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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Lead ‘Wicked’ to 4 Golden Globe Nominations
The Universal blockbuster made history on Thanksgiving weekend by becoming the top-grossing Broadway musical adaptation of all time.
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‘Downton Abbey’ Was “Critical” in the Evolution of British Content, Says Carnival Films CEO
Gareth Neame also spoke on a Content London panel about the success of Sky and Peacock's 'The Day of the Jackal,' the upcoming Colin Firth-led show 'Lockerbie' and Sarah Snook's 'All Her Fault.'
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How ‘Wicked’ Could Shock Everyone and Win Best Picture
Too popular? Think again. Here's the recipe that could get Universal's cultural juggernaut the big Oscar entrée.
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‘Wicked’ Movie Fires Up Debate Over Taking Photos of Theater Screen: “Intolerable Behavior”
The Broadway musical adaptation enjoyed a magical opening weekend, but plenty of theatergoers aren't pleased that viewers have been whipping out their phones during screenings.
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Jeff Goldblum Puts on Impromptu Piano Gig at London Station to Celebrate ‘Wicked’ Release
On Wednesday, the A-lister — playing the Wizard of Oz in Jon M. Chu's movie — performed an intimate rendition of a 'Wicked' number and two Christmas tunes as travelers and shoppers watched on.
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Cynthia Erivo Signs First-Look Film Deal With Universal
The actress star is "that girl" for the studio as it readies to open its buzzy feature adaptation of the 'Wicked' musical.
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‘Wicked’ Dolls Featuring Link to Porn Site Flood eBay
The toys accidentally sending people to the adult-content url wicked.com are going for as much as $250.
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The Hottest Place to Eat in Hollywood Is a Studio Cafeteria
Steven Spielberg lunches regularly at the Marketplace, Universal’s spanking- new answer to Eataly. You’ll need an invitation if you're not an NBCU employee, so start making calls.
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Netflix, Universal Renew Licensing Deal for Animated Titles, Add Live-Action Films
Starting in 2027, Netflix will license the U.S. rights to Universal and Focus Features live-action films for an exclusive 10-month window after they their premium video on-demand and Peacock windows.
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Universal Reveals New Details About Epic Universe’s “Feature-Length Storytelling,” In-Park Hotel
Four members of the Universal Destinations & Experiences appeared at New York Comic Con to elaborate on the first new theme park in Orlando in more than 20 years.
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Halloween Wars: Theme Parks Are Fighting for Bigger Share of Scream Economy
Disney, Universal and Six Flags are upping the ante with pricey new experiences to grab greater marketshare of a $12 billion seasonal industry.
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Sega Movie ‘Shinobi’ in the Works From Universal, ‘Extraction’ Director Sam Hargrave
The game dates back to 1987, with the ninja series launching 14 installments.
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