EXCLUSIVE: Mason Thames, the 19-year-old actor out of the How to Train Your Dragon and Black Phone franchises, has inked a deal to star in Narcs, a new coming-of-age comedy from Sony Pictures. Plot details for Narcs are being kept under wraps. John Phillips, whose writing credits include the R-rated comedies No Hard Feelings, Good […]
Deadline•Matthewgrobar3h ago
Sony Pictures has acquired North American rights to Toronto breakout “The Surgeon,” in what the studio characterized as a “highly competitive situation.” Sony also acquired rights in Latin America, Italy, China and Hong Kong to the film from Roshan Sethi, the director of “A Nice Indian Boy” and “The Resident,” who is also a practicing […]
Variety•Pat Saperstein22 Sept
In another sign of life for films looking for acquisitions out of film festivals, the Thunder Road and Tango thriller The Surgeon starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is seeing its North American and some foreign rights won by Sony Pictures after multiple bids. Sony also took rights in Latin America, Italy, China, and Hong Kong. […]
Deadline•Anthonypauldalessandro22 Sept
The deal expands Sony's relationship with Cretton, whose web-swinging movie is now highest grossing domestic release of all time.
The Hollywood Reporter•Borys Kit22 Sept
Sony Pictures has dropped the official trailer for Prima Facie starring Wicked Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo as hotshot young barrister Tessa whose personal life and career unravel after she is brutally sexually assaulted by a person in her law world circle. The process of seeking justice is given extra weight by the fact that she […]
Deadline•Melanie Goodfellow22 Sept
Following the exit of Jason Momoa, Sony Pictures and Justin Lin have moved fast to find his replacement for their feature adaptation of Helldivers as sources tell Deadline Alan Ritchson is in talks to star in the film. The film is based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ video game franchise with Lin on board to direct. […]
Deadline•Justin Kroll18 Sept
Sony Pictures Entertainment has set former Amazon MGM Studios executive Jamie Kampel as EVP, Head of Consumer Products & Licensing, Her appointment follows the recent exit of Jamie Stevens as EVP of Worldwide Consumer Products at Sony Pictures but Kampel’s role appears to be broader. She reports to Jay Levine, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and […]
Deadline•Jillg36614 Sept
Low-cost carrier Scoot has unveiled a collaboration with Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day, bringing movie-themed cabin interiors…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim18 Jun