[ Universal Pictures has hired Vanity Fair’s West Coast Director Britt Hennemuth as their new SVP of Production Development and Special Projects. In the new role, Hennemuth will be embedded within Universal’s creative team to develop and oversee production on projects, foster connections with talent, and draw upon his extensive media expertise to advise other … Read more
[ Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage was unveiled today as the voice of Dr. Dillamond in Universal‘s upcoming two-part musical Wicked. Peter Dinklage joins Ariana Grande as Glinda; Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba; Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, … Read more
[ K-pop music agencies are in need of a second act after an $8 billion equity rout sparked by concerns over falling album sales.Hybe Co., SM Entertainment Co., JYP Entertainment Corp. and YG Entertainment Inc., whose shares are down as much as nearly 50% from a 2023 high, are looking to new acts, distribution deals … Read more
[ Ryan Coogler‘s Proximity Media has boarded an untitled Prince music inspired film at Universal Pictures, Deadline has confirmed. Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian are producing, and Rebecca Cho will executive produce through Proximity Media. Atom Factory’s Troy Carter and chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group Jody Gerson will also produce. … Read more
[ Universal‘s bender of a weekend continued past Oscars into Monday night with the enthusiastic SXSW premiere of Monkeypaw’s Dev Patel feature directorial debut, Monkey Man, which blew the roof off Austin’s Paramount Theatre. SXSW isn’t known for giving standing ovations, but Dev Patel –the movie’s director, producer, writer and action star– got a well … Read more
[ Chris Meledandri’s Illumination and video game giant Nintendo have partnered on a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. with theatrical release set for April 3, 2026 in the U.S. and international markets. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will direct from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel. The film will be … Read more
[ Universal used the mega Super Bowl platform to promote one of its big summer movies, the Ryan Gosling-Emily Blunt action comedy The Fall Guy. The reimagining of the ’80s TV series starring Lee Majors hits theaters on May 3, after it has its world premiere next month as the centerpiece film at SXSW. The … Read more
[ A first trailer for Universal‘s anticipated Twisters update has dropped during the Super Bowl. You can check it out above. Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos star in the new chapter to the 1996 box office hit. Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film is co-financed … Read more
[ I was potentially planning on going to Universal this fall but, after this announcement, I think — like a lot of people — I’m going to hold out on a trip to their theme park until their next theme park is built. I’d rather hit it all in one shot if I’m going to … Read more
[ Universal Orlando has shared the first official look and details of its highly anticipated new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, that the company expects to be a game changer. Set to open in 2025, the park “invites guests to explore vibrant worlds filled with extraordinary adventures that go beyond their wildest imaginations,” Universal Orlando … Read more
