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Vivendi Universal definitely makes its impact throughout the world. ... The two areas are at separate spectrums, but it is what makes Vivendi Universal stand out from other corporations. ...
When one reads about “Universal” the mind automatically seems to imagine movies. Universal Studios is the world’s second-largest studio. ... Universal Studios has had long time success thanks to its deals with DreamWorks, Image Entertainment, Steven Spielberg, and Ron Howard. In addition, there is Universal Studios Home video that sold over 140 million DVDs and videotapes in 2001 (VIVENDI UNIVSERSAL 1). ... In addition to the film industry, Vivendi Universal capitalizes with the small screen.
Universal Television Group produces and distributes programming around the world. This section of Vivendi Universal supplies networks with programming and provides other stations with syndication shows. Some popular shows brought by Universal are Just Shoot Me, Jerry Springer, and Law and Order. Furthermore, Universal Television Group operates USA Network, Sci Fi Channel, Newsworld International, and Trio (VIVENDI UNIVERSAL 2). In 2001, Vivendi invested in EchoStar satellite company. Vivendi plans to provide United States customers with five channels and interactive television services (Wireless NewsFactor 1). ... This gives Vivendi Universal a way to distribute resources in the United States market. Another division of Universal Television Group is Canal+ Group Television. ... 2 million subscriptions to satellite platform CanalSatellite in France” (Vivendi Universal 2). ... In addition, Vivendi’s StudioCanal is involved in the production, co-production, acquisition, and distribution of feature films and television programs. ... Thus, Vivendi Universal’s Television and Film unit clearly makes its presence in the world. It makes its presence felt even more by its exciting Universal Studios theme parks. It is through this that Universal is most widely recognized. ... In addition, Universal plans to open another in Shanghai, China by 2006 (2). Guests are able to experience favorite films, television programs, and characters while connecting the experience with the familiar Universal logo
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. ... hopes to purchase this piece of Vivendi Universal (source 1). Until then, Vivendi is affiliated with businesses such as; Decca, MCA Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, and Motown Record Company. Vivendi Universal owns record licenses or operations in sixty-three countries. ... 5% of the world’s music market, “one of every four albums sold worldwide in 2001 was a Universal album” (Music Factsheet 1). Universal records are very successful with sixty-two of them selling more than one million copies in 2001 (1). A few artists Universal Music Group represents are Ashanti, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Shania Twain, and Sting. Furthermore, Vivendi distributes music from the top five music labels (Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Recorded Music, BMG, and Warner Music Group) in addition to several independent labels on the Internet through their Pressplay site.
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Approximate Pages = 9.1
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