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Universal Exec Is “Happy To Accommodate” Christopher Nolan’s Demands But Says Short Theatrical Windows “Make Practical Sense”

October 8, 2021 11:32 am

Last month, it was revealed that after weeks of speculation (especially after Warner Bros. upset quite a few filmmakers by releasing blockbusters day-and-date in theaters and HBO Max), Christopher Nolan is lea...

Warner Bros. & Universal Bosses Deny Interest In Buying Movie Theaters But Say They’re “Rooting For Them”

Charles Barfield

October 16, 2020 1:10 pm

Box Office, News

The question that seems to be on most film fans' minds and definitely the minds of major Hollywood studios is simple, yet difficult to answer—when will movie theaters be back to normal? Namely, when will we se...

Universal Boss Admits To Dark Universe Failure & Discusses New “Filmmaker-First” Approach

Charles Barfield

February 19, 2020 1:58 pm

News

It’s no secret what happened to Universal’s failed attempt to launch the Dark Universe. Film fans watched the events unfold in real-time. First, the studio announced that Tom Cruise would team up with director...

‘Cats’: Jennifer Hudson Sings Memory As Universal Makes CinemaCon Purr

Gregory Ellwood

April 3, 2019 4:08 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

LAS VEGAS - Universal Pictures has a pretty monstrous 2018. "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Green Book," "Halloween," "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" and "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!" were all huge hits. 2019 has g...

Jordan Peele And Universal Celebrate Art of ‘Get Out’ As Oscar Awaits

Gregory Ellwood

November 18, 2017 3:15 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Awards Season is in second gear and there doesn't seem to be a night or afternoon that goes by without some event or special screening. This past week alone Warner Bros.' brought out the kids from "It" for a d...

Watch: First Teaser For ‘Fifty Shades Darker,’ Universal Exec Says It Will Be “More Of A Thriller”

Kevin Jagernauth

April 30, 2015 9:34 am

News

Watch: First Teaser For 'Fifty Shades Darker,' Universal Exec Says It Will Be "More Of A Thriller"

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