Universal has set a trio of July dates for upcoming animated titles from Illumination, which produced the “Despicable Me” movies and “Minions.” The first film will open on July 13, 2018; the second…
“Minions” achieved world domination this weekend as the “Despicable Me” spin-off racked up a tremendous $124.3 million to lead the foreign box office The Universal and Illumination Entertainment…
The Minions are about to run rampant at Electronic Arts. The vidgame company’s mobile arm has signed a multiyear deal with Illumination Entertainment and Universal to bring the yellow, Twinkie-shaped…
Universal has released a slapstick-filled first trailer for Illumination’s “Minions” movie, eight months before its July 10 opening. The spinoff of the two “Despicable Me” films stars minions Stuart…
Universal Pictures is turning to former Disney executive Vince Klaseus to manage the company’s expansion into the kids and family arena. Klaseus will serve as president of a newly created brand…
After adding a few new attractions over the last several years, including Michael Bay’s “Transformers” ride and Peter Jackson’s update of King Kong, Universal is making what it calls an…
The Minions are making more moolah for Universal Pictures, with “Despicable Me 2” shattering sales records for an animated title, earning $80 million across all home entertainment platforms in a…
Eddie Egan is leaving Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment after almost two decades at the studio, where his successes have included “Bridesmaids” and the “Despicable Me” and “Fast”…
The Minions keep performing for Universal Pictures. “Despicable Me: Minion Rush,” that features characters and locations from “Despicable Me 2” has crossed the 100 million download mark since the…
Animated features have never been more popular or more important to Hollywood. Yet the directors of some of Hollywood’s top toon hits are frustrated with the state of animated features — and some are…
Judging by the numbers, the 'Despicable Me' creatures' appeal is undeniable, and yet, Illumination honcho Chris Meledandri is also eager to introduce the studio's next batch of unique characters.
