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Orlando is the ‘sweatiest city’ in America, study suggests

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Central Florida is uniquely positioned as a theme park destination that attracts visitors from around the world to visit Walt Disney World and Universal. But the City Beautiful might have another claim to fame that’s more perspiratory than aspirational.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 20, 2022

The Phantom of the Open: Mark Rylance tees off in British comedy about crane driver-turned-professional-golfer Maurice Flitcroft

Oscar-winning star Mark Rylance is almost enough reason to watch new British comedy The Phantom of the Open, written by Paddington 2 scribe Simon Farnaby.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Analysis: Why Did 'Minions: The Rise Of Gru' Break Box Office Records While 'Lightyear' Fizzled?

The animated feature “Minions: The Rise of Gru” from Comcast Corp.’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Pictures in conjunction with Illumination wrapped up the four-day Independence Day weekend with $125.1 million in U.S.

Benzinga · Jul 5, 2022

Universal Music acquires Frank Zappa's estate, plans a metaverse launch

Universal Music Group said it is planning to launch Frank Zappa NFTs and Web3 projects, after buying the late musician’s estate and likeness from his family for an undisclosed sum.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

All your burning questions about those creepy masks in 'The Black Phone,' answered

Scott Derrickson's "The Black Phone" introduces the latest in a long line of iconic Universal Studios horror characters with the Grabber, a sadistic serial killer and part-time magician who wears a set of unsettlingly dynamic devil masks.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2022

The Crisis At Disney: Part 3, Does Disney Still Have A Competitive Edge?

This is part three of the four-part series "The Crisis at Disney"

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022

Halloween Horror Nights 2022: Michael Myers returns to Universal Studios Hollywood

Producers of Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual Halloween Horror Nights continue to roll out the mazes for its 2022 season. The theme park revealed that it would be paying homage to director John Carpenter’s 1978 classic slasher film, “Halloween.”

The Orange County Register · Jun 20, 2022

20 "Jurassic Park" facts you didn't know

No. 16 – It took many different animals to create the T. Rex's roar.

Salon · Jun 18, 2022

Jurassic World Dominion pairs a star cast of Chris Pratt, Sam Neill and Laura Dern with free-roaming dinosaurs to disappointing effect

The sixth film in the near three-decade franchise could have been a wild ride in a dinosaur-filled dystopia, but from the opening montage, Jurassic World Dominion is a let-down.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

'Jurassic World Dominion' review: Life finds a way (to ruin everything)

'Jurassic World Dominion' is all too concerned with excavating the past that it forgets to capitalize on a worthwhile story in the present.

Inverse · Jun 8, 2022