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Sony Pictures Expands into Remakes and New Streaming Formats

Sony Pictures Expands into Remakes and New Streaming Formats

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is doubling down on remakes and new programming. They're adapting to shifts in how people consume entertainment, including ad-supported shows and in-car streaming.

In May, SPE hosted LA Screenings in Hollywood. Over 200 streaming platforms and broadcasters attended. A highlight was the remake of the Italian medical drama "Doc," produced with Fox.

SPE's TV production revenue has surged by 50% in five years. Movie distribution, however, remains weak post-pandemic. SPE aims to maximize IP value through licensing and remakes.

"S.W.A.T.," a police drama, became a hit on Netflix after airing on CBS. A new season is in development. Keith Le Goy, SPE's chairman, notes that traditional broadcast-style shows are thriving on streaming platforms.

SPE is also exploring new streaming formats. They launched Ridevu, an in-car streaming service for VinFast and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, they're expanding into Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST), which is growing globally.

SPE launched Spanish-language and European channels for FAST platforms. Tony Vinciquerra, SPE's CEO, emphasizes they are a content supplier, not a streaming service.

FAST: Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television. Similar to traditional TV but free online, funded by ads.

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