Sony Movie Channel's June Programming Schedule Presents A Diverse Slate Of Films Such As THE BLUE LAGOON, SILVERADO, URBAN LEGEND And THE MAN FROM LARAMIE

Sony Movie Channel's June Programming Schedule Presents A Diverse Slate Of Films Such As THE BLUE LAGOON, SILVERADO, URBAN LEGEND And THE MAN FROM LARAMIE

SMC Presents Star-Studded Stunts Devoted to Top-Tier Talent Such as Samuel L. Jackson, Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey, and Jack Nicholson, Among Others

Other Highlights Include a Father's Day Western Marathon, a Steamy

"Summer Uncensored" Marathon, and Much More

CULVER CITY, Calif., May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Movie Channel continues its "Sundays in HD" block with critically acclaimed films every week at 7 p.m. ET. This month's Oscar® lineup includes Best Cinematography nominees THE BLUE LAGOON (June 1), starring Brooke Shields, and HOPE AND GLORY (June 8); James Stewart in THE MAN FROM LARAMIE (June 15); Best Documentary nominee WINGED MIGRATION (June 22); and Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman in the Best Art Direction nominee GATTACA (June 29).

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Saddle up with dad on Sunday, June 15, for SMC's Father's Day Western Marathon at 8 a.m. ET. The showdown begins with SILVERADO, starring Kevin Costner and Kevin Kline; followed by old west favorites such as THEY CAME TO CORDURA, starring Gary Cooper and Rita Hayworth; Glenn Ford in THE VIOLENT MEN and THE MAN FROM COLORADO and more.

SMC turns up the heat this month with the "Summer Uncensored Marathon" at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 21. The steamy stunt features nine films, such as teen castaway drama THE BLUE LAGOON; Tanya Roberts as jungle girl SHEENA; Sherman Hemsley in the mile-high comedy STEWARDESS SCHOOL; Johnny Depp in PRIVATE RESORT; and the '80s classic HARDBODIES, among others.

And SMC honors some of Hollywood's biggest names with special stunts throughout the month, featuring James Spader in SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE on Tuesday, June 3; 2014 Oscar® winners Jared Leto in the slasher classic URBAN LEGEND, and Matthew McConaughey in TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION on Thursday, June 5; Jack Nicholson in FIVE EASY PIECES on Tuesday, June 10; and Samuel L. Jackson in CLEANER on Friday, June 20.

JUNE PROGRAMMING PRIME TIME HIGHLIGHTS (All Times Eastern)

Mandays-Action Adventure Movies

Monday, June 2 - GODZILLA
10 p.m. - GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA (1992)
11:45 p.m. - GODZILLA 2000 (2000)

Monday, June 9 - ALIEN ACTION FILMS
10 p.m. - STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MARAUDER (2008)
11:50 p.m. - RETURNER (2003)

Monday, June 16 - MICHAEL JAI WHITE
10 p.m. - BLOOD AND BONE (2009)
11:40 p.m. - NEVER BACK DOWN 2: THE BEATDOWN (2011)

Monday, June 23 - INTENSE ACTION
10 p.m. - LINEWATCH (2008)
11:35 p.m. - S.W.A.T.: FIREFIGHT (2011)

Monday, June 30 - THE ASIAN CONNECTION
10 p.m. - BLIND FURY (1990)
11:30 p.m. - DIAMOND DOGS (2008)

Take Two Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 3 - JAMES SPADER
10 p.m. - SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1989)
11:50 p.m. - ALIEN HUNTER (2003)

Tuesday, June 10 - JACK NICHOLSON
10 p.m. - WOLF (1994)
12:15 a.m. - FIVE EASY PIECES (1970)

Tuesday, June 17 - SEXY COMEDY
10 p.m. - PRIVATE RESORT (1985)
11:30 p.m. - SPRING BREAK (1983)

Tuesday, June 24 - CHRISTIAN SLATER
10 p.m. - LOVE LIES BLEEDING (2008)
11:40 p.m. - HOLLOW MAN 2 (2006)

The Recline

Wednesday, June 4 - CONFESSIONS SERIES
8 p.m. - CONFESSIONS OF A WINDOW CLEANER (1974)
9:40 p.m. - CONFESSIONS OF A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR (1976)

Wednesday, June 11 - JAMES COBURN
8 p.m. - DEAD HEAT ON A MERRY-GO-ROUND (1966)
9:50 p.m. - DUFFY (1968)

Wednesday, June 18 - PAUL SCHRADER
8 p.m. - TAXI DRIVER (1976)
10 p.m. - HARDCORE (1979)

Wednesday, June 25 - GLENN FORD
8 p.m. - THE VIOLENT MEN (1955)
9:45 p.m. - THE MAN FROM COLORADO (1949)

Killer Thursdays

Thursday, June 5 - OSCAR® WINNERS McCONAUGHEY AND LETO
10 p.m. - URBAN LEGEND (1998)
11:50 p.m. - TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION (1995)

Thursday, June 12 - ZOMBIES
10 p.m. - NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990)
11:35 p.m. - NIGHT OF THE CREEPS (1986)

Thursday, June 19 - 90s THRILLERS
10 p.m. - THE NET (1995)
12 a.m. - FLATLINERS (1990)

Thursday, June 26 - STEPHEN KING
10 p.m. - CHRISTINE (1983)
12 a.m. - SLEEPWALKERS (1992)

Friday Features (Blockbusters, Indie Favorites)

Friday, June 6 - WESTERNS
10 p.m. - SILVERADO (1985)
12:20 a.m. - THE SHADOW RIDERS (1982)

Friday, June 13 - SMC FAVORITES
10 p.m. - REVENGE (1990)
12:10 a.m. - NO MERCY (1986)

Friday, June 20 - SAMUEL L. JACKSON
10 p.m. - UNTHINKABLE (2010)
11:45 p.m. - CLEANER (2008)

Friday, June 27 - STAR-DRIVEN ACTION
10 p.m. - REVOLVER (2005)
11:50 p.m. - 6 BULLETS (2012)

For a complete schedule of films and times, visit www.Sonymoviechannel.com/schedule. In addition to airing these films on the dates noted above, some of the movies mentioned are scheduled for further broadcasts throughout the month. (See listings for further details.)

About Sony Movie Channel
Sony Movie Channel is the first U.S. multi-platform television network from Sony Pictures Television created specifically for the Hollywood movie fan. Offering uncut, uncensored theatrical releases in stunning high definition, Sony Movie Channel showcases titles from Sony Pictures' vast library including award-winning features, cult favorites, family comedies and gripping dramas. Programming is selected from more than 3,500 Sony Pictures films, which collectively have received 184 Academy Awards® including 12 for Best Picture. Sony Movie Channel is available on DISH Network, DIRECTV and AT&T U-Verse TV on linear as well as on authenticated VOD and online platforms. For more information, visit SonyMovieChannel.com, Facebook and/or Twitter @SonyMovieCh.

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