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Sony to Distribute Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Internationally, Netflix Guides Domestic Release
entertainment28 days ago

Sony to Distribute Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Internationally, Netflix Guides Domestic Release

Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle international distribution for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, while Netflix handles domestic release. The film opens February 12, 2027 worldwide in IMAX/theaters and debuts on Netflix April 2, 2027, with exclusive IMAX sneak previews starting February 10, 2027. The origin-story adaptation, produced by Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, Vincent Sieber-Smith and Gerwig, features a star-studded cast including Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep.

Momoa Exits Helldivers, Sony Pushes Ahead With Film
entertainment1 month ago

Momoa Exits Helldivers, Sony Pushes Ahead With Film

Jason Momoa is no longer attached to star in Justin Lin’s Helldivers movie at Sony Pictures, though the project remains in development with Gary Dauberman penning the script. Based on the 2015 PlayStation game (and its sequel) from PlayStation Productions, the Helldivers adaptation is still set for a November 10, 2027 theatrical release, with Lin, Hutch Parker and Asad Qizilbash producing.

Zach Cregger Reimagines Resident Evil as a Standalone Film
entertainment2 months ago

Zach Cregger Reimagines Resident Evil as a Standalone Film

Director Zach Cregger is making a standalone Resident Evil movie for Sony/Columbia, blending the video game mythos with his own cinematic voice. The film stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier who finds himself in a chaotic, survival-driven night, and is described as a true Cregger movie that still honors the game franchise. Release date is set for September 18.

Bloodborne to become an animated film with Jacksepticeye as co-producer
entertainment3 months ago

Bloodborne to become an animated film with Jacksepticeye as co-producer

Bloodborne, FromSoftware's acclaimed 2015 action RPG, is being developed into an animated film co-produced by YouTube star Jacksepticeye, with Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions handling development. Plot details and a release date are not yet disclosed, and the announcement came at CinemaCon 2026. FromSoftware has other projects in the works, including Elden Ring, which is also reportedly being adapted into a film.

Sony Exec Demands Shorter Pre-Show Ads, Calls It ‘Ad Crack’
entertainment3 months ago

Sony Exec Demands Shorter Pre-Show Ads, Calls It ‘Ad Crack’

At CinemaCon, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman urged theater owners to curb the roughly 30 minutes of trailers and ads shown before screenings, saying audiences are skipping them and advocating shorter pre-shows with longer theatrical windows. He also pressed for affordability for moviegoers and emphasized originality in storytelling, highlighting Sony’s mix of sequels and original projects while signaling a stance against rapid moves to streaming.

Sony Chief Urges Theaters to End Endless Pre-Show Ads
entertainment3 months ago

Sony Chief Urges Theaters to End Endless Pre-Show Ads

Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman told CinemaCon attendees that theaters should shorten the roughly 30 minutes of trailers and ads before films, arguing long pre-shows drive late arrivals and waste ad opportunities; he called for longer theatrical windows, cheaper options for price-sensitive moviegoers, and fewer quick-to-stream releases, while stressing the value of original storytelling; Rothman predicted a 2026 box office rebound but conceded attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels.

Spidey’s Brand New Day Debuts Emotional CinemaCon Clip
entertainment3 months ago

Spidey’s Brand New Day Debuts Emotional CinemaCon Clip

Sony used CinemaCon to debut a clip from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, showing Peter Parker in a post-No Way Home world where his identity is largely unknown, Ned has built a 'Spider-Tracker' to pin him down, and MJ is moving on; directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film stars Tom Holland and Zendaya and hits theaters July 31, with a trailer that recently broke a 24-hour view record.