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2Partners & Customers
10About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (SPE) is the American entertainment subsidiary of Japanese multinational technology and media conglomerate Sony.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Headquarter Location
10202 West Washington Boulevard
Culver City, California, 90232,
United States
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Latest Sony Pictures Entertainment News
Nov 5, 2020
Billund – WEBWIRE – Thursday, November 5, 2020 Ahead of the release of the hotly anticipated Ghostbusters: Afterlife film launching in 2021, the LEGO Group have announced the largest and most detailed LEGO brick recreation of one of the most iconic cars from the silver screen, the Ghostbusters ECTO-1. This buildable version of the classic car is sure to delight Ghostbusters and LEGO brick fans alike, crammed full of authentic details from the iconic converted 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance which is sure to bring a retro feel to any LEGO brick car collection. This highly detailed set includes a range of tools and features needed by any Ghostbuster to track and catch ghoulish enemies. The LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is perfect for film fans that want to build their very own piece of the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie. With a moving ghost sniffer activated by the wheels, an extendable rear gunner seat, working steering wheel and a whole host of other paranormal detection equipment on the detailed roof rack, the set ensures youre ready for any ghost finding mission. The car also would not be complete without printed versions of the Ghostbusters logo adorning the car doors making this the ultimate gift for Ghostbusters fans and movie car enthusiasts. The new LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is the most detailed LEGO brick recreation of the car ever produced and is the latest in a collection of film-based LEGO model building kits for adults who love building to relax and escape from the stresses of life. This set features two brand new LEGO brick elements including a new 6x14 curved windscreen and a new 5 module steering wheel. Talking about the creation of the LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1, the sets LEGO designer, Michael Psiaki said I love creating LEGO vehicles, and having previously designed the LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5, I loved the challenge of working on the ECTO-1. This is the largest and most detailed version of this car that we have ever created. It is crammed full of authentic features and easter eggs that Im excited for builders to discover as they put this model together. The LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 contains 2,352 pieces and measures over 8 (22.5cm) high, 18 (47cm) long and 6 (16.5cm) wide. The set will be available from 15th November ahead of the release of the latest film in the Ghostbusters Franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife that launches in 2021. LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 will be available directly via LEGO.com and LEGO Stores from November 15th. ----- About Sony Pictures Consumer Products Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPEs global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPEs Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html About Ghost Corps Ghost Corps, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., is focused on expanding the Ghostbusters brand with live-action feature films, animated motion pictures, television, merchandise, and other new entertainment products. Ghost Corps is headquartered on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, Calif. About Ghostbusters: Afterlife From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman. Directed by Jason Reitman. Written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman. Based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters. An Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. Produced by Ivan Reitman. Executive Producers are Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg, Aaron L. Gilbert and Jason Cloth. The film stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson and Paul Rudd. ( Press Release Image: https://photos.webwire.com/prmedia/6/266197/266197-1.jpg )
Sony Pictures Entertainment Investments
4 Investments
Sony Pictures Entertainment has made 4 investments. Their latest investment was in Quibi as part of their Series A on July 7, 2018.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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7/26/2018 | Series A | Quibi | $1,000M | Yes | 7 | |
1/11/2017 | Unattributed | |||||
12/15/2016 | Unattributed | |||||
6/17/2016 | Corporate Minority - II |
Date | 7/26/2018 | 1/11/2017 | 12/15/2016 | 6/17/2016 |
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Round | Series A | Unattributed | Unattributed | Corporate Minority - II |
Company | Quibi | |||
Amount | $1,000M | |||
New? | Yes | |||
Co-Investors | ||||
Sources | 7 |
Sony Pictures Entertainment Portfolio Exits
2 Portfolio Exits
Sony Pictures Entertainment has 2 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Quibi on January 08, 2021.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquisitions
4 Acquisitions
Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired 4 companies. Their latest acquisition was Game Show Network on November 18, 2019.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
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11/18/2019 | Acquired | 16 | ||||
7/8/2019 | Seed / Angel | |||||
4/30/2015 | Other | |||||
8/11/1998 |
Date | 11/18/2019 | 7/8/2019 | 4/30/2015 | 8/11/1998 |
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Investment Stage | Seed / Angel | Other | ||
Companies | ||||
Valuation | ||||
Total Funding | ||||
Note | Acquired | |||
Sources | 16 |
Sony Pictures Entertainment Partners & Customers
10 Partners and customers
Sony Pictures Entertainment has 10 strategic partners and customers. Sony Pictures Entertainment recently partnered with Merlin Entertainments on March 3, 2022.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
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3/17/2022 | Partner | United Kingdom | World’s First ‘Jumanji’ Theme Park Attraction Opening Next Month Thanks to its deepened partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment , Merlin Entertainments can continue to bring Jumanji experiences to its theme parks and water parks across Europe , the U.K. and North America . | 2 | |
10/5/2021 | Partner | United States | Today Reebok , in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products , unveils a full-family footwear and apparel collection inspired by the Ghostbusters franchise . | 1 | |
9/3/2021 | Partner | United States | This past month 's announcement from the Academy Awards on new inclusion requirements for Best Picture , follows a partnership with the Foundation earlier this year to ensure that aspiring young actors with disabilities are able to get a head start in the entertainment industry . | 1 | |
9/3/2021 | Partner | ||||
8/2/2021 | Licensee |
Date | 3/17/2022 | 10/5/2021 | 9/3/2021 | 9/3/2021 | 8/2/2021 |
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Type | Partner | Partner | Partner | Partner | Licensee |
Business Partner | |||||
Country | United Kingdom | United States | United States | ||
News Snippet | World’s First ‘Jumanji’ Theme Park Attraction Opening Next Month Thanks to its deepened partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment , Merlin Entertainments can continue to bring Jumanji experiences to its theme parks and water parks across Europe , the U.K. and North America . | Today Reebok , in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products , unveils a full-family footwear and apparel collection inspired by the Ghostbusters franchise . | This past month 's announcement from the Academy Awards on new inclusion requirements for Best Picture , follows a partnership with the Foundation earlier this year to ensure that aspiring young actors with disabilities are able to get a head start in the entertainment industry . | ||
Sources | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sony Pictures Entertainment Team
46 Team Members
Sony Pictures Entertainment has 46 team members, including current Chief Executive Officer, Michael Lynton.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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Michael Lynton | Chief Executive Officer | Current | |
Jennifer Turner | NBC Universal, Russell Reynolds Associates, Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, The Walt Disney Company, Goldman Sachs, and ABC | Senior Vice President | Current |
Aviv Eyal | Founder, Chief Technology Officer | Former | |
Peter Guber | Chief Executive Officer | Former | |
Bedi Ajay Singh | News Corp, MGM, Novartis, 20th Century Studios, and Arthur Andersen | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer | Former |
Name | Michael Lynton | Jennifer Turner | Aviv Eyal | Peter Guber | Bedi Ajay Singh |
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Work History | NBC Universal, Russell Reynolds Associates, Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, The Walt Disney Company, Goldman Sachs, and ABC | News Corp, MGM, Novartis, 20th Century Studios, and Arthur Andersen | |||
Title | Chief Executive Officer | Senior Vice President | Founder, Chief Technology Officer | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer |
Status | Current | Current | Former | Former | Former |
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