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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.’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reviews are mixed for Illumination’s latest, which is predicted to pull in between $65-93 million over the July 4 weekend.

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

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

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

“Minions” this ain’t.

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

A webcomic creator has gotten a feature animation development deal at Illumination.

Despite critical scorn, “The Secret Life of Pets 2” could launch in first place at the box office.

“The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” will be Universal Studios Hollywood’s third attraction based on an Illumination film.

Persichetti, who served as head of story on the original “Puss in Boots,” will helm the sequel.

Chris Melendandri is being recognized for the unstoppable success of his studio Illumination.