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News on Universal Studios (Ticker: CMCSA) continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

9 hrs ago | AmericanBankingNews.com

Comcast's "Neutral" Rating Reaffirmed at Zacks

's stock had its "neutral" rating reiterated by Zacks in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Stock Ratings Network.com reports.

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Related Topix: thePlatform, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

19 hrs ago | The Orlando Sentinel

Universal Studios to add restaurants and shops based on "The Simpsons"

Borrowing a page from its Harry Potter playbook, Universal Orlando said Thursday that it will soon add a collection of themed shops and restaurants from the world of the long-running animated television show "The Simpsons." The area, which will be named "Springfield" after the town in which The Simpsons is set, is being built alongside the existing ... (more)

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Related Topix: Orlando, FL, Beer, Drink

Wed May 22, 2013

The Town Talk

Police kill man linked to Boston suspects, triple murder

Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a suspect in the Boston bombings, died in a shootout with police three days after the April 15 attack that killed three people.

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Related Topix: Prison

Budget Travel

Universal Studios Orlando Plans Harry Potter Park Expansion

We've got some great news for Harry Potter fans: Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express are coming to Orlando in 2014, part of a new park expansion that will extend The Wizarding World of Harry Potter from its current home at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure to include both Universal Studios Orlando theme parks.

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The Miami Herald

Orlando man linked to Boston bombing suspects shot and killed by FBI

A man killed by an FBI agent Wednesday morning in Orlando was friends with the Boston bombing suspects, according to a report in the Orlando Sentinel.

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Tue May 21, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

Universal's FAST & FURIOUS 6 Races Into International IMAX Theaters Today

Imax Corporation and Universal Pictures, a division of Comcast Corp. , today announced that FAST & FURIOUS 6, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive Imax format and released in select Imax theatres internationally starting today, May 22.

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Related Topix: Fast & Furious 6, Imax, Media, Universal Pictures, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Celebrities, Vin Diesel

The Miami Herald

TNA leaves Orlando, visiting Tampa

This is Part 2 of conversations with some TNA Wrestling's associates who face the camera or stand behind it during the company's final scheduled shows from the Impact Zone at Universal Studios Orlando in March.

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Related Topix: Florida

Mon May 20, 2013

KXVO

Thousands To Descend Upon Orlando For First Ever Halloween Extreme/May-Hem, May 24-26

Some more highlights include: makeup, design and prop fabrication classes, Make and Takes ,special presentations from Universal Studios .

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween

Hollywood Reporter

WGA Sets 'Fashion Police' Rally at E! Headquarters

The WGA West has called a noontime picket and rally in support of striking writers on Fashion Police , the union announced in an email to members.

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Related Topix: Fashion Police, Entertainment, Television, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Business News

Fri May 17, 2013

The New Zealand Herald

Five tourist spots for film buffs

Movie lovers are flocking to the south of France for the Cannes Film Festival, but here are five other pilgrimages any self-respecting film buff would salivate over.

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Related Topix: Travel, Movies, Entertainment, us Travel, North America Travel, Orlando Travel

Thu May 16, 2013

Mi2n

Bongo Boy Records Brings TV Show Series To Your Living Room

Email: bongoboyrecords@aol.com Website: http://www.bongoboyrecords.com May 10, 2013 Belvidere, NJ Contact: Monique Grimme - email bongoboyrecords@aol.com Their first TV episode aired on December 2011.

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Related Topix: Belvidere, NJ, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Pop/Rock, The Smithereens, Plainfield, NJ, Oxford, NJ

Digital Game Developer

Comcast Xfinity TV Adds Two New Multicultural Channels in Western Washington

STAR India PLUS, the leading 24-hour cable channel from India, features Hindi-language dramas, comedies and thriller series as well as childrens programming, variety and games shows, entertainment events, seasonal sports/games events and top Bollywood movies.

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Related Topix: Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Bollywood, Marketing, Publishing, News Corporation, IGN Entertainment

Wed May 15, 2013

Business Journal

Comcast welcoming back Shore customers

Comcast Corp. plans to roll out the red carpet for customers returning to New Jersey Shore communities affected by Superstorm Sandy this summer.

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Related Topix: thePlatform, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Tue May 14, 2013

Business Journal

Theme park site gets shot of Hogwarts Express tracks

Here's a closer look at the Hogwarts Express from an artist rendering that is expected to transport guests between the two parks' Harry Potter attractions.

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Hollywood Reporter

Hasbro Sues to Stop Warner Bros. 'Dungeons and Dragons' Film

The toy company says it owns rights to make a sequel to the 2000 film based on the successful property On Monday, the toy company filed a lawsuit against producer Courtney Solomon 's Sweetpea Entertainment, alleging that it has no right to make a new film that exploits its "Dungeons and Dragons" brand.

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Related Topix: Animated TV, Children TV, Entertainment, Television

The Orlando Sentinel

Picture it: John Stamos with Transformers at Universal Studios

Actor John Stamos strikes a pose with "Transformers" characters outside Universal Studios' coming attraction "Transformers: The Ride -- 3D" on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: John Stamos, Travel

Hispanic Business

Cinedigm and Universal Studios Home Entertainment Enter into...

Cinedigm will Manage Sales and Marketing of its Product; Universal to Handle Physical Distribution of Cinedigm titles across North America LOS ANGELES-- -- Cinedigm , the global leader in digital content distribution, and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, the premier home entertainment company, have entered into a multi-year agreement whereby ... (more)

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Related Topix: Audio and Video, Electronics, Marketing, Cinedigm Digital Cinema, Software, Sundance Film Festival

Mon May 13, 2013

Fox News

ESPN, Twitter Expand Tie-Up

ESPN and Twitter Inc. are announcing a major expansion of their collaboration to post sports-related videos on the short-messaging service--part of a growing wave of tie-ups as TV networks and Twitter hunt for new advertising revenue.

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Related Topix: Twitter, Media, Walt Disney, Television, Marketing, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Startups, Facebook

AOL City Guide

Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

This Altamonte Springs hotel is conveniently located close to many major motorways, including Interstate 4, only a short drive from major Orlando attractions and features many first-class amenities.

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Related Topix: Altamonte Springs, FL

Hollywood Reporter

Scott Sassa Lands Gig at El Rey Network Following Sexting Scandal

Proving a forgiving industry, Sassa has been named vice chairman at the new younger-skewing Latino network just two months after being fired from Hearst.

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Related Topix: Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Marketing, Entertainment

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