In one month Laemmle recouped his investment and opened a second theater with Robert Cochrane, a business associate. Intrigued by the popularity of moving pictures, Laemmle changed careers and opened The White Front Theater. In 1905, while Laemmle searched for a place to open a clothing store in Chicago, he stumbled onto a line of people waiting to see a nickelodeon. Early 20th Century OriginsĬarl Laemmle ’s entry into the motion picture production began in the industry ’s infancy. since 1995, Universal has a rich history dating back to the early days of motion pictures. A wholly owned subsidiary of Seagram Company, Ltd. Universal Music Group, the largest music company in the world, includes over a dozen recording labels and related publishing and technology operations.

Other business activities involve licensing for consumer products, such as apparel with movie and television characters, the chain of Spencer ’s Gifts stores (located on theme park properties and in shopping malls), online shopping and archives, and interactive electronic games. Movie theme parks are also in operation in Spain and China. Much of Universal ’s studio facilities are open for public tours and offer attractions and rides based on motion picture and television themes. Universal also produces syndicated televisions shows and airs its archive of television shows and motion pictures on international and domestic cable networks. The company ’s motion picture distribution operation includes residual video and DVD distribution. Its Universal Studios Group division offers production facilities in Universal City, California, and Orlando, Florida, to independent producers of filmed entertainment and commercial advertising. is active in a variety of entertainment enterprises. NAIC: 512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution 512220 Integrated Record Production/Distribution 513210 Cable Networks 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks 453220 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Incorporated: 1912 as Universal Film Manufacturing Company Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Seagram Company, Ltd.

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