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NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke to Retire in August 2020, on the Heels of Unprecedented Growth at the Company

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Monday, December 16, 2019
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Security, Theme Parks, Software, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Companies, NBCUniversal, Universal City, California, Steve Burke, Comcast, NBC, NBCUniversal Television Group, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will retire on August 14, 2020, following the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will retire on August 14, 2020, following the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
  • Effective January 1, 2020, Jeff Shell will become CEO of NBCUniversal, reporting to Burke, who will move to the role of Chairman, NBCUniversal.
  • When Comcast acquired NBCUniversal in 2011, I never imagined it would become the fastest growing media company.
  • Burke has presided over NBCUniversal during a time of unprecedented growth and achievements for the company.

Dreamscape to Launch "DreamWorks Dragons Flight Academy" - A New Free-Flying Immersive VR Interactive Experience at Westfield Century City on December 13th

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Companies, Universal City, California, Cinema of the United States, Steven Spielberg, Universal Studios, DreamWorks Dragons, DreamWorks Animation, NBCUniversal, DreamWorks, Universal Pictures, Berk

We are excited to introduce audiences to this unprecedented full sensory experience of becoming a dragon rider."

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  • We are excited to introduce audiences to this unprecedented full sensory experience of becoming a dragon rider."
  • In Berk, Dragons and Vikings live together in playful harmony, but poachers pose a constant threat.
  • Experiential venues begin rolling out in December 2018, including its premier location at Westfield Century City Mall.
  • The company's extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal cable and television.

Universal Corporation Announces Conference Call

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Companies, Cinema of the United States, Intellectual property law, Data, Universal City, California, Universal Corporation, Universal, Richmond, Virginia, Copyright

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) will webcast its conference call on November 12, 2019, following the release of its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 before market open on that date.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) will webcast its conference call on November 12, 2019, following the release of its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 before market open on that date.
  • The contents of the presentation are the property of Universal Corporation, protected by copyright law, and may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Universal Corporation.
  • Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Universal Corporation is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier and conducts business in more than 30 countries.
  • For more information on Universal Corporation, visit its web site at www.universalcorp.com .

Thunderbird Entertainment Provides Fiscal 2019 Results and Updates on Transformative Year

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Monday, October 21, 2019
Films, Cinema of the United States, Creative works, English-language films, Curious George, Universal City, California, Universal Pictures

There was no comparative series completed in fiscal 2019 and therefore this resulted in a decrease in revenues of $21.6 million.

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  • There was no comparative series completed in fiscal 2019 and therefore this resulted in a decrease in revenues of $21.6 million.
  • Throughout fiscal 2019, 134.5 half hours of owned-IP were delivered collectively from the Factual, Scripted, and Kids and Family Divisions.
  • A feature-length animated film, Curious George: Royal Monkey, was delivered to Universal 1440 Entertainment, the original content production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and Imagine Entertainment.
  • The IR Agreement has a term of 12 months commencing in [October] 2019 and may be renewed for subsequent 12 month periods.

Comcast to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investor Conference

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Theme Parks, Entertainment, Online, Finance, Banking, General Entertainment, Professional services, Public relations, Investor relations, TV and Radio, Communications, Companies, Universal City, California, British brands, Broadband, Comcast, Video on demand, NBCUniversal, Xfinity, E!, NBC, Sky UK, Sky

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Parks & Resorts at NBCUniversal (Nasdaq: CMCSA), will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in Los Angeles, CA.

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  • On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Parks & Resorts at NBCUniversal (Nasdaq: CMCSA), will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
  • A live webcast of the event will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7:45 P.M. Eastern Time.
  • To automatically receive Comcast financial news by e-mail, please visit www.cmcsa.com and subscribe to E-mail Alerts.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Comcast Launches Eye-Control for the Television

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Monday, June 17, 2019
Other Consumer, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Technology, Consumer electronics, Internet, Software, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Health, Online, Consumer, General Health, American television networks, Companies, Ion Television, NBCUniversal, Universal City, California, Comcast, Telemundo, NBC, Ion Media

Comcast today launched a feature that gives people with physical disabilities like spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) the ability to navigate their television using only their eyes.

