Sony Pictures
Mentioned in 39 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Sony Pictures A major film and television studio discussed across podcasts for its extensive film slate spanning animated projects, action films, and adaptations including *It Ends with Us*, *The Gray Man*, and the Spider-Man universe. Podcasters reference Sony's production and distribution operations, corporate acquisitions including Columbia Pictures and TriStar, and involvement in high-profile creative decisions—such as the *It Ends with Us* editing disputes between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The company also appears in discussions of media industry practices, franchise development, and licensing agreements with streaming platforms like Netflix.
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Unblinded with Sean Callagy · May 21, 2026
How Iron Man Saved Marvel: David Maisel Shares the Real Story with Sean Callagy
“Licensed Spider-Man from Marvel; example of pre-MCU licensing model that limited Marvel's creative control and profits”
The Confused Breakfast · May 14, 2026
Spiderman (2002)
“Purchased Spider-Man film rights from Carolco Pictures and developed the 2002 film adaptation”
The Viall Files · May 6, 2026
E1122 - Blake & Justin Settle, Jessi's Leaked DM's w/ Emily D Bake, Tom Schwartz Talks SH, Valley And Love!
“Studio involved in Blake Lively litigation; executives were potential witnesses in the case”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Apr 24, 2026
CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John Early
“Producing Aaron Sorkin's Social Reckoning sequel to The Social Network”
Giant Bombcast · Apr 14, 2026
Giant Bombcast 936: Big Pinball
“Announced R-rated Bloodborne animated film in development with Sean Jack Septic Guy as producer”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Metal Gear Solid Movie is Finally Happening - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.10.26
“Signed Metal Gear Solid film deal with Final Destination directors through Wonder Lab production company”
Across the Movie Aisle · Apr 8, 2026
Reveling in 'The Drama'
“Implied distributor of Spider-Man films discussed as exemplary adaptation success”
No Filter With Zack Peter · Apr 7, 2026
Blake & Baldoni Talk Settlement AGAIN, Tommaso Seen at Nancy's Guthrie's Home, & More
“Employer on It Ends With Us production; executives called Blake Lively a 'terrorist' in emails unrelated to Baldoni”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Apr 7, 2026
Summer House Scandal, Zack Peter’s Take on Lively vs. Baldoni, and Taylor Frankie Paul’s Day in Court
“Studio defendant in Blake Lively lawsuit; executives testified about lack of formal complaints against Baldoni”
No Filter With Zack Peter · Apr 3, 2026
BREAKING: Blake Lively's EPIC Court Loss! Judge Tosses Out Her Case Against Justin Baldoni
“Studio involved in It Ends with Us production, referenced in communications about film content strategy”
House of R · Mar 25, 2026
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Check-in. Plus, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailers.
“Distributor of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and co-producer of MCU Spider-Man films”
The Bechdel Cast · Mar 19, 2026
Challengers with Princess Weekes
“Distributor of the film Challengers discussed in the episode”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 13, 2026
Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview
“Partnering with Netflix on K Pop Demon Hunters sequel announcement”
48 Hours · Mar 10, 2026
Post Mortem | The Woman Who Died Twice
“Paid Kasotis $400,000 for a short story he published on Reddit titled 'My Mother-in-Law Was Poisoning Me'”
A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein · Feb 20, 2026
The Epidemic of Celebrity Cowardice (with Gianmarco Soresi and Caroline Kwan)
“Studio where Caroline Kwan worked on international film slate production before speaking out on Palestine”
Cleared Hot · Feb 16, 2026
Built to Kill: Writing the Gray Man | Mark Greaney | Ep. 433
“Originally optioned and developed The Gray Man film rights before Netflix acquired the project”
The Nerve with Maureen Callahan · Feb 13, 2026
Ryan Reynolds' ATOMIC Texts, Silent Clues in Guthrie Investigation, and a Very Nerve-y Valentine
“Studio distributing 'It Ends with Us' film; executives communicated about Blake Lively's marketing tactics and Justin Baldoni”
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Feb 12, 2026
Should Hollywood Take the Microdrama Boom Seriously?
