Universal Pictures
News and overview for Universal Pictures
DCI, NBCU among possible suitors for U.K. production houses
CTAM SmartBrief | 41 days 5 hours 19 minutes ago
...two U.K.-based production companies owned by IMG. Top contenders for the units, which could fetch about $64 million, include Discovery Communications, NBC Universal and Sony Pictures Entertainment, according to this article.
Director Sam Mendes Offers a Heartfelt and Humorous Story of One Couple's Journey to Find the Perfect Place to Call Home [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 111 days 16 hours 18 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ --
'New Moon' a blockbuster with $142.8M
Charlotte Observer (N.C.), The | 7 hours 57 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" put the box office into orbit with a $142.8 million opening weekend.
The Unrated Director's Cut Too Intense For Theaters From the Creator of the Evil Dead Trilogy DRAG ME TO HELL [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 97 days 15 hours 17 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ --
Court Lets Redbox Proceed In Universal Antitrust Suit
Discovery Executive NewsBlast | 98 days 5 hours 19 minutes ago
Delaware federal Judge Robert B. Kugler ruled Monday Redbox can go ahead with its antitrust suit against Universal Pictures but dismissed other claims. Universal ordered its distributors to hold back releases of DVDs because Redbox was renting them for $1 a day.
Judge allows Redbox suit against Universal Pictures:
CEA SmartBrief | 98 days 5 hours 19 minutes ago
Delaware federal Judge Robert B. Kugler ruled Monday that Redbox could go ahead with its antitrust suit against Universal Pictures, but he dismissed other claims. Universal ordered its distributors to hold back releases of DVDs because Redbox was renting them for $1 a day.
Court lets Redbox proceed in Universal antitrust suit
PLI SmartBrief | 98 days 5 hours 19 minutes ago
Delaware federal Judge Robert B. Kugler ruled Monday that Redbox can go ahead with its antitrust suit against Universal Pictures but dismissed other claims. Universal ordered its distributors to hold back releases of DVDs because Redbox was renting them for $1 a day.
GE, Vivendi stretch out talks over NBC
Cincinnati Enquirer, The | 23 hours 56 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA - A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.
Mystery, Betrayal and Terrifying Secrets Are Unleashed When ION Television s Durham County Launches Its Second Season in January 2010 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 41 days 18 hours 56 minutes ago
The lesson that “love hurts” is well learned by the characters who inhabit the eerie suburb of Durham County when the original scripted primetime series launches its second season on ION Television in January, 2010. The series, which debuted this fall, returns to the bleak and disturbing landscape of an alienated suburbia with a new star villain – Michelle Forbes, known for her intense portrayals on the hit HBO series “True Blood” and “In Treatment” this year.
Daniel Craig to Star in Morgan Creek Productions' 'Dream House' [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 87 days 22 hours 17 minutes ago
...Loucka. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in Toronto on January 25, 2010. Universal Pictures will distribute the film in North America. Universal Pictures and Morgan Creek International will distribute internationally. CONTACT: Greg...
821 Entertainment Group and Strike Entertainment to Develop and Produce a Film About Hank Williams in Partnership With Music Legend's Estate [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 104 days 23 hours 18 minutes ago
...long term production deal with Universal Pictures. 821 also announced the optioning...recordings he coproduced for Universal Music, The Complete Hank Williams...longstanding partnership with Universal Studios and have produced such...
Gameloft Headlines an Impressive Line-Up of Digitally Distributed Games for PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) System [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 89 days 18 hours 17 minutes ago
NEW YORK, August 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a worldwide leader in downloadable video games, today announced a strong line-up of five titles -- Real Soccer 2010, Hero of Sparta, Asphalt 5, Let's Golf!, UNO(TM),-- available for the PSN Store on the PSP(R)go system and all other PSP(R) systems.
MEF Americas Expands Board Post Electrifying Inaugural Mobile Leadership Summit [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 74 days 22 hours 17 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ --
Gameloft Sells Over 6 Million Games on App Store [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 83 days 18 hours 16 minutes ago
NEW YORK, September 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of downloadable video games, today announced that it has sold over 6 million games on the App Store. Gameloft boasts a diverse catalog of offerings from action to casual to sports games. The company currently has 35 games available on the App Store, of which 18 have made the Top 10 Paid Games list worldwide. The iPhone OS continues to be Gameloft's number one platform.
Gameloft: Results for the First Half of 2009 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 84 days 17 hours 17 minutes ago
PARIS, August 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Revenues up by 20% - Current Operating Income of EUR4.5M, up 65% - Net Cash of EUR16.9M, up 57% 2009 Half-Year Results Gameloft's financial statements for the first half-year ending June 30, 2009 break down as follows: In EUR millions H1 2009 H1 2008 Sales 60.1 50.3 Other income 0.1 0.2 ...
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Company Overview
| Company: | Universal Pictures |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Motion Picture Production & Distribution |
| Website: | http://www.universalpictures.com |
Making movies with mass appeal is the aim of this company. The filmed entertainment arm of media conglomerate NBC Universal (NBCU), Universal Pictures is a major film studio responsible for such blockbusters as A Beautiful Mind, The Bourne Identity, and Jurassic Park. Its recent releases have included Knocked Up, Land of the Lost, and Mamma Mia! Through its Focus Features imprint, the company also produces specialty including Brokeback Mountain, Lost in Translation, and Milk. Universal Pictures is a subsidiary of Universal Studios, which also operates theme parks under the Universal banner through Universal Parks & Resorts.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 1.2 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 0.0 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 0 () |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 0.0 () |
| Number of Employees | 20 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 0.0 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |