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Universal Pictures and Spielberg's DreamWorks Partner Up
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 10-13-2008)
Stacey Snider and Steven Spielberg today announced a seven-year worldwide distribution deal between their new motion picture company and Universal Studios, which is expected to begin in 2009 and include approximately six films per year.
Snider and Spie... UNIVERSAL Has Their Best Box Office Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
As I said yesterday here, the studios have out done themselves at the box office for the year of 2007. Universal Pictures has issued the following statement with the acknowledgement that this past year was their best in their nearly 100 years of existence... Paramount Pictures' New Yearly Strategy is Less Films
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-16-2008)
With Universal Pictures and their new distribution partner DreamWorks sending out a press release a few days ago about the recent merger, it's not exactly shocking that Paramount Pictures has answered in turn by giving out a press release on their new str... 
Universal Pictures Ready for IMMORTAL
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-06-2007)
We usually don't cover comedy news but this one is based off/inspired by the 1986 film, Highlander, says Variety. The trade is reporting that a new supernatural comedy, JEFF THE IMMORTAL, has been bought by Universal Pictures from a Chris Bishop scri... Universal Pictures Grabs Exclusive Rights to Ludlum's BOURNE Novels
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-21-2008)
With a fourth Bourne movie in development for Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass, Universal Pictures has sealed the deal by making an overall deal with the estate of The Bourne Identity author Robert Ludlum that gives the studio exclusive rights to t... Universal Pictures options comic THE LEADING MAN
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-03-2006)
Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to the comic book THE LEADING MAN from Oni Press.The comic follows the adventures of the world's biggest movie star, Nick Walter. Walter uses his celebrity, access, lifestyle and his films' international location... Marvel Studios Announce Upcoming Movie/Video Game Slate (Thu 07-28-2005)
Marvel Character Feature Film Development Pipeline (Partial List) X-Men 3 -- Fox -- May 26, 2006 Ghost Rider -- Sony -- Summer 2006 The Punisher 2 -- Lions Gate -- 2006 Spider-Man 3 -- Sony/Columbia -- May 4, 2007 Namor -- Universal Pictures -- 2007...Universal bringing 'Wanted' to videogames (Thu 07-17-2008)
From a press release Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group (UPDPG) is creating a video game based on Universal Pictures' blockbuster action-thriller "Wanted", starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie. The game will be publi...Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
Universal Pictures has announced a definitive start to filming for Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. The film will start shooting this month in New Zealand for a worldwide theatrical release on December 14, 2005.The movie studio issued a press release ... Dark Horse and Universal Sign Deal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-14-2008)
Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a three-year production and distribution agreement that establishes a studio home for all of Dark Horse's creative properties going forward. The agreement was jointly announced by Marc Shmuger an... Universal and Platt Planning WANTED 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-15-2008)
With Wanted grossing $176.1 mil as of this morning based around a budget of only $75, it's not surprising that there would be sequel talks starting in Universal Pictures circles. In a new announcement this morning around producer Marc Platt grabbing a new... Universal Greenlights SMOKIN' ACES Prequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 11-05-2008)
After some months of silence, we have an update into writer-director Joe Carnahan's world of Smokin' Aces. Late last year and earlier this year, there were rumors that he wanted to do a follow-up on his action film but schedules were moved around and it a... Universal Announces Upcoming DVD Titles, Including MUMMY RETURNS
by John Thonen (Tue 06-26-2001)
Universal pictures recently announced three upcoming titles that will soon be appearing on DVD with loads of extras, while looming on the horizon is a special edition release of one of the most important anime features ever made.THE MUMMY RETURNS release ... Universal Pushes WANTED To Summer 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Universal has made yet another strange decision for one of their future films. It's about as crazy as releasing too many movies in the December 21-25 corridor, something we've discussed in our weekly box office reports. Universal has d... And the 2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations are...
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-06-2008)
MTV has alerted the media to their upcoming 2008 MTV Movie Awards. The press release and nominations can be seen below.Nerds, pirates and robots take over as MTV: Music Television today announced the nominees for the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Dom... Universal Buys DREAM HOUSE
by News Editor (Fri 08-12-2005)
Universal Pictures has made a preemptive deal for $600,000 against $1 million for David Loucka's supernatural thriller DREAM HOUSE.The story centers on a man who moves his family into what appears to be the ideal residence in the country, but ominous thin... Universal Likes Sci-fi Pitch from Kinberg & Matthews
by News Editor (Wed 10-19-2005)
Universal Pictures has bought a sci-fi thriller pitch from Simon Kinberg and Brett Matthews. The story is being kept under wraps for now. Matthews will write the script.Simon Kinberg told Variety, "It's more thriller than big, broad action; more gritty th... Universal Is Really Feeling ANGUISH
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-10-2006)
Variety reports that Universal Pictures has picked up a pitch by Jake Wade Wall to bring Anguish to the big screen.The movie will be based on the 1987 Spanish horror film, Angustia. The synopsis from IMDB for Angustia reads: John, a loutish optometrist o... Universal announces various release dates
by Karl Schneider (Sun 02-11-2007)
Universal Pictures has set release dates for the majority of it's big budget 2008 films. Release Dates announced include: Babylon A.D. - February 29, 2008 Wanted - March 28, 2008 Indiana Jones 4 - May 22, 2008 The Incredible Hulk - June 13, 2008 The Lov... Universal Goes for GOD OF WAR
by News Editor (Wed 07-27-2005)
Universal Pictures has acquired the film rights to the videogame GOD OF WAR.The story is set in ancient Greece and centers on the battles of the warrior Kratos, who tackles mythological beasts including Medusa, Cyclops and the Hydra. Charles Roven and Ale... Universal Points MAGNUM at Thurber
by News Editor (Tue 01-24-2006)
Universal Pictures has set Rawson Marshall Thurber to write and direct the big-screen version of MAGNUM P.I. Thurber will adapt from the popular CBS series created by Glen Larson and Don Bellisario.The show centered on Thomas Magnum a Navy intelligence of... Universal is in "Proximity"
