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Universal theme park will bring growth, jobs and joy to UK, PM says

The Prime Minister sought to strike an optimistic note and talk up domestic strengths amid ongoing market turmoil.

Evening Standard

Universal unveils plans for Europe's biggest theme park in UK

Universal Studios will open its first European theme park in the UK in 2031.

Euronews

Starmer rejects claim there are ‘strong arguments’ for suspending fiscal rules amid US tariffs – as it happened

The PM doubled down on his insistence the government won’t change its fiscal rules, describing them as ‘ironclad’ and ‘non-negotiable’

The Guardian - UK

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Universal secures deal with Labour to bring 'world-class' theme park to UK

A deal to secure the first Universal theme park in Europe has been closed by the Government in the hope it will generate tens of billions of pounds…

The National (Scotland)

UK To Host Europe's First Universal Theme Park

Universal will build its first European theme park in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, unveiling a mega deal which could create thousands of jobs and attract millions of tourists.

International Business Times

Universal’s first European theme park to open in Bedford in £50bn boost for economy

The 476-acre site is expected to see 8.5 million visitors in its first year and generate 28,000 jobs

The Independent UK

Universal chooses Bedford to be location of its first theme park in Europe

Keir Starmer hails visitor attraction – set to open in 2031 – as a way to bring jobs and growth to region

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First Universal theme park set to open in UK in 2031, Starmer confirms

The 476-acre site in Bedfordshire is expected to see 8.5 million visitors and generate nearly £50 billion

The Independent UK

Universal theme park set to open an hour from London in 2031 after Government backs deal

Some 8.5 million visitors are expected to visit the resort, on the site of a former brickworks near Bedford, in its first year

Evening Standard

Quentin Tarantino's Most Terrifyingly Timely War Epic Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Fighting fascism has never looked better with 'Inglourious Basterds' 4K UHD upgrade.

Inverse

Could 'How to Train Your Dragon' Be The First Good Live-Action Adaptation?

Universal's 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake, fresh from a positive early reception, is already getting a sequel.

Inverse

Despite still being filmed, the studio behind Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is already declaring it a "masterpiece" that Homer "would quite likely be proud of"

The movie is currently filming

Total Film

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo tease new 'Wicked: For Good' footage during CinemaCon victory lap

When Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M

The Independent UK

Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon reveals 'weird' Universal talks about sequel

Filmmaker Christoper Landon would still love to make 'Happy Death Day 3', but his "weird" discussions with Universal and Blumhouse haven't resulted in any movement.

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Happy Death Day writer shoots down hopes of a third movie, despite being "ready to go" with the horror sequel: "It was weird"

Exclusive: Christopher Landon says it's "up to Blumhouse and Universal" as to whether Happy Death Day 3 becomes a reality

Inverse

93 Years Later, A Classic Monster Movie Will Be Reborn Again

A new version of 'The Mummy' is coming from Lee Cronin, and there's plenty of reason to be optimistic.

MusicRadar

“Instead of accepting the loss like the unbothered rap artist he often claims to be, he has sued his own record label in a misguided attempt to salve his wounds”: Universal Music hits back in Drake defamation case

Record company argues that Drake’s action “disregards the conventions of the diss track genre”

The Guardian - AU

‘Drake lost a rap battle’: Universal files motion to dismiss rapper’s ‘misguided’ lawsuit

Drake’s attorneys accuse Universal of being ‘a greedy company’ that is ‘finally being held responsible for profiting from dangerous misinformation’.

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‘I’m 100 per cent optimistic’: Amanda Seyfried weighs in on Mamma Mia! 3

Nearly seven years on from 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again', Amanda Seyfried has emphasised she is "100 per cent optimistic" a third film in the musical series will be made.

Fortune

Universal begins selling one-day passes to its soon-to-launch Epic Universe theme park

Park opens on May 22.

Total Film

Wicked: For Good release date, cast, story, and everything else you need to know about Wicked Part 2

From reviews to cast, here's everything you need to know about Wicked: For Good

Total Film

Jurassic World Rebirth studio asked Scarlett Johansson to join Instagram, but she refused: "The film will do fine"

Universal tried to get Scarlett Johansson on social media for Jurassic World Rebirth, but she's not making the leap

Louder

Watch superstar actor Amanda Seyfried cover Joni Mitchell with a stunning dulcimer performance

The Mamma Mia! star covered Mitchell’s classic California during a recent stop by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Guardian - US

Rapper Offset to perform in Russia despite label boycott

Ex-Migos member plans Moscow arena concert despite his label’s parent company Universal halting operations there

Inverse

55 Years Ago, A Wildly Influential Disaster Thriller Invented A New Genre — And Changed Hollywood Forever

More than half a century after its release, Hollywood continues to pay its dues to 'Airport,' the grandaddy of the modern disaster movie.

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