Universal Pictures
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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 | 2 days 17 hours 28 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ --
Turner Classic Movies & Universal Studios Home Entertainment Team Up to Offer Made-to-Order DVDs of Rare Films [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 10 days 11 hours 30 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...
NBC Universal profit jumps 13% on gain - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 22 days 23 hours 3 minutes ago
The segment earned $732 million, compared with a profit of $645 million in the third quarter of 2008.
Universal Pictures and Mattel Extend Successful Global DVD Marketing and Distribution Alliance Through 2013 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 39 days 24 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...
Academy Award(R)-Nominated Filmmakers Shane Acker and Tim Burton Join an All-Star Cast in the Epic Animated Masterpiece, 9 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 9 days 19 hours 28 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ --
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 | 18 days 19 hours 28 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinematic icon and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (
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 | 11 days 18 hours 58 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ --
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 12 days 19 hours 28 minutes ago
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest hilarious new escapade from the ever-popular, long-running
Now Playing: Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 43 days 18 hours 25 minutes ago
...cinematic nightmares. Universal Orlando has worked...Lionsgate(R) and Twisted Pictures to rip the popular...collaborative partnership with Universal Pictures, guests will also...s partnership with Universal Pictures. "This year...
Universal Pictures Presents the American Premiere of COUPLES RETREAT at Mann's Village Theatre [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 40 days 12 hours 26 minutes ago
Universal Pictures Presents the American Premiere of COUPLES RETREAT at Mann's Village...photoarchive.ap.orgPRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Universal Pictures CONTACT: Television, Tara Martino, +1-818-777-1414...
Cinema Scene Digital Media Network Grows to 115 Theater Lobbies [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 10 days 11 hours 51 minutes ago
...52" vertical LCD display. The media network has been quick to catch on with major Hollywood studios including Universal Pictures, Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment, and brands such as Nestle Nesquik and RealD. "Our Network allows advertisers...
GE, Vivendi near deal on NBC stake - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 19 days 23 hours 10 minutes ago
A GE spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday morning.
TONY AWARD WINNER MICHAEL CERVERIS STEPS OUT FOR NIGHT OF A THOUSAND FREAKS [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 32 days 18 hours 55 minutes ago
...OF A THOUSAND FREAKS Sneak Peak of Universal Pictures' Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire...ANGELESOct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures and Michael Cerveris will host a...Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Universal Pictures
'Halloween II' Director Rob Zombie, 'Saw' Star Tobin Bell and 'Deadgirl's' Noah Segan to be Among 'Chiller-Eyegore Awards' Honorees at Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) as Theme Park Celebrates Opening Night of 'Halloween Horror Nights(R)' on October 2 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 37 days 23 hours 54 minutes ago
...as the opening night event at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween...Rick Baker recently worked on Universal Pictures' "The Wolfman," which opens...Achievement Award." This year, Universal Studios Hollywood is partnering...
Universal Pictures has shake-up at the top
NAB SmartBrief | 33 days 7 hours 58 minutes ago
Universal Pictures has replaced co-Chairmen Marc Shmuger and David Linde with new Chairman...assume the role of co-chairman at the studio. The moves comes as NBC Universal parent General Electric is in negotiations to sell its film, TV and...
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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 |