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| founder = [[Thomas Rothman]]<ref name=vty/> |
| founder = [[Thomas Rothman]]<ref name=vty/> |
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| key_people = [[Thomas Rothman]] (Chair)<br>Lindsay Sloane ([[Senior vice president|SVP]], TV)<br>David Beaubaire ([[Executive vice president|EVP]], film)<br>Nicole Brown([[Senior vice president|SVP]], film)<ref name=dl0>Nellie Andreeva. (October 23, 2013) [http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/tom-rothman-sonys-tristar-prods-makes-tv-fim-executive-hires/ Tom Rothman & Sony’s TriStar Prods. Makes TV & Film Executive Hires]. [[Deadline Hollywood]]. Accessed on October 28, 2013.</ref> |
| key_people = [[Thomas Rothman]] (Chair)<br>Lindsay Sloane ([[Senior vice president|SVP]], TV)<br>David Beaubaire ([[Executive vice president|EVP]], film)<br>Nicole Brown([[Senior vice president|SVP]], film)<ref name=dl0>Nellie Andreeva. (October 23, 2013) [http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/tom-rothman-sonys-tristar-prods-makes-tv-fim-executive-hires/ Tom Rothman & Sony’s TriStar Prods. Makes TV & Film Executive Hires]. [[Deadline Hollywood]]. Accessed on October 28, 2013.</ref> |
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| defunct = December 11, 2015 |
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| location = Sony Studio lot, [[Culver City, California]], [[USA]]<ref name=dl0/> |
| location = Sony Studio lot, [[Culver City, California]], [[USA]]<ref name=dl0/> |
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| industry = Film |
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In February 2015, it was announced that Rothman will replace [[Amy Pascal]] as chairman of Sony Pictures' Motion Picture Group. Rothman will continue to oversee the properties he greenlit at TriStar.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2015/02/tom-rothman-replaces-amy-pascal-sony-1201380416/]</ref> |
In February 2015, it was announced that Rothman will replace [[Amy Pascal]] as chairman of Sony Pictures' Motion Picture Group. Rothman will continue to oversee the properties he greenlit at TriStar.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2015/02/tom-rothman-replaces-amy-pascal-sony-1201380416/]</ref> |
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On December 11, 2015 the company announced it's the last film is The Lady in the Van and suspending operations, and shut down. |
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==Filmography== |
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| Company type | Joint venture between Thomas Rothman and Sony Pictures Entertainment |
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| Industry | Film |
| Founded | August 9, 2013[1] |
| Founder | Thomas Rothman[2] |
| Headquarters | Sony Studio lot, Culver City, California, USA[3] |
Key people | Thomas Rothman (Chair) Lindsay Sloane (SVP, TV) David Beaubaire (EVP, film) Nicole Brown(SVP, film)[3] |
| Products | Motion pictures Television production |
| Owner | Thomas Rothman Sony Pictures Entertainment[4] |
| Parent | Thomas Rothman Sony |
TriStar Productions (TSP) is a film and television production company and a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and former 20th Century Fox chairman Tom Rothman.[4]
The new company shares its name and logo with the current TriStar Pictures distribution label of Sony Pictures[4] under which TriStar Productions' four films per year will be released joining the other titles released from TriStar Pictures.[2][5] The television programming however, will be produced for Sony Pictures Television.[2] The TriStar name was selected as Rothman considers himself a film buff, its historical name, and the good will with the Hollywood creative types to give the unit an edge.[5]
History
It was jointly announced on August 1, 2013 by Rothman, Michael Lynton, the CEO of Sony Entertainment and co-chairman and CEO of SPE, and Amy Pascal, co-chairwoman of SPE. The venture was launched on September 1 and Rothman would hold an equity share in the venture with the ability to bring in other outside investments.[4][5] TSP first deal was for To Walk the Clouds autobiography, which is about Philippe Petit, a French high wire walker who walker in 1974 between the Twin Towers.[6]
In February 2015, it was announced that Rothman will replace Amy Pascal as chairman of Sony Pictures' Motion Picture Group. Rothman will continue to oversee the properties he greenlit at TriStar.[7]
Filmography
- Announced deals
- Ricki and the Flash (June 26, 2015) financing & distribution, stars Meryl Streep
- The Walk (October 2, 2015) production partner Robert Zemeckis & ImageMovers[6]
- The Lady in the Van (late 2015) with BBC Films adapted from Alan Bennett‘s memoir & play starring Maggie Smith[8]
- The Yank with Mosaic and Gary Sanchez Productions starring Will Ferrell[6]
- Ben Fountain’s novel “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” movie adaptation, produced with Film4 and Ink Factory with Ang Lee directing and producting[9]
References
- ^ Faughnder, Ryan (August 1, 2013). "Tom Rothman teams with Sony Pictures to create TriStar Productions". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b c Abrams, Rachel (August 1, 2013). "Tom Rothman in Joint Venture With Sony to Run TriStar Productions". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ a b Nellie Andreeva. (October 23, 2013) Tom Rothman & Sony’s TriStar Prods. Makes TV & Film Executive Hires. Deadline Hollywood. Accessed on October 28, 2013.
- ^ a b c d Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 1, 2013). "Tom Rothman To Launch New TriStar Productions Label For Sony". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ a b c CIEPLY, MICHAEL (August 1, 2013). "Sony Hires Rothman to Head Revived TriStar Unit". New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Tom Rothman's TriStar Unveils First Pic Dates: 'Ricki And The Flash' & Robert Zemeckis' Philippe Petit Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. May 6, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
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- ^ Yamato, Jen (June 3, 2014). "TriStar Boards UK Adaptation 'The Lady In The Van' From 'Madness Of King George' Duo; Maggie Smith To Reprise Iconic Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 18, 2014). "Ang Lee to Direct 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' at TriStar". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
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