Universal Pictures (Firm)
Overview
| Works: | 5,955 works in 18,431 publications in 10 languages and 974,102 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Biographical films Historical films Science fiction films Horror films Comedy films Monster films |
| Roles: | prn, pre, Producer, Distributor, Copyright holder, fds, Publisher, Originator, Actor, Other |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Universal Pictures (Firm)
- City of dreams : the making and remaking of Universal Pictures by Bernard F Dick( )
- The Universal story by Clive Hirschhorn( Book )
- Monsters : a celebration of the classics from Universal Studios by Roy Milano( Book )
- Universal Pictures : a panoramic history in words, pictures, and filmographies by Michael G Fitzgerald( Book )
- Big U : Universal in the silent days by I. G Edmonds( Book )
- The man who tried to buy the world : Jean-Marie Messier and Vivendi Universal by Jo Johnson( Book )
- Filmexilanten im Universal Studio 1933-1960 by Helmut G Asper( Book )
- Universal Pictures : 65 years by Richard Koszarski( Book )
- The last temptation of Hollywood by Larry W Poland( Book )
- Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other major Southern California attractions including Disney's California adventure by Corey Sandler( Book )
- The unofficial guide to Disneyland 2006 by Bob Sehlinger( Book )
- Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando with kids, 2005 by Kim Wright( Book )
- Econoguide Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood : and other major Southern California attractions including Disney's California Adventure by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Econoguide '97--Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other major southern California attractions by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood and other major southern California attractions by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Econoguide '96--Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other major southern California attractions by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Econoguide '98--Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other major southern California attractions by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Econoguide Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood 2005 : and other major southern California attractions including Disney's California Adventure by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Carl Laemmle und die Universal : eine transatlantische Biografie by Udo Bayer( Book )
- Life on the Internet( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Fast five by
Paul Walker(
Visual
)
91 editions published between 2001 and 2017 in English and held by 5,749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After Brian and Mia break Dom out of jail, they find themselves trapped in Rio de Janeiro and on the run from the law. Now one last job stands between them and freedom, but will they make it before the corrupt businessmen, or the feds, catch up to them?
91 editions published between 2001 and 2017 in English and held by 5,749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After Brian and Mia break Dom out of jail, they find themselves trapped in Rio de Janeiro and on the run from the law. Now one last job stands between them and freedom, but will they make it before the corrupt businessmen, or the feds, catch up to them?
The mummy by
Stephen Sommers(
Visual
)
79 editions published between 1932 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deep in the Egyptian desert, a handful of people searching for a long-lost treasure have just unearthed a 3,000 year-old legacy of terror
79 editions published between 1932 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deep in the Egyptian desert, a handful of people searching for a long-lost treasure have just unearthed a 3,000 year-old legacy of terror
A beautiful mind by
Ron Howard(
Visual
)
79 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 5,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize
79 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 5,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize
Jurassic Park by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
106 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 5,193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy entrepreneur invites a top paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a mathematician/theorist, and his two eager grandchildren to visit his secret island theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA
106 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 5,193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy entrepreneur invites a top paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a mathematician/theorist, and his two eager grandchildren to visit his secret island theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA
Nanny McPhee by
P. J Hogan(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 4,840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbucker skills and the ever fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become real heroes of an even greater story when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and takes them on a journey over moonlit rooftops to the lush jungles of Neverland. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in an exhilarating life, free of grown-up rules. Eventually facing the inevitable showdown with Captain Hook and his bloodthirsty pirates
50 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 4,840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbucker skills and the ever fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become real heroes of an even greater story when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and takes them on a journey over moonlit rooftops to the lush jungles of Neverland. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in an exhilarating life, free of grown-up rules. Eventually facing the inevitable showdown with Captain Hook and his bloodthirsty pirates
Babe by
Dick King-Smith(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 4,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This sequel takes the three musketeers Babe, Ferdy and Mrs. Hoggett on a crusade into the midst of a large city where despite incredible obstacles, they're able to turn enemies into friends, raise enough money to save the farm and combine the two worlds into one. Once again, it's Babe's kind and steady heart that achieves the miracles
