Universal Making New Scarface Film
Universal has announced plans to release a new film under the Scarface moniker. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThree More Actors Cast as Dwarves in Snow White
Yesterday, it was announced that Ian McShane was cast as the dwarf leader Caesar in Snow White and the Huntsman, Universal’s upcoming adaptation of the classic fairytale. Now, Eddie Izzard, Bob Hoskins and Toby Jones have been tapped to join McShane.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBridesmaids Duo to Re-Team for New Comedy
Though the massive hit comedy Bridesmaids was released just weeks ago, director Paul Feig and producer Judd Apatow have a history that dates back to 1999.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsUniversal Preps Thin Lizzy Reissues
On Feb. 8, Universal Music will reissue three Thin Lizzy albums, complete with previously unreleased material.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsQueen Signs to Universal, Readies Releases of Every Album
After nearly 40 years at EMI, the surviving members of Queen have signed a deal with Universal that will see every one of their 15 studio albums remastered and rereleased in 2011. Fifteen Queen reissues next year, people!... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Who Reissue Live at Leeds
On the heels of revealing plans for a 2011 tour, The Who have announced a forthcoming Live at Leeds reissue.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsUniversal Pulls All Music Videos From MTV.com
Universal, which owns the video content for artists like Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas, has removed all music-video content from MTV.com after the two companies discussed new licensing terms last week.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsLimeWire Liable for Copyright Infringement
The legal battle between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and file-sharing software provider LimeWire has finally come to an end. The verdict? LimeWire is being charged with copyright infringement and may be removed from the Internet if record labels choose to file an injunction, according to The Guardian.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsNetflix Solidifies 28 Days Later Deal with Fox, Universal
Amazing online/snail mail movie rental service Netflix just struck a deal with Fox and Universal, agreeing not to make the studios’ movies available for rental by Netflix customers until 28 days after the DVDs hit stores, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In return, Netflix will get more movies for online streaming.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsUniversal Music Group Plans to Lower CD Prices
As anyone who’s purchased an album recently knows, iTunes prices for full records hover around $9.99, but physical CD prices are almost always higher. Universal Music Group plans to challenge that norm, by introducing new music releases for $10 or less. They hope that lowering the prices to a competitive $6 to $10 will help boost album sales and draw consumers away from other outlets such as iTunes.... read more
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