Universal Studios

Extracted Attributes

• Founders

  Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, Jules Brulatour

• Industry

  Film, Entertainment, Amusement Parks

• Trade Name

  Universal Pictures / Universal Studios

• Date Founded

  1912-04-30

• Official Name

  Universal City Studios LLC

• Parent Company

  Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (NBCUniversal / Comcast)

• Industry Status

  Member of the 'Big Five' film studios, Motion Picture Association (MPA)

• Headquarters Location

  100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, United States

Timeline

• Universal was founded as the Universal Film Manufacturing Company by Carl Laemmle and his associates. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1912-04-30

• Carl Laemmle opened Universal City in California, establishing full-scale filmmaking facilities and the initial studio tour. (Source: EBSCO Research / Wikipedia)

  1915-03-15

• Universal Studios Hollywood formalized its Studio Tour as an organized tram attraction. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1964-07-15

• Universal Studios Florida opened to the public in Orlando, Florida. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1990-06-07

• Universal Parks & Resorts announced rebranding to Universal Destinations & Experiences. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2023-03-08

Universal Pictures

Universal City Studios LLC (doing business as Universal Pictures), commonly known as Universal Studios or simply Universal, is an American film production and distribution company headquartered at the Universal Studios complex in Universal City, California. It serves as the flagship studio of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, the film studio arm of NBCUniversal, which is a subsidiary of Comcast. Founded on April 30, 1912, by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, and Jules Brulatour, Universal is the oldest surviving film studio in the United States and the fifth oldest globally after Gaumont, Pathé, Titanus and Nordisk Film, and is one of the "Big Five" film studios. Universal's most commercially successful film franchises include Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park, and Despicable Me. Additionally, the studio's library includes many individual films such as Airport, American Graffiti, The Sting, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Twister, The Secret Life of Pets, Oppenheimer, and The Wild Robot, all of which became among the highest-grossing films of all time. Universal Pictures is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), and was one of the "Little Three" majors during Hollywood's golden age. It is currently one of eight film studios of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, alongside Focus Features, a 20% stake in Amblin Partners, a 50% stake in United International Pictures, Working Title Films, Universal Animation Studios, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation.

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• Universal Pictures

  Print/export Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikimedia Commons Wikivoyage Wikidata item Appearance move to sidebar hide Image 4: Page semi-protected From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American film and distribution company This article is about the film production company. For the media conglomerate that owns this company, see Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. Universal City Studios LLCImage 5 Logo used since 2021( Image 6 Universal Studios Lot in Universal City, California, photographed February 16, 2025. Trade nameUniversal Pictures Formerly List Universal Film Manufacturing Company (1912–1923) Universal Pictures Corporation (1923–1936) Universal Productions, Inc. (1936–1937) Universal Pictures Company, Inc. (1937–1947) Universal-International (1946–1963) Universal City Studios, Inc. (1963–1999) TypeDivision "Division (business)") IndustryFilm PredecessorIndependent Moving Pictures Founded April 30, 1912;114 years ago(1912-04-30) Founders Carl Laemmle Pat Powers "Pat Powers (producer)") David Horsley William Swanson Mark Dintenfass Charles Baumann Robert H. Cochrane Adam Kessel Jules Brulatour Headquarters10 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California , U.S. Number of locations 3 Area served Worldwide Key people Donna Langley (chairwoman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group)Peter Cramer (president "President (corporate title)")) ProductsMotion pictures Services Film distribution Film promotion Film production RevenueImage 7: Increase US$11.622 billion(2022) Parent MCA Inc. (1962–1996) Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (1996–present) Divisions "Division (business)") Focus Features Illumination "Illumination (company)") Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Subsidiaries Amblin Partners (20%) DreamWorks Animation NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan United International Pictures Working Title Films Website universalpictures.com Footnotes ( Universal City Studios LLC (doing business asUniversal Pictures), commonly known as Universal Studios or simply Universal, is an American film production and distribution company headquartered at the Universal Studios complex in Universal City, California. It serves as the flagship studio of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, the film studio arm of NBCUniversal, which is a subsidiary of Comcast. Founded on April 30, 1912, by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers "Pat Powers (producer)"), William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, and Jules Brulatour, Universal is the oldest surviving film studio in the United States and the fifth oldest globally after Gaumont, Pathé, Titanus and Nordisk Film, and is one of the "Big Five" film studios.Universal's most commercially successful film franchises include _Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park "Jurassic Park (franchise)")_, and _Despicable Me_. Additionally, the studio's library includes many individual films such as _Airport "Airport (1970 film)")_, _American Graffiti_, _The Sting_, _Jaws "Jaws (film)")_, _E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial_, _Twister "Twister (1996 film)")_, _The Secret Life of Pets_, _Oppenheimer "Oppenheimer (film)")_, and _The Wild Robot "The Wild Robot (film)")_, all of which became among the highest-grossing films of all time. Universal Pictures is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), and was one of the "Little Three" majors during Hollywood's golden age.( It is currently one of eight film studios of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, alongside Focus Features, a 20% stake in Amblin Partners, a 50% stake in United International Pictures, Working Title Films, Universal Animation Studios, Illumination "Illumination (company)"), and DreamWorks Animation. ## History Image 8: iconThis section needs more citations. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed._(June 2020)_ _(Learn how and when to remove this message)_ ### Early years Image 9 Carl Laemmle (1867–1939) Image 10 Mark Dintenfass (1872–1933), co-founder of Universal Universal was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers "Pat Powers (producer)"), William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane( and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box office for hours, counting patrons, and calculating the day's takings. Within weeks of his Chicago trip, Laemmle gave up dry goods to buy the first several nickelodeons "Nickelodeon (movie theater)"). For Laemmle and other such entrepreneurs, the creation in 1908 of the Edison-backed Motion Picture Patents Company (or the "Edison Trust") meant that exhibitors were expected to pay fees for Trust-produced films they showed. Based on the Latham Loop_[dubious–discuss_] used in cameras and projectors, along with other patents, the Trust collected fees on all aspects of movie production and exhibition and attempted to enforce a monopoly on distribution.Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with his brothers-in-law( Stern and Julius Stern "Julius Stern (producer)").( That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where many early films in America's first motion picture industry were produced in the early 20th century.( Laemmle broke with Edison's custom of refusing to give billing "Billing (filmmaking)") and screen credits to performers. By naming the movie stars, he attracted many of the leading players of the time, contributing to the creation of the star system "Star system (filmmaking)"). In 1910, he promoted Florence Lawrence, formerly known as "The Biograph Girl",( and actor King Baggot, in what may be the first instance of a studio using stars in its marketing. Image 11 Poster for _Ivanhoe "Ivanhoe (1913 U.S. film)")_ (1913)

