Universal Pictures (Firm)
Overview
| Works: | 6,909 works in 21,350 publications in 8 languages and 1,015,997 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Biographical films Comedy films Science fiction films Sports films War films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Musical films |
| Roles: | prn, pre, Producer, Distributor, Publisher, fds, Originator, Copyright holder, Actor, Other |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 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 )
- The unofficial guide to Disneyland 2006 by Bob Sehlinger( Book )
- Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other major Southern California attractions including Disney's California adventure by Corey Sandler( 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 Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood 2005 : and other major southern California attractions including Disney's California Adventure by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Econoguide '98--Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other major southern California attractions by Corey Sandler( Book )
- Carl Laemmle und die Universal : eine transatlantische Biografie by Udo Bayer( Book )
- El cine de terror de la Universal by Javier Memba( )
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Most widely held works by
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Gladiator by
Ridley Scott(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,153 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
80 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,153 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
)
63 editions published between 1982 and 2019 in English and Spanish and held by 4,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ten-year-old boy befriends a lost and homesick visitor from another planet who has been stranded on Earth
63 editions published between 1982 and 2019 in English and Spanish and held by 4,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ten-year-old boy befriends a lost and homesick visitor from another planet who has been stranded on Earth
Jurassic Park by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
90 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 4,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a remote island off Costa Rica, wealthy entrepreneur John Hammond (Attenborough) has created Jurassic Park. It features real live dinosaurs, created through the reconstruction of dinosaur DNA. Prompted by his lawyer (Ferrero), Hammond recruits paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Neill), paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler (Dern), and eccentric mathematician Ian Malcolm (Goldblum) to take a guided tour of the park, evaluate it, and give it a seal of approval. Hammond's visiting grandchildren (Richards and Mazzello) come along for the ride, which is interrupted by a tropical storm and industrial sabotage
90 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 4,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a remote island off Costa Rica, wealthy entrepreneur John Hammond (Attenborough) has created Jurassic Park. It features real live dinosaurs, created through the reconstruction of dinosaur DNA. Prompted by his lawyer (Ferrero), Hammond recruits paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Neill), paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler (Dern), and eccentric mathematician Ian Malcolm (Goldblum) to take a guided tour of the park, evaluate it, and give it a seal of approval. Hammond's visiting grandchildren (Richards and Mazzello) come along for the ride, which is interrupted by a tropical storm and industrial sabotage
A beautiful mind by
Ron Howard(
Visual
)
75 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 3,963 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
75 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 3,963 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
Jaws by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1975 and 2020 in English and held by 3,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police ..., a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter ... embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again"--Container
40 editions published between 1975 and 2020 in English and held by 3,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police ..., a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter ... embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again"--Container
Shakespeare in love by
John Madden(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and French and held by 3,500 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!
60 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and French and held by 3,500 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
)
32 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 3,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and 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
32 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 3,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and 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
Les Misérables by
Tim Hooper(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in English and held by 3,416 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
35 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in English and held by 3,416 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
Fried green tomatoes by
Jon Avnet(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An 83-year-old reminisces about her Depression-era life in the town of Whistle Stop, Alabama
45 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An 83-year-old reminisces about her Depression-era life in the town of Whistle Stop, Alabama
Master and Commander : the Far Side of the World by
Peter Weir(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 3,244 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 captain. 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
44 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 3,244 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 captain. 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
Despicable me by
Pierre Coffin(
Visual
)
65 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 3,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gru delights in all things wicked. Surrounded by an army of tireless little yellow minions, and armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen, a potential dad
65 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 3,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gru delights in all things wicked. Surrounded by an army of tireless little yellow minions, and armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen, a potential dad
Erin Brockovich by
Steven Soderbergh(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 3,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Erin Brockovich is a feisty young mother who convinces attorney Ed Masry to hire her and promptly stumbles upon a law case against a giant corporation for water pollution. Erin's determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. The two begin a legal fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees
31 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 3,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Erin Brockovich is a feisty young mother who convinces attorney Ed Masry to hire her and promptly stumbles upon a law case against a giant corporation for water pollution. Erin's determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. The two begin a legal fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees
Field of dreams by
Kevin Costner(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in English and held by 2,964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
31 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in English and held by 2,964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by a mysterious voice, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield
Ray by
