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YuppTV launches the top premier streaming platform SonyLIV across International Markets

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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SonyLIV offers an assortment of VOD content including SonyLIV premium Originals, blockbuster TV shows and movies.

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  • SonyLIV offers an assortment of VOD content including SonyLIV premium Originals, blockbuster TV shows and movies.
  • With the launch of SonyLIV on YuppTV in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Middle East, and Europe, YuppTV users will be able to enjoy a wide range of shows and movies across multiple genres.
  • Bringing premium content to the platform shows YuppTV's strong commitment to the OTT space both ininternationaland Indian markets."
  • Be it shows like the ultra famous 'Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story', Maharani, Avrodh, users can access a wealth of SonyLIV shows through the YuppTV platform.

YuppTV launches the top premier streaming platform SonyLIV across International Markets

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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SonyLIV offers an assortment of VOD content including SonyLIV premium Originals, blockbuster TV shows and movies.

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  • SonyLIV offers an assortment of VOD content including SonyLIV premium Originals, blockbuster TV shows and movies.
  • Our viewers are set to enjoy ample latest and greatest options from SonyLIV on our platform.
  • Bringing premium content to the platform shows YuppTV's strong commitment to the OTT space both ininternationaland Indian markets."
  • Be it shows like the ultra famous 'Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story', Maharani, Avrodh, users can access a wealth of SonyLIV shows through the YuppTV platform.

Josh Pine Joins Whip Media As Vice President of Global Business Development

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Whip Media , the leading enterprise software platform and data provider to the world's largest entertainment organizations, today announced that it has appointed Josh Pine as Vice President of Global Business Development.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Whip Media , the leading enterprise software platform and data provider to the world's largest entertainment organizations, today announced that it has appointed Josh Pine as Vice President of Global Business Development.
  • In this newly created role, he will assist in Whip Media's business development efforts for its data and content licensing solutions and build and expand the company's client partnerships.
  • Pine joins Whip Media with more than 25 years of experience leading domestic and global business operations and sales for leading entertainment companies.
  • He served as Vice President of Business Development and Global Digital Distribution for Sony Pictures, where he built and launched a digital distribution platform for the company that aggregated more than 25 independent content label partners.

Byrna Technologies Holds Private Less-Lethal Security Onboarding & Training Event at Sony Pictures Studios, A New Byrna Customer

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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ANDOVER, Mass., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) (CSE: BYRN) ("Byrna" or "the Company") today announced that the Company recently conducted its first on-site training program for private security at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City.

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) (CSE: BYRN) ("Byrna" or "the Company") today announced that the Company recently conducted its first on-site training program for private security at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City.
  • Rob Esperaza, Director of Security at Sony Pictures Entertainment, commented on Sony's search for a less-lethal solution for its security team.
  • "We looked into several non-lethal options before selecting the Byrna HD Plus.
  • Esperaza continued, "We were also impressed with the knowledge and professionalism of the Byrna team and the quality of the training program.

Eric Paquette, Former Sony and MGM Executive, Launches Meridian Pictures

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Former MGM and Sony Pictures Senior Vice President Eric Paquette launches a new company, Meridian Pictures , to focus on creating content for film and television.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Former MGM and Sony Pictures Senior Vice President Eric Paquette launches a new company, Meridian Pictures , to focus on creating content for film and television.
  • The projects in development include Papa Alpha Heavy, from writer Michael Walker, an action thriller set on a commercial airline.
  • Meridian acquired the rights to The New Chardonnay, based on Heather Cabot's book with writers Alice O'Neill and Jada Nation attached.
  • At MGM, Paquette worked on the James Bond franchise and oversaw The Barbershop movies, among other projects.

Sony Pictures' AFFIRM Films Announces Next Two Theatrical Releases from The Kendrick Brothers

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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CULVER CITY, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Pictures' AFFIRM Films and the Kendrick Brothers announce the release of the filmmakers' first documentary, Kendrick Brothers' SHOW ME THE FATHER, and the release of COURAGEOUS Legacy.

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  • CULVER CITY, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Pictures' AFFIRM Films and the Kendrick Brothers announce the release of the filmmakers' first documentary, Kendrick Brothers' SHOW ME THE FATHER, and the release of COURAGEOUS Legacy.
  • From Sherwood Pictures, Provident Films and Sony Pictures' AFFIRM Films, COURAGEOUS Legacy releases in theaters nationwide October 15, 2021.
  • Register to get all the latest news from AFFIRM Films at www.affirmfilmsupdates.com and follow AFFIRM Films on social media at @AFFIRMFilms.
  • SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.

Carter Morgan Delights in Sony's 'Long Weekend' In Theatres Now

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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They called the company CBC Film Sales.

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  • They called the company CBC Film Sales.
  • By 1920, the film industry was attracting audiences of 35 million a week willing to pay five cents a pop to be drawn into the magical world of filmed entertainment.
  • Stage 6 Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Motion Picture Group production label, acquires and produces independently-developed feature films of all genres and budgets.
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Sony Pictures and Lionsgate Team Up on New Multi-Year Physical Home Entertainment Distribution Agreement

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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Lionsgate will continue to maintain its own independent sales and marketing teams while leveraging SPHE's best-in-class supply chain and distribution services.

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  • Lionsgate will continue to maintain its own independent sales and marketing teams while leveraging SPHE's best-in-class supply chain and distribution services.
  • The agreement was jointly announced by Jason Spivak, Executive Vice President, Distribution, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and Ron Schwartz, President, Worldwide Distribution, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
  • "We're excited to embark on this new relationship with Lionsgate in physical home entertainment," said Spivak.
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces US Premiere of Crackle Original Science Fiction Thriller Series, ‘Insomnia’

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Insomnia combines chilling suspense with nonstop action that our audience will love, said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.

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  • Insomnia combines chilling suspense with nonstop action that our audience will love, said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.
  • Insomnia is distributed in the United States by Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, and the supplier of exclusive and original content for Crackle Plus.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) operates streaming video-on-demand networks (VOD).
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Sony Pictures Television and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Strengthen Relationship to Position Company for Further Growth

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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The transaction gives Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment 100% ownership and control of Crackle Plus.

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  • The transaction gives Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment 100% ownership and control of Crackle Plus.
  • Sony has been an incredible partner for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and this transaction is the natural next step in our relationship, said William J. Rouhana Jr, chief executive officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has done a remarkable job integrating Crackle into their business, said Erik Moreno, EVP Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Development for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.