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Shrek 5 Shrek 5

‘Shrek 5’ Won’t Be Released For Another Two Years, But The First Teaser Came Out Today

Universal Pictures is very confident about Shrek — and they have good reason to be.

By Amid Amidi | 5 months ago

Sing: Thriller Sing: Thriller

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Is The Inspiration For A New Illumination Short Film

The new animated short will debut on Netflix tomorrow.

By Amid Amidi | 9 months ago

Shrek

‘Minions’ Studio Chief Chris Meledandri To Produce ‘Shrek 5’

It’s not ogre yet.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Despicable Me 4

‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer: Our First Look At The Return Of Animation’s Most Lucrative Box Office Franchise

Universal will bring ‘Despicable Me’ back to theaters on July 3.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Migration

Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri On Original Animation Box Office Struggles, Shifting Audience Tendencies, And Keeping Budgets Down

Meledandri says if established studios tried cutting budgets to Illumination levels, it would be disruptive to their artistic culture.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Mario Trailer

Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri Says The Artistry In His Studio’s Films Is Often Overlooked

Illumination’s box office record is one thing, but Meledandri believes that “what is extraordinary is the artistry that is in these movies.”

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Migration

Illumination Has Shared The First Teaser For Its Next Animated Feature ‘Migration,’ Flying Into Theaters This Holiday Season

With ‘Mario’ hitting cinemas this week, 2023 will be just the second time in studio history that Illumination releases two films in a year.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Consensus Says Illumination’s Latest Looks Good, But Is Narratively Shallow

Critics seem to agree that while the movie is fun, Mario is a pretty bland main character.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Mario Trailer

Mario Looks Smashing In New Trailer For ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ But Peach Steals The Show

Fans are praising the trailer’s lush visuals and Princess Peach’s shift from damsel into distress to sovereign ready to fight for her people.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Mike Moon, Moonlight

Illumination Enlists Artist-Executive Mike Moon To Launch Adult Animation Label Moonlight

Moon’s credits include ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,’ ‘Into the Spider-Verse,’ and Netflix’s upcoming special ‘Entergalactic.’

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Reviews Roundup: Funniest Film Of The Year Or Total Bore? Critics Can’t Agree

Reviews are mixed for Illumination’s latest, which is predicted to pull in between $65-93 million over the July 4 weekend.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri On Ignoring Twitter, Chris Pratt’s Mario, And Surviving ‘Titan A.E.’

The executive warned against the slippery slope of letting outside voices, particularly those from social media, impact creative expression.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

The 11-Year Wait Is Over: Dreamworks Releases ‘Puss In Boots’ Sequel Trailer

Puss in Boots may have nine lives, but how many lives did this production have?

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Sing 2

‘Sing 2’ Reviews Roundup: Songs Eclipse Story In Slick, Frenetic Sequel

How has Illumination’s first film in two and a half years fared with critics?

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Chris Meledandri

An Animation Executive Got The Paparazzi Treatment At LAX

Forget Jake Paul and Kim Kardashian, the paparrazi wants to hear from Chris Meledandri.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

Sing 2

Bono’s Rock Lion Joins U2 Singalong In New ‘Sing 2’ Trailer

Do you know all the lyrics to “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”?

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Sing 2

Bono Voices Reclusive Rock-Star Lion In First Trailer For ‘Sing 2’

Illumination’s cast of singing animals is back for “Sing 2,” whose first trailer runs the gamut from Drake lyrics to a rousing chorus of U2.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Chris Meledandri, Nintendo

Nintendo To Nominate Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri To Board Of Directors

Illumination is producing a forthcoming “Super Mario” animated movie with Nintendo.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Release Pulled After Studio Unable To Finish Film

Amidst a nationwide lockdown in France, production has halted on “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”

By Amid Amidi | 5 years ago

Illumination Reveals The First Trailer For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’

Minion fever is back!

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

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