In Summer 2024, Universal Orlando Resort will debut a collection of new, must-see experiences that offer exciting entertainment for the whole family from day to night. The lineup of summertime adventures includes the June 14 grand opening of DreamWorks Land, the vibrant new themed environment inspired by beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda.
Also coming is CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, a riveting new nighttime lagoon show, and Hogwarts Always, an all-new castle projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. On July 3, guests will enjoy the debut of Universal’s largest daytime parade to date, the Universal Mega Movie Parade.
“We are thrilled to debut an array of never-before-seen experiences for the entire family to enjoy from day to night,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort. “These new experiences—coupled with the amazing attractions currently in our theme parks—will...
Also coming is CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, a riveting new nighttime lagoon show, and Hogwarts Always, an all-new castle projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. On July 3, guests will enjoy the debut of Universal’s largest daytime parade to date, the Universal Mega Movie Parade.
“We are thrilled to debut an array of never-before-seen experiences for the entire family to enjoy from day to night,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort. “These new experiences—coupled with the amazing attractions currently in our theme parks—will...
- 4/30/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Universal Orlando has just announced two new shows coming to the Universal theme parks this summer and the return of the Tribute Store and a Hogwarts Castle projection show —Hogwarts Always.
Let’s take a look! Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular
Debuting on June 14 at Universal Studios Florida, this night-time show will take place on the lagoon. It will feature the scores and scenes from blockbuster films like “Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, Jurassic World, Jaws, Shrek, Ghostbusters, Trolls, Back to the Future, Universal Monsters, Transformers, How to Train Your Dragon, E.T., Fast and Furious, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Minions, The Mummy and King Kong.”
This new show will feature 228 fountains that reach heights of 131 feet, 4K projection mapping, and more than 600 drones!
Universal Mega Movie Parade
Coming to Universal Studios Florida on July 3, this parade will celebrate iconic movies like “ E.T., Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Jurassic World,...
Let’s take a look! Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular
Debuting on June 14 at Universal Studios Florida, this night-time show will take place on the lagoon. It will feature the scores and scenes from blockbuster films like “Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, Jurassic World, Jaws, Shrek, Ghostbusters, Trolls, Back to the Future, Universal Monsters, Transformers, How to Train Your Dragon, E.T., Fast and Furious, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Minions, The Mummy and King Kong.”
This new show will feature 228 fountains that reach heights of 131 feet, 4K projection mapping, and more than 600 drones!
Universal Mega Movie Parade
Coming to Universal Studios Florida on July 3, this parade will celebrate iconic movies like “ E.T., Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Jurassic World,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
In 2022, teenagers flocked to cinemas dressed in suits and tuxedos, there to see and celebrate the Illumination film Minions: The Rise of Gru. It was part of a trend, apparently developed organically, called #GentleMinions, of young fans celebrating (some, perhaps ironically) the film franchise with which they grew up.
Universal, which distributed the film, was, suffice it to say, thrilled, and the film ultimately delivered more than $939 million at the box office.
This year, Illumination has another film in the franchise hitting theaters, Despicable Me 4, and the studio is once again betting on a dose of social media virality to kick-start its campaign, turning to an athlete known as “The Joker.”
On Saturday, Nikola Jokić, the star NBA center for the Denver Nuggets, arrived for the team’s playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers dressed suspiciously like Gru, the franchise’s protagonist. It quickly went viral, with memes and jokes all over TikTok,...
Universal, which distributed the film, was, suffice it to say, thrilled, and the film ultimately delivered more than $939 million at the box office.
This year, Illumination has another film in the franchise hitting theaters, Despicable Me 4, and the studio is once again betting on a dose of social media virality to kick-start its campaign, turning to an athlete known as “The Joker.”
On Saturday, Nikola Jokić, the star NBA center for the Denver Nuggets, arrived for the team’s playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers dressed suspiciously like Gru, the franchise’s protagonist. It quickly went viral, with memes and jokes all over TikTok,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Despicable Me 4 is set to hit theaters in 2024, with a focus on the story of supervillain-turned-League agent Gru. The film is helmed by Chris Renaud and produced by Illumination. The latest film has come up with a creative promo video featuring the NBA star Nikola Jokić. In the hilarious promo, Jokić confides to his therapist how he made some of the craziest fans just by dressing up like Gru from Despicable Me.
Gru and family in Despicable Me 4
Steve Carell returns to voice the long-nosed character in the film, while Will Ferrell voices the supervillain Maxime Le Mal who seeks revenge on Gru. The film is the fourth main installment and the sixth installment overall in the franchise.
Nikola Jokić’s Promo For Despicable Me 4 Turns Out To Be Just Perfect Nikola Jokić in the fun promo for Despicable Me 4
Despicable Me 4 has brought in...
Gru and family in Despicable Me 4
Steve Carell returns to voice the long-nosed character in the film, while Will Ferrell voices the supervillain Maxime Le Mal who seeks revenge on Gru. The film is the fourth main installment and the sixth installment overall in the franchise.
Nikola Jokić’s Promo For Despicable Me 4 Turns Out To Be Just Perfect Nikola Jokić in the fun promo for Despicable Me 4
Despicable Me 4 has brought in...
- 4/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The official rating for Despicable Me 4 was revealed, and it shouldn't come as a surprise to fans of the animated Illumination Entertainment franchise.
