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85 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Thriller Introduced A Horror Icon

Without 'Man-Made Monster,' Lon Chaney Jr. of 'The Wolf Man' fame may never have become a Universal Monsters icon.

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I Thought Access Hollywood Got Canceled, So Why Was Mario Lopez Filming At Universal Orlando This Week?

I sleuthed so you don't have to.

Cinemablend

Jamie Lee Curtis' Murder, She Wrote reboot release date revealed

Jamie Lee Curtis' Murder, She Wrote reboot, in which she will portray iconic crime writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher, will be released on December 22nd, 2027.

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The Mummy director defends the new Universal movie's "domestic setting" as he suggests the franchise's unique horrors shouldn't "be limited to tourists in Cairo"

The Mummy hits theaters on April 17

Total Film

80 Years Ago, A Forgotten Monster Movie Flop Brought An Iconic Horror Era To An End

Made during Universal's attempt to find its next iconic monster, 'The Spider Woman Strikes Back' put a nail in the studio's horror coffin.

Inverse

I Was Bummed Back To The Future Wasn't Coming Back For Universal Studios' Fan Fest Nights, But A New Detail Just Sold Me On Its Replacement

This sounds pretty amazing.

Cinemablend

“The truth is that a 12-year-old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like, and before she knew what she was signing away”: Lorde confirms that she no longer has a recording deal with UMG

Her previous contract expired at the end of 2025, and she says that she now has a feeling “of openness and possibility”

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Lorde departs longtime record label to become independent artist

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The Independent UK

Lorde reveals first record deal has finally ended after 17 years

Lorde has been under contract with Universal Music Group since she was 12 years old, but her contract has finally expired.

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Lorde leaves Universal after 17 years: ‘A 12-year-old girl pre-sold her creative output’

The New Zealand-born pop star said she is embracing a ‘clean slate’

The Independent UK

Universal movies like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Odyssey will play exclusively in theaters for five weeks, up from a current minimum of just 17 days

Universal is dropping the release minimum that was implemented during Covid

Total Film

55 Years Later, The Most Ingenious Alien Invasion Story Ever Is Chillingly Prescient

When Michael Crichton penned the 1971 alien-invasion classic 'The Andromeda Strain,' he couldn't have predicted just how prescient it would be.

Inverse

Drunk mom left ‘crying’ daughter at Universal resort bar because she wanted to go to the club, police say

Police say they found a ‘visibly upset’ child alone at the bar

The Independent UK

Bon Jovi set to be subject of new feature film

As part of the music-themed biopics being churned out by Hollywood, Bon Jovi is set to be the subject of a new feature film.

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The Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Ride Cars Are Ripped Straight From The Movies

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Fast Furious film. The franchise spans 11 movies, with the 12th currently in development. Not only that, but Universal Studios is readying a new roller coaster themed after the movies. It’s called "Fast Furious: Hollywood Drift," and newly released photos show…

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Seth MacFarlane Shared Frustrating Explanation Why Ted Is Effectively Canceled, And Orville Fans' Ears Should Be Perked

When one door closes...

The Independent UK

Seth MacFarlane issues disappointing update on TV series’ future

MacFarlane compared the amount of CGI required to ‘doing an Avengers movie every 22 minutes’

Inverse

91 Years Later, HBO Max Just Quietly Added The Original Feminist Frankenstein Story

Before you see 'The Bride!' watch James Whale's original 'Bride of Frankenstein,' now streaming on HBO Max.

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Inverse

15 Years Later, The Most Underrated Philip K. Dick Sci-Fi Movie Is Better Than You Remember

'The Adjustment Bureau' remains the most underrated Philip K. Dick adaptation. It deserves to be seen.

Inverse

Universal’s Most Troubled Franchise Is Getting A YA Reboot From A Horror Icon

The monsters of the Dark Universe are getting the 'Vampire Diaries' treatment with a new TV series.

Total Film

Scream 7 writer/director is bringing Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, Dracula, and more Universal monsters to Netflix in a show that's described as an "adult Vampire Diaries"

Universal is trying its 'Dark Universe' of monsters again as a Netflix show

The Independent UK

Dreamed of being a minion, Shrek or SpongeBob? Universal’s newest theme park is now hiring

Visitors to the park can meet characters like Shrek and Fiona, Puss in Boots, Minions, Poppy and Branch from ‘Trolls,’ SpongeBob and friends, and ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ characters

Inverse

18 Years Later, ‘The Mummy 4’ Is Retconning A Divisive Sequel

'The Mummy 4' will correct the franchise’s biggest misstep by... ignoring it completely.

GamesRadar

Scott Pilgrim EX review: "Fantastically crunchy pixel combat is let down by an obsession with repetitive backtracking"

International Business Times UK

Is Shrek 5 Still Happening? Here is When the Movie Will Now Hit Theaters

Universal and DreamWorks Animation have postponed Shrek 5 to June 2027, with the original cast returning and Zendaya joining the franchise.

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