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Amblin Television and HBO Max Sign Development Deal for an Original Series Inspired by Rashomon

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Celebrity, Steven Spielberg, California, Cinema of the United States, Amblin Partners, Amblin Entertainment, States of the United States, Universal City, California, Amblin Television, Draft:Untitled Jurassic Park series, Draft:Animaniacs

Todd Cohen, SVP Television Development, will oversee the day-to-day development of the project for Amblin, with Frank and Falvey.

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  • Todd Cohen, SVP Television Development, will oversee the day-to-day development of the project for Amblin, with Frank and Falvey.
  • "I am delighted to work with Amblin Partners and HBO Max to reimagine Rashomon for todays audience.
  • Amblin Television, a long-time leader in quality programming, is a division of Amblin Partners, a content creation company led by Steven Spielberg.
  • Amblin Televisions co-presidents, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, oversee all development, production and programming for the company.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT TEAM UP TO ENHANCE THE GIFTING EXPERIENCE THROUGH NEW DIGITAL MOVIE OFFERING POWERED BY SMARTGIFT

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
NBCUniversal, Companies, Cinema of the United States, Universal Pictures, Entertainment industry, Video on demand services, Steven Spielberg, Universal City, California, Fandango Media, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, Movies Anywhere

The movie is the recipient's to keep, helping them build their personal library through the free digital movie collection app, Movies Anywhere .

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  • The movie is the recipient's to keep, helping them build their personal library through the free digital movie collection app, Movies Anywhere .
  • "Digital movie collecting continues to surge and there is no better time to join forces with 1-800-Flowers.com to innovate that experience," said Michael Aaronson, Senior Vice President, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
  • Powered by SmartGift , customers can synchronize the arrival of their digital movie code with their gift delivery.
  • The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television and Awesomeness.

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft Azure announce partnership to accelerate live-action and animation productions

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Companies, Computing, Cloud computing, NBCUniversal, Steven Spielberg, Universal City, California, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Microsoft, Universal

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., and REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft Corp. on Friday announced a strategic partnership to cloud-optimize live-action and animation productions.

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  • UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., and REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft Corp. on Friday announced a strategic partnership to cloud-optimize live-action and animation productions.
  • They will bring those workflows into Microsoft Azure and ensure Universal's ecosystem of partners can connect to them in open, standards-based ways.
  • Jeff Wike, Chief Technology Officer at DreamWorks Animation added, "We are very excited to be collaborating with the Universal and Microsoft teams on this initiative.
  • Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms.

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and AMC Entertainment Announce Agreement for Exhibition of Universal Films

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
General Entertainment, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Companies, Cinema of the United States, Universal Pictures, NBCUniversal, American culture, Universal City, California, Steven Spielberg, AMC Theatres, DreamWorks Animation, AMC, American Motors Corporation, Comcast

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG), a division of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) announced today a multi-year agreement under which UFEG films will be exhibited in AMC Theatres in the U.S.

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  • Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG), a division of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) announced today a multi-year agreement under which UFEG films will be exhibited in AMC Theatres in the U.S.
  • So, in total, Universal and AMC each believe this will expand the market and benefit us all.
  • Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms.
  • The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television.

Amblin Partners and Rachel Brosnahan to Make The Switch

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Celebrity, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Books, Companies, Cinema of the United States, Film directors, Universal City, California, Alibaba Group, Universal Studios, Amblin Partners, Amblin Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures, Alibaba Pictures, Entertainment One, Participant

Amblin Partners announced today that it has acquired the rights to Beth OLearys The Switch, with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan attached in the leading role and set to executive produce.

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  • Amblin Partners announced today that it has acquired the rights to Beth OLearys The Switch, with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan attached in the leading role and set to executive produce.
  • Amblin Partners President of Production Jeb Brody will oversee the project for the studio.
  • Amblin Partners is a film and television production company, led by Steven Spielberg, that develops and produces films using the Amblin Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media banners and includes Amblin Television, a longtime leader in quality programming.
  • The companys investment partners include Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment, Entertainment One (eOne), Alibaba Pictures and Universal Pictures.

Eros Now Expands Content Offering with the Launch of ‘Eros Now Prime’ - Strikes a Strategic Multi-year content deal with NBCUniversal

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, General Entertainment, Family, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Music, Consumer, Licensing (Entertainment), Companies, Universal City, California, Media in the United States, Television in the United States, NBCUniversal, Eros Now, NBC, Universal Pictures, Ion Television, Suits

The first partnership for Eros Now Prime is a strategic multi-year deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution.

