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Guests - Premiere Of Sony Pictures' "The Angry Birds Movie" at Regency Village Theatre - Westwood, California, United States - Saturday 7th May 2016
Gerit Kling - German premiere of James Bond 007 Spectre at CineStar movie theatre at Sony Center on Potsdamer Platz. Berlin - Berlin, Germany - Wednesday 28th October 2015
Leaked Sony Emails Reportedly Reveal Spider-Man Must Be 'Straight And White'
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 June 2015
The bosses over at Sony seem to have some very specific rules for Peter Parker and his alter-ego.
If you’ve ever thought Spider-Man on the big screen was just a little too boring or ‘safe’, then we could just be about to explain why. In the latest round of leaked Sony emails the long list of contractual obligations that the Spider-Man character allegedly must meet for film is revealed, including that he must always be white, male and heterosexual.
The series is set in a magical world and centers around Roland Deschain, the last living member of a knightly order known as the 'gunslingers'. The work has been described by the author as his magnum opus and has been called King’s answer to Tolkien’s Middle Earth novels.
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What The Marvel-Sony Spider-Man Deal Means
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 February 2015
The landscape has shifted with the agreement, which will see Marvel get to include the web-slinging hero in one of its movies for the first time since 1999.
The implications of Sony and Marvel’s Spider-Man deal, which was announced on Monday, are now becoming clearer.
Spider-Man will be included in an upcoming Marvel title for the first time in nearly two decades, and that film is reported to be next year’s Captain America: Civil War.
Variety reported that, in essence, the deal will work out cheaply for both parties. Effectively, neither studio will receive a cut from the proceeds of the other studio’s useage of the Spiderman character in future movies. Without the deal, Disney (which owns Marvel) would have to part with millions in order to use him.
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Netflix Confirms 'The Interview' Will Be Available At The Weekend
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 January 2015
It could yet end happily ever after for 'The Interview', as Netflix secures a deal with Sony Pictures to make the controversial comedy available to its American and Canadian subscribers.
It’s been quite a turnaround for The Interview in the last month. A little over four weeks ago, the Sony picture had been seemingly consigned to the dustbin following the studio’s cancellation of its release in the face of threats from cyberhackers.
But following its resounding success in its limited digital release, the rumoured Netflix deal has come to pass. Late on Tuesday, the online streaming service announced that the comedy would be available to its US and Canadian subscribers.
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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On North Korea Over Sony Hack
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 January 2015
The U.S. President announced new sanctions on North Korea, in response to cyberhacking and threats regarding 'The Interview'
President Barack Obama has authorised an additional set of sanctions against North Korea in response to the breach of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
According to NBC News and a statement released by the White House on Friday, the measures come from the Treasury Department, which has targeted three orgnisations and ten North Korean government officials, some of whom work in other countries.
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Amy Adams' Refusal To Discuss Sony Hacks Results In 'Today' Show Cancellation
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 December 2014
Amy Adams' appearance on the 'Today' show has reportedly been cancelled after she refused to answer questions on the Sony hack.
It may be one of the most talked about scandals of the year but actress Amy Adams is keeping quiet about the Sony hacks and her decision has cost her latest film Big Eyes national television coverage.
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'Powers' To Be PlayStation 4's First Original TV Series
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2014
Sony go all Microsoft with their original content
Sony promised PS4 customers that original TV content would arrive at some point, and we finally know what they’re launching with: ‘Powers’. Sony Pictures TV, a particular branch of Sony Corp., who were involved in shows like Breaking Bad, Hannibal and Master of Sex, are producing.
It’s a fresh and exciting move from Sony, who marketed their next generation console, which has been a selling sensation, on its gaming capabilities. This was in contrast to Microsoft, who billed the Xbox One as an all-purpose entertainment machine. Suffice to say, Sony won the PR battle in the run up to both consoles being released, and now they’re exploiting the other capabilities of the PS4.
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Sony Entertainment Announce Huge Cuts Of $100 Million To Begin Immediately
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2013
The entertainment giant has announced cuts of up to $100 million in a bid to generate more income for the company
Sony Entertainment are currently riffling through their accounts as they look to cut up to $100 million from their budget in the coming months. The entertainment giants are particularly looking to make their filmmaking department more profitable and will begin investigating possible cost cutting exercises in the coming months.
Chief Executive Michael Lynton wants to speed up cost cutting
Sony have been working for some time at trying to get their finances in order and, according to sources speaking with the New York Times, the company have hired consultation group Bain & Company to assess their overheads and help make the cost cutting process easier. The plan to make the company's spending more streamlined will more than likely result in job losses, the company have since confirmed, however they will look to go ahead with the cuts regardless, for the benefit of the company.
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Janet Ellis - Sony Radio Academy Awards held at Grosvenor House - Outside Arrivals - London, United Kingdom - Monday 13th May 2013
Harry Belafonte, Hope and Sony Tuesday 3rd May 2011 Harry Belafonte at the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Hope Rising! Benefit Concert held at the Sony Centre for the Performing Art - Arrivals. Toronto, Canada
Emily Deschanel and Sony Friday 10th September 2010 Stand Up To Cancer held at Sony Pictures Studios - Arrivals Los Angeles, California