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Peter Levinsohn Named President and Chief Distribution Officer of Universal

Movies
 May 1, 2013 By Wrap Staff 2 weeks ago

The Fox executive will report to studio chairman Adam Fogelson

  

'50 Shades of Grey': 20 of the Internet's Buzziest Casting Choices (Photos)

 April 23, 2013 By Greg Gilman 4 weeks ago

Fans have rallied to support their favorite Hollywood stars as potential Christian Greys and Anastasia Steeles, while the studio producing the adaptation has yet to comment

  

Gus Van Sant Shot Sex Scene Starring Alex Pettyfer in Bid to Direct 'Fifty Shades of Grey' (Exclusive)

Movies
 April 23, 2013 By Jeff Sneider 4 weeks ago

The Oscar-nominated director has been prepping a test sex scene with "Magic Mike" star Alex Pettyfer

  

CinemaCon: Universal Chief on Weak Box Office: 'R' Movies Aren't the Problem, 'Strange' Ones Are

Movies
 April 17, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 5 weeks ago

Adam Fogelson advocated pushing for studios to release any movie at any time

  

CinemaCon: Universal Embraces 'Kick-Ass' Spirit in Vegas

Movies
 April 16, 2013 By Brent Lang 5 weeks ago

Studio honcho praises the "fuck-off attitude" of the original while promoting box-office potential of the profane sequel

  

Universal Sets 'Snow White,' 'Pitch Perfect' Sequels for 2015

Deal Central | Movies
 April 16, 2013 By Jeff Sneider & Brent Lang 5 weeks ago

Universal will release James Wan's action movie "Fast & Furious 7" on July 11, 2014

  

Village Roadshow COO Explains Why Arbitrary Rules in China May Impact Keanu Reeves' Directorial Debut

Movies
 April 5, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 6 weeks ago

The studio promoted Velkes to chief operating officer on Thursday

  

'Jurassic Park' 3D Re-Release Looks Like a Profit-Saurus for Universal

Movies | Box Office
 April 3, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 7 weeks ago

The studio rolls out the 3D version of Steven Spielberg's 1993 sci-fi adventure on Friday

  

Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey Brace for Legalized Killing Spree in 'The Purge' Trailer (Video)

Movies
 April 3, 2013 By Greg Gilman 7 weeks ago

"The Purge" is set in a futuristic United States in which all crime is legal once a year for 12 hours

  

Universal Moves 'Kick-Ass 2,' '2 Guns,' Will Convert 'R.I.P.D.' to 3D

Movies
 February 28, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 11 weeks ago

'Kick-Ass 2' moves out of the end of June, which is teeming with potential box-office draws

  

Universal Sued Over Money From Working Title Films

Movies
 February 28, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 11 weeks ago

StudioCanal claims shady accounting in partnership that yielded "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and dozens of others

  

Christian Bale to Climb 'Everest' for Working Title, Universal

Movies
 February 19, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 13 weeks ago

"Contraband" director Baltasar Kormakur will direct the film based on Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air"

  

Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Filing: Universal and Fox Lending Up to $17M

Movies
 February 15, 2013 By Brent Lang 13 weeks ago

The two studios are lending up to $17 million so Rhythm & Hues can keep working on their movies

  

Universal Dates Mystery Illumination Movie for 2015

Movies
 February 12, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 14 weeks ago

Illumination and Universal are working on a new movie about the Grinch, but no one will discuss the subject of this newly dated film

  

'The Grinch' Is Returning to the Big Screen in 3D Animated Feature

Movies
 February 7, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 14 weeks ago

Pete Candeland will direct the film, based on Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," for Universal

  

Troubled Visual-Effects Company Rhythm & Hues Gets $20M Studio Infusion (Exclusive)

Movies
 February 4, 2013 By Brent Lang & Sharon Waxman 15 weeks ago

The Oscar-nominated visual effects company behind "Life of Pi" is in dire financial straits and has taken an emergency cash infusion from three studios until it can be bought by Prime Focus

  

Super Bowl: Preview the Previews of 'Lone Ranger,' 'Iron Man 3,' 'Oz' (Videos) (Update)

Movies
 February 1, 2013 By Greg Gilman 15 weeks ago

A preview of the movie trailers that will air on CBS during Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday

  

Sony, Universal, Fox and Paramount Hit With Class-Action Lawsuits Over Home Video Rentals

Movies
 January 16, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 17 weeks ago

Studios are being sued over royalties for Charles Bronson movie "Hard Times," among other films

  

Universal Exec Peter Kujawski Will Handle Acquisitions at Focus Features

Media
 January 16, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 18 weeks ago

Peter Kujawski already acquires movies for international territories at Universal

  

Anne Hathaway to Star in Film Adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew' (Exclusive)

Movies
 January 14, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 18 weeks ago

Anne Hathaway just won a Golden Globe for Universal and Working Title's "Les Miserables"

  

'Jurassic Park 4' to Arrive June 2014, Steven Spielberg to Produce

Movies
 January 11, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 18 weeks ago

Universal will release the next "Jurassic Park" in 3D, but needs a director

  

HBO Extends Output Deal with Universal Through 2021

Movies
 January 6, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 19 weeks ago

HBO will be able to broadcast Universal and Focus Features new releases into the next decade

  

Tom Cruise Prepares to Fight for Earth in First 'Oblivion' Poster

Movies
 December 7, 2012 By Greg Gilman 23 weeks ago

First look at the upcoming sci-fi film shows a desolate planet Earth years after an alien invasion

  

Seth MacFarlane on ‘Family Guy’ Movie: 'It’s Just a Matter of When’

Movies
 November 30, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 24 weeks ago

Seth MacFarlane reiterates his desire to make a "Family Guy" movie, saying he's worked out the story

  

Universal Eyeing 'Straight Outta Compton' (Exclusive)

Movies
 November 19, 2012 By Liza Foreman 26 weeks ago

Universal is in talks to pick up the feature "Straight Outta Compton" from New Line

  

Michael Eisner, Universal Sign Multi-Year Distribution Pact

Movies
 November 13, 2012 By Brent Lang 27 weeks ago

Eisner's Tornante Company will fully finance feature films

  
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