Universal Pictures

Ryan Reynolds in Talks for Universal's 'Safe House'

August 18, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Denzel Washington also in crime drama, directed by Swedish filmmaker Daniel Espinosa

  

Exclusive: Universal & L.A. Times in 'Despicable' Ad Clash

August 4, 2010 By Johnnie L. Roberts 2 years ago

Did studio balk at putting the check in the mail when the paper ran a blistering review on the same day as major ad buy?

  

Horowitz Named President of Universal Pictures

May 6, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

Veteran studio non-creative will have greater role in strategic planning

  

Stoller and Letterman 'Stretch' Careers for Universal

April 20, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

Studio taps the team behind "Gulliver's Travels" to write and direct its Hasbro-toy adaptation "Stretch Armstrong"

  

Shakeup at Universal Pictures Marketing

April 14, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

Top publicist Michael Moses upped to co-president; Eddie Egan stays on as president

  

Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman Team on 'Change-Up'

March 11, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

Universal Pictures comedy will be directed by "Wedding Crashers'" David Dobkin

  

Mike Knobloch to Oversee Universal Film Music Dept.

February 17, 2010 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago

Fox Music executive joins March 1 to fill job vacated by Kathy Nelson

  

Paul Feig, Judd Apatow Reteaming

February 16, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

They'll work on Universal's wedding-themed comedy starring Kristen Wiig

  

Roberts, Hanks to Reteam for 'Larry Crowne'

February 9, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

He's co-writing the Universal comedy with Nia Vardalos

  

William Broyles Jr. to Adapt 'Edgar Sawtelle'

February 2, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

Tom Hanks' Playtone and Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films will produce movie

  

Naomi Watts Joins Daniel Craig Movie

January 22, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

Jim Sheridan is directing "Dream House" for Morgan Creek

  

A Tough, But Still a Profitable Year for Universal

December 23, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

Studio scorecard: the year was not as bad as it seemed, despite revenue down about $800M

  

Greengrass Exits 'Bourne 4' ... But What Will Damon Do? (Updated)

November 30, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago

Actor had said he would only participate if Greengrass directed.

  

Apatow, Universal Pick Up 3 Comedy Pitches

November 24, 2009 By Variety 3 years ago

Aziz Ansari to star in films, co-write at least one with Jason Woliner.

  

Fisher Hooks Pair of Pics at Universal

October 8, 2009 By Variety 3 years ago

Studio acquires comedy projects to develop for "Shopaholic" star.

  

What Universal's Got Coming Up

October 5, 2009 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

The studio's upcoming lineup looks light on blockbusters, heavy on remakes, sequels.

  

LaToya Scene Now Out of 'Bruno'

June 26, 2009 By Dominic Patten 3 years ago

Hasty cut made for Thursday night's premiere has been permanently taken out of the film.

  

Universal-DreamWorks Distribution Deal Falls Apart

February 6, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 4 years ago

DreamWorks' troubles raising financing as an independent studio are behind failed deal with Universal and negotiations with Disney.

  

Universal Sells Rogue to Relativity for $150m

January 5, 2009 By Wrap Staff 4 years ago

Relativity Media has bought specialty division Rogue Pictures from Universal Pictures for approximately $150 million.

  
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