All Universal articles – Page 35
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NewsPPI renews Italian distribution deal with UPI Italy
Paramount Pictures International (PPI) has renewed its distribution contract for theatrical distribution of its films via Universal Pictures International Italy.
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NewsFresnadillo to direct Owen, Bruhl in Intruders for UPI, Antena 3
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will direct Clive Owen and Daniel Bruhl in the English-language genre feature Intruders that Spain’s Antena 3 and Universal Pictures International (UPI) will finance.
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Tom Boogaers lands UPIE general manager Benelux role
Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE) has named Tom Boogaers as general manager of Universal Pictures Benelux, effective immediately.
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NewsGrass named head of international production and acquisitions at UPI
Christian Grass has been named president of international production and acquisitions at Universal Pictures International (UPI).
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NewsUniversal casts Taylor Lautner in 2012 Hasbro tentpole
Universal has cast The Twilight Saga’s rising star Taylor Lautner in a major new 3D Hasbro adaptation.
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Jeffrey Kirschenbaum promoted to Universal evp production
Jeffrey Kirschenbaum has been promoted to executive vice-president of production at Universal.
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NewsUniversal confirms Debbie Liebling as president of production
Universal Pictures has confirmed the appointment of former Fox production executive vice-president Debbie Liebling as president of production.
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NewsComcast, GE unveil joint entertainment venture
Comcast has made its long awaited play for NBC Universal, agreeing to form a joint entertainment venture with General Electric granting Comcast 51% ownership and 49% to General Electric managed by Comcast.
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NewsCouples Retreat offers hope for Universal with $35.3m US launch
The Universal comedy Couples Retreat gave the studio’s new regime a timely shot in the arm as it soared to the top on an estimated $35.3m over the weekend.
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NewsDavid Kosse named president of international at Universal
Universal’s president of international distribution David Kosse has been promoted to president of international as the studio expands its global focus.