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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.

‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever

‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.

Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri Says The Artistry In His Studio’s Films Is Often Overlooked

Illumination’s box office record is one thing, but Meledandri believes that “what is extraordinary is the artistry that is in these movies.”

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Debuts With Historic Numbers At Home And Abroad; Biggest Illumination Opening Ever

Among a host of other achievements, it’s the third-biggest three-day opening ever for an animated feature in the U.S.

Illumination Has Shared The First Teaser For Its Next Animated Feature ‘Migration,’ Flying Into Theaters This Holiday Season

With ‘Mario’ hitting cinemas this week, 2023 will be just the second time in studio history that Illumination releases two films in a year.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Consensus Says Illumination’s Latest Looks Good, But Is Narratively Shallow

Critics seem to agree that while the movie is fun, Mario is a pretty bland main character.

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