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.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Universal Pictures and Mattel are developing a live-action movie based on the Barbie doll, film industry sources said.

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.

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."

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.

LOS ANGELES, June 15 (UPI) -- Movie executives are wondering why, despite having the right ingredients, "Cinderella Man" has brought only $34.6 million at the box office after two weeks.

LOS ANGELES, July 15 (UPI) -- Hollywood is once again struggling to find the fine line between cashing in on sequels and going to the well once too often.