Universal Kids (previously Sprout!) has announced the launch date of its new preschool series Powerbirds – premiering on Sunday, January 19th at 10am ET/PT. Parakeet siblings Ace and Polly at first glance seem like ordinary pets, but they’re not your average birds, both possessing special super powers. Inspired by their owner Max’s love of comic […]

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have released first look images and announced the cast of the Netflix original series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, based on Universal’s multi-billion dollar franchise. The series is executive produced by Vin Diesel, Neal H. Moritz, Chris Morgan, Tim Hedrick and Bret Haaland and is slated to debut on Netflix […]

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Another Trolls movie. But take a look at this trailer. It’s funny. It looks cool. Trolls World Tour is directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as co-director on the original Trolls, and is produced by returning producer Gina Shay. The film is co-directed by David P. Smith and co-produced […]

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG)’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion (GTDI) department today announced the launch of the Universal Animation Writers Program, a first-of-its-kind animation writing program for both feature film and television content. The one-year, paid program will partner with business units and production entities affiliated with UFEG including DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Universal […]

Felix the Cat, the first animated movie star, is having a centennial celebration: November 9th, 2019 marking the 100th anniversary of Felix’s debut, which Universal Pictures has officially dubbed “Felix the Cat Day”! To celebrate, Universal Brand Development has released all-new Felix the Cat clothing, products and accessories through collaborations with Loungefly, Funko, Skechers and […]

When we last saw the Secret Life of Pets crew in 2016, all of them were contented indeed. Doggies Max and Duke had learned to happily co-exist, Gidget the Pomeranian continued to dream of marrying Max, Pops retired, Snowball the anarchist rabbit was happily adopted, and pampered feline Chloe presumably busied herself packing on a […]