Dean DeBlois To Helm Live-Action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Adaptation
Universal is producing the live-action remake which is slated to hit theaters in March of 2025.
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‘Puss In Boots’ Finds New Legs Over New Year’s Weekend As ‘Avatar’ Continues To Dominate
And ‘Strange World’ inched closer to ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ in total NA box office.
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.
‘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.
An Early Look At This Year’s Animated Feature Oscar Race
Thoughts on who might make an impact at the 2023 Oscars.
‘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.
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.
Will Ferrell And Jamie Foxx Are Voicing Dogs In Phil Lord And Chris Miller-Produced Strays’
Animation/live-action hybrids with animals tend to aim towards the younger set, but this Universal comedy is targeted at an older crowd.
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.
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Moves Up Release Date, Goes Head-To-Head With ‘Soul’
One animated feature is bucking the trend, and rather than delaying its release date, it’s moving it forward.
VFX Artists Are Still Working On ‘Cats’ Even Though The Film Is Already Out In Theaters
Universal is replacing the current version in theaters with a new version that contains “improved visual effects.”
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Helmer Dean DeBlois Inks New Production Deals With Universal And Dreamworks Animation
Projects will be produced through DeBlois’s recently formed Anvil Pictures banner.
Universal Launches Animation Writers Program, Targets Stories That Reflect ‘Diversity Of Its Audiences’
The one-year paid program is pitched as the first program to cover animation writing for both films and tv.
‘Minions’ Sequel Will Be Called ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
Arriving July 3, 2020.
Universal Bombs With Its Two VFX-Driven Films: ‘Mortal Engines’ And ‘Welcome To Marwen’
These two vfx-driven films could end up losing a combined $150-200 million.
Universal Is Producing New Woody Woodpecker Shorts For Youtube
The new shorts will launch in December.
Universal Launches 2019 Writers Program, Now Accepting Animation/Live-Action Hybrid Scripts
Writers who are developing hybrid animation projects can now participate in Universal’s Writers Program.
Weta Artist Christian Rivers Makes His Feature Debut With ‘Mortal Engines’ (Trailer)
“Mortal Engines” is among the more unusual vfx-laden films of next year.
‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ Opens In 4th; ‘Despicable Me’ Passes ‘Zootopia’ In Global Box Office
“My Little Pony” had a solid launch in theaters. Here’s a few factors to consider when looking at the numbers from its opening weekend.
Dreamworks Confirms ‘The Croods’ Sequel Is Back On, And Announces ‘Spooky Jack’
The Croods family is making a comeback, while “Paranormal Activity” producer Jason Blum is overseeing “Spooky Jack.”
‘Despicable Me 3’ Takes Over As Top-Grossing Animated Feature Of 2017
With over $600 million in global box office, “Despicable Me 3” is a success, but one aspect of the film’s performance should cause concern for Universal.
‘Despicable Me 3’ Sets Opening Day Record in China
Chinese audiences are turning out for Gru and his Minions.
What is The Future of Dreamworks Animation? A Few Thoughts on What’s Happening
Why is a guy who made his reputation in vfx taking over a character animation studio? We’ve got some theories.
Breaking: Comcast in Talks To Buy Dreamworks Animation
Comcast would reportedly pay over $3 billion for the animation studio.
Universal Releases Expanded Look at ‘Secret life of Pets’
Can Illumination replicate the success it has enjoyed with the Despicable Me franchise?
Universal Launches New Kids Division
Buoyed by the success of Minions, Universal is launched a new kids division.
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.
‘Inside Out’ and ‘Minions’ Are Pulling In Big Box Office
Not one, but two animated features are currently raking in big box office bucks.
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.
Seth MacFarlane Stole ‘Ted,’ Lawsuit Alleges
Seth MacFarlane has been accused of ripping off the foul-mouthed-teddy-bear concept for his 2012 film “Ted” from a California company called Bengal Mangle Productions.
“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 …
