'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' sets box office records as the highest grossing video game movieGlobal sales reached over $377 million, overtaking 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'By S. Fielding, 04.10.2023
Netflix extends exclusive rights to Universal's animated films in the USTheir partnership was also expanded to include Dreamworks films in addition to Illumination's.By M. Moon, 07.14.2021
Amazon locks down some exclusive streaming rights for Universal moviesFilms like 'Jurassic World: Dominion' will ping-pong between Peacock and Prime Video.By K. Holt, 07.09.2021
Universal's films will make their TV debut on PeacockBoth companies are owned by Comcast.By M. Moon, 07.07.2021
'Boss Baby' sequel hits Peacock and theaters simultaneously on July 2ndIt debuts on July 2nd, over two months up from its last release date. By S. Dent, 05.25.2021
'Dracula' and six other horror classics will stream for free on YouTubeThey'll only be available for a week, though.By J. Fingas, 01.09.2021
Universal’s latest theater deal brings some movies to streaming fasterMovies that earn $50 million during opening will now have 31 days of theatrical exclusivity.By M. Moon, 11.17.2020
Universal's deal with AMC shortens theatrical exclusivity to 17 daysThe two say they'll also share PVOD revenue.By I. Bonifacic, 07.29.2020
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ hits cinemas and on-demand September 1stYou can see it in a cinema, or at home, dude.By D. Cooper, 07.23.2020
As cinephiles shelter, studios are catching on to virtual movie nightsWhat's the right way to movie night for you?By K. Puchko, 04.07.2020
'Cats' is getting new special effects while it's still in theatersIt's the first time a movie has been 'patched' mid-release.By J. Fingas, 12.23.2019
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Universal Pictures will master new and existing titles in HDR10+The partnership with Samsung will create some of the first HDR10+ content.By C. Fisher, 04.05.2019
Music labels sue Cox again for allegedly ignoring piracyThe internet provider supposedly had no intention of taking firm action.By J. Fingas, 08.06.2018
Facebook could take on Musical.ly with singing-focused Talent ShowA researcher found code and UI elements for a singing competition in the mobile app.By R. LeFebvre, 08.01.2018
The next 'Doom' movie won't play in theatersIt might go directly to streaming services instead.By J. Fingas, 04.22.2018
Netflix rescues sci-fi movie 'Extinction' from oblivionIt's keeping up its recent habit of buying 'doomed' movies.By J. Fingas, 02.09.2018
Shigeru Miyamoto will co-produce a 'Mario' animated movieIllumination Entertainment is working on the animated feature.By R. Lawler, 02.01.2018
YouTube reportedly curbing musician criticism with promotion dealsArtists are being asked to sign non-disparagement agreements.By R. England, 01.24.2018
Redbox deal with Universal eliminates rental window delayNow movies will be available from Redbox the same day they release on Blu-Ray.By S. Krishna, 12.26.2017