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Nicolas Cage's ‘Spider-Noir’ TV series to premier in May

Nicolas Cage will appear in his first leading role in a TV series when “Spider-Noir” premieres in May, according to Sony and Prime Video.

2026-02-13

Hoping for a repeat, Netflix reportedly hands Sony $15 million bonus as team works on 'KPop Demon Hunters' sequel

Following its record-breaking success, Netflix has reportedly paid Sony Pictures a $15 million bonus for making animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” as the global streaming giant looks to secure a sequel deal.

2025-11-10

Will 'KPop Demon Hunters' get a sequel? Everyone hopes so — including the cast and directors.

Okay. It is not official — yet. But talk of a sequel to Netflix's immensely successful "KPop Demon Hunters" has been pouring out across online platforms since the animated film took the world by storm upon its release on June 20.

2025-09-15

Blackpink's Lisa sells personal items, donates proceeds to charity

Lisa of girl group Blackpink donated the proceeds of a flea market to a nonprofit after selling a selection of her personal belongings, such as clothes and accessories, Sony Music Korea said Monday.

2025-08-18

In 'KPop Demon Hunters,' Maggie Kang brings genre out of its comfort zone

Although K-pop is a global phenomenon, the most successful acts have traditionally stayed closed to its roots — Korean-made and Korean-language. Korean Canadian director Maggie Kang was proud to tell 'KPop Demon Hunters' in English

2025-06-26

Tech power shift at CES 2025: Japan, China triumph while Korea holds back

CES revealed clear signs of a shifting tech power dynamic. Japan staged an impressive comeback, Korea held back on debuting new products and China accelerated its rapid ascent.

2025-01-10

An Byeong-hun ready to scale new heights from ground up starting at Sony Open in Hawaii

After enjoying his career-best season, Korea’s An Byeong-hun knows exactly what he must do to build on 2024 as he seeks to achieve new goals this year — start from scratch all over again.

2025-01-08

Rock band Hi-Fi Un!corn signs contract with Japan's Sony Music Labels

Rock band Hi-Fi Un!corn signed a contract with Japan’s largest music label Sony Music Labels on New Year’s Day, its agency FNC Entertainment said on Wednesday.

2025-01-02

Rookie boy band KJRGL to hold debut concert in Tokyo on Dec. 23

Rookie boy band KJRGL will hold its debut live concert, “KJRGlad to sea you!!” at the live music venue Spotify O-WEST in Tokyo on Dec. 23, Sony Music Labels said on Tuesday.

2024-12-03

Fifty Fifty's agency signs worldwide distribution deal with Sony Music Korea

Girl group Fifty Fifty’s agency Attrakt signed a worldwide distribution deal with Sony Music Entertainment Korea, the agency said Thursday.

2024-08-22