Imagine reups Uni deal as first-look

Universal Pictures has extended its deal with John Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment through 2016 -- even though new pact changes its formerly exclusive arrangement with a first-look deal. Shingle has received a deal with Universal since 1986. This latest extention helps it be a lengthy-running production provide the studio's 100-year history. The completely new deal, altering the primary one set to operate in 2013, will probably be structured to produce it in line with Universal's other current production contracts. "Ron and John haven't only been our dear pals inside the a very long time we've been at Universal, they've been great partners," Adam Fogelson and Donna Langley mentioned in the prepared statement. "Together, our companies have loved making most likely typically the most popular game game titles of history 20 years. This pact will let's still promote this invaluable relationship making upon our shared good status for achievement.Inch Imagine most recently produced Universal's "Tower Heist." Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com