Universal Pictures
Coverage of Universal Pictures in the Nexus archive.
- MoviePass' CEO makes the case for why Hollywood's box-office renaissance isn't a summer fling
MoviePass cofounder and CEO Stacy Spikes argues that Hollywood's current box-office success is based on sustainable trends rather than a temporary surge. He states that people are rediscovering the value of exciting, out-of-home experiences and that YouTube serves as a new proving ground for filmmakers to gain traction before approaching studios.
- 'The Odyssey' streaming scam could steal your bank info
Scammers have created fake websites claiming to let users stream Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" online for free. These sites trick visitors into creating an account and providing credit card information supposedly for a free trial, when the true purpose is to steal financial data. The Federal Trade Commission warned that such deceptive sites can infect computers with malware to steal sensitive personal and banking information.
- The Minions and their ‘big boss’ Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming
Chris Meledandri, founder of Illumination, has built a successful animation studio known for family-friendly blockbusters like the Minions and Super Mario movies. Illumination's films have generated over $11 billion globally, with its upcoming 'Minions & Monsters' expected to perform strongly.
- 4K Blu-rays are three for $33 ahead of Father’s Day
Gruv, operated by Universal Pictures, offers a Father’s Day sale allowing customers to purchase three 4K Blu-rays for $33. Titles include 'First Man,' 'North by Northwest,' and others, with additional discounts for first-time buyers using the code FIRSTGRUV15.