Sony Pictures Releasing facts for kids

Sony Pictures Releasing is a company that helps bring movies to theaters and homes around the world. Think of them as the people who make sure a film, once it's made, gets seen by you! They are a big part of the larger Sony Pictures Entertainment group.

This company was started in the 1990s. It took over from an older company called Triumph Releasing Corporation. Their main job is to distribute movies from different film studios, like Columbia Pictures and Screen Gems.

What is a Film Distribution Company?

A film distribution company is super important in the movie world. After a movie is filmed and edited, it's not ready for everyone to see yet. That's where distributors like Sony Pictures Releasing come in.

How Movies Get to You

They work to get movies into cinemas, onto streaming services, and even onto DVDs or Blu-rays. They handle things like marketing, advertising, and making sure copies of the movie are sent to theaters. Without them, many great movies might never reach an audience!

Marketing and Promotion

Part of their job is to create excitement for new movies. This means making trailers, posters, and advertisements. They want to make sure you know when a cool new movie is coming out!

Studios They Work With

Sony Pictures Releasing distributes films from several well-known studios. These studios create the movies, and then Sony Pictures Releasing helps share them with the world.

Columbia Pictures

One of the most famous studios they work with is Columbia Pictures. This studio has made many classic and modern films. You might recognize their logo, which features a woman holding a torch.

Screen Gems

Another studio they distribute for is Screen Gems. This studio often focuses on different types of movies, including thrillers and comedies.

Popular Movies Distributed

Sony Pictures Releasing has helped bring many different kinds of movies to audiences. Here are just a few examples of films they have distributed:

• Think Like a Man
• Soul Surfer
• Goosebumps (a fun movie based on the popular books)
• Sparkle (the 2012 version)
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
• The Angry Birds Movie 2 (an animated adventure)
• Easy A
• The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (a movie for younger kids)
• The Star (an animated Christmas story)
• Planet 51 (an animated alien adventure)
• Concussion

These movies show the wide range of films that Sony Pictures Releasing helps share with people everywhere.