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Despicable Me 2

Opens Wednesday, Jul 3, 2013 Synopsis: Universal Pictures presents this sequel to the wildly successful 2010 animated picture following Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), the ex-scheming evildoer-turned-parental figure, from animation company Illumination Entertainment. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Ken Jeong, Steve Coogan Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

R.I.P.D.

Opens Friday, Jul 19, 2013 Synopsis: The Dark Horse comic R.I.P.D. is adapted by Universal Pictures with this fantasy crime film focusing on a newly deceased cop (Ryan Reynolds) who's drafted into a squad of zombie cops that battle the supernatural. Red's Robert Schwentke directs, with Jeff Bridges co-starring as his partner and Kevin Bacon playing the villain. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephanie Szostak Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

47 Ronin

Opens Wednesday, Dec 25, 2013 Synopsis: Based on a true-life 18th century tale, this fantasy epic tells a dramatic tale of clan warfare and revenge surrounding a band of 47 loyal samurai seeking vengeance after their master is murdered. Keanu Reeves stars in the Universal Pictures production, written by Hossein Amini and Wanted's Chris Morgan. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shibasaki Kou, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi Movie Details Buy Tickets Movie Review

Comcast to buy GE's stake in NBCUniversal for $16.7 billion, years early

...39.Comcast had bought a 51 percent stake in the company that owns the NBC broadcast network, the movie studio Universal Pictures and pay TV networks including USA, CNBC, Bravo and SyFy in January 2011. GE had the remaining 49 percent. Comcast...

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Les Miserables (2012)

Now Playing Synopsis: The King's Speech's Tom Hooper directs this adaptation of Cameron Mackintosh's successful musical version of Victor Hugo's classic novel. The drama surrounds the obsessive quest of Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe) as he spends years in an effort to capture escaped convict Jean Valjean. Hugh Jackman co-stars in the Universal Pictures production. Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, and Sacha Baron Cohen also star. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

Area's Big Four colleges will have plenty of chances to leave their mark

...Regents ? who arrogantly delivered such a reprehensible new name for Augusta's merged universities.Perhaps Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment will join Regent University founder Pat Robertson in suing Azziz for stealing the...

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47 Ronin

Opens Wednesday, Dec 25, 2013 Synopsis: Based on a true-life 18th century tale, this fantasy epic tells a dramatic tale of clan warfare and revenge surrounding a band of 47 loyal samurai seeking vengeance after their master is murdered. Keanu Reeves stars in the Universal Pictures production, written by Hossein Amini and Wanted's Chris Morgan. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shibasaki Kou, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi Movie Details Buy Tickets Movie Review

Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall

Opens Friday, Jun 28, 2013 Synopsis: The brutal comic book series following teenage costumed vigilantes continues in this Universal Pictures production written and directed by Jeff Wadlow (Never Back Down). Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse return to their respective roles, with Jim Carrey and John Leguizamo heading up the rest of the starring cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Aaron Johnson, Chloƫ Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jim Carrey, John Leguizamo, Donald Faison Movie Details Buy Tickets Movie Review

The Fast & Furious 6

Opens Friday, May 24, 2013 Synopsis: The Fast and the Furious franchise continues with this sixth entry from Universal Pictures. Director Justin Lin returns to helm. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Gina Carano, Luke Evans Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall

Opens Friday, Jun 28, 2013 Synopsis: The brutal comic book series following teenage costumed vigilantes continues in this Universal Pictures production written and directed by Jeff Wadlow (Never Back Down). Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse return to their respective roles, with Jim Carrey and John Leguizamo heading up the rest of the starring cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Cast: Aaron Johnson, Chloƫ Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jim Carrey, John Leguizamo, Donald Faison Movie Details Buy Tickets Movie Review