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Illumination Founder Chris Meledandri Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Steve Carrell, Danny DeVito and Donna Langley joined the June 10 ceremony honoring the ‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Super Mario Bros.’ franchise producer, one of animation’s most prominent...

Illumination Is ‘Going Back To Originality’ Says CEO Meledandri, With New Feature ‘Not Alone’

Directed by Illumination veterans Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val, the film showcases the studio's in-house talent.

The Minions and their ‘big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

When Illumination founder and chief executive Chris Meledandri earlier this month received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he wondered how many visitors it will have. “In...

Pierre Coffin And Chris Meledandri On ‘Minions,’ Auteur Ambitions, And Illumination’s French Roots

Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri on how Minions and Monsters reflects Illumination's shift toward creator-driven risk-taking and its French roots.

WBPA Boss Bill Damaschke Promises Creator-Led ‘New Chapter’ At The Studio, Headlined By Vivienne Medrano’s ‘Prehistoria’

At Annecy, the animation chief pitched an artist-first future guided by “Heart, Humor, Hope” and showcased projects through 2028.

Annecy Opens With Surprise Guests, A Tribute To Marjane Satrapi, And The World Premiere Of ‘Minions & Monsters’

Chris Meledandri praised Annecy's role in animation culture while Guillermo del Toro not-so-surprising appearance topped off a star-studded opening night.

Illumination Reveals New Animated Feature ‘Not Alone’ at Annecy

CEO Chris Meledandri shared that the studio’s next original film, a romance between 2 very shy people incapable of coming together until the possibility of Earth’s demise intervene...

Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar Animated Films Claim 59% Of California’s Latest Studio Tax Credits

DreamWorks, Pixar, and Disney dominate the latest incentive round as California doubles down on keeping big-budget animation production in state.

Illumination’s Next Original Feature ‘Not Alone’ Gets First Teaser

The first teaser arrives for Illumination's original feature, directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val.

5 Best Illumination Movies That Rival Disney, Pixar & DreamWorks

Back in the day, animated movies almost always came from the giants: Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks. And many of them became all-time classics, like Shrek, The Lion King, Toy Story,...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes First 2026 Movie To Hit This Major Box Office Milestone

Ever since Illumination released its first feature film in 2010, the animation studio has been one of the most reliable box office bets. Despicable Me is its flagship property, but...

‘Minions & Monsters’ Director Pierre Coffin on His Tribute to Hollywood, the Exhausting Work of Voicing the Yellow C...

Pierre Coffin thought he was done with the Minions. After nearly two decades inside the “Despicable Me” universe — the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, with more th...

Hannah Minghella Named Head of Netflix Animation Studios (Exclusive)

In the reshuffling, Kira Goldberg will add live-action family movies to her portfolio as Minghella focuses solely on animation.

How ‘Eventized’ Screenings, ‘Coraline’s’ 4K Re-Release, And Annecy’s Platform Helped Shape Laika’s Plans For ‘Wildwood’

David Burke explains how Annecy, Fathom Entertainment, and the studio's successful re-release screenings are shaping the plan for Laika's next feature.

First ‘Gatto’ Teaser Showcases A Dramatic Aesthetic Departure For Pixar

Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne lead Enrico Casarosa's cat-centered, Venice-set feature, arriving in theaters in March 2027.

Annecy Kicks Off With ‘Minions & Monsters’; Pledge To Protect Culture & Tribute To Marjane Satrapi

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival got off to a high octane start on Sunday evening with the world premiere of Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, and the surprise...

LILO & STITCH 2 Taps Chris Sanders as Director, Bringing the Franchise’s Creator Back to Lead the Next Adventure

Pixar Releases ‘Gatto’ Teaser Trailer and Poster

Here Kitty Kitty! Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne join the feline voice cast of the studio’s next original animated feature, helmed by ‘Luca’ director Enrico Casarosa; hits the...

DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Writers/Directors Join VIEW Conference 2026

Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado will take the stage to share production insights and stories surrounding their new original animated comedy adventure hitting theaters on Septem...

‘Minions’ Superfan George Lucas Has a Role in 3rd Movie, Illumination Boss Confirms

The "Star Wars" creator and Illumination fan already wants a part in the fourth "Minions" movie The post ‘Minions’ Superfan George Lucas Has a Role in 3rd Movie, Illumination Boss...

‘Minions & Monsters’ Adds Dimension to the ‘Despicable Me’ Universe

Annecy 2026: Pierre Coffin’s latest confection is a love letter to classic Hollywood and an agreeable step forward in one of animation’s biggest franchises The post ‘Minions &...

Oscar-Winning ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse’ Director Peter Baynton To Helm Apple’s ‘Little Santa’

Jon Agee’s popular children’s book is being adapted into a musical comedy adventure for Apple with animation by WildBrain and pre-production by House of Cool.

Disney and Pixar drop first look at 'Gatto,' a feline mob adventure

Think you know who runs Venice? Meow you do. Check out the first teaser trailer for Disney and Pixar's "Gatto," starring Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne. In theaters March 5, 2...

Despicable Me & Minions – Why It’s Cinema’s Most Underrated Franchise

As we get closer and closer to the release of Minions and Monsters, it’s time... The post Despicable Me & Minions – Why It’s Cinema’s Most Underrated Franchise appeared first...