by News Editor (Wed 04-06-2005)
Universal Pictures has picked up the rights to Top Cow's "Proximity Effect" comic book series. Jason Rothenberg will adapt. The MUMMY's Stephen Sommers and Bob Ducsay will produce. The story centers on a seemingly ordinary woman who exhibits extraordinary... Universal acquires "Fiasco Heights"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-09-2007)
According to Variety, Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to the upcoming thriller, Fiasco Heights.The film, which will be produced by Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes from a script by Kyle Ward, occurs in a stylized hyper-real noir environment akin to... Universal wants THE MOTH DIARES written
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-27-2002)
In another in a series of genre touching projects recently announced by Universal Pictures, the studio has bought a new vampire script, THE MOTH DIARIES. The story revolves around a 16 year old away at boarding school who begins to think a fellow classmat... Universal prepares to embark upon EVEREST
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-26-2003)
Universal Pictures is assembling its own team to take on EVEREST. The movie may possibly be directed by Stephen Daldry (THE HOURS) while the script has been written by Michael Cristofer (THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK). Working Title Films is also onboard as the... Universal purchases CIRQUE DU FREAK
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-14-2005)
The movie rights to Darren Shan's bestselling children's book series CIRQUE DU FREAK have been sold to Universal Pictures. With a dozen books already published in the CIRQUE series, the new film plans on using the first three tales as source material for ... Universal Finds PILGRIM Precious
by News Editor (Wed 05-25-2005)
Universal Pictures and Marc Platt Productions have hired screenwriter Michael Bacall to adapt the comicbook SCOTT PILGRIM'S PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE by Bryan Lee O'Malley.The first in a three-part series published by Oni Press, follows "a suburban slacker who... Universal finds a 'Leading Man' (Thu 08-03-2006)
Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to the comic book "The Leading Man" from Oni Press. Marc Platt will produce through his Marc Platt Prods. banner along with Eric Gitter via his Closed on Mondays Entertainment banner, which has a partnership with...Universal goes DRAGON hunting
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-26-2002)
Universal Pictures has paid almost a million dollars for Jason Hightman’s still-to-be-published children’s book THE SAINT OF DRAGONS. The studio hopes to translate the book to the big screen with the help of J.J. Abrams (ARMAGEDDON, ALIAS) and Bryan Burk.... Universal Developing Disaster Film SKYSCRAPER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-28-2008)
There's nothing like borrowing the same ideas as previous disaster formulas but not actually calling it a remake. Mike Sobel's disaster-action pitch Skyscraper has been preemptively bought by Universal Pictures while Neal Moritz is producing via his Origi... Universal Outbids for EA's Take on DANTE'S INFERNO
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 11-03-2008)
Just a few days after a bidding war within Hollywood was revealed over EA's upcoming title Dante's Inferno, Universal Pictures has come out on top with the rights. Other participants of the bidding tug of war included Paramount, New Regency and MGM after ... Intrepid Pictures acquires MERCY
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-31-2006)
According to Variety, Intrepid Pictures has acquired the rights to MERCY, a spec script by Carolyn Townsend and Eddie Hartman.The story will follow a college student who sets out to debunk the urban legend of the Mercy Killer -- a killer who makes his vic... Universal Acquires Robert Jordan's WHEEL OF TIME
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-13-2008)
Universal Pictures has acquired film rights to the late Robert Jordan's best-selling The Wheel of Time novel series, reports Variety. Adaptations of the fantasy novels will begin with the first book in the cycle, The Eye of the World. Rick Selvage and Lar... Universal Picks Up TEHRAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-14-2008)
Universal Pictures has picked up Richard Regen's spec script Tehran for Brian Grazer to produce through Imagine Entertainment, reports Variety. Regen's script was one the list of " 10 Hot Projects" that Hollywood executives wanted to get into pr... Universal Unleashes New MUMMY Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)
Universal Pictures has premiered the first teaser trailer for their upcoming third installment of the Mummy franchise, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The teaser trailer is attached to movies this weekend in theaters and can be seen online by click... Universal Adapting Steer's DRAGONOLOGY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
It's been 12 years since Universal Pictures released Dragon Heart and the studio is ready to jump back into the dragon mythology once again. HR is reporting that the studio has bought the rights to Dugald A. Steer's faux non-fiction children's book series... Universal Deals with FAMILY BOND
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-20-2008)
I'm curious as to whether MGM---producers of the James Bond franchise--- will see eye-to-eye on this one. Universal Pictures has picked up a new family action-comedy spec centering on spies. What's the title of this spec? It's aptly called Family Bond, re... Universal Unleashes New HELLBOY II Clip
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-10-2008)
With the film set to hit theaters within a few hours, this will likely be one of the last clips released out of Universal Pictures for Hellboy II: The Golden Army. The studio has put up a new clip over at their official website. You can also check out two... Universal Gives FAST Plot Concept
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-14-2008)
Universal Pictures has released a new plot summary for Mania and the online media outlets for their upcoming fourth installment, Fast and Furious (new title, 4th film). The plot concept is below. The next installment reunites Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Mich... Universal Hits TURBULENCE
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)
Universal Pictures has picked up the rights to Tom Pabst's pitch TURBULENCE. The story centers on an L.A.-based pilot who is frustrated by his life until, over the course of several flights to Tokyo, he stumbles on a conspiracy that fascinates him. Soon,... Universal Gets "Airborn"
by News Editor (Thu 02-03-2005)
Thomas Dean Donnelly and Josh Oppenheimer will adapt Kenneth Oppel's "Airborn" for Universal Pictures. The story centers on a 15-year-old boy who works on a luxury airship that is part dirigible, part passenger cruise ship. When pirates attack the airshi... Universal finds GENIUS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-11-2003)
