Sony Music Group Names Towalame Austin Executive VP of Philanthropy and Social Impact

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During her time in the witness box, Amber Heard faced questioning about two men in her life – Elon Musk and James Franco.

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Sony Pictures Classics is set to release Michael Covino’s The Climb, which bowed in Cannes, starting in in New York and Los Angeles theaters on Oct. 9.

Dave McNary Film ReporterMONDAY, JULY 20Sony Pictures Classics will release Michael Covino’s comedy “The Climb” in New York and Los Angeles theaters on Oct. 9 — six months after its original date.Written by Covino and Kyle Marvin, “The Climb” premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorUpdate: Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they’re scheduling Michael Covino’s The Climb for a New York City and Los Angeles opening on Oct. 9.

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Sony Music Group has created a new position in its highest ranks, naming Towalame Austin as its first executive vp philanthropy and social impact.