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.
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‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Reviews Roundup: Funniest Film Of The Year Or Total Bore? Critics Can’t Agree
Reviews are mixed for Illumination’s latest, which is predicted to pull in between $65-93 million over the July 4 weekend.
‘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.
Dreamworks Announces ‘Trolls 3’ For 2023
The film is expected to have a short exclusive theatrical window before heading to PVOD.
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”?
Box Office Report: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Scores Top Covid-Era Debut For Family Film
The Warner Bros. sequel opened with $31.6 million domestically against a budget of $150 million.
‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Opens #2 In Theaters, Far Behind Original’s Opening
The Dreamworks sequel took a projected $17.3M in three days, far behind the original’s $50M in 2017.
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.
‘Spirit Untamed’ Review Roundup: Equine Adventure Offers Middling Entertainment, No Surprises
The most striking thing about Dreamworks’s latest is that it’s coming out exclusively in theaters.
‘Boss Baby’ Sequel Will Launch Simultaneously In Theaters And On Streaming
In an unprecedented move, Universal will make the film available (at no extra cost) to Peacock Premium subscribers.
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.
‘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.
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie On Verge Of Topping Japan’s All-Time Box Office; Passes $300M Globally
The film could overtake “Spirited Away” and top the all-time ranking within the next couple weeks.
‘The Croods: A New Age’: China Gross Is Now Almost Double North America’s
The caveman sequel has now grossed $20.3 million in North America and $36.6 million in China.
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Set To Land Biggest Domestic Opening Since Early March; Also No. 1 In China
Dreamworks’ sequel took an estimated $9.7 million over the Friday-Sunday period, which would mark the strongest opening since Pixar’s “Onward.”
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Review: Class Conflict Meets Crazed Comedy In New Caveman Caper
By the midway point, “A New Age” is shaping up as an enjoyable social satire. But the current logic of Hollywood animation writing dictates that this is not enough.
The New Trailer For ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Is Definitely Something
Get ready for a new pseudo-baby, an evil tyrant, a dash of time travel, and ninjas.
Here Are 23 Major Animated Movies Coming Out In 2021
Welcome to the year of five Disney features, Ghibli’s comeback, and many, many sequels.
Why Universal Is Giving ‘Trolls World Tour’ A Wide Theatrical Release In France Tomorrow
“I don’t see [France’s] cinema theatre as any riskier than school,” says Xavier Albert, Universal Pictures France’s managing director.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In April
If March was defined by the shock of the coronavirus’s global spread, April is when we started to really see its repercussions for animation, and glimpse how the industry may change for good.
Studios Vs. Theaters: Who Will Blink First In War Sparked By ‘Trolls World Tour’?
“Trolls World Tour” did well on video-on-demand. Universal wants to repeat the formula. Theaters are furious.
Everything Is Awesome Again: Universal And Lego Strike Exclusive Five-Year Film Deal
Warner Bros. gave up on a previous partnership with the toy company after their movies yielded diminishing returns.
‘Sponge On The Run’ And ‘Soul’ Are Now The Only Tentpole Animated Releases Due This Summer
The coronavirus has pushed other releases back — and may still do the same with these two.
Theater Owners Issue Veiled Threat To Universal Over ‘Trolls’ VOD Release
The days of exclusive theatrical windows will eventually come to an end. Coronavirus is simply speeding up the process.
‘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.”
Universal Will Break Theatrical Window With Same-Day VOD Release Of ‘Trolls World Tour’
“Trolls World Tour” will be the guinea pig in a major experiment for Hollywood film studios.
Illumination Reveals The First Trailer For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
Minion fever is back!
‘Dolittle’ Doesn’t Use CG Animation Very Well: Here Are The Key Complaints From Critics
Universal hired a director who doesn’t know anything about animation to direct a film with lots of animated characters. What could go wrong?
First ‘Dolittle’ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Talks To Photorealistic CG Animals
Universal’s delayed hybrid feature will be released on January 17, 2020.
‘The Addams Family’ Opens In The U.S. To Poor Reviews, Decent Box Office Projections
Add “The Addams Family” to a long year of animated Hollywood clunkers.
Dreamworks Announces New Features For 2021: ‘The Bad Guys’ And ‘Spirit Riding Free’ Film
Dreamworks Animation has announced two new features slated for release in 2021.
‘Abominable’ Tops North American Box Office With $20.6 Million
The good news: It’s the best U.S. debut for an original animated film this year. The bad news: It’s one of Dreamworks Animation’s worst openings ever.
Universal Pushes Back Release Dates For ‘Sing’ and ‘Croods’ Sequels
Universal is shifting around release dates for films from its Illumination and Dreamworks studios.
Trailer For Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Welcome To Marwen’ Showcases Unique Mix Of Live-Action And Animation
If “Toy Story” were an adult drama…
It’s Official: There’s Going To Be A ‘Boss Baby’ Sequel
If you liked the first one, get ready for another one.