• Universal Studios

  Jump to content - [x] Main menu Main menu move to sidebar hide Navigation Main page Contents Current events Random article About Wikipedia Contact us Contribute Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file Special pages Image 1Image 2: WikipediaImage 3: The Free Encyclopedia Search Search - [x] Appearance Donate Create account Log in - [x] Personal tools Donate Create account Log in # Universal Studios - [x] 3 languages Deutsch "Universal Studios (Begriffsklärung) – German") Bahasa Indonesia Slovenčina Edit links Article Talk - [x] English Read Edit View history - [x] Tools Tools move to sidebar hide Actions Read Edit View history General What links here Related changes Upload file Permanent link Page information Cite this page Get shortened URL Switch to legacy parser Edit interlanguage links Print/export Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikidata item Appearance move to sidebar hide Text Small Standard Large This page always uses small font size Width Standard Wide The content is as wide as possible for your browser window. Color Automatic Light Dark This page is always in light mode. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Universal Studios may refer to: Universal Pictures, an American film studio Universal Studios Lot, a film and television studio complex in Universal City, California Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, its parent company Various theme parks operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences: Universal Studios Hollywood, in Universal City, California Universal Studios Florida, in Orlando, Florida Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka, Japan Universal Studios Singapore in Sentosa, Singapore Universal Studios Beijing, in Beijing, China Universal Studios Dubailand, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Universal Studios South Korea, in Hwaseong, South Korea Universal Studios Great Britain, in Bedford, United Kingdom Universal International Studios, a television production company Topics referred to by the same term Image 4: Disambiguation icon This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Universal Studios. If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " Category: Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pagesThis page was last edited on 11 July 2026, at 05:48(UTC). Page was rendered with Parsoid. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. Privacy policy About Wikipedia Disclaimers Contact Wikipedia Legal & safety contacts Code of Conduct Developers Statistics Cookie statement Mobile view Edit preview settings Image 6: Wikimedia Foundation Image 7: Powered by MediaWiki Search Search Universal Studios []( 3 languagesAdd topic [](

