In a move signaling an expansion of its output and increased year-round production across multiple platforms, Sony Pictures Animation announced today its slate through 2018 which includes five theatrical features, three television series and one direct-to-video movie. Kristine Belson, President of Sony Pictures Animation, says, “We are meaningfully stepping up …
Read More »‘Hotel Transylvania’ Spooks Box Office
In a sizable victory for Sony, 3D cartoon “Hotel Transylvania” debuted to an estimated $43 million — the biggest opening since “The Dark Knight” Rises and the top September bow ever. It’s also the best performance to date for the studio’s animation unit. Time travel/action film “Looper” also performed well, bringing in $21.2 …
Read More »Sony Pictures Animation Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The 10th anniversary celebration of Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) continues with a five-week series of special screenings featuring SPA’s beloved collection of animated and hybrid films, as well as reunions with filmmakers participating in Q & As following each screening, rare footage/materials from the SPA archives and giveaways. The series, which …
Read More »Sony Brings ‘Hotel Transylvania’ To Mobile Games
Sony and PlayFirst announced a licensing deal has been finalized in which PlayFirst shall develop and market an immersive mobile game based on the 3D animated comedy, Hotel Transylvania. The mobile game, to be called, Hotel Transylvania Dash, will leverage the signature Dash time management game mechanic that has captivated millions of …
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