Universal Pictures

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NBC Universal profit jumps 13% on gain - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 38 days 18 hours 42 minutes ago
The segment earned $732 million, compared with a profit of $645 million in the third quarter of 2008.


GE, Comcast reportedly agree on value for venture - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 14 days 18 hours 8 minutes ago
The transaction had been held up for weeks, partly because the two sides couldn't reach terms on the value of the joint venture, as well as Comcast's cable networks and Vivendi's stake, Reuters reported late Sunday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation.


GE, Vivendi near deal on NBC stake - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 35 days 18 hours 49 minutes ago
A GE spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday morning.


Apatow, Universal pick up pitches
Variety | 4 hours 14 minutes ago
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Vivendi executive says decision over sale of NBC Universal stake is 'complex'
Los Angeles Times | 3 days 16 hours 54 minutes ago
PARIS (AP) — Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to sell its stake in NBC Universal, which would clear the way for the creation of one of the most powerful media companies in the world.


Vivendi executive says decision over sale of NBC Universal stake is 'complex' -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 3 days 18 hours 18 minutes ago
PARIS (AP) — Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to sell its stake in NBC Universal , which would clear the way for the creation of one of the most powerful media companies in the world.


Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC
Yahoo! | 3 days 15 hours ago
Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to sell its stake in NBC Universal and clear the way for the creation of one of the most powerful media companies in the world.


GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on
Yahoo! | 3 days 13 hours 4 minutes ago
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.


'New Moon' a blockbuster with $142.8M
Charlotte Observer (N.C.), The | 6 hours 15 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.


GE, Vivendi stretch out talks over NBC
Cincinnati Enquirer, The | 22 hours 14 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.


Welcome to Hollywood's new gold rush: toys
Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), The | 9 hours 35 minutes ago
Look out for blockbusters inspired by Lego, Monopoly and Barbie, writes Ben Fritz. - Sydney Morning Herald Online


GE-Vivendi talks on NBC stretch on | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger
Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.), The | 2 days 3 hours 4 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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.


New Moon wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend
Las Vegas Sun | 22 hours 18 minutes ago
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" gobbled up $140.7 million the first three days the vampire romance was in theaters, while gaining $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates.


'New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend
Denver Post, The | 22 hours 9 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES - "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" gobbled up $140.7 million the first three days the vampire romance was in theaters, while gaining $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates.





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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