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All Universal articles – Page 28
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NewsTaylor-Johnson to direct Fifty Shades
Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced on Wednesday [19] that the British filmmaker will take the reins of their adaptation of EL James’ S&M thriller smash Fifty Shades Of Grey.
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NewsRed Granite, Uni board Dumber sequel
Red Granite has come on board to finance the Dumb & Dumber sequel after Warner Bros let the film go. Universal will distribute in the US.
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NewsSuperman rules int'l on $72m
UPDATED JUN 17: Man Of Steel blew away the competition on a confirmed $73.3m through Warner Bros Pictures International from 10,170 screens in 25 markets, while Star Trek Into Darkness earned the distinction of crossing $200m.
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NewsFast 6 crosses $500m global
Universal Pictures’ action thriller has become the fastest film to reach $500m worldwide in the studio’s history and should reach $600m within the week.
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NewsUni hires Seth Byers to strategy, research role
Seth Byers has joined Universal’s marketing team as evp of creative strategy and research.
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NewsUPI roars past $1bn mark
Universal Pictures International has reached $1bn at the international box office in record time for the studio, crossing the target on May 31 to beat the previous mark of Jul 17.
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NewsFast 6 faces Hangover 3 int'l clash
UPDATED MAY 31: Warner Bros’ The Hangover Part III arrives in more than 50 territories this weekend and will have a fight on its hands to dislodge Universal’s reigning champion Fast & Furious 6.
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NewsFast 6 rules int'l on $160m
UPDATED MAY 28: The world belongs to Fast & Furious 6 as the action thriller grossed a confirmed $161.3m from 9,683 venues in 59 territories to deliver the biggest international opening weekend in Universal’s 101-year history.
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NewsFast 6 takes US pole on $120m
UPDATED MAY 27: Universal’s Fast & Furious 6 scored a rip-roaring $120m over a record four-day Memorial Day weekend at the North American box office that also set a new benchmark for a US holiday weekend.
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NewsCinedigm, Uni strike supply deal
Cinedigm and Universal Studios Home Entertainment have signed a multi-year deal whereby Universal will provide comprehensive supply-chain services across North America for Cinedigm’s DVD and Blu-ray library.
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Greenwomb adds cast to Infirma
New Mexico-based Greenwomb Productions announced on Monday [13] that Wes Studi, Adam Beach, Gísli Örn Garđarsson and Angus MacFadyen will star in eco-thriller Terra Infirma.
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NewsLone Survivor set for Jan 2014
Universal Pictures announced on Friday [10] that it will release the Mark Wahlberg Navy SEALS film on Jan 10 next year.
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NewsShoreline finds Hidden Moon
Shoreline Entertainment has picked up world sales rights to La Victoria Films’ Hidden Moon starring Wes Bentley and will produce the sci-fi Probe.
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NewsJurassic Park 4 release delayed
Universal issued a press release on Wednesday [8] saying it was rescheduling Jurassic Park 4, which had originally been set for release on Jun 13, 2014.
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NewsDigital maestro joins Universal
Peter Levinsohn will join the Universal Pictures leadership team as president and chief distribution officer.
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NewsUniversal dates Dracula for Aug 2014
The studio announced on Thursday [25] that the origins story will open on Aug 8, 2014.
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NewsOblivion to cross $100m
Universal Pictures International executives anticipate a consolidation session as Oblivion seeks to retain its international box office crown.
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NewsFast 7 set for July 2014
Universal Pictures announced on Tuesday it will release Fast & Furious 7 on Jul 11, 2014.
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NewsOblivion posts $60.4m debut
UPDATED APR 15: Tom Cruise’s enduring appeal mobilised the crowds in 52 territories as Universal Pictures International executives confirmed the weekend gross on Monday [15] as the sci-fi adventure opened top in 48 of 52 territories. It arrives in the US on Apr 19.
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NewsBenedict Cumberbatch joins Guillermo del Toro's 'Crimson Peak'
Guillermo del Toro will direct the UK’s white hot Benedict Cumberbatch, Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone and Charlie Hunnam in Legendary Pictures’ haunted house thriller.