Taylor Hackford(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 2,940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Flashing back intermittently to dream-like scenes from his hardscrabble rural childhood, "Ray" chronicles Ray Charles' remarkable rise from sideman and Chitlin Circuit fixture to innovator, icon, and international superstar. Yet even as Charles ascends to the heights of the musical and cultural elite, he remains hobbled by heroin addiction and compulsive womanizing, a prisoner to his own insatiable needs. Through it all, Ray Charles possessed a rock-solid confidence in his music, a statement of faith in the inclusiveness of American culture. Ray Charles made a place for himself in the America of the '40s and '50s, and promptly transcended the barriers that defined what that place was. He incorporated and encompassed R & B, soul, rock and roll, blues, jazz, country, pop, gospel--all American music--giving us the lush sounds he had always heard in his head, unifying America's disparate musical bits into a cohesive whole
40 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 2,940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Flashing back intermittently to dream-like scenes from his hardscrabble rural childhood, "Ray" chronicles Ray Charles' remarkable rise from sideman and Chitlin Circuit fixture to innovator, icon, and international superstar. Yet even as Charles ascends to the heights of the musical and cultural elite, he remains hobbled by heroin addiction and compulsive womanizing, a prisoner to his own insatiable needs. Through it all, Ray Charles possessed a rock-solid confidence in his music, a statement of faith in the inclusiveness of American culture. Ray Charles made a place for himself in the America of the '40s and '50s, and promptly transcended the barriers that defined what that place was. He incorporated and encompassed R & B, soul, rock and roll, blues, jazz, country, pop, gospel--all American music--giving us the lush sounds he had always heard in his head, unifying America's disparate musical bits into a cohesive whole
Inglourious basterds by
Quentin Tarantino(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 2009 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 2,881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During World War II, a group of Jewish-American guerilla soldiers, led by Lt. Aldo Raine, become known as "The Basterds." They are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish woman who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers. A plot is set in motion to kill the Nazis at the theater's movie premier, including Adolph Hitler
56 editions published between 2009 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 2,881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During World War II, a group of Jewish-American guerilla soldiers, led by Lt. Aldo Raine, become known as "The Basterds." They are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish woman who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers. A plot is set in motion to kill the Nazis at the theater's movie premier, including Adolph Hitler
Love actually by
Richard Curtis(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in English and Chinese and held by 2,878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's all about love and holiday cheer in London. The Prime Minister is smitten with his caterer; a widower's young son nurses the ultimate schoolboy crush; a writer falls for his Portuguese housekeeper; a devoted wife and mother copes with her potentially unfaithful husband; and a lovelorn American is desperately attracted to a colleague
37 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in English and Chinese and held by 2,878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's all about love and holiday cheer in London. The Prime Minister is smitten with his caterer; a widower's young son nurses the ultimate schoolboy crush; a writer falls for his Portuguese housekeeper; a devoted wife and mother copes with her potentially unfaithful husband; and a lovelorn American is desperately attracted to a colleague
Unbroken by
Angelina Jolie(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,865 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini. As a boy, Louis is always in trouble but with the help of his older brother he channels his energy into running and becomes a 1936 Olympic competitor. When World War II breaks out, Louis enlists in the miliary. After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, he spends a garrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Here he becomes the favourite target of a particularly brutal prison guard because of his Olympic history. An unbelievable and inspiring true story about the resilient power of the human spirit
30 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,865 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini. As a boy, Louis is always in trouble but with the help of his older brother he channels his energy into running and becomes a 1936 Olympic competitor. When World War II breaks out, Louis enlists in the miliary. After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, he spends a garrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Here he becomes the favourite target of a particularly brutal prison guard because of his Olympic history. An unbelievable and inspiring true story about the resilient power of the human spirit
Get out by
Jordan Peele(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 2,820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young black man meets his white girlfriend's parents at their estate, only to find out that the situation is much more sinister than it appears
30 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 2,820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young black man meets his white girlfriend's parents at their estate, only to find out that the situation is much more sinister than it appears
The secret life of pets by
Chris Renaud(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in English and held by 2,754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A hilarious comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Max, a terrier, has his favorite-pet status turned upside-down when his owner takes in a stray named Duke
33 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in English and held by 2,754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A hilarious comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Max, a terrier, has his favorite-pet status turned upside-down when his owner takes in a stray named Duke
Carl Laemmle und die Universal : eine transatlantische Biografie by
Udo Bayer(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2013 in German and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2013 in German and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm) Distributor Producer
- Universal Studios Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Relativity Media Producer
- Bevan, Tim Production personnel Producer Director Author
- Imagine Entertainment (Firm) Producer
- Working Title Films Producer
- Spielberg, Steven 1946- Producer Director Author of screenplay Author Creator Originator
- Grazer, Brian 1953- Production personnel Producer
- Fellner, Eric Production personnel Producer Director
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African Americans--Crimes against Attempted assassination Benchley, Peter California Charles, Ray, Class actions (Civil procedure) Dinosaurs Emperors Ex-convicts Farmers France France--Paris Gladiators Hazardous wastes Hillenbrand, Laura Hitler, Adolf, Horse racing Horse trainers Howard, Charles, Human-alien encounters Interracial dating Iowa Islands Jackson, Joe, Life on other planets Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mathematicians Military participation--Jewish Missing persons Nasar, Sylvia Nash, John F.,--Jr., Navies--Officers Olympic athletes Orphans Pollard, Red, Race horses Race relations Rome (Empire) Schizophrenics Seabiscuit--(Race horse), Shakespeare, William, Shark attacks Single mothers Supervillains United States Universal Pictures (Firm) White shark Women Zamperini, Louis,
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