Illumination’s ‘The Grinch’: First Trailer And A Late Directorial Shake-Up
A late change in directors has added some behind-the-scenes intrigue to Illumination’s adaptation of “The Grinch.”
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Comcast Also Wants To Buy 21st Century Fox
More U.S. entertainment industry consolidation seems inevitable.
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.
‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ Opens In 4th; ‘Despicable Me’ Passes ‘Zootopia’ In Global Box Office
“My Little Pony” had a solid launch in theaters. Here’s a few factors to consider when looking at the numbers from its opening weekend.
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.
‘Lego Ninjago’ A No-Go At The Box Office
Warner Bros. thought they had a flagship franchise with Lego, but audiences aren’t on board.
‘Despicable Me 3’ Will Become 6th Animated Feature To Reach $1 Billion Global Box Office
Strong performances in Japan and Italy have given “Despicable Me 3” the final push to reach $1 billion in global box office.
‘The Nut Job 2’ Records Worst All-Time Opening For A Film In 4,000+ Theaters
“The Nut Job 2” broke an all-time cinematic record for people NOT seeing a film.
‘Despicable Me’ Is Now The Top-Grossing Animated Feature Franchise Of All-Time
Bow to your new cartoon overlords: Gru and his minions have become the top-grossing animation franchise of all-time.
‘The Emoji Movie’ Delivers A Number Two At The Box Office
Nothing can keep Americans from watching “The Emoji Movie.”
‘Despicable Me 3’ Takes Over As Top-Grossing Animated Feature Of 2017
With over $600 million in global box office, “Despicable Me 3” is a success, but one aspect of the film’s performance should cause concern for Universal.
‘Despicable Me 3’ Sets Opening Day Record in China
Chinese audiences are turning out for Gru and his Minions.
‘Cars 3’ Has Weakest Debut In Pixar Franchise – But It’s Still A Big Winner For Disney
“Cars 3” opened more poorly than the other two films in the Disney-Pixar-franchise, but it’s still a big winner for Disney.
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.
These Artists on ‘Sing’ and ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Are Sharing Their Artwork Online
Illumination doesn’t publish ‘art of’ books for its films, but you can still get a behind-the-scenes look at how their films are designed.
SURPRISE! ‘Monster Trucks’ Beat ‘Rogue One’ At the Monday Box Office [Updated]
Defying critics, box office pundits, and even the studio that made the film, audiences have turned out to see “Monster Trucks.”
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.
‘Sing’ Could Set A Box Office Record, But Not One That Anybody Was Expecting
No one was expecting this record.
‘Sing’ Spikes At Box Office in Second Weekend
“Sing” has never hit No. 1 thanks to “Rogue One,” but it’s still a huge hit.
