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Dec
26
2021
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By Troy Warren
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes Sony’s Top-Grossing Pic of All Time at U.S. Box Office

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes Sony’s Top-Grossing Pic of All Time at U.S. Box Office

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BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment To boot, the superhero tentpole is on the verge of crossing the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office in a pandemic era first. Another day, another milestone for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Sony and Marvel’s superhero sensation earned $19.7 million on Christmas Eve to finish Friday with $405.5 million in domestic ticket sales and become Sony’s top-grossing domestic title of all time, not adjusted for inflation. The previous record-holder was 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in 2017 ($404.5 million). To boot, No Way Home is on the verge of crossing the $1 billion…
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Nov
29
2021
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By Troy Warren
Marvel and Sony Planning More ‘Spider-Man’ Beyond ‘No Way Home,’ Says Producer Amy Pascal

Marvel and Sony Planning More ‘Spider-Man’ Beyond ‘No Way Home,’ Says Producer Amy Pascal

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BY AARON COUCH | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment Pascal says the studio is looking at a new trilogy, though insiders say no plans are official. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is staying put in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to producer Amy Pascal. Sony and Marvel Studios are weeks away from unveiling Spider-Man: No Way Home, the latest co-production between the two studios, and Pascal says there are more plans for Holland, Sony and the Kevin Feige-run Marvel to collaborate. “This is not the last movie that we are going to make with Marvel – [this is not] the last Spider-Man movie,” Pascal said an in…
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Aug
23
2021
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By Troy Warren
Sony Moves Quickly to Block Alleged ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Leak on Social Media

Sony Moves Quickly to Block Alleged ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Leak on Social Media

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BY RYAN PARKER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment Fans have been chomping at the bit for the first look at the superhero installment as rumors have swirled about who may show up from previous Spider-Man films. Sony moved with lightning speed Sunday as the studio tried to shut down what appeared to be a leaked trailer for the highly anticipated Spider-Man: No WayHome. The upcoming superhero installment was trending on Twitter as some accounts shared what appeared to be the trailer while others reacted to the firestorm the alleged leaker might face. Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Star…
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Aug
10
2021
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By Troy Warren
Sony Completes $1.2B Acquisition of Crunchyroll From AT&T

Sony Completes $1.2B Acquisition of Crunchyroll From AT&T

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Digital #Business The anime streaming service has 5 million subscribers and more than 120 million registered users. Sony has completed its nearly $1.2 billion acquisition of the anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, from AT&T, the company said on Monday. The acquisition, which was first announced in December, brings Crunchyroll to Funimation, a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Sony Music’s Aniplex. With Crunchyroll housed under Funimation, Sony will now be able to expand its status in the anime industry and reach Crunchyroll’s 5 million subscribers and more than 120 million registered users. Boasting over 1,000…
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