Universal Launches Brick-And-Mortar Shop Featuring Limited Edition Runs Of Character Merchandise
The store’s branded goods will be available on a limited-time-only basis only, with new merchandise cycled in every few months.
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‘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.
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.
‘DC League Of Super-Pets’ Tops Domestic Box Office Despite Underwhelming Opening Weekend
The film’s long-term prospects are bright, with little competition in the kids and family space over the next five weeks.
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
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.
‘Paws Of Fury’ Falls Flat As ‘Minions’ Flies Past Major Box Office Milestone
Paramount’s kung-fu comedy whiffed at the box office, while Minions: The Rise of Gru has now grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘Minions’ Sequel Will Be Called ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
Arriving July 3, 2020.
‘Despicable Me’ Is Now The Top-Grossing Animated Feature Franchise Of All-Time
Bow to your new cartoon overlords: Gru and his minions have become the top-grossing animation franchise of all-time.
This Clairvoyant Cupcake Lady Predicted the Comcast-Dreamworks Deal
What did this lady know that the rest of us didn’t?
BAFTA Nominations Announced: Animated Feature, Short, and VFX Nominees
“Inside Out” scores a best screenplay nod, “Minions” gets its first major nomination, and animation legend Richard Williams is nominated in the shorts category.
Do Minions Celebrate Chanukah?
We may finally have a definitive answer to the age-old question: Are the Minions Jewish?
‘Paddington’ Triumphs Over ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Shaun the Sheep’ at BAFTA Children’s Awards
“Gumball” and “Gravity Falls” also earned BAFTA Children’s Awards.
16 Animated Features Submitted for 2015 Oscars
Here’s the complete list of animated features that will compete for the 2015 Academy Award.
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ Scares Up Outstanding $33 Million In 2nd Weekend
Genndy Tartakovsky’s feature continues to surprise everyone with stronger-than-expected box office numbers.
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ Sets Sony Animation Record
The two best-opening Sony Animation movies have now been directed by Genndy Tartakovsky.
‘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.”
‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’ Opening is Baaaaa-d
The Aardman theatrical animation brand has become all but obsolete in the United States.
‘Pixels’ Misses High Score, China Sets Records with ‘Monster Hunt’ and ‘Monkey King’
China has a new all-time animation champ…and it’s a Chinese-made animated feature!
Forget ‘Minions,’ ‘Monster Hunt’ and ‘Monkey King’ Smash Chinese Box Office Records
The Chinese box office made a bold statement this weekend.
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.
‘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.
27 Animated Features To Look For in 2015
If you love animation, you’ll want to check out this list of animated features that will be released in 2015.
Watch: First Trailer for ‘Despicable Me’ Spinoff ‘Minions’
We’ve got our first look at Illumination Entertainment’s “Minions,” the spin-off/prequel to the studio’s massively popular “Despicable Me” franchise.
McDonald’s Introduces New Mascot Called Happy [UPDATED]
If Ronald McDonald wasn’t disturbing enough, McDonald’s has unveiled a creepy-looking animated mascot in the United States called Happy. The Happy Meal box-shaped creature has rubber-hose arms, a huge set of realistic chompers, bulging eyballs, and the McDonald’s arches as eyebrows.
“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 …