Universal Pictures is this close to picking up the movie rights to A HEARTBREAKING WORK OF STAGGERING GENIUS, the autobiographical book by Dave Eggers. The project has whetted the interest of BOYS DON'T CRY director Kimberly Peirce.STAGGERING GENIUS is a ... Universal Likes "Extra Protection"
by News Editor (Mon 04-04-2005)
Universal Pictures is in talks with Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment to produce Nick Cannon's "Extra Protection." The film which will star Cannon is a buddy action-comedy which follows male and female FBI trainees who are assigned to deliver a witness... Universal Tells Ferrell to Get LOST
by News Editor (Sat 04-23-2005)
Universal Pictures has signed Will Ferrell star in the big screen version of LAND OF THE LOST. The film is based on the television series that ran from 1974 to 1977.Sid and Marty Krofft will produce. ANCHORMAN'S Adam McKay will direct from a script by Ch... Universal Says Cooper & Phillippe Are in BREACH
by News Editor (Thu 08-25-2005)
Universal Pictures has signed Ryan Phillippe and Chris Cooper to star in BREACH. The espionage thriller will be directed by Billy Ray. Writer turned directory Ray wrote such films as SUSPECT ZERO, HART'S WAR, VOLCANO, and most recently FLIGHTPLAN.BREACH ... Universal unveils HULK spot
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-27-2003)
Universal Pictures' official HULK publicity site made the 30-second trailer seen on Sunday's Superbowl broadcast available for online viewing immediately after the ad aired.The trailer had been spotted earlier in the week at the site, presumably during te... Universal Gets TORTURED
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-12-2001)
Universal Pictures has signed a deal with Clive Barker and Todd McFarlane to produce a film based on the CLIVE BARKER'S TORTURED SOULS -- ANIMAE DAMNATAE action figure line.The pair are said to have sealed a mid-six-figure sum against well over $2M for th... Universal Chairman Snider on SCORPION KING's sting
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-19-2002)
With THE SCORPION KING hitting screens today, it seems everyone involved is talking about the creation of the MUMMY series prequel, and some surprising admissions are being made. While talking to NEWSWEEK magazine, Universal Pictures Chairwoman Stacey Sni... Universal Drops Out of BARBARELLA Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
Universal Pictures has backed out of the BARBARELLA remake from director Robert Rodriguez, says The New York Observer. Why did they drop out of the remake? Well, that's a source of debate between studio sources and Robert over which factor was the final n... Universal Agrees With Three Hour KONG
by News Editor (Fri 10-28-2005)
Universal Pictures will pay $20 million for the right to distribute Peter Jackson's $207 million KING KONG. The studio recently flew to New Zealand and watched a three hour version of the film, which they called a "masterpiece" and said they "can't wait ... Universal Grabs HANDS
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-20-2001)
Universal Pictures has picked up a dramatic thriller pitch called HANDS OF TIME. The project, conceived by scribe Joanna Johnson, is said to tell the story of a man who goes back in time to find the person responsible for the murder of his wife.Jennifer a... Universal is TURNING on the Horror
by News Editor (Tue 09-20-2005)
Universal Pictures has picked up THE TURNING, a horror pitch to be written by Chad and Carey Hayes. The story is a contemporary take on Henry James' The Turn of the Screw and is about a caretaker hired to look after two orphaned children at their family's... Universal to Tell TALES FROM THE WISHWORKS FACTORY
by News Editor (Sun 10-09-2005)
Universal Pictures has picked up the film rights to author Jason Lethcoe's TALES FROM THE WISHWORKS FACTORY. The fantasy centers on an orphan on Earth who wishes for unlimited wishes on his birthday, he unknowingly becomes a player in an struggle between ... Universal Travels with THE NIGHT TOURIST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-04-2007)
Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to the children fantasy novel, THE NIGHT TOURIST, says Variety. The book, authored by Katherine Marsh and published by Hyperion Books, will be developed for the big screen by Chris Meledandri. While no writer is ... Universal Unleases New HD HULK Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)
Universal Pictures has released the full new trailer for their Incredible Hulk in High Definition formats, which you can see by clicking here. The upcoming superhero film stars Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell and William H... Universal & Millar Plans for WANTED 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-24-2008)
Nothing shocking about an author being very excited about an adaptation of his work hitting the big screen as Mark Millar's Wanted is about to do in a few days. There's also nothing shocking about a sequel getting planned before the first movie hits theat... Universal wants to show 'Talent' (Fri 06-09-2006)
Universal Pictures and Marc Platt Prods. have acquired rights to "Talent," a comicbook series by Christopher Golden and Tom Sneigoski. Series is based on a college professor, the sole survivor of a plane wreck who slowly discovers he's inherited the abili...Universal Switches HELLBOY 2 & MUMMY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
Universal Pictures has switched the release dates of THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR and HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY. The 3rd installment of the Mummy franchise has now been moved back to August 1, 2008 while the second installment in the Hellboy fra... Universal Sets Ford as Fraser's son for M3
by News Editor (Tue 05-01-2007)
Rob Cohen and Universal Pictures have hired Luke Ford to star in THE MUMMY 3. He will play Alex O'Connell, the son of adventurer Rick O'Connell, who journeys into the forbidden tombs of China and into the Himalayas, where they run into a new shape-s... Universal bites into DRACULA YEAR ZERO
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-11-2006)
Universal Pictures has picked up the film DRACULA YEAR ZERO which was written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless.The script chronicles the epic origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler. It depicts Dracul... Universal nabs TAG comic
by Karl Schneider (Fri 07-14-2006)
Universal Pictures has snatched up the rights to the horror comic book TAG, published by Boom! Studios.The comic is set in motion when an average Joe strolls down the street after a fight with his girlfriend when a random stranger tags him, handing off an... Universal and Intermedia find MAGICIANS
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-11-2006)
Universal Pictures will team with Intermedia to co-produce the film MAGICIANS. The movie will be the debut film for the team behind the cult Channel 4 sitcom PEEP SHOW.The story follows two magicians who have feuded since their double act ended in disast... Universal picks AGONY
by Karl Schneider (Mon 08-28-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Universal Pictures has picked up a horror pitch, AGONY, from Scott Nimerfro.The plot details are being kept hidden at this time, but we do know that the story is set in the world of urban legends on college campuses, w... Universal picks up DOOM movie rights
