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‘Jurassic World Explorers’ Trademark Filed by Amblin Entertainment

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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Amblin Entertainment — the Steven Spielberg-founded production company under partial NBCUniversal ownership — recently filed an application to trademark the “Jurassic World Explorers” brand. New Jurassic World Content Potentially Coming Soon This application was filed on March 28, and according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, it has been accepted but not yet … Read more

Universal Theme Parks See 25% Revenue Increase in First Quarter of 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, released their earnings report for quarter 1 of 2023, which ended on March 31. The earnings include a significant revenue increase for Universal theme parks. Comcast Q1 2023 Earnings “We delivered strong first quarter results as our team executed exceptionally well,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive … Read more

BREAKING: NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Steps Down After ‘Inappropriate Relationship’

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is departing Comcast after an investigation into “inappropriate conduct” led by outside counsel. Jeff Shell Leaves Comcast Shell was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. Previously, he served as Chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, Chairman of NBCUniversal International, and President of Comcast Programming Group. Comcast did not announce a … Read more

Disney Could Soon Own 100% of Hulu Thanks to Comcast Deal

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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During his live question and answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company may, thanks to their deal with Comcast, soon own 100% of Hulu. Right now, Disney owns two-thirds of Hulu, and Comcast owns the other third. Their deal means that next year, Disney … Read more

Man Gets Drunk at T-Rex Cafe and Goes on a Rampage, Woman Flashes Her Breasts on Disney Skyliner, Disney Listed as Potential Buyer for WWE, and More: Daily Recap (1/8/23)

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 8, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

The Walt Disney Company, Comcast Listed As Potential Buyers for WWE

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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According to CNBC, both the Walt Disney Company and Comcast (which owns Universal) are considered potential buyers for World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE. Vince McMahon, the former CEO and chairman of WWE, has returned to the board of directors in an effort to help facilitate a sale. McMahon stepped down after an investigation revealed that … Read more

Universal Theme Parks Revenue Increases Over 40% in 3rd Quarter of 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Comcast has released their report about the third quarter of 2022, in which they report a significant increase in revenue from Universal theme parks. The increase is partially thanks to Universal Beijing Resort, which opened last year, although it has had to close twice now due to COVID-19. U.S. and Japan theme parks have also … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Comcast CEO Says Universal is ‘Gaining Share’ on Disney Parks, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (9/12/22-9/18/22)

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for September 12 – September 18, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Universal … Read more

Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal Could Merge in 2024

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Analysts think that a Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal merger could be in the near future, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Warner Bros. Discovery has been struggling, specifically as CEO David Zaslav searches for a Kevin Feige figure to head their DC franchise. Analysts think that Comcast CEO Brian Roberts could take advantage of the … Read more

Comcast CEO Says Universal is ‘Gaining Share’ on Disney Parks

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2022, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said he believes Universal theme parks are catching up to Disney in terms of market share. He pointed to Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park as a sign that tides are changing in Central Florida. Here is Roberts’ full quote: We’re then … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Attendance in Q2 2022 Reaches All-Time High, Beating Pre-Pandemic Numbers

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Comcast has released their 2022 Q2 earnings, which include a 65% increase in revenue for Universal theme parks. The increase brought revenue to $1.8 billion. According to Comcast, this growth is due to higher attendance and increased guest spending at both U.S.A. theme parks and Universal Studios Japan. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said during the … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Reports Record Earnings in First Quarter of 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Comcast announced that they have beat their first-quarter earnings expectations for 2022, mostly thanks to Universal Orlando Resort. The Universal theme park business is up more than 151%, posting $120 million more than expected for the first three months of this year. “We continue to see exceptional demand at our domestic parks,” Comcast Chief Financial … Read more

Universal Remains Silent Amidst Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Controversy, Despite Donating to Some of the Same Lawmakers

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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NBCUniversal continues to remain silent on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill despite the controversy surrounding the bill and Universal’s main theme park competitor, Disney. In February, The Walt Disney Company was found to have donated to every sponsor of the Parental Rights in Education bill, which uses vague language to “[prohibit] classroom discussion about sexual … Read more

Universal Theme Parks Report Most Profitable Quarter Since Q1 2020

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Comcast, the company behind NBCUniversal, has released its third-quarter earnings report. Journalist Ashley Carter shared the theme park results on Twitter this morning. Universal theme parks have shown significant growth from 2020 to 2021. This was particularly driven by Universal Orlando Resort. Regarding the theme park division, Comcast CFO Mike Cavanaugh stated, “We are encouraged … Read more

Universal Theme Parks Revenue Down for Q1 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Comcast has reported its first-quarter 2021 results. The company’s overall revenue was up 2.2% from Q1 2020. NBCUniversal theme parks reached breakeven for the second consecutive quarter, excluding pre-opening costs of Universal Beijing Resort. Theme park revenue decreased 33.1% to $619 million in Q1 2021, compared to $925 million in Q1 2020. This was mainly … Read more

UPDATE: Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort Expected to be Delayed Until 2025

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While exciting news broke yesterday about Epic Universe construction resuming at Universal Orlando Resort, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings clarified that the new opening date is expected to be in early 2025. The new theme park is a collaboration between Universal Studios and Comcast and was originally scheduled for a grand opening sometime in 2023. … Read more

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