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AdMob October 2009 Metrics Report Examines the Top Devices on the Major Mobile Operating Systems [Press Release]
Business Wire | 1 day 23 hours 6 minutes ago
AdMob, one of the world's largest and fastest growing mobile advertising networks, examines the major mobile Operating Systems and the distribution of requests across top devices that run on them in the October 2009 AdMob Mobile Metrics Report. The iPhone, Palm and RIM OS's all run exclusively on devices manufactured by those companies, while the Android, Symbian and Windows Mobile OS's run on devices from a variety of manufacturers.
NBC Universal profit jumps 13% on gain - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 39 days 22 hours 11 minutes ago
The segment earned $732 million, compared with a profit of $645 million in the third quarter of 2008.
Universal Studios Home Entertainment Announces the Next Generation of Blu-ray Interactivity With the Releases of Bruno, Funny People, 9, American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, Public Enemies and Inglourious Basterds [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 14 days 16 hours 36 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering on its promise to provide consumers an ever more immersive, dynamic and interactive Blu-ray(TM) experience, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) announced today the launch of an array of enhanced iPhone and iPod touch-enabled features and social web-based offerings with the release of upcoming titles
Savoy Label Group and Universal Studios Team Up for Curious George Soundtrack [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 15 days 19 hours 6 minutes ago
...production/distribution agreement with Universal Pictures. WGBH Boston is America's preeminent...Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.univeralstudios.com...
A Pulse-Pounding Thriller with a Shocking Twist That Will Keep You Hooked Long After the Story is Over: A PERFECT GETAWAY [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 19 days 16 hours 36 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ --
GE, Comcast reportedly agree on value for venture - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 15 days 21 hours 37 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.
Universal Pictures and Mattel Extend Successful Global DVD Marketing and Distribution Alliance Through 2013 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 55 days 23 hours 32 minutes ago
Universal Pictures and Mattel Extend Successful Global...the world's most popular doll, Universal Pictures and Mattel today announce a new 10...Eddie Cunningham, President, Universal Pictures International Entertainment, and...
Turner Classic Movies & Universal Studios Home Entertainment Team Up to Offer Made-to-Order DVDs of Rare Films [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 27 days 10 hours 38 minutes ago
...Claudette Colbert Deanna Durbin, director Douglas Sirk and many more. Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of...
Universal Studios Home Entertainment Unleashes the Sensationally-Entertaining, Wildly-Acclaimed Action Event of the Year! From Writer/Director Quentin Tarantino - Starring Brad Pitt - Inglourious Basterds [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 35 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinematic icon and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (
AdMob Launches New Video Ad Unit with Real-Time Interactivity for the iPhone [Press Release]
Business Wire | 7 days 23 hours 6 minutes ago
AdMob, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing mobile advertising networks, continued its leadership in advertising on the iPhone with the launch of its new Interactive Video Ad Unit for the iPhone. This ad unit is the first to bring true interactivity to mobile video advertising with in-player actions that enable consumers to browse Web sites, view additional videos, and more while the video is playing. The first ads will start running this week in select applications across AdMob’s i...
The Director of Smokin' Aces and Narc Presents: A New Target and More Murder, Mayhem & Explosive Action Than Ever ... Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 28 days 18 hours 6 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ --
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 29 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest hilarious new escapade from the ever-popular, long-running
Academy Award(R)-Nominated Filmmakers Shane Acker and Tim Burton Join an All-Star Cast in the Epic Animated Masterpiece, 9 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 26 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ --
Join Academy Award(R)-Winning Director Ang Lee on This Generation-Defining Experience That Changed American Culture Forever: TAKING WOODSTOCK [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 42 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ --
UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF LOVE HAPPENS AT MANN'S VILLAGE THEATRE WESTWOOD, CA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 75 days 18 hours 4 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF LOVE...TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 PRNewswire UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Sept. 10 WHAT...Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Universal Pictures CONTACT: Television, Tara Martino...
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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 |
