Microsoft has scored a big win as Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has chosen Azure for its cloud platform.
WWDC 2020 Part 4: Apple’s Custom Silicon—How It Works and What It Means
As we previously reported, Tim Cook announced what many had predicted: The Mac is officially moving to Apple’s custom silicon.
Amazon Prime Music Finally Snags Universal Artists
Last summer, Amazon launched Prime Music as an added benefit to an Amazon Prime subscription. At the time, it only boasted about a million songs in its catalog – so it was never really supposed to be a Spotify killer…
Nintendo Rides At Universal Theme Parks To Become A Reality
Gamers everywhere rejoice. Nintendo and Universal Parks & Resorts just announced that they will be creating “spectacular, dedicated experiences based on Nintendo’s wildly popular games, characters and worlds” to Universal theme parks. The agreement between these two giants is seen…
Steve Jobs Movie Finds New Life at Universal
The Steve Jobs movie has life, as Universal Pictures has decided to pick up the recently-abandoned project. Last week, Sony Pictures abruptly ditched the high-profile film. It appeared that the company had become a bit frustrated with the project, which…
50 Shades Of Grey Trailer Too Hot For Television
If you were excited to see the full trailer for Fifty Shades of Grey tomorrow morning on TV, then prepare to be disappointed. NBC was going to show it all, but they have since declared it “too-hot-for-morning-TV”. Instead, only a…
Harry Potter Wizarding World’s Diagon Alley Opening Date Still Not Set
If you’re excited to visit Universal Orlando’s latest and great upcoming Harry Potter themed attraction, Diagon Alley, you’re going to have to hold on to your wands, because it may be awhile. The date is currently not fixed, but plans…
Sofia Coppola in Talks to Direct ‘Little Mermaid’
Sofia Coppola is apparently in talks to direct a live-action version of the 1837 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, for Universal and Working Title, THR reported Wednesday. The “intention is to move quickly,” sources said. Coppola, director of Lost in Translation and Marie…
‘Fast and Furious 7’ Production on Hold
The production of Fast and Furious 7 has now been put on hold, and it is unclear if and when it may resume, following the tragic death of Paul Walker on Saturday. Director James Wan reportedly says that the film…
Tom Selleck Talks Tom Clancy and Magnum P.I.
Tom Selleck who nearly became synonymous with the word “mustache” in the 1980’s recently spoke about dreams to bring the show that made him big onto the big screen itself. The handsome sixty-eight-year-old actor revealed that the late beloved author,…
Ever Thought About How Scary That Universal Studios Intro Really Is?
When you pop in a movie and see that Universal Studios opening – you know, the one with the giant logo slowly encompassing the Earth – did you ever stop and think just how terrifying it must have been to…
Seth MacFarlane Reunites With Universal For Western Comedy
Apparently, Seth MacFarlane and Universal enjoyed making loads of money together on the film ‘Ted’, as they are teaming up again to release ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’. The film is being billed as a western comedy,…
Disney And Vevo Team Up On Family-Friendly Music Videos
Disney and Vevo announced today that the two have teamed up on co-branded destinations on both Disney.com and Vevo. Disney will feature videos from VEVo’s catalog on Disney.com, and Disney will curate family-friendly music videos for Vevo. Presumably, the experience…
Netflix Grabs Warner Bros Television Dramas on the Heels of HBO/Universal Deal
In more content acquisition news for your Monday, Netflix has just announced an exclusive deal for the streaming rights to eight Warner Bros Television Group dramas. The deal allows for the shows to be shown via “traditional syndication windows and…
HBO, Universal Agree to Exclusive Deal a Month After Netflix Inks Deal with Disney
Another day, another battle in the content wars. This time, we can give the victory to HBO. HBO and Universal Pictures have announced an extension of their licensing deal which will make sure that Universal Pictures and Focus Features’ movies…
Lady Gaga Sued by Bratz Toy Manufacturer
Lady Gaga, controversial celebrity-type individual and award-winning singer, is always in the spotlight for one thing or another. If the media isn’t foaming at the mouth over her latest meat costume, chances are they’re explaining to the world why countries…
Turntable.fm Gets Deals With All Four Major Labels
Turntable.fm has secured licensing deals with all four of the major record labels (Universal, Sony, Warner and EMI), which will obviously go a long way in making the service more useful to the mainstream. Chairman Seth Goldstein announced the news…
Universal, Redbox Make Deal To Maintain 28-Day DVD Window
Looking to avoid winding up in a situation similar to the one between Warner Bros. and Redbox, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has inked out a new deal with Redbox that will have the rental company continue to sell its films…