The Latest Breaking News from Universal

This Netflix executive just became one of the most powerful women in Hollywood

Bela Bajaria made a name for herself at CBS and Universal before climbing the ranks at Netflix. She was appointed chief content officer at the streaming giant on Thursday.

Fortune · Jan 20, 2023

Universal settles lawsuit after 11-year-old’s foot crushed on E.T. Adventure

Universal Orlando has settled a lawsuit with a Brazilian tourist who said her 11-year-old son’s foot was crushed on the theme park’s E.T. Adventure ride in 2019.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 18, 2023

Minnesota indie bands fight for rights to '90s recordings: 'We get the runaround'

MINNEAPOLIS — In an era when musicians earn notoriously scant money from dominant digital streaming services such as Spotify, a new point of frustration is emerging for Minnesota rock acts — the unavailability of music that fans actually want to buy.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

What to expect from Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios, including the Mario Kart ride

LOS ANGELES — Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood brings a lot of firsts to the theme park industry. It's the first major land in North America themed entirely around a video game property and it contains the first serious implementation of augmented reality in an attraction. It's also…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 16, 2023

‘Avatar 2,’ ‘M3GAN’ Hold onto Top Spots at the Box Office

New movies like “Plane” and “House Party” were no match for “Avatar: The Way of Water” and the killer doll horror “M3GAN” at the box office this weekend. The two holdovers topped the charts again according to studio estimates Sunday. In first place for the fifth weekend in a row…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023

‘Avatar 2,’ ‘M3GAN’ hold onto top spots at the box office

New movies like “Plane” and “House Party” were no match for “Avatar: The Way of Water” and the killer doll horror “M3GAN” at the box office this weekend

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Reedy Creek discusses Disney expansion as DeSantis fight looms

With Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature angling to take control of it, Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District leaders met this week to discuss the future of Disney property, including the potential building of another major theme park by 2032.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 13, 2023

Is an ‘artist-centric’ streaming model the answer to music’s money problems?

Should you pay more to listen to the biggest stars? As execs suggest premium content should be priced higher than the ‘flotsam and jetsam’ clogging up streaming services, industry insider Jamie Collinson asks what this could look like

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Universal is opening a brand new theme park for families with toddlers

Trolls, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Minions, Curious George and Where's Waldo are characters which could be features in Universal Parks and Resorts new theme park

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

Universal announces new Texas theme park, horror-themed Las Vegas experience

Universal Parks & Resorts on Wednesday announced two new projects: a theme park designed for young children near Dallas and a year-round horror attraction in Las Vegas.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 11, 2023