Illumination Drops ‘Migration’ Teaser Announcement
The studio’s upcoming animated comedy about a funny, feathered family vacation flies into theaters this Christmas.
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Stuttgart Animation Festival Celebrates 30 Years
Launched in 1982, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film - ITFS - continues to provide a gathering place for the international animation community while acting as a career springboard for young talent; the event runs April 25-30.
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‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Coming to Peacock
Steve Carrell stars as the master of evil in Illumination’s newest entry in the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise; the CG animated comedy debuts exclusively on the streamer later this month.
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Director Didier Ah-Koon and Mythology Expert Liv Albert Join TeamTO's ‘Next Level: Odyssey’
The animated series follows 11-year-old Kiran, who, after falling into a mythical world, must save Odysseus if he is ever to return home.
Illumination Releases ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Trailer
Steve Carell stars as Gru, the master of evil, whose origin story will be revealed, complete with how he met the hapless yellow jesters; the next installment of the ‘Despicable Me’ animated franchise comes to theaters on July 1.
Watch: ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Official Trailer
From the minds behind the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise comes the origin story of the master of evil; starring Steve Carell as the notorious Gru, the CG animated comedy comes to theaters July 1.
Cinco Paul to Make Directorial Debut with Animated ‘Winter Wonderland’
The movie project will blend live-action and stop-motion, and feature original music by Paul, who previously co-wrote the ‘Despicable Me’ trilogy.
Release Dates Set for Illumination’s ‘Migration’ and ‘Despicable Me 4’
New animated comedies from Universal, directed by Benjamin Renner and Chris Renaud, are slated for worldwide theatrical releases in 2023 and 2024, respectively; 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' finally hits theaters July 1.
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Breaking Boards Isn’t so Easy in ‘LEGO Minions: The Kung Fu Master’
Illumination’s mischievous little maniacs bring their special style of mayhem to the world of bricks in their first ever LEGO animated short.
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Illumination Launches ‘Saturday Morning Minions’
Studio’s first original digital series will dop new episodes every Saturday for next 40 weeks starting June 5; ‘Minions: the Rise of Gru’ animated comedy coming Summer 2022.
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Bono, Halsey, and Pharrell Williams Join ‘Sing 2’ Cast
A host of new characters and actors board the sequel to Illumination’s 2016 hit animated musical comedy sequel, ‘Sing,’ set for a December 22, 2021 theatrical release.
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New ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ and ‘Sing 2’ Release Dates Set
As part of Universal’s latest theatrical release schedule shuffle, ‘Minions’ sequel is pushed to July 2, 2021; ‘Sing’ sequel moved to December 22, 2021.
Universal and Illumination Delay ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Release
In response to the growing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the studios have postponed the scheduled July 3 release of their upcoming ‘Minions’ sequel.
New ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Trailer and Images
Illumination’s untold story of a 12-year-old’s quest to become the greatest supervillain in the world hits theatres this July 3.
NBCUniversal Shutting Games Division
Formed in 2017, Universal Games and Digital Platforms published titles based on franchises like ‘Minions,’ ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’
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GIVEAWAY: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’ Arrives on Blu-ray February 5
Illumination and Universal Pictures’ heartwarming holiday tale, with bonus Minions and Max mini-movies, available now on digital download and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere.
Visual Effects Society Names Chris Meledandri Recipient of VES Lifetime Achievement Award
Oscar-nominated producer and Illumination CEO to be awarded at 17th Annual VES Awards on February 5.
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Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD
Illumination and Universal Pictures’ heartwarming holiday tale, with bonus Minion and Max mini-movies, arrives on February 5.
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Exclusive Clip: The Light & Dark of ‘Despicable Me 3’ Leads Gru and Dru
Illumination Entertainment’s third installment in the blockbuster ‘Despicable Me’ franchise arrives on Digital HD on November 21st and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on December 5th.
Illumination’s ‘Despicable Me 3’ Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office
Gru and crew push past DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Shrek’ franchise to make ‘Despicable Me’ the highest-grossing animated film franchise of all time.
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GALLERY: Selected Film Images From 'Despicable Me 3'
Check out a selection of images from Illumination Entertainment’s latest spy caper comedy, the third film in the studio's widly successful animated franchise.
Gru and Crew Make a New Debut in ‘Despicable Me 3’
The producers and directors of Illumination Entertainment’s latest animated spy caper comedy talk about the film’s Annecy premiere and the challenges of keeping a successful franchise fresh.
Free Download: Special Annecy Edition of Animation World Magazine
Special print edition distributed at Annecy 2017 celebrates a year’s worth of creative excellence since industry professionals last gathered in France at the world’s largest and most prestigious film festival dedicated to the art of animation.
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Final Trailer Drops for Illumination’s ‘Despicable Me 3’
Third and final trailer for Illumination Entertainment’s forthcoming ‘Despicable Me 3’ shows Gru at loose ends in the wake of a disastrous encounter with mega-villain Balthazar Bratt.
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Illumination’s ‘Despicable Me 3’ To Premiere at Annecy 2017
World premiere of ‘Despicable Me 3’ to be held in Annecy on Wednesday, June 14th in English with French subtitles.
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