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Netflix’s Most Viewed Animation In Second Half Of 2024 Was A Short Film
In the last half of 2024, ‘Arcane’ was the streamer’s most-watched animated series and Illumination’s ‘The Grinch’ was the most-viewed animated film.
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Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Is The Inspiration For A New Illumination Short Film
The new animated short will debut on Netflix tomorrow.
‘Coraline’ Re-Release Continues A Stunning Box Office Run
Globally, the ‘Coraline’ re-release has earned a hefty $37.7 million.
The Top Two Global Films Last Weekend Were Both Animated
Animated features remain the top story at this year’s theatrical box office.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Hated It, Not That It Matters
If ever a franchise was critic-proof, it might be ‘Despicable Me.’
Why Are Minions So Popular? We Asked ‘Despicable Me 4’ Director Chris Renaud
Renaud also explained the role of the new Mega-Minions.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Passes $100 Million Domestic Milestone During Its Second Weekend In Theaters
The last animated film to top the U.S. box office in back-to-back weekends was ‘Mario,’ also distributed by Universal.
Nintendo And Illumination Are Working On A Second ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie
Very few details were included in the announcement, but the film is dated to hit U.S. theaters on April 3, 2026.
‘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.
After A Slow Start, ‘Migration’ Soars To Impressive Holiday Week Comeback
A strong run for ‘Migration’ is good news in an industry that was asking questions about the viability of original titles at the box office.
‘Migration’ Reviews Roundup: Standard Feathery Fun For The Kids
Critics have been generally receptive, and have found plenty to admire both visually and narratively, while acknowledging that the film hews close to well-worn American animation formulas.
Why ‘Migration’ Director Benjamin Renner Nearly Turned Down Illumination’s Offer To Direct, And What Changed His Mind
The director joined us to discuss why animals make the best protagonists and the importance of a good score.
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.
View Conference 2023 Takes Flight With Italian Premieres Of ‘Migration,’ ‘Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget’
This year’s conference boasts an incredible speaker lineup and several panels of the impact of AI.
Illumination’s ‘Migration’ Takes Flight With First Full Trailer
Illumination’s got their ducks in a row with their latest title, ‘Migration.’
‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Opens With Impressive $95.4M Domestic Debut But Struggles Abroad
Meanwhile, ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ is just days away from becoming the third-highest-grossing animated film of all time.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Passes ‘Minions’ As Illumination’s Top Grossing Film Of All-Time
Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ and Takehiko Inoue’s ‘The First Slam Dunk’ both passed major milestones over the weekend as well.
Summer 2023 Could Have A Dramatic Effect On The Future Of Theatrical Animation Distribution
‘Mario’ is making box office history, but this summer’s frontloaded release schedule could be the real litmus test for theatrical animation distribution.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses $1B At The Global Box Office
‘The First Slam Dunk’ finished another week in the global top ten and ‘Suzume’ nears $10 million in the U.S.
‘Mario,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Enjoy Record-Breaking Box Office Weekends
‘Mario’ posted a historic third weekend domestically while ‘The First Slam Dunk’ dominated in China.