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  Sony Pictures Entertainment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (SPE) is the television and film production/distribution unit of Japan-based corporate giant Sony.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: Manufactures and distributes the Sony film library in DVD, video cassette, and UMD forms to global markets.
Sony Pictures Television Group: The successor-in-interest to Columbia's television division (first Screen Gems, later Columbia Pictures Television, Coca-Cola Television, TriStar Television (A division of Columbia Pictures Television), and Columbia TriStar Television), as of 2004 the unit was producing 60 titles for various television outlets globally.
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 BrainDex the knowledge source - Free Online Encyclopedia - Sony Pictures Entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Headquartered in Culver City, California, SPE is comprised of various studios and entertainment brands including Columbia Pictures and GSN.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE): Reported group sales in 2003 of $6.7 billion dollars.
MGM: Sony (in partnership with Comcast) acquired the legendary Hollywood studio in a deal finalized on April 8.
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 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is the home video, DVD, and UMD distribution arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
They are also responsible for their television shows from the Sony Pictures Television library from Screen Gems, Columbia Pictures Television, TriStar Television, Tandem Productions, TAT Communications, ELP Communications, Columbia TriStar Television and Sony Pictures Television.
Since 2005, when Sony and four partners acquired MGM/UA, SPHE has held the home entertainment rights to MGM/UA's 4,000 film and 10,400 TV episode library, although these releases are still being distributed under the MGM DVD label.
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 [Islam-Online- Art & Entertainment]
Sony Pictures Entertainment is one of the leading suppliers of prime time series to the U.S. networks, with nine new shows and 10 renewals for the fall 1999 television season.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has also just launched another AXN channel in Japan and a third AXN channel in Spain as well as launching the ANIMAX channel, incorporating Japanese-style animation, to serve the large and fast-growing Japanese marketplace.
The Sony Pictures DVD Center is a world-class authoring facility and a leader in the digital authoring field, which integrates entertainment programming with cutting edge technology to provide the finest home theater experience.
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 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Announces Reorganization
SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 72 countries.
Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.
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 Rezec et al. v. Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony's senior management learned of the false advertising in May 2001 when Newsweek magazine discovered that David Manning was not a reviewer for the Ridgefield Press.
The Newsweek article called upon Sony to "apologize and pull the ads." Sony apologized and withdrew the advertisements, suspended the responsible employee and his immediate supervisor, and adopted stringent policies to prevent a recurrence of such conduct.
Sony counters that "a different conclusion may be appropriate in a case where the [communication] advertises an activity itself protected by the First Amendment." (Bolger v.
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 Sony Pictures Entertainment - Voyager, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.) is the television and film production/distribution unit of Japan-based corporate giant Sony.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: Sony (in partnership with Comcast) acquired the legendary Hollywood studio in a deal finalized on April 8.
Merv Griffin Entertainment: Founded in 1964 by Merv Griffin.
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 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment :: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Completes First Full-Length Blu-ray Disc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
"Sony Pictures authoring tools, together with our unmatched expertise, have made the first Blu-ray Disc a reality and we are thrilled to ship this prototype disc to BD hardware manufacturers for testing," said James Mercs Senior Vice President and General Manager, Digital Authoring Center, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
Sony Pictures Entertainment's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries.
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 Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
Sony Pictures Digital consists of four key operating business units: Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Online Entertainment and Sony Pictures Digital Networks, which is focused on mobile entertainment, broadband video delivery and personal media software and services.
By making information and entertainment available anywhere, anytime on any enabled device, Sony Pictures Digital is exploring new technology that links hardware with software in ways that advance the current boundaries of the entertainment landscape.
Sony Pictures Imageworks in an award-winning visual effects and animation company dedicated to the art and artistry of digital production and character creation.
www.showbizjobs.com /dsp_currentjob.cfm?jobid=13478   (494 words)

  
 HP Press Release: Sony Pictures Entertainment Redefines Content Storage and Delivery with Ascent Media Group and HP
Sony Pictures Entertainment Redefines Content Storage and Delivery with Ascent Media Group and HP Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today unveiled its plan to dramatically streamline the distribution of its film and television content by leveraging a series of new digital entertainment technology and services created by Ascent Media Group (AMG) and HP.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home video acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries worldwide.
www.hp.com /hpinfo/newsroom/press/2005/050418b.html   (809 words)

  
 Sony Pictures Entertainment Museum
Sony Pictures Entertainment has preserved or restored over 1,500 films so far, including such classics as LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, FUNNY GIRL, EASY RIDER, and IN COLD BLOOD.
When first restored by Sony Pictures, in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art, in 1992, state-of-the-art laboratory processing and printing was employed.
Although many problems with the picture and the audio could be addressed, such as torn perforations, or scratches on the emulsion of the negative, were replaced in acceptable fashion at the time, there were still problems that could not be resolved because necessary film materials did not exist.
www.sonypicturesmuseum.com /film_preservation/restoration.html   (261 words)

  
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Sony's original Digital Cinema Sound technology uses DSP technology to recreate the acoustic environment of a movie theater in a home listening room, and this enables the reproduction of movie soundtracks, as the director had intended them to sound, in the home listening environment.
DCS was developed jointly by Sony and Sony Pictures Entertainment (in California.) In actual use, this technology enables the reproduction of movie soundtracks as they are recorded in Hollywood.
One of the best things about Sony® Digital Surround EX is that even if the movie wasn't mastered using one of these sound stages odds are that they were mixed in something similar to them.
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 Imageworks - press
Sony Pictures Animation was established in May, 2002, and is led by Executive Vice Presidents Sandra Rabins and Penney Finkelman Cox.
The digital animation will be provided by Sony Pictures Imageworks, currently in production on the highly anticipated CGI adaptation of the beloved children's book, The Polar Express, with Robert Zemeckis; and Spider-Man 2, the sequel to the 2002 blockbuster film Spider-Man. Imageworks produced last year's Academy Award®-winning animated short film, The ChubbChubbs.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a division of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
www.imageworks.com /press/open_season.html   (1017 words)

