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Director whose big screen credits include Jaws 2, Supergirl and Santa Claus: The Movie allongside a 50-year career in television

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025

Comic book company that owes WotC and Hasbro over $1,900,000 files for bankruptcy

Diamond Comic Distributors files for bankruptcy but not all is lost

GamesRadar · Jan 27, 2025

Universal, Spotify Ink Multi-year Deal

Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2025

"Wolf Man" bites into trauma

Anchored by Christopher Abbott, the film reimagines the "monster" as a manifestation of domestic struggles

Salon · Jan 17, 2025

Wolf Man and the curse of the Universal Monsters franchise

Wolf Man is the next instalment in arguably the oldest franchise in cinema history. Universal Monsters, which evolved through the silent era, features iconic characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy and, of course, the Wolf Man.

The Conversation · Jan 17, 2025

This dark thriller is streaming for free on Prime Video — and it's 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

"The Invisible Man" is a chilling dark thriller from director Leigh Whannell. And you can watch it free on Prime Video before seeing "Wolf Man" in theaters.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 17, 2025

'Wolf Man' delivers an intense, gruesome update on a classic monster movie

The director of 'The Invisible Man' creates another effective modern take on one of the iconic Universal Monsters.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 17, 2025

10 Years Ago, A Legendary Director Made An Underrated Tech Thriller That Was Ahead Of Its Time

With 'Blackhat,' Michael Mann laid bare our technocratic future.

Inverse · Jan 16, 2025

Drake Files Defamation Suit Against Universal Over Kendrick Lamar Track

Rapper Drake on Wednesday filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group's release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him amounted to defamation and harassment.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Drake is accusing Universal Music Group of spreading the ‘false and malicious narrative’ that he is a pedophile

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025