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-04-2004)
After Warner Bros. attempted to make a DOOM movie a reality nearly two years ago, Universal Pictures has stepped up and purchased the film rights to id Software's legendary first-person shooter video game. The same producers that tried to get the film gre... TALENT at Universal
by Karl Schneider (Fri 06-09-2006)
Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to TALENT, a Boom Studios comic book. Universal out bid five other studios vying for the rights.The story follows a 34-year-old college professor who is the only survivor of a plane crash. He soon discovers tha... SDCC: Universal Shows Off Mummy, Death Race and Latest From Raimi
by Joey Campbell (Mon 07-28-2008)
Universal Pictures brandished a bevy of its biggest soon-to-be-released projects before a large crowd of interested fans and press at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. The studio debuted exclusive footage from The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Death ... Universal Passes On T3
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-06-2001)
Though they were considered to br frontrunners to get it, Universal has chosen to pass on taking on TERMINATOR 3.According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, Universal ultimately decided that their summer 2003 slate was strong enough with Ang Lee's com... Disney Announces 2008 Blu-Ray Titles
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-06-2008)
A day ago, WB put the death nail into the high definition war when they announced their allegiance to Blu-Ray. Shortly there after, New Line did the same, leaving only Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal out of the loop. So, what does Disney do on their Su... Hulk helps Universal Pictures set a new studio record! (Fri 08-15-2003)
"The Hulk," which set a new June record with its opening weekend of $62.0 million ... Prior to this, no studio had ever had two $50 million openings in a row.Kadokawa Pictures USA New Title Solicitations (Tue 05-13-2008)
The July slate of releases from Kadokawa is out in the wild, complete with artwork and details:Lucky Star Vol. #2 (also w/Limited Edition) - 100 minutes - $29.99/49.99 - 07/01/2008 Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Complete Collection - 350 minutes - $59.98 -...DOOM not at Universal?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-07-2004)
With last week's announcement in the trades that the rights for the DOOM movie had gone to Universal Pictures, the movie industry community had assumed everything was sewn up by that studio. Not so fast, id Software CEO Todd Hollenshead tells the gaming w... Universal and Platinum Dunes Go OUIJA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-29-2008)
A few months back, Universal and Hasbro announced a new six-year partnership to bring their classic properties to life and it seems that fittingly, the supernatural game Ouji will be one of the first productions. HR is reporting that Platinum Dunes' Mich... E.T. disappoints Universal
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-08-2002)
After years of joking he'd re-release E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL to knock friend George Lucas' STAR WARS: SPECIAL EDITON down a few pegs on the all time box-office list, Steven Spielberg is presented with the grim reality that while his film holds up in q... WANTED at Universal
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-04-2004)
The other shoe dropped today on the recent talk of Mark Millar's WANTED comic book finding a home in Hollywood when it was learned that Universal Pictures did indeed pick up the film rights to the property. Producing the WANTED film will be Marc Platt (LE... Universal's Monster MusicStein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-13-2006)
In the 1950s, film music was a far different game than it is now. The studio system was still in effect and film composers were, for the most part, contracted to one studio or another. Universal Studios was one of Hollywood's most productive movie facto... Whedon is a GONER for Universal
by News Editor (Fri 09-23-2005)
Universal Pictures will pay Joss Whedon seven figures for his fantasy thriller script GONER. Whedon will also direct the film. Mary Parent and Scott Stuber will produce.The story centers on "a young woman's journey that involves a great deal of horror an... Is WANTED the comic wanted by Universal?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-01-2004)
First reported by The Times Online and then picked up by Newsarama is the report that Mark Millar's comic book mini-series WANTED is close to being acquired by Universal Pictures, with rap star Eminem (a.k.a. Marshall Mathers) supposedly interested in pla... There's 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Universal
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-06-2004)
The writers of THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 will be spending more time with Kris Kringle. Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio have sold their idea for 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS to Universal Pictures, with X-MEN producer Lauren Shuler Donner set to produce the film. Paul and Dauri... HELLBOY 2 finds a home at Universal
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-04-2006)
Universal Pictures has elected to fully finance and distribute HELLBOY 2, the sequel to the 2004 film HELLBOY. Guillermo del Toro will be back to direct the comic book adaption.Universal picked up the film after it was left in limbo with Revolution Studi... UPDATED 'Witchblade' to roll cameras in September (Mon 05-12-2008)
The 'Witchblade' feature film is on the fast track with cameras set to start rolling this September in Australia. Platinum Studios, Top Cow Prods. and Arclight Films are teaming up to launch the film franchise. Plans are to shoot the film on location in...Russell Crowe and Universal to make "Nottingham"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-01-2007)
According to Variety, Universal Pictures has acquired a script from the creators of Sleeper Cell titled Nottingham. The script comes with Russell Crowe attached to star.In the film, penned by Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris, Crowe will play the Sheriff ... J.J. Abrams Manages DISASTER For Universal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-12-2008)
Universal Pictures is gearing up for a new untitled earthquake disaster film (that has no relation to the 1974 Universal film) and they want J.J. Abrams on board to produce the feature film. Screenwriter David Seltzer (The Omen) is working with Abrams to ... Universal likes being SWEET AND VICIOUS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-01-2004)
Another book has been optioned as a possible film, this one being David Schickler's upcoming novel SWEET AND VICIOUS. Schickler's tale is about a diamond thief that goes on the run and decides to hide out in a small Wisconsin town. There he starts up an u... FX/Universal put comics on TV for $100 million
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-27-2008)
Variety reports that NBC Universal and the cable channel FX have reached an unprecedented deal which would put 15 upcoming Universal blockbusters on the channel for some $100 million.