The Despicable Me saga, including the two Minions spin-offs, is renowned for its unique blend of animated action and mildly rude humor that has become universally beloved across age groups.
The Illumination franchise has grown to be the biggest animated franchise of all time with $4.648 billion grossed due to its family appeal, with Despicable Me 4 only expected to match past highs.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Despicable Me saga, including the two Minions spin-offs, is renowned for its unique blend of animated action and mildly rude humor that has become universally beloved across age groups.
The Illumination franchise has grown to be the biggest animated franchise of all time with $4.648 billion grossed due to its family appeal, with Despicable Me 4 only expected to match past highs.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/19/2024
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
Despicable Me 4 is debuting in theaters this summer!
The fan-favorite franchise returns with it’s first movie in seven years, with Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, back alongside his Minions.
In the upcoming movie, Gru, Lucy and their girls — Margo, Edith and Agnes — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
The franchise has launched many offshoots, including shorts, a Minions spinoff movie and even a prequel. Plus, there’s now a dedicated land at Universal Studios Orlando!
With the next installment hitting theaters on July 3rd, we’re taking a look at the voice cast, which features many new and returning stars.
Keep reading inside to find out who is reprising their...
The fan-favorite franchise returns with it’s first movie in seven years, with Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, back alongside his Minions.
In the upcoming movie, Gru, Lucy and their girls — Margo, Edith and Agnes — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
The franchise has launched many offshoots, including shorts, a Minions spinoff movie and even a prequel. Plus, there’s now a dedicated land at Universal Studios Orlando!
With the next installment hitting theaters on July 3rd, we’re taking a look at the voice cast, which features many new and returning stars.
Keep reading inside to find out who is reprising their...
- 4/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Universal Pictures took to the CinemaCon stage in Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon on top of the box office, becoming the highest grossing studio in 2023 with $4.9 billion in worldwide revenue.
Domestic distribution president Jim Orr thanked movie theater owners for their partnership in a year that saw “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” become the highest grossing film in Illumination history with $1.36 billion, while Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” became the highest grossing biopic of all-time and the highest grossing Best Picture Oscar winner in 20 years with $968 million.
“We’re here at an unprecedented time in our industry, but no doubt a crossroads that will lead us to a lucrative and exciting future,” Orr told exhibitors. “Audiences are sending us a very clear message…they are ready for something new.”
While Universal and Focus Features’ 2024 CinemaCon presentation didn’t have the sheer volume of films as in years past, it did showcase...
Domestic distribution president Jim Orr thanked movie theater owners for their partnership in a year that saw “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” become the highest grossing film in Illumination history with $1.36 billion, while Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” became the highest grossing biopic of all-time and the highest grossing Best Picture Oscar winner in 20 years with $968 million.
“We’re here at an unprecedented time in our industry, but no doubt a crossroads that will lead us to a lucrative and exciting future,” Orr told exhibitors. “Audiences are sending us a very clear message…they are ready for something new.”
While Universal and Focus Features’ 2024 CinemaCon presentation didn’t have the sheer volume of films as in years past, it did showcase...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
CinemaCon attendees got an extended clip from Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 at Universal’s presentation Wednesday in Las Vegas.
In it, Gru (Steve Carell) teams with the villainess Poppy (Joey King) to steal a honey badger from a castle/private school. Two Minions and Gru’s baby son Junior are in tow. Calamity ensues as the honey badger awakes and creates havoc, with Gru getting hit in the butt with a tranquilizer shot.
Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri introduced the clip today at the Caesars Colosseum, thanking exhibitors for the sleeper success of his animation studio’s Migration ($293 million in box office).
“In case of any doubt, our commitment to produce original animation film remains steadfast,” said Meledandri.
Related: CinemaCon 2024 Photos: Henry Cavill, Halle Berry, Michael Keaton, Kevin Costner, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth & More
This latest Despicable Me installment in the multibillion-dollar grossing franchise hits domestic theaters on...
In it, Gru (Steve Carell) teams with the villainess Poppy (Joey King) to steal a honey badger from a castle/private school. Two Minions and Gru’s baby son Junior are in tow. Calamity ensues as the honey badger awakes and creates havoc, with Gru getting hit in the butt with a tranquilizer shot.
Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri introduced the clip today at the Caesars Colosseum, thanking exhibitors for the sleeper success of his animation studio’s Migration ($293 million in box office).
“In case of any doubt, our commitment to produce original animation film remains steadfast,” said Meledandri.
Related: CinemaCon 2024 Photos: Henry Cavill, Halle Berry, Michael Keaton, Kevin Costner, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth & More
This latest Despicable Me installment in the multibillion-dollar grossing franchise hits domestic theaters on...
- 4/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Despicable Me 4’ CinemaCon Footage: Gru Pulls Off ‘Mission: Impossible’ Heist Armed With Diaper Bag
Gru, the recovering supervillain turned huggable and lovable dad, is back in action.
Universal premiered a new sequence from “Despicable Me 4,” the latest installment in the studio and its partner Illumination’s long-running animated franchise, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday. It featured an aspiring villainess (Joey King) as well as a new addition to the Gru family — Gru Jr., who bears a strong resemblance to his beak-nosed namesake — as they attempted a “Mission: Impossible” style heist of a heavily fortified castle. The only problem is Gru’s assistants, the Minions, brought the wrong equipment. Instead of his gear and gadgets, he is armed with only a diaper bag. That means Gru is left to deal with lasers, guards and a vicious honey badger with only diaper rash cream, baby bottles and a pacifier to protect him. It doesn’t help that Gru Jr. keeps crawling around, inadvertently setting off booby traps.
