‘Minions’ Maker Chris Meledandri To Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award
Chris Melendandri is being recognized for the unstoppable success of his studio Illumination.
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BREAKING: Margie Cohn Named President Of Dreamworks Animation; Chris DeFaria Will Exit The Studio
Cohn will oversee both film and television animation at Dreamworks.
Can ‘Secret Life Of Pets 2’ Withstand The Replacement Of Its Lead Voice?
Do celebrity voice actors make animated features successful or the filmmakers themselves? We’re about to find out.
‘Despicable Me’ Producer Wants to Reboot Dreamworks’ Shrek
Shrekciting news!
Minions Maker Illumination Is Working On A Mario Bros. Feature
Who needs Minions, when you’ve got Mario!
Louis C.K. Is No Longer Fit To Play A Dog: Multiple Animated Projects In Disarray After Louis C.K. Admits To Sexually Harassing Women
Multiple animated projects are in disarray after Louis C.K. admits to sexually harassing multiple women.
The Humble Roots Of The Mega-Hit Franchise ‘Despicable Me’
“Despicable Me,” the most financially successful theatrical animation franchise of all-time, has unlikely roots in an independent Spanish studio.
Stat of the Day: 20% of The Content Illumination Creates Isn’t For Its Films
Illumination, makers of “Sing” and “Secret Life of Pets,” doesn’t play by the standard rules of Hollywood feature animation. Here’s one way they’re breaking the rules.
Disney Wins Producers Guild of America Award for 9th Time in 11 Years
The Producers Guild of America likes Disney Company animated films—A LOT.
What is The Future of Dreamworks Animation? A Few Thoughts on What’s Happening
Why is a guy who made his reputation in vfx taking over a character animation studio? We’ve got some theories.
Chris deFaria Named President of Dreamworks Animation, Leaves Warner Animation Group Floundering
Chris deFaria, the voice of Peppermint Patty in 1970s Peanuts specials, is now top dog at Dreamworks Animation.
A Complete List of Every Song in Illumination’s ‘Sing’
The complete list of songs that appear in Illumination’s “Sing.”
My First Thoughts and Questions About This Comcast-Dreamworks Deal
We’ve got a lot to talk about.
Katzenberg Might Leave Dreamworks: Stunning New Details from Comcast Negotiations
A Comcast deal could potentially spell the end of Dreamworks’ feature animation division.
Illumination Premieres ‘Sing’ Teaser
Imagine ‘American Idol’ with an all-animal cast.
Illumination Announces ‘Sing’ With 85 Songs and Matthew McConaughey As A Koala
2016 is shaping up to be the year of the animated animal feature, and “Sing” just might be the quirkiest film of the bunch.
How Did Sony Animation Hire An Exec Who Bought An Emoji Movie Pitch?
A leaked Sony email reveals part of the decision-making process that led Sony executives to hire Kristine Belson as the head of their animation division.
Were Movie Critics Too Harsh on ‘Minions’?
The ‘Minions’ is a hit with audiences and a miss with critics. Who got it right?
‘Minions’ Maker Illumination Signs First-Look Deal With South Korea’s Mofac Alfred
Illumination has optioned Mofac Alfred’s online hit ‘Johnny Express’ and made a first-look pact with the studio.
Nine Illuminating Notes From ‘Despicable Me’ Producer Chris Meledandri
Illumination Entertainment’s founder admits he has no idea what’s in store for the future of animation, but it will probably arrive online in short-form.
Annecy Will Host Genndy Tartakovsky, Masaaki Yuasa, ‘Zootopia’ Directors, Richard Williams
Annecy is taking over San Diego Comic-Con as the place for Hollywood to preview its major projects.
PGA Nominates Five Animation Producers, Will Honor Bob Iger and Chris Meledandri
With the 25th Annual PGA Awards right around the corner on Jan. 19, the Producers Guild of America has chosen five films to compete in …
Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin on Creative Choices and Challenges in “Despicable Me” Films
Chris Renaud (above, left) and Pierre Coffin are the directorial duo responsible for one of the biggest animated phenomenons of recent …
Chris Meledandri is Changing How Animated Features Are Produced
Despicable Me 2 is on track to become the most profitable film in Universal Pictures’ 100-plus year history, and that has turned …
“Despicable Me 2” Reader Talkback
Despicable Me 2, which debuted in the United States on Wednesday with a mammoth $34.3 million, is headed into what is guaranteed to be a …
Illumination Plans CG Remake of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Illumination Entertainment, the company responsible for Despicable Me and The Lorax, announced this week that it will produce a CGI …
BOX OFFICE REPORT: “The Lorax” is a Hit
Illumination Entertainment’s The Lorax exceeded expectations and debuted in first place with a stunning $70.2 million last weekend. That …
Lou Dobbs Says “The Lorax” and “Arrietty” Indoctrinate Children
Fox Business’s Lou Dobbs claims that President Obama’s “liberal friends in Hollywood” are “targeting a younger demographic using animated …
FIRST LOOK: “The Lorax”
Someone on the Chinese video site Sina posted this work-in-progress trailer for The Lorax from Illumination Entertainment, whose earlier …
Toy Story 3 Breaks Record, Stellar Debut for Despicable Me
Today, Toy Story 3 surpassed Finding Nemo as the top grossing domestic Pixar feature. However, as Box Office Mojo points out, “it will …
