LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. film studios are focusing their film-making efforts on projects that may appeal to the young male demographic, industry officials say.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures says it has recorded its biggest year ever for the second year in a row, with 2008 global theatrical grosses totaling $2.8 billion.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Weinstein Co. and Universal Pictures said Wednesday the U.S. release date for Quentin Tarantino's World War II epic "Inglourious Basterds" has been set.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures International says that, as of Wednesday, its movies have grossed more than $1 billion in box-office revenue for the year-to-date.

UNIVERSAL CITY , Calif., Jan. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. firm Universal Pictures and Britain's Working Title Films say they signed a two-picture deal with Joe Wright, the British director who helmed "Atonement."

CANNES, France, May 17 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures confirmed that Christian Grass will join the studio this fall as president of its newly formed, London-based international production unit.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures consolidated its U.S. theatrical and home video marketing departments, a move observers said was a first by a major studio.

LAS VEGAS, March 16 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures Thursday named Marc Shmuger and David Linde co-chairmen of the studio.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Film executives including Harvey Weinstein, Michael Barker, Tom Bernard and David Linde are to appear in New York federal court over Oscar screeners.