Universal premiered a new sequence from “Despicable Me 4,” the latest installment in the studio and its partner Illumination’s long-running animated franchise, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday. It featured an aspiring villainess (Joey King) as well as a new addition to the Gru family — Gru Jr., who bears a strong resemblance to his beak-nosed namesake — as they attempted a “Mission: Impossible” style heist of a heavily fortified castle. The only problem is Gru’s assistants, the Minions, brought the wrong equipment. Instead of his gear and gadgets, he is armed with only a diaper bag. That means Gru is left to deal with lasers, guards and a vicious honey badger with only diaper rash cream, baby bottles and a pacifier to protect him. It doesn’t help that Gru Jr. keeps crawling around, inadvertently setting off booby traps.
- 4/10/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
When it comes to children’s toys, one of the most popular brands is Lego. For decades, the Lego brand has given children worldwide tools to mix and match and create their own worlds and stories with their various sets. In recent years, they have partnered with multiple large licenses such as Star Wars and Marvel.
Now, in a surprise announcement Lego has revealed their latest brand partnership, that being with Universal’s animation studio Illumination. The partnership between the two companies will begin with two sets based on the upcoming Despicable Me 4 film.
The two sets are Despicable Me and Minions, which features a large Gru and four Minions, and Gru’s Family Mansion, which is a more traditional set with Gru’s house and other members of his family. Admittedly, the Gru figure looks rather nightmare-inducing.
In the announcement, Lego designer Solvita Akmene stated: “Using the Lego...
Now, in a surprise announcement Lego has revealed their latest brand partnership, that being with Universal’s animation studio Illumination. The partnership between the two companies will begin with two sets based on the upcoming Despicable Me 4 film.
The two sets are Despicable Me and Minions, which features a large Gru and four Minions, and Gru’s Family Mansion, which is a more traditional set with Gru’s house and other members of his family. Admittedly, the Gru figure looks rather nightmare-inducing.
In the announcement, Lego designer Solvita Akmene stated: “Using the Lego...
- 4/4/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Wes Tank in Hundreds Of BeaversImage: Srh
With influences including Charlie Chaplin, Guy Maddin, Looney Tunes, Trey Parker, Joe Carnahan’s The Grey, and a handful of Nintendo games, Hundreds Of Beavers is one of the most distinctive movies you’ll see all year, and one made for midnight viewings if ever anything was.
With influences including Charlie Chaplin, Guy Maddin, Looney Tunes, Trey Parker, Joe Carnahan’s The Grey, and a handful of Nintendo games, Hundreds Of Beavers is one of the most distinctive movies you’ll see all year, and one made for midnight viewings if ever anything was.
- 3/11/2024
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- avclub.com
To celebrate the release of Migration from Illumination the creators of Minions, Despicable Me and Sing, we are giving away iTunes codes to 4 lucky winners!
The heartwarming new comedy from Illumination, creators of blockbuster hits Despicable Me and Sing, will be available exclusively to rent or buy on March 4, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Migration invites fans to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family holiday like no other.
The adventure-filled new comedy about overcoming your fears and opening yourself up to the world and its opportunities is filled with Illumination’s signature subversive humor, authentic heart, and unforgettable characters. The Mallard family embarks on a journey south for the winter to Jamaica via New York City, only for their well-laid plans to go awry, leading to new friends and unknown horizons. Get ready to take a flight on a hilariously funny, feathered family holiday like no other!
The heartwarming new comedy from Illumination, creators of blockbuster hits Despicable Me and Sing, will be available exclusively to rent or buy on March 4, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Migration invites fans to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family holiday like no other.
The adventure-filled new comedy about overcoming your fears and opening yourself up to the world and its opportunities is filled with Illumination’s signature subversive humor, authentic heart, and unforgettable characters. The Mallard family embarks on a journey south for the winter to Jamaica via New York City, only for their well-laid plans to go awry, leading to new friends and unknown horizons. Get ready to take a flight on a hilariously funny, feathered family holiday like no other!
- 3/5/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Steve Carell has been a part of many iconic comedy films. However, his voice acting in the globally renowned Despicable Me franchise added new plaudits to the acclaimed star’s career. The franchise features Carell as the voice of Felonious Gru, a supervillain who undergoes reformation after adopting three orphan girls.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office
Ahead of the release of the franchise’s next entry, the Despicable Me movies seem to have captivated audiences on their streaming home, Netflix. The films blasted into Netflix’s global top ten in February 2024 and continue to perform strongly, gathering millions of views in the process. Here is how the Steve Carell-led $4.6 billion franchise is killing it on Netflix.
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Steve Carell’s Despicable Me...
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office
Ahead of the release of the franchise’s next entry, the Despicable Me movies seem to have captivated audiences on their streaming home, Netflix. The films blasted into Netflix’s global top ten in February 2024 and continue to perform strongly, gathering millions of views in the process. Here is how the Steve Carell-led $4.6 billion franchise is killing it on Netflix.
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Steve Carell’s Despicable Me...
- 3/4/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney decided to share her “five-point plan” to break into Hollywood during her Saturday Night Live monologue, as well as joke about the romance rumors with her former co-star Glen Powell.