  
 BEA Systems - Customer Successes
There are two case studies from Sony Pictures Entertainment: one on its new Process Portal for Motion Pictures Group, and another on its Data Center Consolidation Project.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) launched Production Portal, a dashboard that consolidates and launches a set of web-enabled applications using the Internet.
SPE conducted Proof of Concept tests in order to make a smart, informed decision about the software and hardware to use for a migration of infrastructure.
www.bea.com /framework.jsp?CNT=sony_pictures.htm&FP=/content/customers/profiles   (347 words)

  
 Sony Pictures Entertainment and Thought Equity launch Sony Pictures Collection
The Sony Pictures Collection features footage that is costly, time-consuming and physically demanding to shoot, including explosions, stunts, natural phenomena and scenes from remote geographic locations.
The Sony Pictures Collection footage was shot entirely on film and is hand-selected for entertainment and creative use.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of American (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
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 Sony To Deliver Wireless Games, Entertainment - NewsFactor Network
PlayStation games, movie clips and TV highlights from Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment (SPDE) could be coming soon to a mobile phone or PDA near you.
Morningstar stock analyst David Kathman told Wireless NewsFactor that Sony is attempting to deliver on its earlier promise of using the so-called broadband revolution to deliver a wide range of content to wireless users.
Additional mobile games based on Sony Pictures film and television properties are forthcoming, according to SPDE, with delivery handled through wireless operators and through partnerships with manufacturers, including Sony Ericsson Mobile.
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 Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Media Software Release Five-Volume Collection of Sound Effects
The new series is packed with a wide range of essential sound effects, including muscle cars, fighter jets, home and office ambiance, wild animals, geological and elemental phenomena, heavy machinery, armament, explosions, and a wide selection of vintage comedy effects.
Today, there is a Sony Media Software application for every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on the company's professional applications.
Sony Media Software customers span the globe and include seasoned professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, students and educators, hobbyists and enthusiasts, and young children exploring music creation.
www.sonymediasoftware.com /news/ShowRelease.asp?ReleaseID=584&CatID=   (564 words)

  
 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment :: TDJ Enterprises and Sony Pictures Entertainment Announce Production Deal
Bishop Jakes and TDJ Enterprises are represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) whose representatives negotiated the deal with Sony Pictures.
In making the announcement, Bishop Jakes stated, "We are proud to be associated with Sony, and share a commitment to produce movies with messages that are both entertaining and edifying.
Wallace added, "Sony Pictures is making a significant investment in TDJ Enterprises' vision of creating films with strong, positive values which are universal in tone.
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 Sony Pictures Entertainment - Careers, Jobs and Hiring Information: Vault.com.
The history of Sony Pictures Entertainment traces back to 1920, when Harry Brandt, Jack Cohn and Harry Cohn formed C.B.C. Film Sales.
The company, by then called Columbia Pictures, went public in 1926 and became a pillar in the film industry.
Columbia Pictures produced many of the classic films that stand as reference points in American culture.
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 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Targets May 23 for Launch of First Blu-Ray Disc Titles
Sony Computer Entertainment recently announced plans to utilize BD-ROM technology in their next-generation PlayStation 3 system.
About Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
Information on Sony Pictures Entertainment and Blu-ray can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/bluray.
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 Sony USA - Sony Pictures Entertainment Outline of Principal Operations
SPE also grants licensing rights to its large library of television programs and motion pictures to broadcast and cable networks, network affiliates and independent stations in the United States, and to international television stations and other broadcasters throughout the world
SPE continues to expand its worldwide distribution capabilities and leverage its motion picture and television library assets, having formed or invested in over 40 international networks in more than 100 countries reaching more than 240 million viewers worldwide.
Established in May, 2002, to enable Sony Pictures Entertainment to tap into the vast imagination of the creative community, develop characters and stories that are best realized through digital production and bring entertainment to audiences of all ages to the screen.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment is an employer in the Media, Art and Entertainment industry located in Culver City.
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 Televisions Mart : Sony Entertainment Television
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 Sony Pictures Entertainment's Yair Landau
If you are wondering what convergence between television and the Internet will offer in the future, Yair Landau, the vice chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and president of Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment, has a lot to say.
The key to networking them is to have entertainment services that take advantage of those devices and maximize the experience for the consumer.
I think that we live in a massively multichannel universe, where there are more and more entertainment alternatives available to people everyday, and then more and more technological ways for them to focus on their preferences.
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 Sony Electronics News and Information
Siegel added that the initiative, a result of collaboration between two of Sony's online properties, Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment and SonyStyle.com, is an example of how Sony online divisions have the ability to join forces to maximize offerings and extend consumer marketing across properties.
Sony Electronics Inc.: Headquartered in Park Ridge, N.J., Sony Electronics is a leading provider of audio/video and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.
Sony is the co-developer of CD and DVD technologies, and is noted for such recent developments as Memory Stick ® removable media, the MiniDisc digital audio system, Digital 8 ™ Handycam ® camcorders and flat-screen FD Trinitron ® televisions and computer displays.
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