Universal Pictures
Universal pictures studios is one of the 6 major film studios that include other studios such as Paramount and Warner Bros. Universal picture studios was founded in 1912
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Universal Studios Inc. is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood’s “Big Six” film studios. Wikipedia
CEO: Ronald Meyer
Owners: NBCUniversal
Founded: April 30, 1912, California, United States
Parent organization: Comcast, NBCUniversal
Subsidiaries: Universal Music Group, Illumination Entertainment, more
Founders: William Swanson, Jules Brulatour, more
Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, California. Distribution and other corporate offices are in New York City. Universal Studios is a member of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Universal was founded in 1912 by the German Carl Laemmle (pronounced “LEM-lee”), Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, and Jules Brulatour.
It is the world’s fourth oldest major film studio, after the renowned French studios Gaumont Film Company and Pathé, and the Danish Nordisk Film company. Six of Universal Studios’ films; Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jurassic Park (1993), Despicable Me 2 (2013), Furious 7 (2015) and Jurassic World (2015) achieved box office records, with the first three (which were directed by Steven Spielberg) all becoming the highest-grossing film at the time of its initial release.
Universal’s theatrical slate includes films developed internally, along with co-productions, acquisitions, and films developed by outside partners and distributed by the studio.
Universal also produces, acquires, and distributes direct-to-DVD titles, classic titles from the Universal library, consumer products (across all traditional categories, as well as interactive and wireless platforms), and specialty motion pictures under Focus Features. Through its international production group, the studio partners with leading international film companies to make and acquire films for wide commercial release or distribution in specific countries
For almost a century, Universal has been known for its diverse slate of films. These include classics such as Jaws, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, the Jurassic Park series, and Mamma Mia!; high-concept comedies like Bruce Almighty, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Knocked Up; and homegrown franchises such as Back to the Future, Meet the Parents, Fast and Furious, and Bourne.
For 100 years, Universal Studios has created and distributed theatrical and non-theatrical filmed entertainment. Their vast cinematic library includes classics such as Jaws, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, the Jurassic Park series, and Mamma Mia!; comedies like Bruce Almighty, The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
In 2015, Universal studios offer us, films like Furious 7, Minions, Steve Jobs. And still in this year they got some films to brand new in December like a Krampus and Sisters.
On the other hand, we can make sure that Reboots, video game adaptations, and a few long awaited sequels are all due for release next year…
Future Projects Include
- A Dog’s Journey IN THEATERS NOW
- Ma IN THEATERS NOW
- The Secret Life of Pets 2 IN THEATERS JUNE 7
- Yesterday IN THEATERS JUNE 28
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw IN THEATERS AUGUST 2
- Good Boys IN THEATERS AUGUST 16
- Abominable IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 27
- The Hunt IN THEATERS OCTOBER 18
- Untitled Blumhouse Horror Project IN THEATERS OCTOBER 18
- Last Christmas IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 8
- Queen & Slim IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 27
- Untitled Blumhouse Productions Project IN THEATERS DECEMBER 13
- Cats IN THEATERS DECEMBER 20
- 1917 IN THEATERS DECEMBER 25
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