The slate includes 'Hellboy II' and 'Wanted' and is toplined by 'The M... A timely TRAVELER finds a home at Universal
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)
Universal Pictures has stepped up and bought the film rights to a forthcoming science fiction novel by a first-time author. The first in an intended trilogy, John Twelvehocks's THE TRAVELER sold the book to Doubleday Publishing where it attracted the att... Universal takes Disney's PETER PAN
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-26-2002)
Universal has replaced Disney in the three-way confederation now planning to make the first ever live action version of PETER PAN. Already onboard were Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios, as well as STAR WARS magicians Industrial Light and Magic pla... Park Chan-wook's Vampyric THIRST Bitten By Universal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-12-2008)
Park Chan-wook's vampire tale Thirst has been grabbed by Universal Pictures and Focus Features, reports Variety. The film, which is already in production, has so far been ran by Korean major CJ Entertainment but the two are hopping on board to invest and ... Hallstrom readies BOMBSHELL
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-26-2002)
VARIETY reports that Universal Pictures has signed Lasse Hallstrom to direct BOMBSHELL, a Cold War thriller centering on an A-bomb. Leonardo DiCaprio may star in the film and is executive producer.DiCaprio's slate is crowded, and includes Robert DeNiro's ... EA's ARMY OF TWO Acquired by Universal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-24-2008)
Universal Pictures has acquired screen rights to the Electronic Arts video game Army of Two, reports Variety. The studio is looking to fast-track the project to begin production in 2009 and has set Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum) to flesh out a scri... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... Guillermo del Toro Locked In For Next Decade
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 09-04-2008)
With Guillermo del Toro now living in Middle Earth for the next four to five years and having Frankenstein and H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness on his "Things to do" list, we know the director has a very busy schedule ahead of him. H... WEREWOLF OF LONDON / SHE-WOLF OF LONDON
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-20-2001)
Universal delivers a "Wolf Man Double Feature" in their Classic Monsters series, and this one is well in keeping with the "A" and "B" feature double bills of that era. WEREWOLF OF LONDON was among a slate of pictures planned to star Boris Karloff in the w... THE HUNT is on for Universal
by News Editor (Mon 04-17-2006)
Universal Pictures has picked up THE HUNT by Lucas Sussman.The supernatural adventure centers on the world's greatest hunter, who sets out to capture the ultimate beast: the devil himself. Darren Aronofsky and Eric Watson will produce. Ludlum's PROTOCOL Getting Adapted by Universal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-03-2008)
After scoring a major success with Robert Ludlum's Bourne novels, it's easy to see why Universal Pictures is now fast-tracking another work of the late authors. Variety reports the studio is putting an adaptation of his The Sigma Protocol on the front bur... Oscar Noms Announced
by News Editor (Tue 01-31-2006)
Here is a list of some of the key and Cinescape related nominees for this year's 78th Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2005, which will be presented on Sunday, March 5, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland® and televi... Spider-Man 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre:Action/Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker/"Spider-Man"); Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson); Alfred Molina (Dr. Otto Octavius/"Doc... MARVEL Updates Slate of Projects
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
After a stellar 3rd quarter performance ( reported here), Marvel Studios updated their list of upcoming projects along with films already in the can. Here's the list for the different mediums.
Feature Film Projects Being Developed by Marvel – ... Oscar Nominees Announced
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-11-2003)
The AMPAS announced Oscar nominees today and the leader is CHICAGO with 13 nominations. Other notable contenders included GANGS OF NEW YORK, with 10, and THE HOURS, nine; THE PIANIST, seven; and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS with six.THE TWO TOWER... Valhalla Eyes Slate of Comic Efforts
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-18-2002)
It's no secret
that Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures is behind what will surely be
next year's biggest comic book movie: The Hulk. A write up in Variety
this week reveals a handful of additional comic-based projects for Valhalla.
