Stage 6 Films

Stage 6 Films, Inc. is an American film production label of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions that acquires and produces feature films that are low budget and that are being released direct-to-disc, on demand, or through streaming services. Some of their films are also being released theatrically. Once a film is finished, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions will decide if the film will be released theatrically or on a different platform.[1]

Stage 6 Films, Inc.
Company typeLabel
IndustryFilm
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Headquarters10202 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California, USA
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Joseph Matukewicz (president, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions)
ProductsTheatrical films
OwnerSony Group Corporation
ParentSony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions
Websitestage6films.com

Founded in 2007, the label takes its name from the location of its main office, the Stage 6 building at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA (originally an actual sound stage used for such films as The Wizard of Oz).[2][3]

Filmography edit

2000s edit

Release DateTitleNotes
January 22, 2008Missionary Man
February 12, 2008Three Can Play That Game
March 4, 2008Pistol Whipped
The Shepherd: Border Patrol
March 18, 2008Conspiracy
March 25, 2008April Fool's Day
April 15, 2008Impulse
April 18, 2008Zombie Strippersdistributed by Triumph Films
July 15, 2008Insanitarium
July 18, 2008Felon
July 26, 2008Anaconda 3: Offspring
August 5, 2008Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
August 12, 2008The Art of War II: Betrayal
October 21, 2008Linewatch
October 24, 2008Vacancy 2: The First Cut
November 1, 2008Center Stage: Turn It Up
December 12, 2008The Sky CrawlersUS distribution only
January 20, 2009Boogeyman 3in association with Ghost House Pictures
January 23, 2009The Lodger
February 24, 2009Red Sands
February 28, 2009Anacondas: Trail of Blood
May 12, 2009The Grudge 3US distribution only, co-production with Ghost House Pictures
June 12, 2009Moonfirst theatrical film; co-distributed with Sony Pictures Classics
June 13, 2009Hachi: A Dog's TaleUS distribution only
July 21, 2009Messengers 2: The ScarecrowUS distribution only, co-production with Ghost House Pictures
October 6, 2009Dark Country
October 19, 2009The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
November 3, 2009Hardwired

2010s edit

Release DateTitleNotes
February 9, 2010Ice Castles
June 1, 2010Wild Things: Foursomeproduced by Mandalay Pictures and RCR Media Group
June 8, 2010Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
August 21, 2010Lake Placid 3
September 21, 2010The Experiment
Stomp the Yard: Homecoming
October 5, 201030 Days of Night: Dark Daysin association with Ghost House Pictures
February 15, 2011Game of Deathin association with Voltage Pictures and Perpetual Entertainment
March 1, 2011S.W.A.T.: Firefightco-distributed by RCR Media Group
April 1, 2011Insidiousdistributed by FilmDistrict
April 22, 2011The Greatest Movie Ever Soldco-distributed by Sony Pictures Classics
April 26, 2011Sniper: Reloaded
May 6, 2011Jumping the Broomdistributed by TriStar Pictures
May 10, 2011The Hit Listin association with Up Load Films and Motion Picture Corporation of America
June 17, 2011Quarantine 2: Terminal
July 29, 2011Attack the BlockUS co-distribution with Screen Gems
August 26, 2011ColombianaUS co-distribution with TriStar Pictures
September 2, 2011A Good Old Fashioned Orgyco-distributed with Samuel Goldwyn Films
September 13, 2011Never Back Down 2: The Beatdownproduced by Mandalay Pictures
October 11, 2011Arena
December 27, 2011Hostel: Part IIIin association with RCR Media Group
March 23, 2012The Raid: Redemptionco-distributed by Sony Pictures Classics
May 11, 2012Tonight You're Mineco-distributed by Roadside Attractions
July 24, 2012Meeting Eviltheatrical distribution by Magnolia Pictures; produced by Destination Films
August 7, 2012Bel Amitheatrically distributed by Magnolia Pictures
August 17, 2012Sparkleco-distributed by TriStar Pictures
Robot & Frankco-distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films
August 28, 2012Starship Troopers: Invasion
November 6, 2012The Swan Princess Christmasproduced by Nest Family Entertainment and Crest Animation Studios
March 15, 2013The Callco-distributed by TriStar Pictures
August 16, 2013Austenlandco-distributed by Sony Pictures Classics; produced by Fickle Fish Films and Maxie Pictures
September 13, 2013Insidious: Chapter 2distributed by FilmDistrict
January 10, 2014Cold Comes the Nightco-distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films; produced by Syncopated Films
February 25, 2014The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Taleproduced by Nest Family Entertainment and Crest Animation Studios
March 28, 2014The Raid 2co-distributed by Sony Pictures Classics; produced by Merantau Film and XYZ Films
July 15, 2014Appleseed Alphaproduced by Sola Films
August 29, 2014The Calling
January 9, 2015Predestination
May 8, 2015The D Traindistributed in the U.S. by IFC Films
June 5, 2015Insidious: Chapter 3co-distributed by Gramercy Pictures
October 9, 2015The Final Girls
March 11, 2016Hello, My Name Is Dorisco-distributed by Roadside Attractions
March 18, 2016The Bronzeco-distributed by Sony Pictures Classics
April 22, 2016The Meddler
August 2, 2016Sniper: Ghost Shooter
August 12, 2016Beyond Valkyrie: Dawn of the 4th Reich
August 19, 2016Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XVdistribution outside Japan only; co-distributed by Square Enix, produced by Visual Works, Digic Pictures, and Image Engine
August 26, 2016Don't Breatheco-distributed by Screen Gems
June 19, 2017Resident Evil: Vendetta
August 21, 2017Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars
October 13, 2017Professor Marston and the Wonder Women[4][5]co-distributed by Annapurna Pictures
November 7, 2017November Criminals[6]
January 5, 2018Insidious: The Last KeyInternational and home video/VOD/TV distribution only, U.S theatrical distribution by Universal Pictures; co-production with Blumhouse Productions
June 22, 2018Boundariestheatrical distribution by Sony Pictures Classics
August 24, 2018Searchingco-distributed by Screen Gems
September 20, 2018Ladies in Black
November 6, 2018The Front Runnerco-distributed by Columbia Pictures
March 1, 2019The Wedding Guestco-distributed by IFC Films
May 24, 2019Brightburnco-distributed by Screen Gems

