The first two Despicable Me films, starring Steve Carell as evil Gru, are set to depart streaming at the end of the month.

The pandemic has been hard on animated films. Many families have grown acclimated to streaming, causing big brands like Pixar to see their theatrical releases altered as a result. But not “Minions.” ...

Illumination Entertainment, the production company behind “Minions” and the “Despicable Me” films, has signed a first-look deal with South Korean animation studio Mofac Alfred, an individual with ...

Families weren’t scared to return to the box office during the pandemic and have shelled out $300.9M to date on Illumination Entertainment and Universal‘s Minions: The Rise of Gru, making it the first ...

Disney has Mickey Mouse, Warners has Bugs Bunny, but until just eight years ago, Universal Studios hadn’t put much stock in cartoon characters. Now, one can hardly reference the studio or its recent ...

SATURDAY UPDATE: Universal/Illumination’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru is lighting up at the global and international box office, set to be the current frame’s No. 1 film domestically, overseas and ...

It has been proven time and again that animated characters are as good as real-life actors at bringing characters to life. And filmmakers have treated audiences to a feast of animated flicks this year ...

Yet another big movie is clearing out of 2020 completely. Whether they will, and whether audiences will quickly return if they do, isn't clear. AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron on Tuesday told CNBC he ...

The tentpole from Illumination Entertainment will get a world premiere at the prestigious film event in June. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief The world premiere for the animated tentpole from ...