Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $10 Million Cash to Los Angeles Relief Organizations

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced it will donate $10 million in cash to support rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles following the continuing destruction caused by fires. Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $10 Million In a release on their official website, Comcast NBCUniversal has announced a large donation of $10 million to help organizations working on disaster … Read more

Comcast Announces Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Bundle

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NBCUniversal parent company Comcast will launch a discounted bundle of the streamers Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ later this month. Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Bundle The bundle is called StreamSaver. It will be available to all Comcast broadband, TV, and mobile customers. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts announced StreamSaver on Tuesday at MoffettNathanson’s 2024 Media, … Read more

Universal Products & Experiences Teams Up with McFarlane Toys to Make New Character Figures

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Universal Products & Experiences and McFarlane Toys have announced a collaboration to expand the latter’s Movie Maniacs brand with figures inspired by Universal characters. Universal and McFarlane Toys The first wave of collectibles coming this spring will be inspired by 1980s and 1990s comedies. Figures will include Jake Blues from “The Blues Brothers,” Andy Stitzer … Read more

WGA Strike Negotiations in ‘Home Stretch’ with AMPTP As Potential New Deal Looms

New reports suggest one of the longest strikes in Hollywood History is about to come to an end, as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) are in the final phase of negotiations on a new three-year contract, according to Variety. WGA Strike Could Come to … Read more

Disney & NBCUniversal Monitoring Bill Prohibiting Tax Breaks For AI Use

The Walt Disney Company and NBCUniversal are both keeping an eye on a New York state legislation that would stop them from using a tax break if they use AI in place of film and TV workers. Zach Williams with Bloomberg Law writes that both companies have hired lobbyists to monitor the bill, which is … Read more

Linda Yaccarino Leaves NBCUniversal for Twitter, Mark Marshall Named Interim Chairman

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Linda Yaccarino is leaving NBCUniversal “effective immediately,” the media corporation announced Friday. Yaccarino was Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships. Mark Marshall, the current President of Advertising Sales and Client Partnerships, will be the interim Chairman. Yaccarino is reportedly Elon Musk’s choice for the new Twitter CEO (via The Washington Post). Musk said on Thursday … Read more

‘Jurassic World Explorers’ Trademark Filed by Amblin Entertainment

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Amblin Entertainment — the Steven Spielberg-founded production company under partial NBCUniversal ownership — recently filed an application to trademark the “Jurassic World Explorers” brand. New Jurassic World Content Potentially Coming Soon This application was filed on March 28, and according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, it has been accepted but not yet … Read more

BREAKING: NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Steps Down After ‘Inappropriate Relationship’

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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is departing Comcast after an investigation into “inappropriate conduct” led by outside counsel. Jeff Shell Leaves Comcast Shell was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. Previously, he served as Chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, Chairman of NBCUniversal International, and President of Comcast Programming Group. Comcast did not announce a … Read more

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Confirms Epic Universe to Open Summer 2025, Takes Shot at Disney Animation

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Today at the UBS Global TMT Conference in New York City, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell confirmed that Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s third theme park will be opened in the summer of 2025. During a question and answer session, Shell stated “We’re right on track. Literally right on track.” Although he didn’t say exactly when Epic … Read more

Comcast CEO Says Universal is ‘Gaining Share’ on Disney Parks

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At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2022, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said he believes Universal theme parks are catching up to Disney in terms of market share. He pointed to Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park as a sign that tides are changing in Central Florida. Here is Roberts’ full quote: We’re then … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Reports Record Earnings in First Quarter of 2022

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Comcast announced that they have beat their first-quarter earnings expectations for 2022, mostly thanks to Universal Orlando Resort. The Universal theme park business is up more than 151%, posting $120 million more than expected for the first three months of this year. “We continue to see exceptional demand at our domestic parks,” Comcast Chief Financial … Read more

Universal Remains Silent Amidst Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Controversy, Despite Donating to Some of the Same Lawmakers

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NBCUniversal continues to remain silent on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill despite the controversy surrounding the bill and Universal’s main theme park competitor, Disney. In February, The Walt Disney Company was found to have donated to every sponsor of the Parental Rights in Education bill, which uses vague language to “[prohibit] classroom discussion about sexual … Read more

Universal Theme Parks Report Most Profitable Quarter Since Q1 2020

Comcast, the company behind NBCUniversal, has released its third-quarter earnings report. Journalist Ashley Carter shared the theme park results on Twitter this morning. Universal theme parks have shown significant growth from 2020 to 2021. This was particularly driven by Universal Orlando Resort. Regarding the theme park division, Comcast CFO Mike Cavanaugh stated, “We are encouraged … Read more

Universal Theme Parks Revenue Down for Q1 2021

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Comcast has reported its first-quarter 2021 results. The company’s overall revenue was up 2.2% from Q1 2020. NBCUniversal theme parks reached breakeven for the second consecutive quarter, excluding pre-opening costs of Universal Beijing Resort. Theme park revenue decreased 33.1% to $619 million in Q1 2021, compared to $925 million in Q1 2020. This was mainly … Read more

Universal Passholders Get Three Months Free of Peacock Premium Streaming Service

Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new subscription streaming service, is now offering three months of free use to Universal Passholders. This promotion is valid for both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort passholders. One month of Peacock costs $4.99, so passholders can save $14.97 if they take advantage of this offer. Eligible passholders are 18 years of … Read more