2020s edit

Release DateTitleNotes
January 3, 2020The Grudgeco-distributed by Screen Gems
July 10, 2020Greyhounddistributed by Apple TV+
September 11, 2020The Broken Hearts Galleryco-distributed by TriStar Pictures
September 25, 2020The Last Shift
October 9, 2020Yellow Rose
March 12, 2021Long Weekenddistribution only; produced by Fifty Seventh Productions, Rebelle Media, Park Pictures and Invisible Pictures
May 7, 2021Here Todaydistribution only; produced by Astute Films, Big Head Productions, and Face Productions[7]
June 25, 2021I Carry You with Meco-distributed by Sony Pictures Classics[8]
August 13, 2021Don't Breathe 2co-distributed by Screen Gems[9][10]
October 29, 2021A Mouthful of Airdistribution only; produced by Maven Screen Media, Ice Cream & Whiskey, Off Media, Carte Blanche and Studio Mao
March 18, 2022Ummaco-distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing[11]
July 29, 2022A Love Songco-distribution with Bleecker Street
November 23, 2022Devotionco-production with Columbia Pictures, Black Label Media and STX Entertainment
January 13, 2023A Man Called Ottoco-production with Columbia Pictures, Playtone, SF Studios, STX Entertainment, Artistic Films and 2DUX²
January 20, 2023Missingco-distributed by Screen Gems[12]
April 28, 2023Sisuco-production with Subzero Film Entertainment and Good Chaos;[13][14] co-distributed in the US with Lionsgate Films
May 12, 2023Knights of the Zodiacco-production with Toei Company
July 7, 2023Insidious: The Red Doorco-production with Screen Gems and Blumhouse Productions
September 15, 2023Dumb Moneyco-distribution with Columbia Pictures; produced by Black Bear Pictures and Ryder Picture Company[15][16][17]
October 10, 2023Down Lowdistribution only; produced by FilmNation Entertainment and Sui Generis Pictures[18]
October 20, 2023The Persian Versionco-distribution with Sony Pictures Classics; produced by Marakesh Films, Archer Gray and AgX[19][20]
April 19, 2024We Grown Nowco-distribution with Sony Pictures Classics in North America; co-production with Participant and Symbolic Exchange[21]
April 26, 2024Downtown Owlco-production with Kill Claudio Productions, Esme Grace Media and TPC[22]

Undated films edit

Release DateTitleNotes
TBAMy Ex-Friend's Weddingco-production with Sister, Circle of Confusion and K&L Productions[23]
Thread: An Insidious Taleco-distribution with Screen Gems; produced by Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster

