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  • June 2008

    • Hulk Sees Green at Box Office

      newser  |  Variety  |  Jun 15, 08 4:38 PM CDT

      Hulk Sees Green at Box Office

      The Incredible Hulk stormed the weekend box office, grossing $54.5 million for Universal and Marvel Comics , Variety reports. Kung Fu Panda fell to second with $34.3 million as the R-rated thriller The Happening surprised analysts by banking $30.5 million in third. You Don't Mess With the Zohan and Indiana Jones claimed fourth and fifth spots. More »

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      box office  • Universal Studios  • Marvel Comics

    • Blowtorch Ignited Studio Fire

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 3, 08 2:43 AM CDT

      Blowtorch Ignited Studio Fire

      The Universal Studios theme park reopened yesterday after a disastrous fire on the back lot destroyed sets, a video archive and the King Kong attraction. Investigators believe the blaze was caused by workmen using a blowtorch on a New York City street set, reports the Los Angeles Times . Low water pressure hampered firefighting efforts.   More »

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      fire  • Universal Studios  • King Kong  • Desperate Housewives

    • Fire Ravages Universal Studios Backlot

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 1, 08 11:44 AM CDT

      Fire Ravages Universal Studios Backlot

      Fire broke out early this morning in the Universal Studios backlot, destroying priceless movie memorabilia and damaging at least one sound stage and two outdoor sets, reports the Los Angeles Times . The blaze began during filming on the lot, and consumed the King Kong exhibit that has long been a feature of the backlot tour, say fire department officials. More »

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      California  • fire  • Universal Studios  • King Kong

  • May 2008

    • Studios Gamble on Hulk 's Quick Return

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  May 9, 08 6:30 PM CDT

      Studios Gamble on Hulk 's Quick Return

      Studio executives are hoping that The Incredible Hulk , due out June 13, will roar in dollar-sign green—and not the sicklier shade of moviegoers still recovering from Ang Lee's 2003 version, the Los Angeles Times reports. Funders Universal and Marvel promise more action in the new version, and bigger names like Edward Norton and Tim Roth. More »

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      action movie  • Universal Studios  • Marvel Comics  • Ang Lee  • movie remakes  • The Incredible Hulk  • trailers

  • April 2008
  • March 2008

    • NBC Splits Off Studio for Cable

      newser  |  Hollywood Reporter  |  Mar 25, 08 2:55 AM CDT

      NBC Splits Off Studio for Cable

      NBC is splitting its TV production unit into two companies. The units will share the same resources, but will be divided into separate cable and broadcast operations, according to the Hollywood Reporter . NBC's cable channels have been reaping the profits of hits like Battlestar Galactica and Monk , while its broadcast network has has been struggling in fourth place in recent years. More »

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      television  • NBC  • cable TV  • NBC Universal  • Universal Studios  • broadcasting  • Jeff Zucker

  • January 2008

    • Warner Bros. Backs Blu-Ray

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  Jan 5, 08 6:59 AM CST

      Warner Bros. Backs Blu-Ray

      Warner Bros. will release new high-def films exclusively in Blu-ray format, the Wall Street Journal reports. The decision marks a major setback for the embattled rival HD DVD format—now adopted by only two studios, Universal and Paramount—and could be a tipping point in the ongoing format war that has discouraged consumers from buying high-def discs. Sony, Disney, and Fox are also committed to Blu-ray. More »

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      HD DVD  • Warner Brothers  • Blu ray  • Universal Studios  • Paramount

  • October 2007

    • Boo! Where to Go for Halloween

      newser  |  Reuters  |  Oct 22, 07 5:56 PM CDT

      Boo! Where to Go for Halloween

      If you like being scared, this is your time of year. Here are nine of the best sites to visit in the US and Canada in honor of Halloween, according to Reuters: Six Flags Parks in the US and Canada Universal Studios, Hollywood The Haunted Adventure, Toronto More »

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      list  • travel  • Universal Studios  • Halloween

    • Peacock Flies Burbank Coop

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Oct 11, 07 4:03 AM CDT

      Peacock Flies Burbank Coop

      NBC Universal is pulling up stakes at its legendary Burbank studio home of 50 years and moving to new facilities across from Universal Studios in Hollywood. The company will switch operations to a massive new complex in 2011. The center will have a street-side studio modeled after the "Today" show set in New York, and cutting-edge production facilities that will make it easier for news programs to share content. More »

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      television  • California  • Hollywood  • Los Angeles  • NBC  • NBC Universal  • Universal Studios  • NBC News  • Burbank

  • June 2007

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