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Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri Says The Artistry In His Studio’s Films Is Often Overlooked

Illumination’s box office record is one thing, but Meledandri believes that “what is extraordinary is the artistry that is in these movies.”

Among a host of other achievements, it’s the third-biggest three-day opening ever for an animated feature in the U.S.

With ‘Mario’ hitting cinemas this week, 2023 will be just the second time in studio history that Illumination releases two films in a year.

Critics seem to agree that while the movie is fun, Mario is a pretty bland main character.

After earning 51 nominations and 20 wins last year, Netflix again leads the pack with 50 nominations.

Universal’s other two winners in 2022 were “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The Bad Guys.”

In the battle for American feature animation supremacy, NBCUniversal’s chief takes a shot at struggling competitor Disney.

Fans are praising the trailer’s lush visuals and Princess Peach’s shift from damsel into distress to sovereign ready to fight for her people.

Five years after it was first announced, we have our first look at Illumination’s take on Mario.

Moon’s credits include ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,’ ‘Into the Spider-Verse,’ and Netflix’s upcoming special ‘Entergalactic.’

The Chinese government couldn’t resist editing the ending of Illumination’s latest animated feature.

As theatrical runs wind down in many key territories, ‘The Rise of Gru’ will get a second wind with Chinese and Italian releases.

Jordan Peele’s Nope was the biggest film at the North America box office, but The Rise of Gru beat Thor

As Carell’s fee went viral, so to did a conversation about how artists are compensated for their work and their creations.

Cinemas in the U.K. have reported losses in the thousands after the #GentleMinions viral trend turned destructive.

The Minions movies are shifting older as teen fans are returning to the franchise they grew up with.

With a $128 million launch, Minions signals the return of big box office animated features.

The Minions have done what Pixar couldn’t: proven that audiences still want theatrical animation.

Reviews are mixed for Illumination’s latest, which is predicted to pull in between $65-93 million over the July 4 weekend.

Like any good plumber Mario is rescheduling his appointment. Universal has also delayed Puss in Boots to fill the hole left by Mario.