UniversalStudios.com
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Welcome to Universal Studios.com
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A subsidiary of NBC Universal and one of the major American film studios, Universal Studios was a product of many evolutions and founded by Carl Laemmle. With partners Abe and Julius Stern, it was first called the Yankee Film Company in 1909, which then grew to become the IMP or Independent Moving Picture Company. In 1912, Laemmle merged with 8 smaller companies to form the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, which provided distribution and promotion services for movies. The name was later changed to Universal Pictures Company, Inc.
In 1945, British entrepreneur J. Arthur Rank bought one-fourth interest in the company. He then signed a merger with International Pictures, a struggling American independent production company, to produce Universal-International Pictures Inc., although distribution and copyright control was still under the name Universal Pictures Company.
Today, after many more evolutions, it is known as NBC Universal., with General Electric owning 80% of NBC Universal. The list of assets owned by General Electric includes:
- NBC National Broadcasting Company
- NBC Network Television Stations
- NBC Entertainment
- NBC News
- NBC Sports
- NBC Studios
- NBC Universal Sports and Olympics
- NBC Universal Television
- EMKA, Ltd.
- NBC Universal Digital Media
- NBC Universal Cable
Universal Studios has produced many favorite movies since the 1920’s, which include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Jaws (1975) and its sequels, and the more recent Evan Almighty (2007), and Pride and Prejudice (2005).
Universal Horror
Universal Studios has made a distinctive name for itself in the horror movie genre, particularly during the 1920’s to the 1950’s. Universal Horror encompasses all the horror movies produced by the company in that era, as many horror classics have been produced including The Phantom of the Opera, Frankenstein, Tower of London, and the Creature Walks Among Us, among many others.
Universal Animation Studios
Universal Animation Studios is the animation segment of Universal Studios, known for making films and television shows using computer animation methods. Some of their best known animation films are: The Land Before Time, The Mummy, The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury, among others. Parks and Resorts
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is a favorite destination of families around the globe, and serves as a set to real movies, has restaurants, shopping venues, as well as rides and games. Although it was originally built for tours to movie sets, many attractions have been built with activities for the whole family. Some of the actual sets that are available for touring include Jurassic Park, The Mummy, and Spider-Man. Universal Studios Hollywood is also considered the Entertainment Central of Los Angeles.
Many of the rides in the park are inspired by famous movies, such as Waterworld, Terminator 2, Jurassic Park, House of Horrors, and Back to the Future.
Universal Studios Japan
A popular destination in Asia, Universal Studios Japan has many attractions including Shrek’s 4D Adventure, Back to the Future, Backdraft, Waterworld and Jaws.
Universal Orlando Resort
The result of a partnership between NBC Universal and Blackstone Group, Universal Orlando has two theme parks and three hotels. The two theme parks are Universal Studios Florida and Universal City Walk. The resort is also the largest property of Universal Studios Theme Parks.
Universal City Walk in Universal Orlando is an entertainment district, which has shopping areas, restaurants, and various entertainment venues. City Walk can also be found in Universal Studios
Hollywood and Japan
'Island of Adventure, a part of Universal Orlando, was built as part of the expansion. The main idea behind Islands of Adventure is that each guest go on a journey of exploration, departing from a port with 6 choices of island adventures to choose from. Each island has their individual theme of their choice eventhough a seventh island is planned to open in 2009.
The resort is home to Halloween Horror Nights, one of the largest Halloween events in America. The event has haunted houses, shows, scarezones, and other activities especially for Halloween.
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida is part of the Universal Studios Orlando complex, which offers many of the same rides, dining areas, and attractions that the Universal Studios are famous for. The attractions are split into 6 areas, including Hollywood, Production Central, New York, San Francisco/Amity Village, World Expo, and Woody Woodpecker’s Kid Zone.
Universal Studios Florida also houses 6 soundstages, one of which was a former Nickelodeon soundstage, that are used for various entertainment purposes.
Languages
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Address
- 100 Universal City Plaza
- Universal City CA 91608 US
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- Alexa: UniversalStudios.com
