Sony Pictures

Sony Pictures is a major American film and television production and distribution company, and a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Sony. It is known for producing and releasing blockbuster films, such as the Spider-Man franchise.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to a controversy over releasing a film without accessibility features for deaf viewers in the Philippines.

Latest on Sony Pictures

• Sony Pictures invests $100 million in giant-screen startup Cosm
• the accessibility oversight, which contradicted the studio's stated commitment to inclusive cinema
• Sony Pictures released Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Philippines without subtitles or captions, preventing deaf viewers from following dialogue during screenings.
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• Wikidata: Sony — capital ownership — Sony Pictures

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