The actress kicked off her hosting debut, quipping, “You have seen me in Anyone But You and Euphoria. You definitely did not see me in Madame Web,” following the film’s brutal critic reviews. “But I do have a new film coming out called Immaculate. I play a nun, so it’s perfect casting,” she added.
Sweeney went on to express that she wanted “everyone to get to know the real me” on Saturday, saying, “I feel like people only see me as the girl on TV who screams, cries and has sex. Sometimes it’s all three at the same time.”
The Euphoria star shared a bit about growing up in her hometown of Spokane, Washington, and...
The actress kicked off her hosting debut, quipping, “You have seen me in Anyone But You and Euphoria. You definitely did not see me in Madame Web,” following the film’s brutal critic reviews. “But I do have a new film coming out called Immaculate. I play a nun, so it’s perfect casting,” she added.
Sweeney went on to express that she wanted “everyone to get to know the real me” on Saturday, saying, “I feel like people only see me as the girl on TV who screams, cries and has sex. Sometimes it’s all three at the same time.”
The Euphoria star shared a bit about growing up in her hometown of Spokane, Washington, and...
- 3/3/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The new DC cinematic universe is entering a fresh new stage, and the latest news shows it's not afraid to do stuff that's a little weird or out of left field. According to a report by The InSneider, DC Studios is developing an untitled animated feature based on the comic series "Jurassic League," which was released in 2022 as a limited six-issue run. The movie will be about "a prehistoric version of Earth that see heroes and villains as dinosaurs." James Gunn, co-ceo of DC Studios and director of "The Suicide Squad," is set to produce, with Brian Lynch writing the script.
If Brian Lynch sounds like a familiar name, you might recognize it from the credits for "Puss in Boots," the "Secret Life of Pets" movies, and both "Minions" and "Minions: The Rise of Gru." All signs seem to confirm that this new dinosaur superhero film will be for children first and foremost,...
If Brian Lynch sounds like a familiar name, you might recognize it from the credits for "Puss in Boots," the "Secret Life of Pets" movies, and both "Minions" and "Minions: The Rise of Gru." All signs seem to confirm that this new dinosaur superhero film will be for children first and foremost,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
There’s a new rumor by The InSneider about DC Studios taking us on a wild ride with an upcoming animated feature that’s anything but ordinary. Picture this: a world where our favorite superheroes and villains have gone prehistoric. That’s right, we’re talking dinosaurs. The buzz suggests that ‘Jurassic League’ is in the works, and it’s shaping up to be an epic mashup of capes and scales.
Exclusive: DC Studios developing untitled animated feature based on The Jurassic League, which imagines superheroes as dinosaurs. @JamesGunn producing, and Minions scribe @BrianLynch to write the script…https://t.co/w7I1xMsvxe
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) February 24, 2024
James Gunn, the big boss at DC Studios, is said to be steering this ship, with Brian Lynch, known for his work on ‘Minions,’ crafting the story. Imagine the Justice League, but with a twist. Instead of capes, they’re sporting scales and roaring into action.
Exclusive: DC Studios developing untitled animated feature based on The Jurassic League, which imagines superheroes as dinosaurs. @JamesGunn producing, and Minions scribe @BrianLynch to write the script…https://t.co/w7I1xMsvxe
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) February 24, 2024
James Gunn, the big boss at DC Studios, is said to be steering this ship, with Brian Lynch, known for his work on ‘Minions,’ crafting the story. Imagine the Justice League, but with a twist. Instead of capes, they’re sporting scales and roaring into action.
- 2/24/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Valentine’s Day has helped move One Day, the romantic limited series, to the top of Netflix’s weekly ratings chart.
The series, which stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ novel, launched on February 8. In its first week on the charts, it averaged 35.2M hours viewed and 5.3M views.
Last week, it rose to 9.9M views to top Netflix’s English TV Top 10.
It was followed by Season 6 of Love Is Blind, which debuted at number two with 6.3M views. The pair were followed by Griselda, which topped the list last week, The Tourist, Fool Me Once, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, American Nightmare, Warrior, Resident Alien and House, M.D.
The latter two entries highlight the power of Netflix’s licensing strategy, taking older shows and rocketing them to the top ten.
On the film side, Players, the new romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr.,...
The series, which stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ novel, launched on February 8. In its first week on the charts, it averaged 35.2M hours viewed and 5.3M views.
Last week, it rose to 9.9M views to top Netflix’s English TV Top 10.
It was followed by Season 6 of Love Is Blind, which debuted at number two with 6.3M views. The pair were followed by Griselda, which topped the list last week, The Tourist, Fool Me Once, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, American Nightmare, Warrior, Resident Alien and House, M.D.
The latter two entries highlight the power of Netflix’s licensing strategy, taking older shows and rocketing them to the top ten.
On the film side, Players, the new romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr.,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
As is tradition, during last night’s Superbowl several highly anticipated upcoming movies and TV Shows dropped their Big Game Spots for all to enjoy.
A Quiet Place: Day One
The official synopsis only reads “Experience the day the world went quiet.”
Based on characters created by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck and a story by John Krasinski and Michael Sarnoski, the movie, this time is also directed by Sarnoski.
The cast includes Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff and Djimon Hounsou.
The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
A Quiet Place: Day One
The official synopsis only reads “Experience the day the world went quiet.”
Based on characters created by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck and a story by John Krasinski and Michael Sarnoski, the movie, this time is also directed by Sarnoski.
The cast includes Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff and Djimon Hounsou.
