Steven Spielberg

Universal Pictures And Dreamworks Animation's The Croods: A New Age Announce Partnership With Feeding America® To Help Provide One Million Meals To Families In Need This Holiday Season

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Friday, November 20, 2020
Films, Creative works, English-language films, NBCUniversal, DreamWorks Animation, Steven Spielberg, The Croods, Universal Pictures

Every tweet using #CroodsCare between November 23 and December 31, 2020, will go towardsproviding up to 500,000 meals for families in need.

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  • Every tweet using #CroodsCare between November 23 and December 31, 2020, will go towardsproviding up to 500,000 meals for families in need.
  • Second, Universal will launch a newThe More You Knowpublic-service announcement featuring the Croods and encouraging fans to donate directly to Feeding America.
  • Fans can donate directly to Feeding America on the "Croods Care" landing page on the Feeding America website .
  • For Universal and DreamWorks Animation, the partnership between The Croods: A New Age and Feeding America felt like a perfect fit.

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Cinemark Theaters Announce Dynamic Release Window Agreement for Exhibition of Universal Films

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Monday, November 16, 2020
General Entertainment, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Universal Pictures, Companies, Cinema of the United States, NBCUniversal, Entertainment industry, Universal City, California, Steven Spielberg, American film studios, DreamWorks Animation, Cinemark Theatres, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

We are extremely pleased to further enhance our strong partnership with Universal as we evolve the exclusive theatrical window, said Mark Zoradi, Cinemark CEO.

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  • We are extremely pleased to further enhance our strong partnership with Universal as we evolve the exclusive theatrical window, said Mark Zoradi, Cinemark CEO.
  • 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.
  • Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential movie theater companies in the world.

MicroTech CEO Joins the Hollywood Elite to Introduce Movie for the AFI Movie Club

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Film, Cinema of the United States, American Film Institute, AFI Silver, AFI, American Film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Steven Spielberg, Adaptations of The Wizard of Oz

Also, on Sept. 25, the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD, is launching its 31st edition of the AFI Latin American Film Festival.

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  • Also, on Sept. 25, the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD, is launching its 31st edition of the AFI Latin American Film Festival.
  • AFI Movie Club is a newly launched program to raise the nation's spirits by bringing artists and audiences together even while we are apart.
  • Launched on March 31, AFI Movie Club's first selection was THE WIZARD OF OZ, announced by Steven Spielberg.
  • MicroTech was also named one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Hispanic-Owned Companies in the Nation for five consecutive years.

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.

Arnold Spielberg, Computer Pioneer, Dies At 103

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Film directors, Film, States of the United States, Steven Spielberg, Spielberg, Arnold

Each night, they pulled their twin beds together, drew the covers, and Arnold would enchant his brother with a series of improvised bedtime stories.

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  • Each night, they pulled their twin beds together, drew the covers, and Arnold would enchant his brother with a series of improvised bedtime stories.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 6, 1917, Arnold was the first son of Samuel and Rebecca Spielberg.
  • Fascinated by electricity at just six years old, Arnold turned the family attic into a vaudevillian laboratory and invited his friends in to experience his inventions.
  • Less than a month later, Arnold enlisted as a sergeant in the Army and brought his electrical prowess to the overseas war effort.

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.

Fingerprint and Mondia Partner to Offer World's Best Learning and Entertainment Content for Kids and Families

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Companies, DreamWorks Animation, NBCUniversal, Steven Spielberg, RELX

The library features expert-curated content mapped to U.S. Common Core Standards, allowing kids to learn something new every time they play.

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  • The library features expert-curated content mapped to U.S. Common Core Standards, allowing kids to learn something new every time they play.
  • Mondia creates personalized digital experiences for people by providing them with the best and latest digital content anywhere, anytime; from health, entertainment, lifestyle, gaming, music to sports.
  • The San Francisco-based mobile technology company creates custom kids' learning and entertainment platforms and curates content for customers around the world.
  • Fingerprint is funded by leading media and technology investors, including Corus Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, Reed Elsevier Ventures, Trinity Capital Investment and GSV.

THE WORLD’S FIRST DREAMWORKS ANIMATION WATER PARK WILL OPEN ON MARCH 19

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Companies, DreamWorks Animation, NBCUniversal, Steven Spielberg, DreamWorks

We cant wait for guests to visit DreamWorks Animation Water Park and experience the completely unique, jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring destination that we have created, said Don Ghermezian, Co-CEO of American Dream.

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  • We cant wait for guests to visit DreamWorks Animation Water Park and experience the completely unique, jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring destination that we have created, said Don Ghermezian, Co-CEO of American Dream.
  • The worlds first and only DreamWorks Animation Water Park will begin to preview its unmatched experiences on March 19.
  • Guests will be introduced to this over-the-top water park, where the worlds of DreamWorks Animations most adored franchises are brought to life.
  • Tickets for DreamWorks Animation Water Park will go on-sale Thursday, February 27, 2020 at www.americandream.com, with limited quantities available.