The Latest Breaking News from Universal

"A campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves": Drake starts legal action against Universal and Spotify over Kendrick diss tracks rumpus

The rapper says they “illegally” boosted his rival’s streams

MusicRadar · Nov 26, 2024

Charlize Theron to join Christopher Nolan's star-studded Universal movie

Charlize Theron is set to join the likes of Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland and Zendaya in Christopher Nolan's as-yet untitled Universal movie.

BANG Premier · Nov 26, 2024

Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide

Hugely anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is estimated to rake in $200m at the global box office

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2024

Gl-icked? Movie Theaters Pin Hopes On Big 'Wicked,' 'Gladiator' Weekend

US movie theaters are hoping the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of last year's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon can strike again this weekend, with the simultaneous release of two of 2024's most hyped films: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II." "Wicked" is the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, starring pop sensation Ariana Grande, while "Gladiator…

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

What a Universal Music CEO learned from Taylor Swift

Jody Gerson was the first woman to serve as CEO of a major music publisher.

Fortune · Nov 20, 2024

Wicked review: "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will have you defying gravity"

Wicked review: "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will have you defying gravity"

Total Film · Nov 19, 2024

New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Ministers hope for tourism boost with Bedfordshire Universal Studios resort

Blake Stephenson described Universal Studios’ plan for a new Bedfordshire resort as a ‘gamechanger’ for the region

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

Lady Gaga opted for fish and chips over fancy food spread on UK visit

Lady Gaga is said to have turned down a posh spread in favour of fish and chips when she stopped off in London recently.

BANG Premier · Nov 15, 2024

OOPS: Mattel’s Wicked Movie Dolls Accidentally Listed A Porn Site On Their Packaging

There’s been a massive blunder on Mattel’s Wicked doll packaging, and someone’s probably about to be fired. In celebration of the Wicked movie, toy company Mattel released a line of specialty dolls. On the box of each character, there’s a link to a website printed on the box, but instead of it taking customers to Universal’s Wicked movie webpage,…

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 11, 2024