The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
- 2/12/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Clockwise from top left: The Fall Guy, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, Twisters, Despicable Me 4, A Quiet Place: Day One, If, Wicked, Deadpool & Wolverine (Screenshots: YouTube)Image: The A.V. Club
Some people watch the Super Bowl for the football, some people watch for the halftime show,...
Some people watch the Super Bowl for the football, some people watch for the halftime show,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
Will Ferrell and Steve Carell make unlikely, AI-assisted cameos in the Jon Hamm-narrated Super Bowl Lviii trailer for Despicable Me 4.
Universal Pictures released the trailer Sunday, and it is set to run on CBS prior to Reba McEntire performing the National Anthem for the NFL’s big game taking place in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Chris Renaud’s animated movie hits theaters July 3, and focuses on the problems that ensue after Gru (Carell) and his family welcome Gru Jr. to their brood.
The new ad appears to tout the benefits of modern technology but features strange images supposedly generated by AI, including women exercising with extra limbs and a group of friends enjoying handfuls of spaghetti.
“Artificial intelligence is changing the world, showing us what we never thought possible, transforming the way we do business, and bringing family and friends closer together,” Hamm says in the spot.
One of the...
Universal Pictures released the trailer Sunday, and it is set to run on CBS prior to Reba McEntire performing the National Anthem for the NFL’s big game taking place in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Chris Renaud’s animated movie hits theaters July 3, and focuses on the problems that ensue after Gru (Carell) and his family welcome Gru Jr. to their brood.
The new ad appears to tout the benefits of modern technology but features strange images supposedly generated by AI, including women exercising with extra limbs and a group of friends enjoying handfuls of spaghetti.
“Artificial intelligence is changing the world, showing us what we never thought possible, transforming the way we do business, and bringing family and friends closer together,” Hamm says in the spot.
One of the...
- 2/11/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. The Super Bowl ad is voiced by Jon Hamm. Despicable Me 4 opens in theaters nationwide on July 3, 2024. Despicable Me 4 Super Bowl Ad Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls ... Read more...
- 2/11/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
With a trailer already online (check it out right here), the team behind Despicable Me 4 are going the satirical comedy route for their Super Bowl spot. Have a look…
Yes, it's something we should have suspected all along: the Minions are running AI. Which does make sense given its feeling of having come from a supervillain's lair and its willingness to pump out abject nonsense.
Narrated by John Hamm, it takes playful jabs at Gru performer Steve Carell and Will Ferrell, who voices his enemy this time around. And, of course, explains some of the weirder examples of AI "art".
Despicable Me 4 will see Gru adapting to family life with his adopted daughters, wife Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and new son Gru Jr., a rare state of calm thrown into chaos when Maxime Le Mal (Ferrell) breaks out of prison intent on targeting him and the brood.
The new...
Yes, it's something we should have suspected all along: the Minions are running AI. Which does make sense given its feeling of having come from a supervillain's lair and its willingness to pump out abject nonsense.
Narrated by John Hamm, it takes playful jabs at Gru performer Steve Carell and Will Ferrell, who voices his enemy this time around. And, of course, explains some of the weirder examples of AI "art".
Despicable Me 4 will see Gru adapting to family life with his adopted daughters, wife Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and new son Gru Jr., a rare state of calm thrown into chaos when Maxime Le Mal (Ferrell) breaks out of prison intent on targeting him and the brood.
The new...
- 2/11/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Suppose you’re like me and are both terrified and fascinated by the rise of AI. In that case, you might get a chuckle out of Universal and Illumination’s surprisingly cleaver Big Game spot for Despicable Me 4. Set to play before the National Anthem, the spot, which the great Jon Hamm narrates, tries to explain the secret behind AI, which, naturally, is revealed to be small, yellow and annoying – being the Minions (who else?).
While I tapped out of the Despicable Me franchise a while ago, I must admit that this commercial was surprisingly clever (and timely), so who knows, maybe Despicable Me 4 will be a lot better than we think it will be. The full trailer for this one dropped a few weeks ago (watch it here), and the movie is set for a July 3rd release. Universal has called it the “first Despicable Me movie in seven years,...
While I tapped out of the Despicable Me franchise a while ago, I must admit that this commercial was surprisingly clever (and timely), so who knows, maybe Despicable Me 4 will be a lot better than we think it will be. The full trailer for this one dropped a few weeks ago (watch it here), and the movie is set for a July 3rd release. Universal has called it the “first Despicable Me movie in seven years,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns with his Minions in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. The official trailer will air just before today’s national anthem at the Super Bowl after debuting at the AFC Championship game.
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the animated franchise now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train), Stephen Colbert (The Late Show...
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the animated franchise now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train), Stephen Colbert (The Late Show...
- 2/11/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Artificial intelligence is doing incredible things these days. It's providing lucrative work for some lawyers, and getting other lawyers into big trouble. AI can generate an image of just about anything you can imagine ... though the results are sometimes disturbing on account of the AI not knowing how many teeth people should have in their mouth, or how many fingers they should have on their hand, or how humans eat food.
That's the subject of the Super Bowl spot for "Despicable Me 4," which reveals that all of these AI images are secretly the work of the Minions, Gru's army of little yellow henchmen, who are prized for their loyalty if not necessarily for their intelligence. The pull-out reveal of countless Minions sitting at banks of computers responding to the requests of bored and/or stoned people around the world brings to mind the infinite monkey theorem: that a...