58 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 4,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This sequel takes the three musketeers Babe, Ferdy and Mrs. Hoggett on a crusade into the midst of a large city where despite incredible obstacles, they're able to turn enemies into friends, raise enough money to save the farm and combine the two worlds into one. Once again, it's Babe's kind and steady heart that achieves the miracles
Schindler's list by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
74 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in English and held by 4,536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The incredible true story follows the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did
74 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in English and held by 4,536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The incredible true story follows the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did
Gladiator by
Ridley Scott(
Visual
)
84 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Roman general refuses to transfer his loyalty to the new Emperor, Commodus. He becomes a slave and then a gladiator, fighting in the Roman Colosseum in defiance of the Emperor
84 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Roman general refuses to transfer his loyalty to the new Emperor, Commodus. He becomes a slave and then a gladiator, fighting in the Roman Colosseum in defiance of the Emperor
E.T., the extra-terrestrial by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
64 editions published between 1982 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 4,086 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ten-year-old boy befriends a creature from another planet that has been stranded on earth
64 editions published between 1982 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 4,086 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ten-year-old boy befriends a creature from another planet that has been stranded on earth
Les Misérables by
Gérard Depardieu(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 2010 and 2016 in English and held by 4,012 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past
38 editions published between 2010 and 2016 in English and held by 4,012 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past
The Bourne identity by
Doug Liman(
Visual
)
66 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Italian and held by 3,947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bourne, is pulled from the sea suffering from amnesia with a pair of bullet wounds in his back. His only clue to his own identity is a bank account number etched on a capsule implanted in his body. He finds the Zurich bank where money, a gun, and several passports with different names await. He quickly realizes he can trust no one and offers a German gypsy named Maria ten thousand dollars for a ride to Paris. With Maria's reluctant help, Bourne edges closer to the truth, something CIA officials want concealed at all costs
66 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Italian and held by 3,947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bourne, is pulled from the sea suffering from amnesia with a pair of bullet wounds in his back. His only clue to his own identity is a bank account number etched on a capsule implanted in his body. He finds the Zurich bank where money, a gun, and several passports with different names await. He quickly realizes he can trust no one and offers a German gypsy named Maria ten thousand dollars for a ride to Paris. With Maria's reluctant help, Bourne edges closer to the truth, something CIA officials want concealed at all costs
Jaws by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1975 and 2017 in English and French and held by 3,791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the ocean surrounding Amity, a small tourist resort off the coast of New England, a 25-foot man-eating predator stalks any human foolish enough to get in the water. At first, the only believer in the shark's existence is the town's chief of police, Martin Brody. Brody enlists the help of scientist Matt Hooper and Quint, a crusty old seaman whose life is devoted to hunting sharks. The threesome sets off in Quint's boat to kill the leviathan. The film that originated the 'summer blockbuster' in Hollywood
38 editions published between 1975 and 2017 in English and French and held by 3,791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the ocean surrounding Amity, a small tourist resort off the coast of New England, a 25-foot man-eating predator stalks any human foolish enough to get in the water. At first, the only believer in the shark's existence is the town's chief of police, Martin Brody. Brody enlists the help of scientist Matt Hooper and Quint, a crusty old seaman whose life is devoted to hunting sharks. The threesome sets off in Quint's boat to kill the leviathan. The film that originated the 'summer blockbuster' in Hollywood
Ray by
Taylor Hackford(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. 'Ray' follows as he overcomes drug addiction while becoming one of the country's most beloved performers
37 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 3,746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. 'Ray' follows as he overcomes drug addiction while becoming one of the country's most beloved performers
Psycho by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Horror melodrama in which a woman disappears after spending the night in an isolated motel which adjoins an eerie Victorian mansion, inhabited by a disturbed young man and his mother
72 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Horror melodrama in which a woman disappears after spending the night in an isolated motel which adjoins an eerie Victorian mansion, inhabited by a disturbed young man and his mother
Shakespeare in love by
John Madden(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and French and held by 3,562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writer's block, a secret romance with the beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before!
56 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and French and held by 3,562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writer's block, a secret romance with the beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before!
