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Columbia Records is an American major record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the United States division of Sony Corporation. It was founded in 1887, evolving from an earlier enterprise called the American Graphophone Company, the successor to the Volta Graphophone Company. Columbia is one of Sony Music's three flagship record labels, alongside RCA Records and Epic Records.

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Crackle is a US-based subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment which provides ad-supported video entertainment content in the form of streaming media. Its library comprises original content including StartUp, Snatch, SuperMansion and The Oath, as well as content acquired from other production companies. The streaming network is available in 21 countries including Latin America and is accessible on connected devices including mobile (iOS or Android), tablet, smart TVs, desktop and through gaming consoles. It can also be seen in-flight on American Airlines' and in Marriott Hotels.

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Columbia Pictures is an American film studio, production company and film distributor that is a member of the Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, a division of Sony Entertainment's Sony Pictures subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony.

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PlayStation is a gaming brand that consists of four home video game consoles, as well as a media center, an online service, a line of controllers, two handhelds and a phone, as well as multiple magazines. It is created and owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment since December 3, 1994, with the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan.

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Sony Group Corp. engages in the development, design, manufacture, and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles, and software for consumers, professionals and industrial markets. It operates through the following segments: Game and Network Services, Music, Pictures, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services, and Others. The Game and Network Services segment deals with gaming machines, software and network services. The Music segment produces and publishes music and provides image media platforms. The Pictures segment handles film production, television program creation, and media networks. The Home Entertainment and Sound segment offers LCD televisions, home audio, Blu-ray Disc players and recorders, and memory-based portable audio devices. The Imaging Products and Solutions segment provides digital imaging products, professional solutions, and medical goods. The Mobile Communications segment deals with mobile phones and Internet services business. The Semiconductors segment provides image sensors and camera modules. The Financial Services segment manages the life insurance and non-life insurance operations and banking business. The Others segment includes personal computer (PC) business, overseas Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD manufacturing, and battery business. The company was founded by Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka on May 7, 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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Sony could pay AT&T nearly $1 billion for the streaming service, reports Nikkei.

Sony reportedly in talks to acquire Crunchyroll anime streaming service

Sony, the Tokyo-based electronics and entertainment giant, is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, for nearly $1 billion. Sony could end up spending more than $957 million on the service, which is owned by AT&T, according to financial publication, Nikkei Asia.

Sony reportedly buying anime streaming platform Crunchyroll for nearly $1B

Leading streaming news for Friday is a deal reportedly taking place that will have Sony (SNE) buying Crunchyroll for $1 billion. The post Streaming News: What We Know About the $1 Billion Sony – Crunchyroll Deal appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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Sony is expecting a blockbuster debut for its PlayStation 5 next month as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to supercharge the demand for games. The Japanese tech giant said it is seeing “very considerable” demand for pre-orders of the next-generation console, which hits stores on Nov. 12.

Sony sees ‘very, very considerable' demand for PlayStation 5

On Wednesday, Sony raised its forecast for its operating income by 13% to 700 billion yen (approx. $6.7 billion).

Sony shares pop on strong outlook. One analyst predicts it could rise another 50%

Sony Corp. said Wednesday that strong demand for its upcoming video game console PlayStation 5 helped offset continued revenue and profit declines at its Hollywood studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment. The Japan-based conglomerate said operating income rose 13.9 percent to $3 million for the three months ended Sept.

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Sony's (SNE) second-quarter fiscal 2020 results reflect a year-over-year decrease in Pictures segment sales but an increase in Game & Network Services segment sales.

Sony (SNE) Tops Q2 Earnings & Revenue Estimates, Raises View

  Shares of Sony (NYSE:SNE) moved higher by 4.1% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q2 results.

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Sony Pictures saw an 18% drop in second quarter profits to $299M from July-September versus the same period in 2019. However, the figures rep an increase on the first quarter's $230M which ended June 30 this year. Revenues across the division were off by $615M compared to last year while theatrical sales dropped to $13M...

Sony Pictures Records $299M Profit In Q2, Off 18% From 2019

Sony Corp is seeing "very considerable" demand for its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console via pre-orders, its gaming chief said, as the tech firm targets pole position in the race to tap the growth of gaming globally with the device's Nov. 12 launch.

Sony seeing 'very considerable' PS5 demand ahead of launch

Sony is merging its theatrical, home entertainment and TV distribution marketing operations under the co-oversee of Josh Greenstein, the studio's Motion Picture Group President, and Keith Le Goy, the studio's Networks and Distribution President. The move comes at time for the Culver City, CA studio as it responds to viewers' changing viewing habits during the...

Sony Combining Theatrical, Home Entertainment & TV Distribution Marketing Ops Under Josh Greenstein & Keith Le Goy

After spending a few hours with the PlayStation 5 and its completely redesigned DualSense controller, I can say with confidence that the new haptics and audio features certainly work — and could become integral to the gaming experience. But only if — and it's a big if — developers truly embrace the tech.

Hands-on: Sony's DualSense PS5 controller could be a game changer

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Sony's (SNE) second-quarter fiscal 2020 performance is expected to have been impaired by business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pre-orders for PS5 sold out instantly twice.

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The pandemic era stock market has unveiled quite a few surprising consumer dynamics over the past six months of uncertainty. The resilience of technology and internet stocks has shown that the central role the companies play in the personal and professional lives of consumers is no passing fad.

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the debut of the Spatial Reality Display (SR Display), a groundbreaking new product made with Sony's award-winning Eye-Sensing Light Field Display (ELFD) technology. The display, initially shared with attendees...

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Sony Music Entertainment has signed a multi-year venture with René Pérez Joglar who is also known as Latin rapper and producer Residente to launch 1868 Studios. Under this new deal, Residente and Sony Music Latin/Iberia will create, produce and globally distribute original content that focuses on bringing the authentic representation of cultural narratives including Latinx...

Sony Music Entertainment Inks Multi-Year Deal With Residente To Launch 1868 Studios For Content Spotlighting Cultural Narratives

Big Brother is watching … your video gaming. PlayStation maker Sony this week rolled out a new software update to allow gamers to record their online voice chats for moderation purposes.

Sony’s new PS5 will record user conversations for moderation purposes

An old policy got a new, prominent warning message.

Sony's New PlayStation Update Creates Voice Chat Recording Controversy

As we move further along the recovery path, Sony stock offers significant upside, with gaming and finance to power returns this year. The post 3 Reasons Why Sony Stock Is a Must for Your Portfolio Ahead of Next-Gen PlayStation Launch appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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