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David Ayer Steps Down from Scarface Project
David Ayer has stepped down from directing the new "Scarface" series for Universal. Word is that he had to leave the project due to scheduling conflicts with his upcoming release of Netflix's "Bright". This is now the second director the project...

07/12/2017 4:18 PM EDT  |  Read More

UK Mummy Premier Canceled in Wake of Manchester Bombing
The UK premier for The Mummy has been canceled, following the attack that occurred in Manchester on Monday.  "All of us at Universal have been devastated by the terror attack in Manchester and continue to stand with the community and country as it recovers....

05/25/2017 11:34 AM EDT  |  Read More

Win a Blu-ray Copy of "Get Out" From FlickDirect and Universal...
The first of 2017's psychological thriller/Horror movies was written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele and took audiences a little bit by surprise.  With its undertone of racial tension set in the northeast suburbs, it offered a terrific cast, poignant and humor...

05/22/2017 4:25 PM EDT  |  Read More

Universal to Celebrate The Mummy with Special Event Day
On Saturday, May 20, Universal Pictures in conjunction with RealD, will be celebrating the upcoming release of The Mummy by declaring the day "The Mummy Day". To celebrate, they will be unveiling a 75-foot, 7-ton sarcophagus at Hollywood & Highland.  Tom C...

05/12/2017 11:30 AM EDT  |  Read More

Win a Blu-ray copy of The Bye Bye Man From FlickDirect and Uni...
Hey Horror fans... we have a great giveaway contest for you!  If you saw The Bye Bye Man in the theater or never saw it and want to own it on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD now is your chance! Universal Pictures along with FlickDirect are giving one lucky winner a copy o...

04/05/2017 1:04 PM EDT  |  Read More

Robert Downey, Jr. Set to Star in The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle
Robert Downey, Jr. has been cast in the upcoming Universal film, "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle", which will be based on the classic character who can talk to animals.  The character has seen a few variations over the years - beginning as a series of book...

03/20/2017 3:43 PM EDT  |  Read More

Michael Bay to Produce Universal's Little America
Universal has acquired the rights to Little America , a futuristic adventure film that will produced by Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes.  The film is set in a dystopian future where America is now bankrupt and China is looking for the country to make good on its...

01/25/2017 1:57 PM EDT  |  Read More

Win a Jason Bourne Prize Pack from FlickDirect and Universal Pictures
Are you a fan of the Jason Bourne films?  Were you first online to buy tickets when the latest one hit theaters?  Do you have the whole collection on Blu-ray and plan to buy the latest one when it comes out this month?  Well now you have the change to win a Bl...

12/05/2016 4:11 PM EDT  |  Read More

Amtrak and Universal Holding Pets Ride for Free Promotion
Amtrak and Universal Pictures have issued a press release to announce that they will be holding a "Pets Ride Free" promotion, which is to commemorate the release of Universal's upcoming Blu-ray release of "The Secret Life of Pets".  The release i...

12/01/2016 4:02 PM EDT  |  Read More

AMC Theatres to Host Sing Saturday on Thanksgiving Weekend
Illumination Entertainment, along with Universal Studios and AMC Theatres have issued a press release regarding their upcoming "Sing Staurday" event, which is to take place Thanksgiving weekend.  The release is as follows: Universal City, CA, November 14...

11/15/2016 11:48 AM EDT  |  Read More