Universal Pictures

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Universal Pictures is owned by Comcast through the NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment division of NBCUniversal. Founded in 1912, Universal is the oldest surviving film studio in the United States; the world’s fifth oldest after Gaumont, Pathé, Titanus, and Nordisk Film; and the oldest member of Hollywood’s “Big Five” studios in terms of the overall film market. Its studios are located in Universal City, California, and its corporate offices are located in New York City.

Synonyms:
Universal Studios, Universal Studio
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