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#Illumination

Annie Nominees 2023 Annie Nominees 2023

‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Turning Red,’ ‘ The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse’ Lead Annie Award Nominations

After earning 51 nominations and 20 wins last year, Netflix again leads the pack with 50 nominations.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Puss in Boots Puss in Boots

NBCUniversal To Take The Top 3 Animation Box Office Spots From 2022 As ‘Puss In Boots’ Continues To Put Up Big Numbers

Universal’s other two winners in 2022 were “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The Bad Guys.”

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

NBCU

NBCUniversal Boss Jeff Shell Says His Company’s Animation Business Is More Attractive Than Disney’s

In the battle for American feature animation supremacy, NBCUniversal’s chief takes a shot at struggling competitor Disney.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months 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 | 2 months ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Wait Is Over. Here’s ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Teaser Trailer

Five years after it was first announced, we have our first look at Illumination’s take on Mario.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months 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 | 4 months ago

Minions Vandalism

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Has An Alternate Ending, Courtesy Of Chinese Authorities

The Chinese government couldn’t resist editing the ending of Illumination’s latest animated feature.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Not Done Yet, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Gets Box Office Boost With Chinese Theatrical Release Date

As theatrical runs wind down in many key territories, ‘The Rise of Gru’ will get a second wind with Chinese and Italian releases.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

In Its Fourth Weekend, ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Is The Biggest Movie In The World

Jordan Peele’s Nope was the biggest film at the North America box office, but The Rise of Gru beat Thor

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Gru No Money

Animation Income Disparity Highlighted As Steve Carell Banks $12.5 Million Payday For ‘The Rise Of Gru’

As Carell’s fee went viral, so to did a conversation about how artists are compensated for their work and their creations.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Minions Vandalism

U.K. Cinemas Ban Formal Attire As #GentleMinions Meme Results In Despicable Behavior

Cinemas in the U.K. have reported losses in the thousands after the #GentleMinions viral trend turned destructive.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Meme-Obsessed Teens Are Driving Ticket Sales For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’

The Minions movies are shifting older as teen fans are returning to the franchise they grew up with.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Shatters Independence Day Box Office Records

With a $128 million launch, Minions signals the return of big box office animated features.

By Amid Amidi | 7 months ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Is On Pace For Monster Opening After Amazing Thursday Previews

The Minions have done what Pixar couldn’t: proven that audiences still want theatrical animation.

By Jamie Lang | 7 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

Super Mario Bros.

Universal Delays ‘Super Mario Bros.’, ‘Puss In Boots’ Release Dates

Like any good plumber Mario is rescheduling his appointment. Universal has also delayed Puss in Boots to fill the hole left by Mario.

By Jamie Lang | 10 months ago

Sing 2

‘Sing 2’ Becomes First Animated Film In Over 2 Years To Gross $100M At U.S. Box Office

It’s the first time since “Frozen 2” that an animated film has cracked $100M domestically.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Netflix Expands Licensing Deal With Universal For Illumination And Dreamworks Titles

Upcoming titles like “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” will be available in the U.S. on Netflix.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Clutch Diamond

Illumination Partners With Streetwear Brand Brain Dead For Experimental Short Films

“Minions” this ain’t.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Earwig and the Witch

Here Are 23 Major Animated Movies Coming Out In 2021

Welcome to the year of five Disney features, Ghibli’s comeback, and many, many sequels.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

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