Universal Studios is a company dedicated to the production and distribution of films.
Originating in the Latin universalis , the word universal is part of the set of adjectives because it describes that which belongs to or is related to the idea of the universe . This term covers all things that have been created or the group of elements among which certain features or particularities can be seen that are the subject of statistical studies or analysis.
The notion of universal, therefore, can be applied when you want to name that which affects all members of a species or type. For example: “This ritual is universal to all mammals” , “This is a universal subsidy for all those under 18 years of age” , “I bought a universal charger that I can use on phones of different brands” .
universal remote control
Starting from the last example, in the field of household appliances, a universal remote control allows you to manage various devices of any brand, centralizing the functionality of two or more controls in itself. Televisions, DVD and Blu-ray players, stereos, and even air conditioners and ceiling fans; All of these devices can be operated through a single remote control, providing great convenience, but not before going through complex and exhausting configuration processes, which include entering long serial numbers, over and over again, until finding the suitable for each particular make and model.
Among the functions included in the Nintendo console called Wii U is a universal remote control that promises an unprecedented level of automaticity and compatibility; Those who have tried it say that it is enough to select the brand of television, for example, and wait a few seconds for the process to complete. For the first time, simply taking the console's controller will be enough to turn on all the devices necessary to play, configure them (select the input port, the appearance of the screen) and adjust the audio volume, among other things, which will reduce the need to come into contact with other devices.
Universal can be something generic, like the Universal Serial Bus (USB).
Influence and culture
Universal is also used to name something with general limits because it has influence, validity or scope without distinction of eras, years or nations: “Lionel Messi is a universal star who has millions of fans”, “Universal history is full of anonymous heroes who “They help humanity continue to exist.”
The concept of universal can be a double-edged sword, depending on how it is interpreted in some cases. Especially in cultural matters, it is very common for people to seek refuge in certain disciplines (such as drawing and music ) to convince themselves that it is not necessary to embark on learning a foreign language to get closer to the rest of the world. Although it may be correct to point out that a melody or a painting does not require words to transmit emotions, it is also very possible that their meanings are deeply linked to the experiences of the artists, who were inevitably situated in a historical and geographical context; This reveals the lack of support that the word universal has when used in this way.
Universal Studios, Universal Music Group and Universal Channel
Universal Studios , on the other hand, is an American company dedicated to the production and distribution of films . “Back to the Future” , “American Pie” , “ET the Extraterrestrial” and “Scarface” are some of the films from this company.
Universal Music Group (UMG) is a record label responsible for releasing artists such as ABBA , Black Eyed Peas , Bon Jovi , Pearl Jam and U2 .
Universal Channel , finally, is a cable television channel that broadcasts series such as “Dr. House” , “Heroes” and “Law and Order” . Its representative in Latin America is Fox Latin American Channels .