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  • The first partnership for Eros Now Prime is a strategic multi-year deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution.
  • Viewers will also be able to enjoy dramas such as Suits; Pearson, the spinoff of Suits; Temple; Bluff City Law; and Council of Dads.
  • However, with the advent of Eros Now Prime, the brand is now poised to serve the global Indian citizen across metro cities and beyond.
  • This agreement between Eros Now and NBCUniversal plays to each partners individual strength and the consumer is the ultimate winner.

"NBC Spot On," A New Local OTT/CTV Advanced Advertising Business Launches At NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Companies, Television in the United States, Television, NBCUniversal, Bell Media, National Broadcasting Company, Universal City, California, NBC, CTV 2, Global Television Network, E!, Ion Television

At the helm of the new enterprise is Shawn Makhijani, Senior Vice President of NBC Spot On and Business Development and Strategy for the owned stations division.

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  • At the helm of the new enterprise is Shawn Makhijani, Senior Vice President of NBC Spot On and Business Development and Strategy for the owned stations division.
  • At launch, NBC Spot On will provide clients with more local NBCUniversal ad inventory than any others in the marketplace.
  • The launch of NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations' new advanced video advertising business solution for local and regional OTT/CTV advertisers follows NBCUniversal Advertising and Partnerships division's recent news that details One Platform's transaction model for global advertisers, ahead of the 2020-21 upfront season.
  • NBC Spot On, an NBCUniversalOwned Televisions Stations business, enables advertisers to activate complex local and regional OTT/CTV campaigns at scale.

Mattel Announces Multi-Year Global Licensing Agreement With Universal Brand Development for DreamWorks Animation’s Spirit Riding Free Franchise

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Children, Other Retail, Entertainment, Specialty, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Consumer, Retail, Licensing (Entertainment), Films, Companies, NBCUniversal, English-language films, Universal City, California, Steven Spielberg, Universal Studios, Mattel, DreamWorks Animation, Netflix, Universal Pictures, HIT Entertainment, Spirit Riding Free, Mattel, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Brand Development

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year global licensing agreement with Universal Brand Development for DreamWorks Animations Spirit Riding Free, the hit Netflix TV series and upcoming feature film.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year global licensing agreement with Universal Brand Development for DreamWorks Animations Spirit Riding Free, the hit Netflix TV series and upcoming feature film.
  • This new agreement builds on Mattel and Universal Brand Developments existing multi-year licensing partnerships for Illuminations Minions, Universal Pictures Jurassic World and Fast & Furious.
  • DreamWorks Animations Spirit Riding Free has captured the imaginations of children and families around the world, said Janet Hsu, Chief Franchise Officer, Mattel.
  • DreamWorks Animations Spirit Riding Free represents todays generation of independent, adventurous girls and celebrates their love of horses and amazing friendships, said Joe Lawandus, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Toys and Hardlines, Universal Brand Development.

Comcast NBCUniversal Launches SportsTech, A Global Accelerator for Sports Technology Startups

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Technology, Sports, General Sports, Entertainment, Telecommunications, Networks, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Internet, Data management, Companies, Economy of the United States, NBCUniversal, Universal City, California, Comcast, Techstars

Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the launch of SportsTech, a global accelerator for sports technology startups.

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  • Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the launch of SportsTech, a global accelerator for sports technology startups.
  • Comcast Ventures, the companys San Francisco-based venture capital arm, will round out the partnership.
  • SportsTech is the third accelerator created by Comcast NBCUniversal in the last three years, joining LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by TechStars, based out of the companys global headquarters at the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, and The Farm, powered by Boomtown, located in Atlanta.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal has some of the most prominent sports brands and we are excited to partner with founders through SportsTech.

Universal Beijing Resort and Yum China Announce Strategic Partnership to Create Fun and Innovative Entertainment and Dining Experiences

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Amusement parks, Universal City, California, Tourist attractions, Florida, Universal Beijing Resort, Universal CityWalk, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Beijing, CityWalk, Family entertainment center, Universal City/Studio City station

BEIJING, Jan.7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Beijing Resort and Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) today announced an eight-year strategic partnership to jointly provide fun and innovative entertainment and dining experiences across China.

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  • BEIJING, Jan.7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Beijing Resort and Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) today announced an eight-year strategic partnership to jointly provide fun and innovative entertainment and dining experiences across China.
  • "As part of our aspiration to become an innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry, our partnership with Universal Beijing Resort is expected to bring transformative entertainment and dining experiences to Chinese consumers," said Joey Wat, Chief Executive Officer of Yum China.
  • In addition, Yum China will open a new KPRO restaurant at Universal CityWalk Beijing, a retail, dining and entertainment complex inside the Universal Beijing Resort.
  • Universal Beijing Resort is a widely anticipated theme park destination that will feature the Universal Studios Beijing theme park, the Universal CityWalk Beijing retail, dining and entertainment complex and two hotels.