Tag: Despicable Me
‘Despicable Me 2’ Blu-ray Breaks Animation Sales Records
It definitely seems that audiences can't get enough of Gru and his hard-working Minions. The newly released Universal/Illumination movie Despicable Me 2 generated $80...
VES Summit Addresses Vast Changes in Industry
Illumination Entertainment founder Chris Meledandri, former Digital Domain president and Ender's Game producer Ed Ulbrich, Warner Bros. president of digital production, animation and vfx...
VIEW Conference Reveals More Details
The Italian digital media conference VIEW, happening Oct 15-18 in Torino (immediately following VIEWFest) will be chock full of activity, information and special events...
Chinese Officials Deny a Ban on ‘Despicable Me 2'
Officials in China have denied that there is ban on Universal/Illumination's hugely popular animated feature Despicable Me 2 in the country. Authorities say the...
The Minions Rule the Global B.O.
The long 4th of July weekend proved to be a really sweet time for Gru and the rest of the clan from Despicable Me...
The Gru Next Door: Building ‘Despicable Me 2'
Universal/Illumination's acclaimed anti-hero returns to the big screen in the 3-D summer sequel Despicable Me 2.
Three years ago, when Despicable Me was heading into...
‘Despicable Me 2' Breaks B.O. Records Overseas
Although the Universal/Illumination animated feature hasn’t opened in the U.S. yet, the film has already made over $41.5 million from only seven international territories....
Annecy Festival Releases Complete Schedule
If you are planning to attend next week's jam-packed edition of the Annecy Animation Festival in France, you will have a chance to take...
Jon Vitti to Pen ‘Angry Birds’ Flick
Emmy-winning writer Jon Vitti, who has worked on hit toons The Simpsons and King of the Hill in addition to live-action series like The...
Universal Releases New Clip from ‘Despicable Me 2'
Universal has released the first clip from Illumination’s eagerly anticipated summer movie, Despicable Me the Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an...
Sony to Distribute CG Angry Birds Movie
Sony Pictures Entertainment has nabbed the worldwide distribution rights for Rovio’s upcoming CG-animate feature based on its Angry Birds franchise. The 3D film is...
Stephan Franck Introduces new ‘Silver’ Comic
Dark Planet Comics has released its first digital comic, Silver #1, now available for download on ComiXology. The 12-issue miniseries marks the comic book...
Bratt Replaces Pacino as ‘Despicable Me 2' Villain
Is there some sort of curse on the role of the villain Eduardo in the upcoming sequel Despicable Me 2? Over the weekend, Deadline.com...
Gallat Launches Indiegogo Campaign for New Game
Veteran animation director Lionel Gallat (Despicable Me, The Lorax, Flushed Away) has launched an Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign for a game he created titled Ghost...
Tito Ortiz Hired as Illumination’s Development VP
Veteran animated features exec Tito Ortiz (Ice Age, Despicable Me) is returning to Chris Meledandri’s Illumination Entertainment after being absent for two years pursuing...
‘Angry Birds’ Helps Rovio’s Revenues Double in 2012
Those Angry Birds have must have less stress in their lives now that Finnish videogame developer Rovio has posted a 57% growth in net...
Universal Floats Despicablimp Across the U.S.
The minions must have been working overtime. This weekend, Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have launched a giant “Despicablimp” to promote this summer’s release...
Bullock, Brooks & Neeson Sign to Toon Projects
It's a busy week for voice star announcements as a few studios have revealed key names for their upcoming projects. From Universal/Illumination comes the...
A Zany Return to Area 51
Director Cal Brunker stresses strong visuals and iconic imagery in the new, sci-fi comedy movie Escape from Planet Earth.
If luck happens when preparation meets...
GKIDS’ ‘The Rabbi’s Cat’ Rolls Out in the U.S.
Prolific French comic-book artist and film director Joann Sfar discusses the real-life inspirations behind The Rabbi’s Cat and his love for American classics.
Joann Sfar,...
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