Universal Pictures Movie Updates
Total Updates: 884
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Timecop
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Buddymoon
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Red Queen (series)
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Little Evil
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of A Million Ways to Die in the West
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Untitled Brandon Camp Project
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Sugar Bandits
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Lucy
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Ride Along 2
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Man of Tai Chi
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Former of Passengers
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Weird Science Remake
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Pitch Perfect 2
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Highwaymen
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Untitled Vince Vaughn Family Comedy Project
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Fast and The Furious 7
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Untitled Adler Talent Show Project
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Family Therapy
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Sagittarius
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of One Night on the Hudson
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Search Party
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of The Secret Life of Pets
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Everest
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Proof of Heaven
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Former of We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Arclight
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Former of The Incredible Shrinking Man
- changed the status of Universal Pictures to Former of Merry Friggin' Christmas
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
- added Universal Pictures as a distributor of Just Do It
Thu., May. 23, 2013
from Deadline
Will Universal Wind Up New Take On ‘Timecop’
Thu., May. 16, 2013
'Family Guy' Writer Prepping Universal Comedy 'Buddymoon'
Scott Stuber and Pam Abdy’s Bluegrass Films are on board to produce along with Underground’s Trevor Engelson.
Thu., May. 16, 2013
from Deadline
Universal Acquires Victoria Aveyard Novel 'Red Queen'
Universal Pictures has optioned Red Queen, a novel by 22-year-old author Victoria Aveyard.
Thu., May. 16, 2013
Universal Picks Up 'Little Evil' from 'Tucker and Dale vs Evil' Filmmaker
Universal has picked up Little Evil, a dark comedy spec from Tucker and Dale vs Evil writer-director Eli Craig.
Sat., May. 11, 2013
from Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Mon., May. 6, 2013
from Deadline
Universal Acquires Brandon Camp Romantic Thriller Pitch
Universal Pictures has acquired an untitled pitch to be written by Steinbeck’s Point Of View scribe Brandon Camp.
Wed., May. 1, 2013
Joe Carnahan in Talks to Direct 'Sugar Bandits' for Universal
Joe Carnahan is in negotiations to direct Sugar Bandits, Universal’s adaptation of the Chuck Hogan novel Devils in Exile.
Thu., Apr. 25, 2013
Scarlett Johansson to Star in Luc Besson's Latest Action Movie
Scarlett Johansson is in final negotiations to star in Luc Besson's latest helming effort, the action-thriller Lucy.
Tue., Apr. 23, 2013
from Deadline
Sequels On Tap For 'The Heat' and 'Ride Along'
Mon., Apr. 22, 2013
from Universal Pictures
Fri., Apr. 19, 2013
from Deadline
‘Passengers’ to star Keanu Reeves, with Brian Kirk Directing and Wayfare Entertai...
Brian Kirk has just been set to helm 'Passengers' in his major feature film debut.
Thu., Apr. 18, 2013
from Deadline
Universal, Joel Silver to remake John Hughes comedy ‘Weird Science’
Universal Pictures and Silver Pictures will remake Weird Science, the 1985 ultimate nerd wish fulfillment comedy that was written and directed by John Hughes.
Tue., Apr. 16, 2013
from Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Fri., Apr. 12, 2013
from Deadline
MRC, Universal Fund John Lee Hancock-Helmed ‘Highwaymen'
Media Rights Capital has teamed up with its Ted partner Universal Pictures to co-finance Highwaymen.
Thu., Apr. 11, 2013
from Deadline
Vince Vaughn, Scott Stuber Set Family Comedy At Universal
Universal Pictures has acquired an untitled family comedy pitch from scribes Brian Gatewood and Alex Tanaka that will be developed as a star vehicle for Vince Vaughn.
Thu., Apr. 11, 2013
from Deadline
James Wan is Universal’s choice to helm ‘The Fast And The Furious 7′
Universal Pictures has begun negotiations with James Wan to direct the seventh installment of the studio’s mega-buck franchise The Fast And The Furious.
Sat., Apr. 6, 2013
from Deadline
Universal Acquires Duane Adler Talent Show Pitch
Universal Pictures today closed a mid-to-high six-figure deal for an untitled pitch that State Street will produce.
Tue., Mar. 19, 2013
from Deadline
Universal Acquires 'Family Therapy' Pitch For Jason Bateman's Aggregate Films
Universal Pictures has acquired Family Therapy, a comic pitch that will be written by Jay Reiss about a dysfunctional but loving family that hires a therapist to fix their problems on the eve of an impending wedding.
Thu., Mar. 14, 2013
from Deadline
Deadline
Thu., Mar. 14, 2013
Seth Gordon, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis to reteam for 'One Night on the Hudson'.
Thu., Mar. 7, 2013
Universal Acquires 'Search Party'
Hangover 2 writer Scot Armstrong will direct the comedy, which is set to begin shooting this spring.
Sun., Mar. 3, 2013
from Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Sun., Mar. 3, 2013
from The Wrap
Christian Bale to Climb 'Everest' for Working Title, Universal
Christian Bale is bracing to climb Mount Everest. The Welsh actor is in talks to star in “Everest,” a film about two deadly days on the world's tallest mountain that Baltasar Kormakur is in talks to direct for Universal and Working Title, multiple individuals close to the project told TheWrap.
Thu., Feb. 28, 2013
from Deadline
Universal Acquires 'Proof Of Heaven'
Universal Pictures has won a bidding battle for movie rights to Proof Of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey Into The Afterlife.
Wed., Feb. 27, 2013
from Exhibitor Relations
Exhibitor Relations Co., Inc.
Fri., Feb. 22, 2013
Universal Picks Up Sci-Fi YA Novel 'Arclight' for Imagine to Produce
Universal is back in the YA market, picking up the movie rights to Josin L. McQuein’s upcoming novel Arclight.
Wed., Feb. 13, 2013
MGM Rebooting 'Shrinking Man' With Author Richard Matheson and Son Writing
MGM has acquired the rights to Richard Matheson’s classic sci-fi novel The Shrinking Man with the aim of bringing an updated version of the story that was first adapted on-screen as The Incredible Shrinking Man in 1957.
Wed., Feb. 13, 2013
Joel McHale, Lauren Graham and Robin Williams Sign Up For 'Friggin' Christmas'
Joel McHale, Robin Williams, and Lauren Graham have signed on star in the new holiday comedy A Friggin’ Christmas Miracle.
Fri., Feb. 8, 2013
from Variety
Universal, Illumination to Reboot 'The Grinch'
Universal is developing Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! with Pete Candeland set to direct.
Thu., Feb. 7, 2013
Melissa McCarthy Sets Up 3 New Movies
Melissa McCarthy and her husband/partrner Ben Falcone are unveiling three new movie projects to be developed via On the Day, a production shingle the duo have formed.