Universal Studios Appoints Larry Birstock, General Manager Of Digital Services Group

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Larry Birstock has been appointed General Manager of Universal Studios Digital Services, the on-lot picture post-production group.  In this newly created position, Mr. Birstock will oversee the facility's operations, administration and sales activities.

"Larry's depth of experience is a great addition to our skilled team," said Michael Daruty, Senior Vice-President, Technical Operations.  "He has a tremendous track record of success with both the creative and technical aspects of post-production."   

Mr. Birstock said, "I am excited to be a part of this talented group at Universal.  Digital Services maintains a high level of technical expertise joined with great customer service."

Mr. Birstock's career has spanned senior executive positions at leading post-production companies such as Post Logic, Technicolor and Deluxe.  In these leadership roles, he has been responsible for growing established post facilities and launching new companies in the US, UK and India.        

Universal Studios Digital Services offers Film Scanning, Color Correction, Digital Intermediates, DCP Creation, Editing, Digital Restoration, Video Duplication & Conversion, Digital Effects, Quality Control and Video Encoding services for independent projects, television, features and trailers.  The facility is also responsible for the preservation and restoration of the Universal film library and plays a central role in the Studios' Centennial project.  This project involves the extensive restoration of 100 of the studio's most beloved titles such as To Kill a Mockingbird, All Quiet on The Western Front, Jaws, The Sting, Out of Africa, Frankenstein and Jaws.

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Universal Studios Digital Services is a unit of NBCUniversal.  NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

SOURCE Universal Studios, Inc.