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  • Scorecards 2009: NBC Universal

    12/21/09 The major story in 2009 and likely in 2010 for NBC Universal -- and perhaps the entire industry -- is the deal that will have GE transferring control of NBC Uni to Comcast in a complicated transaction that includes Vivendi surrendering its interest in the media conglomerate.  |  The Hollywood Reporter
  • WB buys script for Carell

    12/17/09 In a deal worth nearly $2 million against $2.5 million, Warner Bros. has purchased an untitled spec script by "Cars" scribe Dan Fogelman that is a star vehicle for Steve Carell.  |  Variety
  • Jack Black animates film pitch

    12/06/09 Jack Black, whose last foray into animation was the hit "Kung Fu Panda," is the centerpiece of an untitled animated film pitch that Illumination Entertainment, Chris Meledandri's Universal-based family film unit, is acquiring preemptively.  |  Variety
  • Cosgrove seeks cure with math

    12/03/09 The actress-singer's film credits include "The School of Rock," "Keeping Up With the Steins" and an upcoming voice performance in Universal's animated "Despicable Me" alongside Steve Carell.  |  Variety
  • Trailer Park: Kicking Some Extraordinary Ass

    11/13/09 Why don't people in real life put on a costume, get a few gadgets and fight crime?  |  Cinematical.com
  • Early buzz: Angry No Doubt, 'Seeker' eps, a 'Holmes' trailer and more

    11/04/09 I just read comics in bed until my eyelids became heavy.  |  Pop Candy
  • Tough task ahead for Universal chiefs

    10/05/09 Adam Fogelson and Donna Langley are taking over a studio whose film slate has been battered at the box office and whose corporate parents appear headed for divorce.  |  Variety
  • Trailer Bulletin: Despicable Me

    07/14/09 It won't reach theaters for another year, but for a sneak peek at the CG feature "Despicable Me" -- featuring the voice of Steve Carell as would-be despot Gru -- watch the just-released trailer at Yahoo! Movies!  |  Rotten Tomatoes
  • Russell Brand set to 'Hop'

    07/14/09 Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have firmed up a March 4, 2011, release date for "I Hop," a live-action/CGI family comedy.  |  Variety
  • 'Waldo' finds his way to the bigscreen

    06/01/09 U and Chris Meledandri's family film unit have acquired screen rights to turn the "Where's Waldo?" book series into a live-action family film.  |  Variety