anticipated series launches in the region in early 2012. … [Read more...] about Exclusive: A sneak peek at Pan Am
Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
Culver City, CA – Paula Askanas has been promoted to executive vice president of communications for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), from her previous position of senior vice president of media relations. In this new role, Askanas oversees business and trade press and internal communication for the television company worldwide. Reporting to Steve Mosko, president, SPT, she will work specifically on behalf of the businesses and executive teams for production, channels and distribution in the … [Read more...] about Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
Oprah’s protégé comes to Asia
Cannes – LI TV Holdings has inked its first deal with Sony Pictures Television to bring The Nate Berkus Show to Asia. Life Inspired (Li) will air this one-hour lifestyle programme in January 2012, becoming the first pay-TV channel to license the show to multiple territories in Asia. Nate Berkus, the design expert and best-selling author who rose to prominence as a regularly featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, along with his team of lifestyle experts, gives practical and accessible … [Read more...] about Oprah’s protégé comes to Asia