Topic: Universal Studios Inc.

How the patent office almost shut down Hollywood

New book 'The Master Switch' examines the role of the patent office and the history of film – including how Thomas Edison tried to have a movie monopoly.

Bankruptcy protection filed by Blockbuster

Bankruptcy protection: In a submission to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York on Thursday, Blockbuster said it reached an agreement with bondholders on a recapitalization plan.

'The Town' is talk of box office, opening with $23.8M

'The Town' has earned rave reviews. This is the second movie directed by Ben Affleck, who stars alongside Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm and Chris Cooper.

King Kong comes back to life in 'King Kong 360 3-D' at Universal Studios

King Kong has been resurrected at Universal Studios. 'King Kong 360 3-D,' an immersive addition to the studio tour, will launch on July 1.

'Jaws' 35th anniversary: How Jaws changed summer movie blockbusters

'Jaws' 35th anniversary already? In the summer of 1975, Jaws kept a lot of people out of the water.

With 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter,' Orlando hopes for a boost

Friday's grand opening of 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,' the theme park based on the popular books, could bring sell-out crowds to an industry crimped by the global economic downturn.

Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' can't kick 'The Karate Kid' out of the weekend's top spot

Sony's remake of 1984's 'The Karate Kid' debuted at No. 1 for the weekend with a whopping $56 million. Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' couldn't compete.

'Back to Future,' 'Jurassic Park' to become video games

Video game developer Telltale Games announced that it will be releasing adaptations of 'Back to the Future' and 'Jurassic Park' for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC, and Mac this winter.

Doesn't Harry Potter really belong in London?

With the "Harry Potter" theme park set to open in Orlando, Fla., London Mayor Boris Johnson is urging the boy wizard to come home.

Want to see a 3D movie? Ticket prices go up 20 percent.

Ticket prices for a 3D movie rose Friday in markets across the US. Get ready to spend more for ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and ‘Avatar.’

Biggest loser in 'Lenogate': Conan? Nope, 'The Tonight Show.'

NBC is reportedly set to offer Conan O'Brien $32.5 million to give back the reins of 'The Tonight Show' to Jay Leno. The debacle will hurt the show more than O'Brien, media analysts say.

Three ways the Comcast-NBC merger could change television

As Americans' media habits shift toward the Internet, cable companies are being marginalized. The potential Comcast-NBC Universal deal is Comcast's bid to remain relevant.

Indonesia: In this playland, kids pay to work

In Jakarta, Indonesia, a playland lets kids pay to enter its miniature city and work jobs from firefighter to tattoo artist.

National World War II Museum: Bringing the battle to life

The New Orleans National World War II Museum uses immersive tech to boost teaching power – and also entertain.

Hollywood places biggest 3-D bet yet on 'Avatar'

James Cameron's new film promises to take 3-D cinematography to an unrivaled level, using a more nimble 3-D camera system that Cameron helped invent.

Children's CDs and DVDs in the spotlight

All the adventures of Curious George in one spot, Robbert Bobbert's lastest infectious beat, a Carly and Lucy Simon classic reissued, and more.

DVD gift sets for every taste

From Abbott & Costello to "The Godfather" on Blu-ray, a spread of collectors' editions to appeal to all generations.

Racy movie trailers are on the rise

'Red band' previews for R-rated films are proliferating, especially on the Internet.

Racy movie trailers are on the rise

‘Red band’ previews for R-rated films are proliferating, especially on the Internet.

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