Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Unveils 2024 Winners

When the cameras weren’t rolling at the 2024 Tony Awards, there were photographers snapping photos backstage to document all the celebs who mingled with each other behind-the-scenes.

Sony sat out CinemaCon in April this year, but was the first major studio to present at CineEurope in Barcelona today, culminating in a screening of Apple Original Films’ Scarlett Johansson/Channing Tatum-starrer Fly Me to the Moon which Sony is releasing theatrically.

Jay-Z made a surprise appearance during Alicia Keys‘ performance at the 2024 Tony Awards last night (June 16) – watch the footage below.Keys’ Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen was nominated for 13 awards at the ceremony, which took place at the Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City.The R&B artist began singing ‘Empire State Of Mind’ – her 2009 collaborative single with Jay-Z – alongside the cast of her show.

Aaron Lazar is making his first major public appearance since the announcement of his ALS diagnosis.

Lots of stars stepped out to celebrate Broadway’s biggest night at the 2024 Tony Awards!

Ariana DeBose helped pay tribute to the late Chita Rivera during the 2024 Tony Awards on SUnday night (June 16) in New York City.

Broadway’s biggest stars got all dressed up to celebrate the 2023-24 season at the Tony Awards and we’re ranking the best dressed celebs on the red carpet!

Grant Gustin sings atop scaffolding while performing at the 2024 Tony Awards on Sunday (June 16) at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Audra McDonald, Cynthia Erivo and Renée Elise Goldsberry hit the carpet as they arrive at the 2024 Tony Awards on Sunday (June 16) at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com Broadway’s biggest night is live! The 77th annual Tony Awards have debuted at New York City’s David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The pre-show, or “Act One” as it’s being called on Pluto, has already given out a bevy of awards before the official CBS broadcast.

Katcy Stephan The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner Walmart and presenting sponsor Coca-Cola, have announced the winners of their narrative, documentary, short film and episodic categories from this year’s competition program. The festival, which ran from June 10-16 in Bentonville, Ark., aims to amplify female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Sony Pictures Classics‘ Dylan Leiner along with FilmNation’s Stefan Zorich and Paramount‘s Fabrizio Carrer were among the top film executives and companies who participated in the 13th NY Film & Entertainment Soccer Tournament for charity hosted at the Tribeca Festival. The sun-drenched event gathered 39 teams, along with more than 60 filmmakers from the Tribeca Festival, and hundreds of spectators at Brooklyn Bridge Park overlooking downtown Manhattan.

The nominations for the eighth annual Black Reel Television Awards are out. Topping the list is Genius: MLK/X, Season 4 of National Geographic’s biographical series, and Abbott Elementary is next with 12.   

Brent Lang Executive Editor Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the theater chain that inspired a passionate following with its creative cocktails, extensive food menu and strict “no talking, no texting” policies. The media company acquired Alamo Drafthouse from owners Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group and its founder Tim League. Under its new ownership, Alamo Drafthouse will be managed under a newly established division, Sony Pictures Experiences.

Naman Ramachandran Women in Animation (WIA) has revealed the five teams chosen for the 2024 Stories x Women program, sponsored by The Walt Disney Company and UNESCO. The initiative aims to amplify diverse voices in animation, offering international opportunities for women animators from emerging markets in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Sony Pictures’ untitled shark movie, to be directed by Norway’s Tommy Wirkola, will shoot in Melbourne, Australia, it has been confirmed. The picture, which begins production from July, is expected to star “Bridgerton” heroine Phoebe Dynevor. Confirmation of the location win for the state was revealed by Creative Victoria and VicScreen, which said that the production will tap into Victoria state’s Victorian Screen Incentive financing package.

Singer Sydnie Christmas burst into floods of tears as she was crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024 in tonight's live final (Sunday, 2 June).They will now go on to perform in front of members of the Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance on Friday, 22 November, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. And that’s not the only prize - they also walk away with a huge £250,000 prize pot.

After a nine-year revival, Sony’s TriStar Television label is being phased out again. Its two top executives, EVP Jennifer Turner, who ran the unit for the past two and a half years, and SVP Nicole Norwood, will be departing the studio. TriStar Television has no current series on the air. Its development slate will be taken over by Sony Pictures Television’s drama development team.

After a stunning performance on Britain's Got Talent, magician Jack Rhodes received high praise from none other than Simon Cowell, who pegged him as the favourite to clinch the crown. Despite the judges' awe of his comedy-magic act, social media told a different story with a mixed bag of reactions.The 26-year-old was taken aback when Simon said: "I think you, right now, are the favourite to win the entire competition - it was that good. You really are one in a million.That was jaw-dropping." When asked by Ant and Dec about Simon's comments, Jack quipped: "No pressure eh? " and confessed: "My head's gone.

Thania Garcia The 2024 Ivors honored Raye, Bruce Springsteen, Lana Del Rey, KT Tunstall, Bernie Taupin and many more on May 23 in London. The coveted awards honored 26 songwriters and composers across 14 categories in recognition of outstanding achievements in songwriting and composing for screen. Raye, whose debut album “My 21st Century Blues” helped launch her solo career to new heights, was honored as songwriter of the year.