All articles tagged with #universal
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Florida Politics
OSHA fined Universal $11,585 after an employee was severely shocked by an unlocked 480-volt busbar during maintenance at the new Epic Universe Harry Potter ride, highlighting safety protocol violations and electrical hazards at the park.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Sabrina Carpenter and Lorene Scafaria are collaborating on an untitled Alice in Wonderland-inspired musical for Universal Pictures, marking Carpenter's first major studio project and with Scafaria directing from her own script. The project is produced by Marc Platt and others, and aims to bring a new take on the classic story, following Universal's previous adaptations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are in talks to star in a new 'Mummy' movie directed by Radio Silence, aiming to continue the franchise with a sequel that disregards the third film, produced by Sean Daniel and others, reviving the popular adventure-horror series.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Universal Pictures is in talks to reboot The Mummy franchise with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz potentially returning, directed by Radio Silence, as the studio aims to capitalize on nostalgia and revitalize its monster movie universe.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Austin Butler is in early talks to star as Sonny Crockett in the upcoming 'Miami Vice' movie at Universal, with filming expected to start in 2026. The film will explore 1980s Miami's glamour and corruption, inspired by the original TV series, and is scheduled for release in August 2027.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Michael B. Jordan is in negotiations to star as Ricardo Tubbs in a new 'Miami Vice' movie directed by Joseph Kosinski, which will explore the 1980s Miami setting and is inspired by the original TV series.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Michael B. Jordan is in early talks to star as Ricardo Tubbs in a new 'Miami Vice' movie at Universal, directed by Joseph Kosinski, set to explore 1980s Miami culture, with a release date planned for August 6, 2027. The project is still in development, with no deal finalized yet.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WKMG
A lawsuit against Universal for negligence related to injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster was settled shortly after filing, amid ongoing investigations into a rider's death on the same ride.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
Universal has scheduled Joseph Kosinski's new 'Miami Vice' film for release on August 6, 2027, with filming set to begin in 2026. The movie will explore 1980s Miami's glamour and corruption, inspired by the original TV series, and will be shot in IMAX. The project is produced by Dylan Clark and Kosinski, with casting underway.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Slate
A recent review of over 100 years of perception research challenges the long-held belief that visual illusions like the Müller-Lyer are culturally based, providing evidence that such illusions are likely universal across humans and even other animals, suggesting shared perceptual processes rather than cultural artifacts.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Angelina Jolie and director Doug Liman are teaming up again for a spy thriller titled 'The Initiative,' with Jolie starring as a rogue spy named Bright. The film, described as a 'Training Day' set in the world of espionage, is produced by RK Films and is aiming to start production in early 2026. The project reunites Jolie and Liman, who previously collaborated on 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith,' and involves a script by F. Scott Frazier.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Deadline
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' by Lionsgate and Universal has been rescheduled to premiere globally on April 24, 2026, after delays due to editing and content adjustments related to references to Jordan Chandler. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, will also be released in IMAX and follows previous release date changes from 2025 to 2026.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Tina Fey and Marc Platt are producing a film adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway play 'John Proctor Is the Villain' at Universal, with Kimberly Belflower adapting her play for the screen and Sadie Sink serving as an executive producer. The story centers on high school girls in Georgia exploring feminism and relationships amid the #MeToo movement.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
'Jurassic World Rebirth' achieved a record-breaking global opening of $322.5 million, making it the second-largest debut in the franchise, driven by extensive marketing, a new cast including Scarlett Johansson, and strategic international promotions, indicating strong box office potential and franchise momentum.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by WIRED
Midjourney has released a new AI video tool capable of generating animated clips of copyrighted Disney and Universal characters, sparking a major lawsuit from these studios alleging copyright infringement. Despite some guardrails, the tool can still produce videos of characters like Wall-E and Yoda in adult scenarios, raising concerns about intellectual property violations and the effectiveness of current safeguards.