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.
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‘Ernest & Celestine’ Director Benjamin Renner Will Helm An Illumination Comedy About Ducks
Also headed to theaters: “Despicable Me 4.”
‘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?
A Guide To 22 Major Animated Features Coming Out In 2022
Get ready for Netflix Animation’s big bang, a “Spider-Verse” sequel, Buzz Lightyear’s origin story, and more …
Dreamworks And Illumination Films Will Come To Peacock After 45 Days In Theaters
The streamer is going to get a whole lot more animated.
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”?
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.
What Animation Does Comcast Own?
Dreamworks, Illumination, Mr. Magoo, Woody Woodpecker, He-Man, Felix the Cat: the telecom titan owns one of the deepest libraries of animation characters, past and present.
Nintendo To Nominate Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri To Board Of Directors
Illumination is producing a forthcoming “Super Mario” animated movie with Nintendo.
Nintendo Looking At More Animation Spin-Offs Beyond Illumination’s ‘Super Mario’ Movie
Nintendo is warming up to Hollywood.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Delayed Again, This Time To 2022
The film is now set for a full two years after its initial release date.
‘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.”
Illumination Reveals The First Trailer For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
Minion fever is back!
‘Minions’ Sequel Will Be Called ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
Arriving July 3, 2020.
Sony Pictures Animation Hires Illumination’s Alison Mann As VP Of Creative And Strategy
In this newly created role at the studio, Mann will concentrate on fostering international talent, among other duties.
‘Despicable Me’ Producer Wants to Reboot Dreamworks’ Shrek
Shrekciting news!
Universal Releases Expanded Look at ‘Secret life of Pets’
Can Illumination replicate the success it has enjoyed with the Despicable Me franchise?
‘Minions’ Is Now the Third-Highest Grossing Animated Film of All-Time
The minions have passed “The Lion King” on the all-time list and has now set its sights on “Toy Story 3.”
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.
Six of the Weirdest ‘Minions’ Marketing Stunts
Illumination/Universal’s push to make its Minions a household name is reaching into some kooky corners.
Minions Get A Fine Art Makeover (Poster Gallery)
“Ceci n’est pas une banane.”
‘Inside Out’ and ‘Minions’ Are Pulling In Big Box Office
Not one, but two animated features are currently raking in big box office bucks.
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.
‘Inside Out’ Flips Box Office Records Inside Out!
Pete Docter’s latest smashes opening weekend box office record for an original film.
Illumination Unveils First Look at ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
“The Secret Life of Pets” makes no bones about its aim to launch an arsenal of non-stop animal gags.
“Despicable Me 3” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Set for 2017
Universal Pictures recently announced release dates for three upcoming films from “Despicable Me” producer Illumination Entertainment.
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 …
“Minions” Film Delayed Until 2015
Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures have moved the release date of the Minions spin-off movie from December 19, 2014 to …
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 …
“Turbo” Fails to Accelerate at Box Office
Turbo, the DreamWorks-produced and David Soren-directed animated feature about the snail that could, opened in a disappointing third place.
“Despicable Me 2” Dominates the Global Box Office
For the third week in a row, an animated film has taken the crown at the U.S. box office. This week, the winner is Illumination …
“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 …
Love Them or Hate Them, The Minions Are Here To Stay
And maybe we can even learn a thing or two from them.
“Monsters University” Top Box Office Again and “Despicable Me 2” Big Overseas
Pixar’s Monsters University, directed by Dan Scanlon, held first place at the U.S. box office with $45.6 million in its second weekend. …