Seabiscuit by
Gary Ross(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 3,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and a mustang breaker team up with a millionaire and his rough-hewn, undersized horse, Seabiscuit. The men bring Seabiscuit to incredible heights, helping to turn a long shot into a legend. Eventually, Seabiscuit earns Horse of the Year honors in 1938
26 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 3,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and a mustang breaker team up with a millionaire and his rough-hewn, undersized horse, Seabiscuit. The men bring Seabiscuit to incredible heights, helping to turn a long shot into a legend. Eventually, Seabiscuit earns Horse of the Year honors in 1938
Fried green tomatoes by
Jon Avnet(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A chance encounter in a nursing home between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian leads to an unexpected friendship. The story told of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago inspires the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results
40 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A chance encounter in a nursing home between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian leads to an unexpected friendship. The story told of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago inspires the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results
Master and Commander : the Far Side of the World by
Peter Weir(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 3,330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, the HMS Surprise, and the larger French warship, Acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. Lucky Jack, as he is referred to by his crew, is well regarded by his men, who trust him implicitly, even after the first devastating battle and an apparent personal vendetta against the French captainches The ship's surgeon balances the violence of his chosen life with the quiet demeanor of the scientist. He is the captain's friend and confidant, the two frequently playing violin and cello duets together
46 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 3,330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, the HMS Surprise, and the larger French warship, Acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. Lucky Jack, as he is referred to by his crew, is well regarded by his men, who trust him implicitly, even after the first devastating battle and an apparent personal vendetta against the French captainches The ship's surgeon balances the violence of his chosen life with the quiet demeanor of the scientist. He is the captain's friend and confidant, the two frequently playing violin and cello duets together
The Bourne supremacy by
David Maule(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 3,292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jason Bourne has abandoned his life as a CIA assassin and has been traveling beneath the agency's radar. He has been able to reconnect with Marie, the woman he loves. But Bourne is still haunted by vivid dreams and troubling memories of his days as a killer, and he's not really certain how much really happened and how much is a product of his imagination. When Bourne is led out of hiding by circumstances beyond his control, he must reconcile his past and present as he struggles to keep Marie out of harm's way and foil an international incident with dangerous consequences
38 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 3,292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jason Bourne has abandoned his life as a CIA assassin and has been traveling beneath the agency's radar. He has been able to reconnect with Marie, the woman he loves. But Bourne is still haunted by vivid dreams and troubling memories of his days as a killer, and he's not really certain how much really happened and how much is a product of his imagination. When Bourne is led out of hiding by circumstances beyond his control, he must reconcile his past and present as he struggles to keep Marie out of harm's way and foil an international incident with dangerous consequences
King Kong by
Peter Jackson(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 2005 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young and beautiful actress Ann Darrow is from the world of 1930s vaudeville, who is down on her luck. She meets Carl Denham, an over-ambitious filmmaker, who brings her on an exploratory expedition to Skull Island where she finds compassion and the true meaning of humanity with an ape named Kong. Together, beauty and beast finally meet their fate in New York, where the filmmaker has taken and displayed the ape in the quest of finding his fame by using commercial exploitation which ultimately leads to catastrophe, including the man who falls in love with Ann and plays an unlikely hero by trying to save her from Kong and her destiny
58 editions published between 2005 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young and beautiful actress Ann Darrow is from the world of 1930s vaudeville, who is down on her luck. She meets Carl Denham, an over-ambitious filmmaker, who brings her on an exploratory expedition to Skull Island where she finds compassion and the true meaning of humanity with an ape named Kong. Together, beauty and beast finally meet their fate in New York, where the filmmaker has taken and displayed the ape in the quest of finding his fame by using commercial exploitation which ultimately leads to catastrophe, including the man who falls in love with Ann and plays an unlikely hero by trying to save her from Kong and her destiny
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- Relativity Media Producer
- Imagine Entertainment (Firm) Producer
- Working Title Films Producer
- Grazer, Brian 1953- Production personnel Producer
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm) Publisher
- Amblin Entertainment (Firm)
- Spielberg, Steven 1946- Producer Director Author of screenplay Author Creator Originator
- Bevan, Tim Production personnel Producer Director Author
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Adopted children Amnesia Assassins Bates, Norman (Fictitious character) Blind entertainers Bourne, Jason--(Fictitious character) California--Los Angeles Charles, Ray, Criminal behavior Dinosaurs Domestic animals Drug traffic Emperors England Ex-convicts France France--Paris Gladiators Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Horse racing Hotelkeepers Hot rods Hot rods--Design and construction Hugo, Victor, Human-alien encounters Intelligence officers Jews rescue (1939-1945 : World War) King Kong (Fictitious character) Life on other planets Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mathematicians Mummies Murderers Nash, John F.,--Jr., Poland--Kraków Pollard, Red, Race horses Redemption Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust Rome (Empire) Schindler, Oskar, Seabiscuit--(Race horse), Shakespeare, William, Shark attacks Social justice Swine Undercover operations United States World War (1939-1945)
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