Michael Barker
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5 Lessons From TheGrill 2020: Gaming Is the New Social Network and Diversity Isn’t Optional
First and foremost: The changes wrought over the last six months are here to stay, in one form or another
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How Sundance and Other Film Festivals Are Prepping for Virtual 2021 Event – and Permanent Changes Post-COVID (Video)
TheGrill 2020: “How do we keep our own institutions sustainable, but how do we keep artists sustainable,” Sundance director Tabitha Jackson says
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Cannes Market Preview 2019: What Are Buyers Looking for This Year?
TheWrap Cannes magazine: “In Cannes, there is a thriving but very selective market for movies that are, I would say, the indie version of events,” Neon’s Jeff Deutchman says
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John Prine Music Documentary Lands at Sony Classics
Zachary Fuhrer’s film follows the former mailman turned singer-songwriter behind such hits as “Angel From Montgomery”
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Sony Classics Co-Founder Says Oscar Nominations Are ‘Lifeblood’ of Independent Films
Arthouse imprint scored four nominations Tuesday, including Best Actress
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Partying with Natalie Portman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro at AFI Fest (Photos)
Oscar contenders and Hollywood stars celebrate their prestige projects at the annual pre-Thanksgiving cinema feast presented by Audi
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Cannes Report, Day 9: Marion Cotillard Can’t Save Xavier Dolan; ‘Red Turtle’ a Runaway Hit
Festival’s l’enfant terrible offers up latest effort to much disappointment while animated film inspires
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Cannes: Sony Classics Buys Festival Sensation ‘Toni Erdmann’
Director Maren Ade’s father-daughter story won sustained applause and rapturous reviews when it debuted on Friday
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Sony Entertainment ‘Leadership Vacuum,’ Poor Studio Results Create Tension, Insiders Say
Lack of clear direction and financial pressure at Sony’s motion picture and music divisions are affecting morale
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Maya Rudolph, Adrianne Palicki To Present at Texas Film Awards
Also joining as a presenter is Ellia English, while Mike Judge is set to be the Master or Ceremonies
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Tom Bernard and Michael Barker Recall Sony Classics at 25 Years (Video)
The secret to a quarter-century of success? “We buy movies we like, that we think we can make work in the marketplace and make a profit,” says Bernard
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Sony Pictures Classics Founders on Streaming Giants Invading Sundance Film Festival This Year (Video)
“Every year, there are lots of new companies that come to Sundance and they have to show they’re in business, and they will put down more money than a movie might be worth,” Tom Bernard tells TheWrap
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State of Sundance: Streaming Giants Rattle Indie Veterans
Digital players shake up Sundance with aggressive bids for little movies
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Sony Pictures Classics Chief’s Daughter Named to Sony TV Diversity Program
Kate Barker-Froyland, daughter of Michael Barker, directed 2015 film “Song One,” starring Anne Hathaway
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Cannes: Sony Classics Buys Competition Title ‘Our Little Sister’
Family drama from Kore-eda Hirokazu was acquired before its official Cannes premiere
