The Latest Breaking News from Universal

The failure to launch of Billy Eichner's new comedy could have something to do with the genre rules it breaks

Tom Cruise could go where no actor has gone before, as Universal chairwoman Donna Langley has hinted at plans to send the Hollywood star to the International Space Station

Mario is coming to a theater near you in 2022. Nintendo's iconic plumber will headline a new animated film from Illumination. Here's what we know.

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The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Sept. 26:

Moviegoing audiences chose the horror movie over the romantic comedy to kick off the month of October. Paramount’s “Smile” topped the North American charts with $22 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, leaving Billy Eichner’s rom-com “Bros” in the dust. Universal’s “Bros” launched with an estimated $4.8…

Actor encouraged ‘everyone who ISN’T a homophobic weirdo’ to go to see ‘Bros’

Paramount Pictures' "Smile" enjoyed a frighteningly good debut at the domestic box office this weekend, opening in first place with $22 million, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.

Stressed to kill.

The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Sept. 19:

They are on Walmart shelves, candy wrappers and dog costumes. They are in theme parks in Florida and Southern California. They have appeared on Amazon.com Inc. delivery boxes, chickpea snack bags and Tic-Tac containers.