That's the subject of the Super Bowl spot for "Despicable Me 4," which reveals that all of these AI images are secretly the work of the Minions, Gru's army of little yellow henchmen, who are prized for their loyalty if not necessarily for their intelligence. The pull-out reveal of countless Minions sitting at banks of computers responding to the requests of bored and/or stoned people around the world brings to mind the infinite monkey theorem: that a...
- 2/11/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
“Despicable Me 4” is the new animated comedy feature, directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Madison Polan, Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, Chloe Fineman, Pierre Coffin and Steve Coogan releasing July 3, 2024 in theaters:
‘…’Gru’ (Carell), the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-‘Anti-Villain League’ - agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of ‘Minions’ mayhem, alongside his wife and fellow Anti-Villain League-agent ‘Lucy’ (Wiig), their three adopted girls —‘Margo’ (Cosgrove), ‘Edith’ (Gaier) and ‘Agnes’ (Polan)— and the newest member to the Gru family, ‘Gru Jr.’, who is intent on tormenting his dad.
‘The family is forced to go on the run when they become targeted by escaped criminal ‘Maxime Le Mal’ (Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend ‘Valentina’ (Vergara)…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
‘…’Gru’ (Carell), the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-‘Anti-Villain League’ - agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of ‘Minions’ mayhem, alongside his wife and fellow Anti-Villain League-agent ‘Lucy’ (Wiig), their three adopted girls —‘Margo’ (Cosgrove), ‘Edith’ (Gaier) and ‘Agnes’ (Polan)— and the newest member to the Gru family, ‘Gru Jr.’, who is intent on tormenting his dad.
‘The family is forced to go on the run when they become targeted by escaped criminal ‘Maxime Le Mal’ (Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend ‘Valentina’ (Vergara)…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 2/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A new poster (see below) has been released in conjunction with the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls — Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan) — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features fresh new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train...
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls — Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan) — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features fresh new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train...
- 2/8/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Is anyone else hearing things or are those just the voices in my head? For once, this isn't a sign of serious psychological problems, but simply another tease for one of Pixar Studios' most highly-anticipated sequels yet. I can still remember that rainy Saturday during the summer of 2015 while I was babysitting my little cousins and figured I'd surprise them with an impromptu trip to the theaters to see "Inside Out." Unfortunately, it turned out that everybody had the same idea, and all the showings were already sold out ... so we ended up settling for "Minions" instead. But don't worry, this story has a happy ending since we eventually got around to seeing the brilliant emotional rollercoaster and all agreed that it was better than "Minions" inadvertently confirming some discomfiting connections to Adolf Hitler.
In any case, we're finally getting a follow-up to one of Pixar's best original movies...
In any case, we're finally getting a follow-up to one of Pixar's best original movies...
- 2/8/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films: From Lift To The Super Mario Bros Movie, See The Full List! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
After being on the list of Netflix’s Top 10 Films for ten weeks, the animated movie Leo is one more on it! The latest list sees some new entries, with The Super Mario Bros Movie still hanging in there. Lift has been dethroned from its #1 position to #3. The streaming platform is here with the report card for the week of January 29-February 4. Scroll below to find out which films are keeping the subscribers busy.
Netflix brings out the Global Top 10 list for TV shows in English and non-English and films in English and non-English. They tally the number of views a movie receives and the number of hours the subscribers spend on them. The process is the same for TV shows. We will be covering the TV Shows in a separate article.
After being on the list of Netflix’s Top 10 Films for ten weeks, the animated movie Leo is one more on it! The latest list sees some new entries, with The Super Mario Bros Movie still hanging in there. Lift has been dethroned from its #1 position to #3. The streaming platform is here with the report card for the week of January 29-February 4. Scroll below to find out which films are keeping the subscribers busy.
Netflix brings out the Global Top 10 list for TV shows in English and non-English and films in English and non-English. They tally the number of views a movie receives and the number of hours the subscribers spend on them. The process is the same for TV shows. We will be covering the TV Shows in a separate article.
- 2/7/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The aftermath of the strikes may have rattled the domestic box office, which is 13% behind the same period a year ago. But that’s not stopping Paramount, Universal and Disney from spending a record $7 million per 30-second spot to show off their movie wares on Super Bowl Sunday.
Despite the box office taking a hit, most major studio (and streaming) execs really expect that it’s temporary; the best means for downstream monies and eventizing remains in theatrical. What better time to do it than before an audience of 100 million viewers when the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs butt heads this Sunday.
Paramount Pictures, whose sister linear network CBS and streaming service Paramount+ are broadcasting the NFL title game have three spots booked that can air before, during or after the game: the upcoming...
Despite the box office taking a hit, most major studio (and streaming) execs really expect that it’s temporary; the best means for downstream monies and eventizing remains in theatrical. What better time to do it than before an audience of 100 million viewers when the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs butt heads this Sunday.
Paramount Pictures, whose sister linear network CBS and streaming service Paramount+ are broadcasting the NFL title game have three spots booked that can air before, during or after the game: the upcoming...
- 2/5/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (Feb 2-4) Total gross to date Week 1. Migration (Universal) £3.6m £3.6m 1 2. Argylle (Universal) £1.8m £2m 1 3. Mean Girls (Paramount) £842,000 £6.8m 3 4. All Of Us Strangers (Disney) £797,004 £2.8m 2 5. The Zone Of Interest (A24) £596,565 £595,565 1
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Migration trumped Universal stablemate Argylle to top the UK-Ireland box office this weekend; as Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone Of Interest made an excellent start in just 106 cinemas.
