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#Chris Meledandri

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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 | 2 months ago

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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 | 4 months 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 | 7 months 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 | 8 months 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 | 11 months 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 2 years ago

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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 | 2 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 | 3 years ago

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

Minion fever is back!

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

‘Spider-Verse’ Director Bob Persichetti Will Helm ‘Puss In Boots 2’

Persichetti, who served as head of story on the original “Puss in Boots,” will helm the sequel.

By Carlos Aguilar | 4 years ago

VES Awards 2019 Winners: ‘Spider-Verse’ Sweeps Animation Categories

“Avengers: Infinity War” and “Lost in Space” also came up big at this year’s VES Awards.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

‘Minions’ Maker Chris Meledandri To Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award

Chris Melendandri is being recognized for the unstoppable success of his studio Illumination.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

BREAKING: Margie Cohn Named President Of Dreamworks Animation; Chris DeFaria Will Exit The Studio

Cohn will oversee both film and television animation at Dreamworks.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

‘Despicable Me’ Producer Wants to Reboot Dreamworks’ Shrek

Shrekciting news!

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

Minions Maker Illumination Is Working On A Mario Bros. Feature

Who needs Minions, when you’ve got Mario!

By Amid Amidi | 5 years ago

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.

By Amid Amidi | 5 years ago

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