The articl... Dark Horse pacts with Uni
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-14-2008)
From a press release:
Universal Pictures And Dark Horse Entertainment Sign Worldwide Production And Distribution Agreement
Universal City, CA and Milwaukie, OR – 14 March 2008 – Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a t... Jurassic Size Slate of Genre Films
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 01-31-2000)
The producing team of Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, whose previous genre credits are too numerous to name here (so let’s mention just a few: JURASSIC, PARK, POLTERGEIST, E.T BACK TO THE FUTURE, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, and let’s not forget CONGO),... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Remembering Herman Stein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-29-2007)
REMEMBERING HERMAN STEIN Composer Herman Stein died on March 15th in Los Angeles, at the age of 91. Best known for the music he composed as a member of the Universal Studios music department in the 1950s – including working on the scores of The Crea... King Kong
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 12-14-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Fantasy.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Wingnut Films.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Naomi Watts (Ann Darrow); Andy Serkis (King Kong - motion capture reference, Lumpy); Jack Black (Carl Denham); Adrien Brody (Jack Drisco... Van Helsing
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Horror.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:The Sommers Company/Carpathian Pictures/Stillking Pictures/Universal Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman (Gabriel Van Helsing); Richard Roxburgh (Dracula); Kate Beckin... The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)
In this month's Cinescape (on newsstands now), we offer up the (Super) Power 100. You got the full skinny on Numbers 1-50, but only a casual listing of who made the remaining 100. Now, only available through Cinescape.com, we proudly present the guts, the... Marvel Announces Sub-Mariner, Prime Deals With Uni
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-03-2002)
Yesterday
afternoon Marvel Studios announced finalized agreements on two motion picture
deals with Universal Pictures. The deals were for Sub-Mariner and Prime.
These deals come as post-production continues on the first project being jointly
develop... 'Transformers' and 'Spider-Man 3' get MTV Movie Awards noms (Wed 05-07-2008)
'Transformers' and 'Spider-Man 3' score handful of nominations in the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, while 'Iron Man' and 'Speed Racer' also score surprising nods. The autobots get kudos for "Best Movie", "Best Male Performance" by Shia...ILM set For HULK & HARRY POTTER 2
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-10-2001)
Industrial Light & Magic has been selected to be the lead f/x studio for the coming THE HULK and HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.Regarding THE HULK, Dennis Muren will oversee the visuals work on the project for which he will be given an atypic... Your own DVD marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-23-2007)
It’s nearly the end of January (already!) and despite the Bears being in the Superbowl this year, this week my attention is fixed on Friday, when once again I’ll be attending the annual B-fest 24-hour B-movie marathon. Some folks claim to l... BORIS KARLOFF
by Brian Thomas (Thu 09-28-2006)
With FRANKENSTEIN, Universal Pictures made an unexpected star of character actor Boris Karloff, and it's as a Universal star he'll likely always be remembered. When the United States Post Office chose to feature the heavily trademarked Universal Monsters ... Doom
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 10-12-2004)
Genre:Horror/Video Game Adaptation.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:The Rock; Karl Urban; Rosamund Pike.Who's Making It:Andrzej Bartkowiak (Director); Dave Callaham (Screenwriter); Lorenzo Di Bonaventura,... Six Million Dollar Man, The
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-22-2003)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction/Comedy.Studio:Dimension Films/Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Jim Carrey.Who's Making It:Todd Phillips (Director, Screenwriter; Larry Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Scott Faye (Pr... Dreamworks and Uni team for TRANSFORMERS ride
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-21-2008)
From a press release:
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 20 -- "Transformers," the electrifying blockbuster celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and special effects, will now be developed as ... Peter Pan
by Coming Attractions (Mon 11-17-2003)
Genre: Family/Fantasy.Studio: Universal Pictures (Domestic); Columbia Pictures (International).Production Company: Revolution Studios/Universal Pictures/Columbia Pictures.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Jason Isaacs (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling);... Box Office: HANCOCK Flies into July 4th Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-06-2008)
There was only one new wide release this weekend and it was never a question as to who will win. No, the real question was “How much?”. Well, the early estimates are in for this fourth of July edition and Hancock flew into 1st place with decen... I Now Pronounce You a Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)
In what seems to be a strange turn of events, Universal’s latest comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry has come out on top this weekend against the second weekend of Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. They were close. Very close. The co... Bourne Ultimatum, The
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
Last Updated: October 5, 2006Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerProduction Company: Universal Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Ludlum EntertainmentDistributors: Universal PicturesProject Phase: FilmingBudget: NAWho's In It: Matt Damo... Music To Gag On
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-09-2006)
GAG is a new independent thriller about a pair of professional thieves who break into a house and discover a man held captive in a hidden room, beaten beyond recognition. In trying to help, the thieves become trapped by a torturous serial killer. Set enti... Black Lagoon Composer Herman Stein has died
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-26-2007)
Composer Herman Stein died on March 15th in Los Angeles, at the age of 91. Best known for the music he composed as a member of the Universal Studios music department in the 1950s – including working on the scores of The Creature from the Black L... Hulk Smashes In 2003!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-18-2001)
The
announcements just keep coming on the big comic book flicks. Late yesterday Universal
Pictures announced the release schedule for The Hulk. Here's the
word from the studio:
Universal
Pictures will release The Hulk, the feature film based upon the... Box Office: WALL-E Victorious But WANTED Strikes Hard
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-29-2008)