It was lovely weather for ducks as animation Migration opened to £3.6m. Playing in 597 sites, it took a £5,951 site average. Its takings were down on those from Illumination’s Minions series; but...
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Migration trumped Universal stablemate Argylle to top the UK-Ireland box office this weekend; as Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone Of Interest made an excellent start in just 106 cinemas.
It was lovely weather for ducks as animation Migration opened to £3.6m. Playing in 597 sites, it took a £5,951 site average. Its takings were down on those from Illumination’s Minions series; but...
- 2/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Co-scripted by White (a vegan), and superbly voiced by the likes of Awkwafina and David Mitchell, this family comedy about migrating ducks is a fun ride with clipped wings
You could do worse at half-term than this new family animation from Illumination (the studio behind Sing and Minions). It’s a zany caper about a family of mallards; it’s not particularly original, with ideas and laughs that feel a little dusty, like they’ve been cobbled from bits and bobs knocking around the studio. But there are enough high jinks – as well as a seriously cute duckling – to keep it on the flight path.
In New England, a daddy duck called Mack (voiced by Kumail Nanjiani) is risk-averse and overprotective of his two kids: teenager Dax (Caspar Jennings) and that adorable duckling, Gwen (Tresi Gazal). Somehow, the kids twist Mack’s wing into migrating south for the first time,...
You could do worse at half-term than this new family animation from Illumination (the studio behind Sing and Minions). It’s a zany caper about a family of mallards; it’s not particularly original, with ideas and laughs that feel a little dusty, like they’ve been cobbled from bits and bobs knocking around the studio. But there are enough high jinks – as well as a seriously cute duckling – to keep it on the flight path.
In New England, a daddy duck called Mack (voiced by Kumail Nanjiani) is risk-averse and overprotective of his two kids: teenager Dax (Caspar Jennings) and that adorable duckling, Gwen (Tresi Gazal). Somehow, the kids twist Mack’s wing into migrating south for the first time,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
Gru, and the popular yellow minions, are back in Despicable Me 4, and here’s the trailer for the film.
The Minions might just be the most iconic animated creations of recent years. Since the release of Despicable Me in 2010, the excitable, anarchic creatures have embedded themselves in popular culture. So far, there have been three films in the main series, and two phenomenally successful solo outings – 2015’s Minions and 2022’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru. The former is in the top ten highest grossing animated films of all time.
That brings us to the fourth installment of the Despicable Me franchise, that’s arriving this summer. The synopsis reads as follows:
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1B worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo,...
The Minions might just be the most iconic animated creations of recent years. Since the release of Despicable Me in 2010, the excitable, anarchic creatures have embedded themselves in popular culture. So far, there have been three films in the main series, and two phenomenally successful solo outings – 2015’s Minions and 2022’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru. The former is in the top ten highest grossing animated films of all time.
That brings us to the fourth installment of the Despicable Me franchise, that’s arriving this summer. The synopsis reads as follows:
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1B worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
It's been 14 years since Illumination entered the movie scene with "Despicable Me," and in that time, the film series has become the highest-grossing animated franchise ever. It has done so on the back of catchy tunes, memorable characters, a fun story of a villain accidentally (and reluctantly) finding redemption, and also the cultural phenomenon that is the Minions.
After the second movie in the franchise, we've also seen a new spin-off movie in between each new "Despicable Me" film that's centered on the Minions and their adventures before they met their best friend and overlord Gru. Now, after a seven-year absence, Gru is finally back -- and this time, he encounters an even greater challenge than when he tried to steal the moon. Now, he's a father.
That's right, following the monumental success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," Illumination is taking the "Shrek" route with Gru and the Minions by giving Gru a family.
After the second movie in the franchise, we've also seen a new spin-off movie in between each new "Despicable Me" film that's centered on the Minions and their adventures before they met their best friend and overlord Gru. Now, after a seven-year absence, Gru is finally back -- and this time, he encounters an even greater challenge than when he tried to steal the moon. Now, he's a father.
That's right, following the monumental success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," Illumination is taking the "Shrek" route with Gru and the Minions by giving Gru a family.
- 1/29/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Gru in Despicable Me 4, from Illumination
Illumination and Universal Pictures have unveiled the new all-star cast and first trailer of Despicable Me 4.
The biggest global animated franchise in history returns with the first Despicable Me film in seven years.
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Oscar®nominee Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis...
Illumination and Universal Pictures have unveiled the new all-star cast and first trailer of Despicable Me 4.
The biggest global animated franchise in history returns with the first Despicable Me film in seven years.
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Oscar®nominee Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis...
- 1/29/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
“Despicable Me 4” is the new animated comedy feature, directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Madison Polan, Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, Chloe Fineman, Pierre Coffin and Steve Coogan releasing July 3, 2024 in theaters:
‘…’Gru’ (Carell), the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-‘Anti-Villain League’ - agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of ‘Minions’ mayhem, alongside his wife and fellow Anti-Villain League-agent ‘Lucy’ (Wiig), their three adopted girls —‘Margo’ (Cosgrove), ‘Edith’ (Gaier) and ‘Agnes’ (Polan)— and the newest member to the Gru family, ‘Gru Jr.’, who is intent on tormenting his dad.
