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Comcast pounces for control of NBC Universal

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:22:20 GMT

Jay Leno may want to think twice the next time he cracks a joke about a cable guy.
Source: ABC News

Vivendi to Sell NBC Stake; Comcast, GE Deal Near

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:26:15 GMT

By Sam Schechner, Jeffrey McCracken And Max Colchester After marathon negotiations, Comcast Corp. and General Electric Co. are poised to announce Thursday a deal that would give Comcast control of GE's NBC Universal, turning the cable-television giant...
Source: Wall Street Journal

Comcast Gets Control of NBC Universal

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:34:19 GMT

NEW YORK - Jay Leno may want to think twice the next time he cracks a joke about a cable guy.
Source: News 10 Sacramento

Blu-ray Review: Funny People

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:27:26 GMT

(click linked text below to jump to related section of the review) Considering its title, 'Funny People' isn't all that funny.
Source: High-Def Digest

Tips and Tricks to Avoid Long Lines at Disney and Universal Studios Orlando Theme Park Rides

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:35:37 GMT

One of the biggest headaches, if not THE biggest one at the Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks, is waiting in line for the rides. Everyone is different in respect to their tolerance of waiting in line.
Source: Associated Content

GE in financial trouble is bailing out of NBC, when it should simply dissolve

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:22:03 GMT

NBC has been a headache for GE from the onset, including NBC Universal. The unit includes Universal Pictures movie studios, the NBC network, the Universal Studios chain of theme parks, and such cable channels as USA, Bravo and Syfy.
Source: TransWorldNews

NBC business affairs chief exits

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:10:00 GMT

NBC's business affairs chief Rick Olshansky is leaving the company. Olshansky came to NBC Uni in June 2004 shortly after NBC and Universal Studios merged.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

‘Flipper’ Discs: Blu-ray Movie On One Side, DVD On The Other

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:28:47 GMT

In an effort to spur sales, Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced it will being offering movies in both Blu-ray and DVD formats on a single disc starting in January 2010.
Source: Geeks of Doom

Quoted in '"I Love Local Commercials" Showcases Central Florida Zoo Illustrating When "Nature Calls", Rhett & Link Will Be There - With Their Camera!'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:10 GMT

said in Street Insider:

Central Florida Zoo's history dates back to 1923, meaning they have been providing education and entertainment to Floridians long before Disney, Universal Studios and SeaWorld

Quoted in 'FALLS AIRPORT: Direct Air adding flights to Melbourne'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT

said in Niagara Gazette:

We already have a strong Canadian passenger base ... The opening of an east coast Florida market will only attract and appeal to more passengers who are interested in ‘fly and cruise vacations’ and the already popular family vacations that include visiting the renowned theme parks of Disney, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Sea World and others.

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Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:44:00 GMT

HOLLYWOOD - JULY 20: (L-R) Director/writer/producer Jude Judd Apatow, Universal Studios president and chief operating officer Ron Meyer, actor/executive producer Adam Sandler, Marc Schmuger and chairmen David Linde attend the premiere of Universal Pict...

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Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Universal Studios Spiderman Backstage

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:30:23 GMT