The Latest Breaking News from Universal

Universal Orlando execs admit that park attendance has been ‘softening’ this summer

Executives did not disclose specific attendance numbers, but did note Epic Universe’s strong early performance

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Viking ship’s owners say Universal failed to pay $6,000 repair bill after The Odyssey shoot

Studio says ‘all invoices relating to Glad av Gillberga paid in full’

The Independent UK · Jul 24

The Odyssey Under Fire as Swedish Viking Ship Owners Say They Were Left with Costly Film Damage

A Swedish nonprofit alleges Universal owes $6,000 for repairs to a Viking ship used in 'The Odyssey', while Universal claims all invoices are settled, sparking a dispute.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage

Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was $6,000 but Universal – which made $264m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped up

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Paramount Skydance Wins EU Approval for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal After Offering This Key Concession— but US Hurdles Loom

Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) has secured European Union antitrust approval for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) after agreeing to end its film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures.

Benzinga · Jul 23

EU approves Paramount's $81 billion Warner Bros. mega merger deal with conditions

The European Union approved Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover with specific distribution conditions. This approval clears a major regulatory hurdle for the significant media merger. However, a US federal judge has temporarily halted the transaction for two weeks. This pause stems from a lawsuit filed by eleven US states seeking…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

EU approves Paramount and Warner Bros merger with certain conditions

Paramount said the green light represented ‘a major milestone’ toward completing its acquisition

The Independent UK · Jul 22

EU gives conditional green light to Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Paramount's bid still faces hurdles across the Atlantic after a federal judge in California ordered the companies to temporarily pause their merger this week.

Euronews · Jul 22

Paramount’s £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers a step closer after EU approval

European Commission says Paramount Skydance’s decision to end Universal venture addresses merger concerns

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

That Theme Park Rumor About Fortnite And Halloween Horror Nights Is Actually Coming True

HHN is NOT slowing down with these huge announcements.

Cinemablend · Jul 22