• Universal Studios | Film | Research Starters | EBSCO Research

  " property="og:description"> Universal's amusement parks have become significant competitors to Walt Disney's offerings, especially following the introduction of attractions based on popular franchises like Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. The company has undergone several changes in ownership, culminating in its current status as part of NBCUniversal, owned by Comcast Corporation. Throughout its history, Universal has consistently innovated and expanded, establishing itself as a key player in both the film and theme park industries. Its ongoing collaborations with animation studios and the development of new attractions reflect its commitment to maintaining relevance in a competitive entertainment landscape. " name="twitter:description"> RESEARCH STARTER # Universal Studios Universal Studios, also known as Universal Pictures, is a prominent film and amusement park company based in Universal City, California. Founded in 1912 by Carl Laemmle, it is one of the six largest movie studios in Hollywood. The studio is known for producing a diverse array of successful films, including classics such as "To Kill a Mockingbird" and modern hits like "Jurassic World" and "Despicable Me." In addition to its film production, Universal operates four major amusement parks located in Hollywood, Orlando, Singapore, and Japan, integrating popular film franchises into their attractions.Universal's amusement parks have become significant competitors to Walt Disney's offerings, especially following the introduction of attractions based on popular franchises like Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. The company has undergone several changes in ownership, culminating in its current status as part of NBCUniversal, owned by Comcast Corporation. Throughout its history, Universal has consistently innovated and expanded, establishing itself as a key player in both the film and theme park industries. Its ongoing collaborations with animation studios and the development of new attractions reflect its commitment to maintaining relevance in a competitive entertainment landscape. Authored By: Covaleski, Riley 1 of 4 Authored By: Covaleski, Riley Published In: 2023 2 of 4 Published In:2023 Related Topics: Abbott and Costello;Back to the Future (film);Carl Laemmle;Comcast Corporation;E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (film);Horror Film;National Broadcasting Company Is Founded;Olivier's Hamlet Is Released to Acclaim and Controversy;Sony Corporation;Steven Spielberg;The Walt Disney Company Abbott and Costello;Back to the Future (film);Carl Laemmle;Comcast Corporation;E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (film);Horror Film;National Broadcasting Company Is Founded;Olivier's Hamlet Is Released to Acclaim and Controversy;Sony Corporation;Steven Spielberg;The Walt Disney Company 3 of 4 Related Articles: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Nabs $148 Million to Top Box Office.;Comcast Sales, Profit Beat as 'Wicked' Lifts Film Studio.;Hollywood Studios Embrace Live Experiences Amid Film, TV Gloom.;Pixar's 'Elio' Debut Topped by Returning 'Dragon' at Box Office.;Universal's new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for Florida in its first year. 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Nabs $148 Million to Top Box Office.; Comcast Sales, Profit Beat as 'Wicked' Lifts Film Studio.; Hollywood Studios Embrace Live Experiences Amid Film, TV Gloom.; Pixar's 'Elio' Debut Topped by Returning 'Dragon' at Box Office.; Universal's new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for Florida in its first year. 4 of 4 ## Full Article Date Founded: 1912 Industry: Film, amusement park Corporate Headquarters: Universal City, California Type: Private ### Overview Universal Studios, also called Universal Pictures in the film industry, is a privately held film and amusement park company based in Universal City, California. Universal Studios is a part of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, which is a division of NBCUniversal, a conglomerate birthed from joining Universal Studios and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). As NBCUniversal, Universal Studios is owned by Comcast Corporation but continues to release films under Universal Pictures and maintain its Universal Parks and Resorts (now Universal Destinations and Experiences) under its individual company name.Founded in 1912, Universal Studios is one of the six largest movie studios to produce films in Hollywood, California. Its main competitors in the “Big Six” are Walt Disney, 21st Century Fox, Sony, Paramount, and Warner Bros. (In 2019, 21st Century Fox effectively ceased being a standalone studio after Disney’s acquisition, resulting in the term changing to the “Big Five.”) To maintain its spot as one of the most successful film studios in Hollywood, Universal Studios has released such popular live-action and animated films as To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Back to the Future (1985), Despicable Me (2010), Jurassic World (2015), The Girl on the Train (2016), Get Out (2017), Oppenheimer (2023), and Twisters (2024). While the company produces and releases multiple films annually, it also actively develops its amusement parks—Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, and Universal Beijing Resort. The Orlando expansion, Universal Epic Universe, officially opened in May 2025, introducing additional highly themed lands and new guest-experience technology. Universal’s amusement parks are direct competitors with Walt Disney's theme parks. ### History Universal Studios was originally founded as the Universal Film Manufacturing Company in 1912 by Carl Laemmle. By the time he created Universal, Laemmle had already owned an independent theater in Chicago, Illinois, and shortly after, had started the Independent Moving Picture Company of America (IMP). With the New York Motion Picture Company, Rex Motion Pictures, and Powers Motion Pictures, Universal originated in New York, New York. After Laemmle was named president, Universal spread its influence to California, later establishing headquarters in the San Fernando Valley. In 1915, Universal City in the San Fernando Valley became the headquarters of Universal, and the studio became the first to encompass all parts of the filmmaking process. Universal was originally known for its silent westerns and horror films. Because they were silent, Laemmle began the Universal Studio Tour, which allowed the general public to view the studios during filming. But when silent films were replaced by traditional motion pictures, the public was no longer invited due to fear of ruining the audio of new films.Laemmle retired from his position in the mid-1930s, leaving Universal up for sale. In what would become a trend for the company, Universal was bought by another company, and the partnership ushered in a new era of films. Standard Capital Company purchased Universal in 1936, just as the comedic duo Abbott and Costello became trademark figures for Universal. In 1946, International Pictures and Universal came together to form Universal-International. Under the new name, the company released dramas over comedies, such as the Academy Award-winning Hamlet (1948). Universal was purchased by Decca Records in 1952 and was purchased again by the Music Corporation of America (MCA) in 1958, under whose influence such films as Spartacus (1960) and To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) were released. MCA and Universal came together in 1962 to form MCA Universal, eventually leading to the diversification of the film company into the music and amusement industries throughout the mid-to-late 1900s. Shortly after the success of Spartacus and To Kill a Mockingbird, Universal reopened the Universal Studio Tour in 1964, which gradually became the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Movies from renowned director Steven Spielberg, such as Jaws (1975) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), added to the company’s success, and Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990 as a result. After a series of exchanges between MCA and external companies, MCA Universal officially became Universal Studios in 1996. [...] Industry: Film, amusement park Corporate Headquarters: Universal City, California Type: Private ### Overview Universal Studios, also called Universal Pictures in the film industry, is a privately held film and amusement park company based in Universal City, California. Universal Studios is a part of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, which is a division of NBCUniversal, a conglomerate birthed from joining Universal Studios and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). As NBCUniversal, Universal Studios is owned by Comcast Corporation but continues to release films under Universal Pictures and maintain its Universal Parks and Resorts (now Universal Destinations and Experiences) under its individual company name. Founded in 1912, Universal Studios is one of the six largest movie studios to produce films in Hollywood, California. Its main competitors in the “Big Six” are Walt Disney, 21st Century Fox, Sony, Paramount, and Warner Bros. (In 2019, 21st Century Fox effectively ceased being a standalone studio after Disney’s acquisition, resulting in the term changing to the “Big Five.”) To maintain its spot as one of the most successful film studios in Hollywood, Universal Studios has released such popular live-action and animated films as To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Back to the Future (1985), Despicable Me (2010), Jurassic World (2015), The Girl on the Train (2016), Get Out (2017), Oppenheimer (2023), and Twisters (2024).While the company produces and releases multiple films annually, it also actively develops its amusement parks—Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, and Universal Beijing Resort. The Orlando expansion, Universal Epic Universe, officially opened in May 2025, introducing additional highly themed lands and new guest-experience technology. Universal’s amusement parks are direct competitors with Walt Disney's theme parks. ### History Universal Studios was originally founded as the Universal Film Manufacturing Company in 1912 by Carl Laemmle. By the time he created Universal, Laemmle had already owned an independent theater in Chicago, Illinois, and shortly after, had started the Independent Moving Picture Company of America (IMP). With the New York Motion Picture Company, Rex Motion Pictures, and Powers Motion Pictures, Universal originated in New York, New York.After Laemmle was named president, Universal spread its influence to California, later establishing headquarters in the San Fernando Valley. In 1915, Universal City in the San Fernando Valley became the headquarters of Universal, and the studio became the first to encompass all parts of the filmmaking process. Universal was originally known for its silent westerns and horror films. Because they were silent, Laemmle began the Universal Studio Tour, which allowed the general public to view the studios during filming. But when silent films were replaced by traditional motion pictures, the public was no longer invited due to fear of ruining the audio of new films. Laemmle retired from his position in the mid-1930s, leaving Universal up for sale. In what would become a trend for the company, Universal was bought by another company, and the partnership ushered in a new era of films. Standard Capital Company purchased Universal in 1936, just as the comedic duo Abbott and Costello became trademark figures for Universal. In 1946, International Pictures and Universal came together to form Universal-International. Under the new name, the company released dramas over comedies, such as the Academy Award-winning Hamlet (1948).