It was a contest of wills in this weekend’s box office competition and it didn’t take a lot of guesswork to know who would end up on top. Surprisingly, it was much closer than expected though. One is a G-rated animation about an innocent robot... Box Office Update: KNIGHT Scores Victory Over Brothers and FBI
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-27-2008)
It seems that all the hype, all the eager fan anticipation and all the high expectations were meant to come true for the Christopher Nolan-directed sequel The Dark Knight. The Warner Bros. film has managed to accumulate the amount of $314 million in 10 da... Bourne Supremacy, The
by Development Heck (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Thriller/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Matt Damon (Jason Bourne); Joan Allen (Helen Landy); Franka Potente; Julia Stiles; Karl Urban; Brian Cox (Ward Abbott); Tomas Arana; Tom G... Dawn of the Dead
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Sat 03-13-2004)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Beacon Communications/Strike Entertainment/New Amsterdam Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ving Rhames (Kenneth); Sarah Polley (Ana); Mekhi Phifer (Andre); Jake Weber (Micha... SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the nominations for the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the pack is George Lucas' genre epic "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" with 10 nominations. "Batman Begins" fol... THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by Brian Thomas (Thu 05-06-2004)
Universal Pictures is remembered as the top studio for classic mystery, comedy and horror B-movie series of the 1930s and ‘40s, but Universal owes one of their best loved series to rival 20th Century Fox. As revealed in the generous liner notes to this DV... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... Sony Pictures Imageworks joins 'Watchmen' (Tue 07-01-2008)
From a press release CULVER CITY, CA – June 29, 2008 – Sony Pictures Imageworks, the award-winning digital production company whose most recent project HANCOCK opens July 2nd, today announced six major motion picture projects that are current...Sierra's MUMMY to Hit Shelves This Summer
by Associate News Editor (Fri 05-09-2008)
Sierra Entertainment today announced the development of The Mummy™: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, a video game based on this summer's movie from Universal Pictures. The game, which will mirror the fast-paced action and adventure depicted in the film, ... Spy Hunter
by Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Video Game Adaptation.Studio:Universal Studios.Production Company:Daybreak Productions/Prime Universe Productions.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Alec Sects).Who's Making It:John Woo (Director); M... Tortured Souls
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-31-2003)
Genre:Horror.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Hans Rodionoff (Screenwriter); based upon the Tortured Souls line of action figures, created by Clive Barker and manufactured ... HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES sequel gets go-ahead
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-08-2003)
Rob Zombie will be laughing it up at Universal Pictures expense today. After Universal lett go of Zombie's directorial film debut, HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES, the film was finally picked up for distribution by Lion's Gate Entertainment and recently released. ... THE HULK
by Eric Moro (Fri 06-20-2003)
For nearly two decades, the enigmatic path to Hollywood set upon by Marvel Comics' hottest properties had been one plagued by misfortune. Be it the web of legal issues locking up production of SPIDER-MAN or the "studio shuffle" that besieged DAREDEVIL ear... Argonauts
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Action.Studio:DreamWorks Pictures/Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Michael Cooney (Screenwriter); Stephen Sommers, Bob Ducsay, John Baldecchi, Jason Hoffs (Produ... Fast and the Furious 3, The
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-15-2004)
Genre:Action/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Original Film.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Vin Diesel (Dominic Toretto, in discussions).Who's Making It:Chris Morgan (Screenwriter); Neal Moritz (Producer).Premise:A script featuri... CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON Remake
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-12-2001)
Universal Pictures is looking to remake one of its most beloved monster films, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON.Gary Ross' Larger Than Life Prods. shingle will handle the film, which will be produced by helmer Gary Ross with his father, Arthur A. Ross. The ... ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-11-2000)
Anyone who thinks they are sitting on the script for the ultimate horror film spoof needs to watch this film about thirty times, then TEAR THEIR SCRIPT UP! After a bit of a drop-off at the box-office, Abbott & Costello regained their kings-of-comedy crown... The return of FLASH GORDON
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-05-2004)
As we reported last April, VAN HELSING helmer Stephen Sommers and his producing pal Bob Ducsay have acquired the film rights to FLASH GORDON and will produce a new movie for Universal Pictures based on the pulp sci-fi hero. Sommers may write the screenpla... NAMCO BANDAI is FAST AND FURIOUS
by News Editor (Thu 04-06-2006)
NAMCO BANDAI Games America has announced an agreement with Universal Studios to develop a racing game based on the upcoming feature film THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT. Developed for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStat... Neill Blomkamp will direct HALO
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-10-2006)
Neill Blomkamp has signed on to direct the upcoming film HALO for universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox. Blomkamp is best known for his work as a commercial and music director.HALO follows a character named Master Chief and his companion Cortana as the... The Wicker Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-21-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Angelo Badalamenti has always had a remarkable flair for melodic fluidity, even in the midst of very diverse and unusual scores. Moments of melodic beauty contrast with harsh expressivity in BLUE VELVET; surrealistic musical el... Black Went 'Full Blast' for KONG Game
by News Editor (Thu 11-17-2005)
Ubisoft and Universal Studios Consumer Products Group announced yesterdat that Academy Award® nominee Naomi Watts and Jack Black will appear via likeness and provide voice talent for the videogame Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the M... CURIOUS Video Game Details
by News Editor (Fri 10-28-2005)
Namco Hometek has announced the first details for the Curious George video game, based on Universal Pictures' and Imagine Entertainment's animated feature film release of the same name. The game, made possible through an agreement with Universal Studios C... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed...Seed of Donaggio Sprouts Clever Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-30-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS With his distinctive violin writing and his flair for fluidly atmospheric and scarily weaving scores, Pino Donaggio was the horror score maestro during the 1970s, providing such now classic scores as DON'T LOOK NOW, CARRIE, DRE... Monster hunter Hugh at the VAN HELSING movie premiere