“Releasing animated film GOAT with lower budget model than Disney originals”
Too Scary; Didn't Watch · Feb 11, 2026
SEND HELP
“Originally held distribution rights but wanted to release Send Help exclusively on streaming platform”
Twenty Thousand Hertz · Feb 9, 2026
The State of the 20K Multiverse™
“Host location for Jeopardy! production where Dallas filmed audio team behind-the-scenes content”
The Fighter & The Kid · Feb 5, 2026
The Epstein Files Are Everywhere — Plus Bryan’s TRT Confession | TFATK Ep. 1162
“Film distributor for 'Sisu: Road to Revenge' WWII action film available on digital and streaming platforms”
Stay Tranquilo · Feb 4, 2026
Live Like Bella CEO Nicole de Lara Puente: Fighting Childhood Cancer in Miami + Beyond
“Nicole worked in television industry at Sony Pictures before her career pivot to healthcare.”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Feb 3, 2026
Zack Peter, Grammy’s, Epstein Files and Kim K’s New Love
“Film studio executives discussed in court documents regarding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni film marketing”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Feb 2, 2026
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
“Studio that owned Spider-Man film rights, experienced corporate hack in 2014, and greenlit the animated Spider-Verse project”
The Toast · Jan 30, 2026
The Accidental Matriarch: Friday, January 30th, 2026
“Produced 'It Ends with Us' and conducted final cut testing between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's versions”
The Toast · Jan 27, 2026
The Cheese Stands Alone: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
“Studio behind 'It Ends with Us' film adaptation with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni; executives discussed in leaked emails”
The Toast · Jan 23, 2026
Cardboard Coji: Friday, January 23rd, 2026
“Involved in 'It Ends with Us' production decisions; allegedly chose Blake Lively's edit over Justin Baldoni's despite lower test scores”
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer · Jan 23, 2026
Rolling Blunts for a Money Launderer (w/ Brooke Candy)
“Discussed in context of Venom movie franchise and Spider-Man villain film universe expansion”
The Toast · Jan 21, 2026
Tiny Violins: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
“Studio that tested both Blake Lively's and Justin Baldoni's film edits for It Ends with Us”
The Big Picture · Jan 16, 2026
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Is Gut-Ripping and Gut-Wrenching. Plus: Mona Fastvold on ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’!
“Implied distributor/financier for the 28 Years Later franchise, mentioned in context of keeping production rural and cost-effective”
WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp · Jan 14, 2026
James Fox Hunts REAL Alien Footage From a UFO Crash!
“Company previously run by Jeff Zagansky, who advised James Fox on investigating the Varginia case”
The Big Picture · Jan 12, 2026
The 2026 Golden Globes: ‘One Battle After Another’ vs. ‘Hamnet’ Begins
“Tom Rothman represented Sony's competitive slate including animated feature winner 'Elio'”
Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs · Jan 6, 2026
The Hairdresser Who Took Over Hollywood: Jon Peters, Part 2 "Cutting His Teeth""
“Studio acquired with Guber-Peters as co-chairmen; Peters envisioned it as vertically integrated media conglomerate with theme parks”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Dec 29, 2025
Paul Rudd Returns Again
“Sony is distributing the Anaconda film starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black that the episode promotes.”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Dec 9, 2025
Inside Marvel Studios w/ Founder David Maisel
“Licensed Spider-Man film rights from Marvel; character unavailable for early MCU films”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Dec 2, 2025
Ralph Macchio: Legacy, Identity & The Karate Kid Journey
“Studio behind Karate Kid Legends film featuring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan”
Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs · Nov 25, 2025
The Hairdresser Who Took Over Hollywood: Jon Peters, Part 1 "Making the Cut"
“Peters and Peter Guber orchestrated Sony's buyout of Columbia Pictures and TriStar, becoming inaugural co-chairmen”
Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Nov 12, 2025
Omarion
“Produced 'You Got Served' film and greenlit 'Stomp the Yard' sequel based on commercial success”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Oct 8, 2025
"The All-The-Things Program" (w/ Jennifer Lopez)
“Studio behind Kiss of the Spider Woman film featuring Jennifer Lopez in lead role”