• Universal Pictures

  Banner Advertisement # Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Universal Pictures is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, California. Distribution and other corporate offices are in New York City. Universal Studios is a member of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Universal was founded in 1912 by the German Carl Laemmle (pronounced "LEM-lee"), Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, and Jules Brulatour. It is the world's fourth oldest major film studio, after the renowned French studios Gaumont Film Company and Pathé, and the Danish Nordisk Film company. Six of Universal Studios' films; Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jurassic Park (1993), Despicable Me 2 (2013), Furious 7 (2015) and Jurassic World (2015) achieved box office records, with the first three (which were directed by Steven Spielberg) all becoming the highest-grossing film at the time of its initial release. #### Video Error {{ error }} Loading… {{ current.description }} {{ video.title }} Address 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, California 91608 Website Phone Numbers (818) 777-1000 main Banner Advertisement Banner Advertisement Universal Pictures can be found in the following category: Motion Picture Production Companies for Los Angeles, California

• Universal Destinations & Experiences - Wikipedia

  ## History [edit] The origins of Universal Destinations & Experiences date back to the 1910s, beginning as a studio tour at the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City, California, before expanding into themed entertainment and resort destinations worldwide. In 1915, Carl Laemmle allowed the public to enter Universal City and observe films in production for a 25-cent admission fee, representing the first step to the theme park attractions that would later develop. By the early 1960s, studio tours run by tour bus companies had become a recurring attraction. In 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood formalized the Studio Tour as an organized visitor experience, with purpose-built trams, parking, and food facilities. The tours offered guests a behind-the-scenes look at motion picture production, setting the stage for the park's gradual expansion into a full-fledged theme park. Its success paved the way for additional parks in Florida and overseas. In 2024, approximately 59 million guests visited Universal Studios theme parks, making it the fourth largest amusement park operator in the world. The company operates four theme parks in the United States — Universal Studios Hollywood and the three parks at Universal Orlando Resort — as well as parks in Japan and Beijing. Its brand is licensed for Universal Studios Singapore. The Orlando Resort also includes the Universal Volcano Bay water park. An additional Universal theme park is currently under construction: Universal United Kingdom, planned for 2031.On March 8, 2023, Universal Parks & Resorts announced it was rebranding as Universal Destinations & Experiences. The company opened Universal Epic Universe in May 2025, followed by Universal Kids Resort in July 2026. ## Current theme parks [edit] Universal Destinations & Experiences is located in Earth.svg "Universal Destinations & Experiences is located in Earth") Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Singapore Universal Studios Singapore Universal Beijing Resort Universal Beijing Resort Universal Kids Resort Universal Kids Resort Universal Studios United Kingdom Universal Studios United Kingdom Locations of Universal resorts across the world — is within and around the surrounding area of Universal City, including its theme park and the film studio adjacent nearby. ### Universal Orlando Resort [edit] Main article: Universal Orlando Universal Orlando Resort (formerly called Universal Studios Florida) opened to the public on June 7, 1990, in Orlando, Florida, starting with Universal Studios Florida. It features themed areas and attractions based on the film industry. [...] Universal Studios Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (broke ground 2008, no construction since 2009) Universal's Hollywoodland, Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Universal Studios Moscow, Moscow, Russia Universal Studios South Korea, Hwaseong, South Korea — Universal Studios was attached to the project in South Korea since 2005 with other competitors of MGM and Paramount. After a long delay, the dealing started in 2016 to open Universal Studios Korea in 2020, but the project was canceled in 2017 due to the several disagreements in dealing. ### Former [edit] Universal Mediterránea, Salou, Spain (1998–2004) Port Aventura opened in 1995. Tussauds Group had a 40.01% in the park while La Caixa had 33.19%, Anheuser-Busch had 19.9% and FECSA had 6.7%. In 1998, the majority of Tussauds Group' shares in Port Aventura (37%) were sold to Universal Parks & Resorts and the park was rebranded as 'Universal's Port Aventura' in 1999, which made it the first Universal Studios Theme Park in Europe. In 2002, two hotels and a water park (Costa Caribe) were constructed, and the resort was rebranded as 'Universal Mediterranea' the same year. In 2004, NBCUniversal (Universal Studios' parent) sold all interest in PortAventura to La Caixa. It is owned and operated by La Caixa banking group's investment vehicle Criteria, but as of 2005 the Universal name has been dropped from the branding, and the resort was once again named 'PortAventura' (the space in the name is deliberately left out for trademark reasons). ### Water Parks [edit] #### Former [edit]

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