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  • Comcast today launched a feature that gives people with physical disabilities like spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) the ability to navigate their television using only their eyes.
  • From that point forward, each time the customer gazes at a button, the web-based remote sends the corresponding command to the television.
  • NBCUniversal is global and operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures,and Universal Parks and Resorts.
  • Sky is one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content throughits pay television services.

Amblin Partners’ BIOS Wraps New Mexico Production

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, General Entertainment, Steven Spielberg, Cinema of the United States, Film directors, Universal City, California, Amblin Partners, California, Universal Studios, Alibaba Group, DreamWorks, Amblin Entertainment, Amblin Television, BIOS

Amblin Partners today announced that it has concluded principal photography on its upcoming film BIOS, which was shot primarily in locations across New Mexico.

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  • Amblin Partners today announced that it has concluded principal photography on its upcoming film BIOS, which was shot primarily in locations across New Mexico.
  • The film, directed by Miguel Sapochnik (HBOs Game of Thrones, True Detective), shot in locations around New Mexico including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Shiprock, Los Lunas, Socorro and White Sands.The production employed approximately 125 New Mexico crew members, 7 New Mexico actors and over 400 New Mexico background talent.
  • Overseeing for Amblin Partners is Co-President of Production Jeb Brody, along with Andrew Calof, VP, Creative Affairs.
  • 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.

DHX Media Appoints Industry Veteran Eric Ellenbogen as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
DHX Media, Companies, Universal City, California, DreamWorks Animation, Steven Spielberg, Universal Studios, Eric Ellenbogen, DreamWorks Classics, DHX, Michael Donovan, NBCUniversal, DreamWorks

HALIFAX, April 4,2019 /PRNewswire/ - DHX Media (or the "Company") (TSX: DHX, NASDAQ: DHXM) has appointed veteran entertainment industry executive Eric Ellenbogen as senior advisor to the Company.

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  • HALIFAX, April 4,2019 /PRNewswire/ - DHX Media (or the "Company") (TSX: DHX, NASDAQ: DHXM) has appointed veteran entertainment industry executive Eric Ellenbogen as senior advisor to the Company.
  • We are pleased that Eric has agreed to serve in this capacity," said Michael Donovan, CEO and Executive Chair, DHX Media.
  • Eric Ellenbogen, a non-executive director of DHX Media, was the Co-President of Classic Media, a business unit of NBCUniversal Studios.
  • At DWA, Mr. Ellenbogen was appointed to the senior management team as Co-Head of DreamWorks Classics and DreamWorks International Television.

Entertainment One And Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Enter Into Multi-Territory Distribution Agreement

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Companies, Universal Studios, Cinema of the United States, Universal City, California, NBCUniversal, Steven Spielberg, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, DreamWorks, Universal Pictures, Entertainment One, Universal

The news was announced today by Steve Bertram, eOne's President, Film & Television and Eddie Cunningham, President, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

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  • The news was announced today by Steve Bertram, eOne's President, Film & Television and Eddie Cunningham, President, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
  • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE www.uphe.com ) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG).
  • The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango and DreamWorks Animation Film and Television.
  • Entertainment One Ltd.(LSE:ETO) is a global independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content.

NBCUniversal And Sky Take First Step Toward Creating Global Premium Video Offering

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Companies, Universal City, California, NBCUniversal, Broadband, Comcast, Culture of Philadelphia, Tupelo, Mississippi, Sky, General Electric, Universal Pictures, NBC, E!

NEW YORK, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NBCUniversal and Sky today announced the expansion of AdSmart, a global offering that will unify both companies' advanced advertising capabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NBCUniversal and Sky today announced the expansion of AdSmart, a global offering that will unify both companies' advanced advertising capabilities.
  • This unification of capabilities marks the first joint advertising initiative following Comcast's acquisition of Sky.
  • "Together with NBCUniversal we're launching a global product unlike anything the market has seen before, that combines the quality and reach of TV with best-in-class addressability."
  • The industry has demanded a global premium video offering, and now, one will finally exist," said Linda Yaccarino, Chairman of Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal.