Topic: Universal Studios Inc.

Comcast stock: Earnings up. Price falls from peak.

Comcast stock falls after hitting 12-year high Tuesday. Quarterly earnings for Comcast stock rose 30 percent, exceeding expectations.

If 'Battleship' succeeds, expect movies for 'Ouija,' 'Candy Land'

Before video games and cable television, there was 'Battleship.' This week, the iconic board game hits the big screen in Europe. Will it sink or swim?

Amid Trayvon Martin case, Obama hosts screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

On Thursday night, President Obama introduces a screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' released 50 years ago. With emotions high over the Trayvon Martin killing, is this a teachable moment on race?

Chapter & Verse '50 Shades of Grey' gets the movie treatment

The bestselling erotic trilogy will be adapted by Universal Pictures and Focus Features.

Chapter & Verse 'Cat in the Hat' goes to the movies – again

Following on the success of "The Lorax," a new movie version of "The Cat in the Hat" – this time animated – is now being planned.

'John Carter' trumped by $39.1M weekend for 'The Lorax'

Studio estimates Sunday put Universal Pictures' "The Lorax" at No. 1 for the second-straight weekend as the animated adventure based on the children's book took in $39.1 million.

Culture Cafe 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' actor Danny DeVito talks about the new movie

'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' has a universal message but doesn't beat the audience over the head with it, says DeVito.

'The Vow' leads strong pre-Valentine's weekend at box office

'The Vow,' starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, took in $41.7 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters from Friday through Sunday in the biggest domestic opening so far this year, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters on Sunday.

Top Picks: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Blu-ray, Michael Feinstein's musical journey, and more

Lena Dunham's film 'Tiny Furniture' is a lively movie with sharp dialogue, PBS examines a little-known civil rights activist, film critics rank a list of the greatest movies ever, and more top picks.

The Vote SOPA and PIPA protest power: why Marco Rubio backed off piracy bill

Sen. Marco Rubio was one of the original co-sponsors of the Senate's anti-piracy bill, but he reversed course Wednesday amid a flurry of protests against PIPA and SOPA.

Chapter & Verse 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' film rights acquired by Universal

'Daughter of Smoke and Bone,' one of 2011's most popular young adult novels, could be adapted into a film by Universal Pictures
12/19/2011 03:12 pm

Chapter & Verse Harry Potter comes to Los Angeles

A new version of the Harry Potter theme park currently open in Orlando will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood.
12/08/2011 09:38 am

Chapter & Verse Tom Hanks may star in Nazi Germany chronicle 'In the Garden of Beasts'

Tom Hanks's Playtone and Universal Pictures have optioned the rights to Erik Larson's bestselling nonfiction book about life in Hitler's Germany.
11/30/2011 04:16 pm

Chapter & Verse Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series may be going to HBO

Producer Brian Grazer says that Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series will air on HBO – but it's still uncertain which movie studio will take on the film portion of the project.
10/26/2011 05:12 pm

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5 ways in which the "Harry Potter" magic lives on

There may not be any new books or movies to come, but the spirit of "Harry Potter" lives on – now a part of our culture in so many ways. Aside from re-watching and re-reading J.K. Rowling's work, avid fans have found various ways to incorporate the novels into their daily lives. Here are examples of five ways in which "Harry Potter" has infiltrated modern Muggle life. Some may surprise you!
07/27/2011 05:27 pm

Casey Anthony free, but in another kind of prison

Will Casey Anthony's notoriety over the death of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee, bring some measure of wealth and security, or will it, instead, condemn her to a different kind of prison?
07/17/2011 12:08 pm

Movie industry hasn't stopped smoking, but it has cut back a lot

Top movies in 2010 depicited far fewer smoking scenes than in 2005, especially films for kids and teens, a new report finds. Movie companies with antismoking policies cut tobacco scenes the most.
07/14/2011 08:46 pm

Casey Anthony trial: As it draws to a close, deep mysteries remain

In the Casey Anthony murder trial, there's been no confession, no eye witnesses, and no direct physical evidence capable of telling the tale with scientific certainty. Closing arguments begin Sunday.
07/02/2011 07:25 pm

Casey Anthony trial: Defense says toddler Caylee drowned by accident

The defense drops a series of bombshells in the Casey Anthony trial, saying the murder defendant was sexually abused by her father and brother and lied to hide 'ugly' family secrets.
05/24/2011 08:36 pm

DirecTV: Would you pay $30 to see a new release in your living room?

On Wednesday, DirecTV airs the first of its 'premium video on demand' films, bringing major Hollywood movies – that debuted only 60 to 70 days before – to a living room near you.
04/21/2011 02:02 pm

Dish Network, Carl Icahn bid to buy bankrupt Blockbuster

Dish Network and billionaire Carl Icahn are among those bidding for buy the video chain in a Manhattan bankruptcy court.
04/05/2011 12:49 am

Comcast to share content with Netflix, competitors

Comcast: To take over NBC, Comcast agreed to license popular NBC shows and movies to competitors like Netflix and Apple. the only question is, can they afford it?
03/01/2011 04:01 am

Comcast wins OK to buy NBC

Comcast purchase of NBC will make it a media powerhouse, although regulators insisted upon certain conditions to ensure competition.
01/18/2011 06:02 pm

Comcast dilemma: Buy NBC, but allow rivals access?

Comcast would have to allow Internet competitors access to NBC programming for merger to go forward, FCC head proposes .
12/27/2010 07:25 am