International distribution edit

Stage 6 occasionally also acquires international rights to films, be it worldwide excluding the United States and/or Canada, or in major territories such as the United Kingdom and Australia. Given below is a list of films (also seen on Stage 6 Films' official website) distributed internationally by Stage 6. Films which involve Stage 6 in their domestic releases as well are excluded from the list. An asterisk (*) denotes a film co-distributed with sister studio Sony Pictures Releasing International.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Kay, Jeremy (October 9, 2007). "Sony launches new production division Stage 6 Films". Screen Daily. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  2. ^ Kay, Jeremy. "Sony launches new production division Stage 6 Films". Screen Daily.
  3. ^ "Sony Announces Stage 6 Films". Slashfilm. October 8, 2007. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008.
  4. ^ A. Lincoln, Ross (October 7, 2016). "Sony Nabs 'Professor Marston'; Biopic About Wonder Woman Creator Stars Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall & Bella Heathcote". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 8, 2017). "Annapurna To Release MGM's 'Death Wish' Over Thanksgiving; Sets October Date For 'Professor Marston & The Wonder Women'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  6. ^ Collis, Clark (September 18, 2017). "Baby Driver star Ansel Elgort returns in November Criminals trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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  8. ^ Lang, Brent (January 28, 2020). "Sony Pictures Classics, Stage 6 Films Team On 'I Carry You With Me' Out of Sundance (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  9. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (October 21, 2020). "'Ghostbusters' Sequel Moves to Summer 2021". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  10. ^ Reimann, Tom (October 8, 2020). "'Don't Breathe 2' Has Apparently Finished Filming and We Didn't Even Know It Had Started". Collider. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  11. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 7, 2020). "Sandra Oh To Star in Stage Six Films' Supernatural Horror Pic 'Umma' With Sam Raimi Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  12. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Searching 2". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 23, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2022-10-18). "'Sisu': TIFF Midnight Madness Pic From Stage 6 Picked Up By Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  14. ^ Sisu trailer: World War II action movie sends a one-man death squad after Nazis – JoBlo.com
  15. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (22 February 2023). "Sony Pictures' Stage 6 Films Wins Rights To A24 & Ari Aster's 'Beau Is Afraid' In UK & Other Markets: EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  16. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 10, 2023). "Sony's GameStop Short Squeeze Film 'Dumb Money' Sets Fall Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
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  21. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (October 4, 2023). "Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Minhal Baig's TIFF Premiere 'We Grown Now'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  22. ^ Kimathi, Denis (2024-03-25). "'Downtown Owl' Trailer Reunites 'American Horror Story' Stars Lily Rabe and Finn Wittrock". Collider. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  23. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 3, 2023). "My Ex-Friend's Wedding Comedy Starring Ariana DeBose, Amanda Seyfried & Others Lands At Sony". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  24. ^ Kit, Borys (15 May 2012). "Berlin: Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Picks Up Territories for 'Ends of the Earth'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  25. ^ McNary, Dave (May 18, 2014). "CANNES: Amy Adams Sci-Fier 'Story of Your Life' Sold to Sony for Most Territories". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  26. ^ Busch, Anita (28 April 2016). "Open Road Joins Lakeshore On 'Miles' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  27. ^ Hipes, Patrick (3 February 2017). "Zoe Lister-Jones' Sundance Pic 'Band Aid' Acquired By IFC Films & Sony Worldwide". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  28. ^ Rosser, Michael (8 August 2013). "Cast join Jude Law on Kevin Macdonald's Black Sea". Screen International. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  29. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 27, 2022). "Bodies Bodies Bodies': Sony Pictures' Stage 6 Films Acquires International Rights To Halina Reijn's Acclaimed SXSW Satire". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  30. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2 February 2015). "Berlin: Sony Hot for Natalie Dormer, Michiel Huisman Thriller 'The Forest'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  31. ^ Kemp, Stuart (8 September 2013). "Toronto: Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Nabs Elizabeth Olsen's 'Therese' for Multiple Territories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  32. ^ Barraclough, Leo (19 April 2021). "Olivia Colman Comedy 'Joyride' Acquired By Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions From Embankment". Variety. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  33. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (13 April 2017). "Sony Pictures Worldwide Falls For Debra Winger-Tracy Letts Romantic Comedy 'The Lovers'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  34. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (18 February 2024). "Celine Song's 'Past Lives' Follow-Up 'Materialists' Sells To Sony For International In Another Big EFM Deal; Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans In Talks To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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