by Sue Schneider (Mon 05-10-2004)
VAN HELSING opened Friday May 7th to sold-out crowds nationwide. VAN HELSING is a fun movie and the action never stops. You could almost say it's campy! Hugh Jackman makes the most handsome VAN HELSING I've ever seen, but then again what woman wouldn't th... 'Transformers 2' to shoot in Sedona? (Thu 04-03-2008)
Maybe all those 'Transformers 2' vehicles seen on the road are headed for Sedona, Arizona. The film office there lists the movie as an upcoming project in their recent reports: The Sedona Film Office continues to attract local production throughout the...Darren Aronofsky to direct "Black Swan"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-19-2007)
According to Variety, Darren Aronofsky has signed on to direct the upcoming Universal Pictures psychological thriller, Black Swan.The film takes a look at the manipulative relationship between a veteran dancer and a rival.Black Swan is being fast tracked ... HITMAN & HELLBOY 2 Sites Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
Two new movie related websites have been activated from 20th Century Fox and Universal. The official HITMAN website launched today featuring an online game ("The Killer App"), videos (trailers and tv spots), downloads & more information abou... Sub-Mariner
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-28-2006)
Last Updated: September 28, 2006Genre: Action, Adventure, DramaProduction Company: Marvel Comics, Misher FilmsDistributors: Universal PicturesProject Phase: ScriptBudget: NAWho's In It: NAWho's Making It: Jonathan Mostow (Director, Screenplay), Kevin Mish... Josh Brolin joins AMERICAN GANGSTER
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-17-2006)
Josh Brolin has signed on to join the cast of the upcoming film, AMERICAN GANGSTER.The crime flick will star Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington and be directed by Ridley Scott.The Universal Pictures film is based on the life of drug-kingpin-turned-inform... Complete LIFEFORCE score CD available
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 10-16-2006)
Tremendously dramatic sci-fi score harkens back to Henry Mancini's days at Universal Studios in the '50s.Buysoundtrax has announced their latest release, a 2-disc edition of the complete score to LIFEFORCE, Tobe Hooper's lavish science fiction/horror spec... BLUES BROTHERS DVD Release Party
by News Editor (Thu 09-01-2005)
Universal Pictures recently held a DVD release party to celebrate the release of the new 25th Anniversary BLUES BROTHER DVD. Co-writer and star Dan Aykroyd participated via satellite from Toronto.Here are some video clips from the evening that Universal m... BOURNE ULTIMATUM Sells $95 Million in DVDs
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-18-2007)
Continuing the explosive growth of the blockbuster Bourne action thriller franchise, The Bourne Ultimatum DVD once again outperformed its predecessors, selling more than 5.4 million units since its December 11, 2007 release date. Despite the industry's me... Disney's Stockings Stuffed with TREASURE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-30-2007)
None of the films released on Christmas day had any print distribution over 2,800 so this weekend’s numbers reflect that. This translates to the top 5 films being returning movies from previous weekends. The top 3 films have at least 3,484 thea... U, Sommers in 'Proximity', 'Flash Gordon' on bigscreen (Wed 04-06-2005)
Universal Pictures has acquired screen rights to Top Cow-published comicbook series "Proximity Effect" and will develop a feature. Stephen Sommers and Bob Ducsay will produce via their U-based shingle the Sommers Co. Jason Rothenberg ("Surrogate") will w...Behind-the-Scenes of 'Incredible Hulk' in high def (Tue 04-08-2008)
Want to see that 'Incredible Hulk' footage in high def? Universal Pictures has provided Comics2Film with links to the QuickTime clip in various quality/bandwidth configurations! Click one of the links below. Low Res | Good | Better | Great | Hi-Def ...Arcel Leading Universal's ISLAND OF LOST SOULS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 08-04-2008)
When remaking a foreign genre film, get the original director to lead it. That's the rule Universal Pictures is going by in this case. The studio has signed on original director Nikolaj Arcel to lead their action-adventure Island of Lost Souls, a remake o... Box Office Update: WB Has SMART Victory While HULK Drops
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)
It’s happening again for Universal Pictures and fans of the Hulk.
While the drop is just a tad lower this time around, it’s still significant. In 2003, Ang Lee’s version of The Hulk opened in theaters on June 20 to the tune of a $62.1 ... Official NYCC Posters for HELLBOY & WANTED
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-22-2008)
Universal Pictures has listened to media requests and provided Mania.com with the official NYCC posters for their upcoming comic adapted tent poles Hellboy II: The Golden Army and Wanted, both of which were exclusive special posters for the Con event. Cli... Box Office: HULK Flies into Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-15-2008)
The next adaptation of Bruce Banner has beat the competition at the box office in its debut this weekend as expected. Still, that doesn’t make the other debuting film M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening a real loser though. His latest thriller ... WANTED on DVD and Blu-Ray December 2
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-06-2008)
From a press release
Universal City, Calif. – James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award® winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride 'Wanted', coming to D... DVD Shopping Bag: Same Old New World
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-28-2008)
Two weeks ago New Line Home Video re-released Terrence Malick’s breathtaking film The New World in an extended cut. An unrated cut and an additional thirty minutes were promised and nothing else included. No trailers, no commentary and no cl... Uni captures Viper's VILLAINS
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-30-2008)
Viper Comics, who saw small screen success this year with ABC Family's 'The Middleman', has negotiated a mid six-figure deal for the comics property 'Villains' to be adapted into a feature film.
Universal Pictures picked up the rights and hired screenwr... Mark Millar Outlines WANTED Sequels
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-02-2008)
But will comic author Mark Millar's plot outlines be used? That seems to be the question. The author updated Newsarama on his involvement with possible sequels to this summer's hit Wanted from Universal Pictures. According to Millar, he was approached aft... Platinum Studios goes public
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 02-02-2008)
From a press release
Platinum Studios, Inc. (OTCBB: PDOS), an entertainment company that controls an international library of more than 3,800 comic book characters which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media including print, film, onlin...