‘Coraline’ Re-Release Continues A Stunning Box Office Run
Globally, the ‘Coraline’ re-release has earned a hefty $37.7 million.
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The Top Two Global Films Last Weekend Were Both Animated
Animated features remain the top story at this year’s theatrical box office.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Hated It, Not That It Matters
If ever a franchise was critic-proof, it might be ‘Despicable Me.’
Why Are Minions So Popular? We Asked ‘Despicable Me 4’ Director Chris Renaud
Renaud also explained the role of the new Mega-Minions.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer: Our First Look At The Return Of Animation’s Most Lucrative Box Office Franchise
Universal will bring ‘Despicable Me’ back to theaters on July 3.
‘Ernest & Celestine’ Director Benjamin Renner Will Helm An Illumination Comedy About Ducks
Also headed to theaters: “Despicable Me 4.”
Illumination Reveals The First Trailer For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
Minion fever is back!
Illumination’s ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’: Audiences Like It; Critics Not So Much
Despite critical scorn, “The Secret Life of Pets 2” could launch in first place at the box office.
Can ‘Secret Life Of Pets 2’ Withstand The Replacement Of Its Lead Voice?
Do celebrity voice actors make animated features successful or the filmmakers themselves? We’re about to find out.
‘Secret Life of Pets’ Sequel Confirmed—And It’s Coming Soon
Illumination Entertainment has found its second franchise!
‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Breaks Record For An Original Animated Film Debut
Between “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Finding Dory,” animation is owning the U.S. summer box office season.
Director Chris Renaud On ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Chris Renaud talks about comic influences on “The Secret Life of Pets,” Illumination’s unconventional workflow, and the studio’s fluid production process that allows humor to be added in during every stage of production.
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.
Illumination Sets Release Date for Louis C.K.-Starring ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
New York’s favorite hangdog comic is set to play an actual dog.
Watch: First Trailer for ‘Despicable Me’ Spinoff ‘Minions’
We’ve got our first look at Illumination Entertainment’s “Minions,” the spin-off/prequel to the studio’s massively popular “Despicable Me” franchise.
Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin on Creative Choices and Challenges in “Despicable Me” Films
Chris Renaud (above, left) and Pierre Coffin are the directorial duo responsible for one of the biggest animated phenomenons of recent …
Directors Mostly Named Chris Discuss Feature Filmmaking
It’s been a great year for people named Chris.
13 Animation Directors You Might Not Have Known Also Voiced Characters
Whether it be for lack of budget or a desire to take center stage, TV series creators lending their own voices to their animated …
Once and For All, Al Pacino Proves the Worthlessness of Celebrity Voice Actors
Among the juicier dramas surrounding the production of the megahit Despicable Me 2 is Al Pacino’s sudden departure from the film. Six …
“Despicable Me 2” Dominates the Global Box Office
For the third week in a row, an animated film has taken the crown at the U.S. box office. This week, the winner is Illumination …
“Despicable Me 2” Reader Talkback
Despicable Me 2, which debuted in the United States on Wednesday with a mammoth $34.3 million, is headed into what is guaranteed to be a …
FIRST LOOK: “The Lorax”
Someone on the Chinese video site Sina posted this work-in-progress trailer for The Lorax from Illumination Entertainment, whose earlier …
