Columbia Pictures News

E! Online reports that Britney Spears and Katy Perry collaborated on Spears' SMURFS 2 song 'Ooh La La!', which will run over the credits of the Smurfs sequel. The song was written in part by Bonnie McKee, who often works with Perry.

In celebration of the July 31, 2013 release of Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation's family comedy THE SMURFS 2, the studiowill host 162-day and date blue carpet premieresin cities around the world on Super Smurf Sunday, today, July 28.

Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), and a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), BIG FISH begins performances on Thursday, September 5, 2013 and will open Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

In celebration of the July 31, 2013 release of Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation's family comedy THE SMURFS 2, the studio will host 162-day and date blue carpet premieres in cities around the world.

Kelly Goode has been named Vice President, Original Programming for ABC Family, it was announced today.

VEVO has posted the World Premiere of Britney Spears 'Ooh La La' music video. Get a first look below!

On Independence Day, to thank America's troops for their Sacrifice and service, active military personnel and veterans will be admitted with one guest to see Columbia Pictures' White House Down for free at any Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, Carmike Cinemas, or other participating exhibitor by showing proper military identification. The special invitation to America's military personnel and veterans is valid only today, 4th of July and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at each participating location.

Warren Adler, best known for his masterpiece fictionalization of a macabre divorce, 'The War of the Roses', and James C. Humes, Pulitzer Prize nominee for 'Churchill: Speaker of the Century', have co-authored this historical novel set across three continents, vividly capturing Churchill's larger than life persona. According to Adler, 'The post-war loss of Churchill may have damaged the Western world with the same impact as the post-civil war world was damaged by the loss of Lincoln.'

In an effort to encourage children to spend more time outdoors and reconnect with nature, the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council are joining Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch a series of public service advertisements featuring characters and footage from The Smurfs 2.

Deadline reports that Columbia Pictures has begun development on BAD TEACHER 2, a sequel to the 2011 box office hit.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Executive producer Greg Berlanti will direct the sci-fi action film EPSILON from Columbia Pictures. The project, which was co-written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick will be produced by Michael DeLuca.

Tickets for the new Broadway musical Big Fish will go on sale to the general public today, June 16 at Ticketmaster.com (866-870-2717). Scroll down for the show's artwork!

Alan Hirschfield says of his collection of American Indian art, “I try to understand the artist's culture and to appreciate the beauty and meaning of each work.” Through the years, the Hirschfields have built an extraordinary collection of these objects as well as a home in Wyoming designed specifically to accommodate the articles—they are quite literally living with the art.

Columbia Pictures has released a new clip from Roland Emmerich's WHITE HOUSE DOWN, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. The film hits theaters on June 28th. Check it out below!

Columbia Pictures has released a third official trailer for Roland Emmerich's WHITE HOUSE DOWN, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. The film hits theaters on June 28th. Get a first look below!

Kevin James will perform one night only on Saturday, September 14th at 7:30 pm at the Orpheum Theatre as part of his national stand-up comedy tour, Kevin James Live. Tickets are $39.50 and $55.00 and go on-sale Friday, June 17 at 10:00 am at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, the Orpheum box office, the Booksellers at Laurelwood or charge by phone at 901-525-3000.

On Saturday, June 22, 2013, in celebration of the birthday of Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs , Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation will once again coordinate events all over the world as part of Global Smurfs Day

Longtime FX Networks executives Nick Grad, Eric Schrier and Chuck Saftler each have been promoted to the position of President as the company embarks on its planned expansion this fall. Making the announcement was John Landgraf, Chief Executive Officer of FX Networks and FX Productions, to whom they will report.

Columbia Pictures has released a new TV spot for Roland Emmerich's WHITE HOUSE DOWN, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. The film hits theaters on June 28th. Get a first look below!

Working class funnyman, Kevin James will be returning to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center tonight, June 5, 2013. Following his 2012 sellout show at DPAC, Kevin James is back by popular demand with new material for another big night of laughs.