Popeye in 3D in the Works

The iconic spinach eatin’ sailor is going to be hitting the big screen again, for the first time since 1980’s Altman adaptation. This time Sony is bringing an all-CGI ‘Popeye’ to the big screen, with the help of Avi Arad. King Features Syndicate, the controller of the Popeye property brought Arad onto the project. Writer …

Spider-Man Finds Webb

Forgive the irony in his name, I’m sure came up constantly in his contract negotiations. Marc Webb will helm the next Spider-Man film, following Sony’s inability to reach a creative agreement with Sam Raimi. The next installment is now on track for release in 2012, and will focus on Peter Parker in his younger years. …

Sony to Adapt ‘Drake’

Video game ‘Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune,’ which just saw a much talked about sequel at E3, is being adapted to the screen for Sony Pictures. ‘Uncharted’ tells the story of treasure hunter Nate Drake, a descendent of explorer Sir Francis Drake, while he looks for the South American golden city of El Dorado. But Drake isn’t …

SCEA Closing Servers for Older PS2 & PSP Titles

Effective June 30th, Sony Computer Entertainment of America is closing titles for some older PS2 and PSP games. Unlike Xbox Live, most titles for Sony systems run on an infrastructure independent of each other. Games affected are as follows: PS2 Games Amplitude Destruction Derby Arenas Everybody’s Golf (Hot Shots Golf) EyeToy Chat F1 ’04 Jak …

Sony Sales Increase

NPD results for Sony’s performance in February show that the PS3 has increased in sales 120% in comparison to last year. In addition to this huge jump in performance, the PSP also saw a 38% increase in sales. I’d attribute much of this increase in sales for the PS3 to the recent announcement of the …

Phil Harrison Resigns from Sony

Phil Harrison, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios announced his resignation, his responsibilities being assumed by Kazuo Hirai, who will also remain President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment International. Harrison had been with Sony since 1992, just prior to the launch of the first Playstation.