Animatic with picture-in-picture of the final movie shows what was originally sketched and what ultimately made it into the film.
In celebration of today’s DVD and Blu-ray release of Illumination Entertainment’s Minions, here is an exclusive animatic from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment with picture-in-picture of the final movie showing what was originally sketched and what ultimately made it into the film:
A much anticipated prequel to the worldwide blockbusters Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2, Minions is now available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD!
The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters -- from T. rex to Napoleon -- the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he -- alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob -- ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embark upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in “mod” London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation.
Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side, Gravity) heads up an all-star voice cast including Golden Globe and recent Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm (“Mad Men,” Bridesmaids), Academy Award-nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman: (Or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, Toy Story 3), seven-time Emmy Award-winner Allison Janney (“The West Wing,” “Masters of Sex,” “Mom”), Academy Award-nominee Steve Coogan (Despicable Me 2, Philomena), BAFTA Award-winner Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous,” Shrek 2), and Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech, Pirates of the Caribbean series). The inimitable voices of the Minions are again voiced by Academy Award-nominee Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2) who co-directs with Kyle Balda (Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax). Minions is produced by Illumination Entertainment CEO and founder Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. Brian Lynch wrote the screenplay, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film.
Blu-ray Bonus Features:
- Three all-new original mini-movies: Cro Minion, Competition, and Binky Nelson Unpacified
- Deleted scene: “Me, Myself and Stuart”
- Around The World Interactive Map -- Explore the world of the Minions with this interactive map featuring a collection of games, trivia, featurettes, storyboards and more, all themed to movie locations.
- Behind the Goggles -- The Illumination Story of the Minions -- Get a “behind the googles” look at the history and evolution of everyone’s favorite yellow henchmen with interviews, concept art, image galleries and more.
- Jingle Bells Minion Style -- This holiday favorite is brought to life in a merry-Minion way. Now you get to sing along to the beloved video that was the most shared piece of content on Facebook in 2014.
- The Secret Life Of Pets Theatrical Trailer
DVD Bonus Features:
- Deleted scene: “Me, Myself and Stuart”
- Jingle Bells Minion Style -- This holiday favorite is brought to life in a merry-Minion way. Now you get to sing along to the beloved video that was the most shared piece of content on Facebook in 2014.
- The Secret Life Of Pets Theatrical Trailer
Source: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.