‘The family is forced to go on the run when they become targeted by escaped criminal ‘Maxime Le Mal’ (Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend ‘Valentina’ (Vergara)…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
‘…’Gru’ (Carell), the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-‘Anti-Villain League’ - agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of ‘Minions’ mayhem, alongside his wife and fellow Anti-Villain League-agent ‘Lucy’ (Wiig), their three adopted girls —‘Margo’ (Cosgrove), ‘Edith’ (Gaier) and ‘Agnes’ (Polan)— and the newest member to the Gru family, ‘Gru Jr.’, who is intent on tormenting his dad.
‘The family is forced to go on the run when they become targeted by escaped criminal ‘Maxime Le Mal’ (Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend ‘Valentina’ (Vergara)…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 1/29/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Universal Pictures and Illumination have debuted the first look trailer for the animation franchise ‘Despicable Me 4.’
Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features fresh new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train), Emmy winner Stephen Colbert (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live). Pierre Coffin returns as the iconic voice of the Minions and Oscar® nominee Steve Coogan returns as Silas Ramsbottom.
Directed by a co-creator of the Minions, Oscar® nominee Chris Renaud (The Secret Life of Pets...
Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features fresh new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train), Emmy winner Stephen Colbert (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live). Pierre Coffin returns as the iconic voice of the Minions and Oscar® nominee Steve Coogan returns as Silas Ramsbottom.
Directed by a co-creator of the Minions, Oscar® nominee Chris Renaud (The Secret Life of Pets...
- 1/29/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara have joined the cast of 'Despicable Me 4'.The film's new stars were revealed in a trailer for the sequel - which comes seven years after the third movie's release - with Ferrell voicing Gru's new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and Vergara voicing his his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina.There are also new characters voiced by 'Bullet Train' actress Joey King, TV host Stephen Colbert and 'Saturday Night Live' regular Chloe Fineman.In the film, Gru [Steve Carrell] and Lucy [Kristen Wiig] welcome a new family member - a son named Gru Jr. who is intent on tormenting his dad - but the family faces upheaval as they must go on the run.It's the fourth 'Despicable Me' movie in the franchise which was expanded with two Minions movies - 2015's 'Minions ' and 'Minions: The Rise of Gru...
- 1/29/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
A fourth Despicable Me movie is on the way!
The next installment in the Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures just debuted it’s first trailer for the first Despicable Me movie in seven years.
First debuting in 2010, the hit franchise has spawned across several movies, including Minions spinoffs, parade balloons, video games, many short films and a digital series. Plus, there’s now a Minion Land at Universal Studios Orlando, complete with a Minion ride!
The Despicable Me franchise has amassed over $4 billion at the box office globally, making it one of the highest grossing film franchises ever.
With the recent trailer release, we’re taking a look at all of the films and ranking them based on how audiences feel about each one!
Keep reading inside to see where the Despicable Me and Minions movies rank…...
The next installment in the Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures just debuted it’s first trailer for the first Despicable Me movie in seven years.
First debuting in 2010, the hit franchise has spawned across several movies, including Minions spinoffs, parade balloons, video games, many short films and a digital series. Plus, there’s now a Minion Land at Universal Studios Orlando, complete with a Minion ride!
The Despicable Me franchise has amassed over $4 billion at the box office globally, making it one of the highest grossing film franchises ever.
With the recent trailer release, we’re taking a look at all of the films and ranking them based on how audiences feel about each one!
Keep reading inside to see where the Despicable Me and Minions movies rank…...
- 1/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Despicable Me 4 Trailer Out & Everything We Know About It(Photo Credit –YouTube)
Hollywood is home to many & Everything We Know About successful movie franchises. Some do genuinely and exceptionally well, while others go on pointlessly. For example, Despicable Me is one of the most popular animated film series set to return with a fourth installment. Gru and the Minions have won many hearts with their mischief and cuteness and will do the same in Despicable Me 4. Keep scrolling to know everything about the upcoming film.
Who are the makers?
Chris Renaud is the film’s director, with Patrick Delage as the co-director. The White Lotus’ screenplay writer, Mike White, has come on board the project to lend his talent. Rachel Levy heads the music department.
As per Collider’s report, Pierre Coffin, Ken Daurio, Chris Renaud, and Cinco Paul are the executive producers of Despicable Me 4. Janet Healy and...
Hollywood is home to many & Everything We Know About successful movie franchises. Some do genuinely and exceptionally well, while others go on pointlessly. For example, Despicable Me is one of the most popular animated film series set to return with a fourth installment. Gru and the Minions have won many hearts with their mischief and cuteness and will do the same in Despicable Me 4. Keep scrolling to know everything about the upcoming film.
Who are the makers?
Chris Renaud is the film’s director, with Patrick Delage as the co-director. The White Lotus’ screenplay writer, Mike White, has come on board the project to lend his talent. Rachel Levy heads the music department.
As per Collider’s report, Pierre Coffin, Ken Daurio, Chris Renaud, and Cinco Paul are the executive producers of Despicable Me 4. Janet Healy and...
- 1/29/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Reformed supervillain Felonius Gru (Steve Carell) has come a long way since "Despicable Me" released back in 2010 -- the billion-dollar box office hit that put brand new animation studio Illumination on the map. In the first film, Gru adopted three orphan girls as part of a plot to steal the Moon, intending to discard them when they were no long of any use to him. But Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Elsie Fisher) melted Gru's villainous heart and he ended up keeping them.
In "Despicable Me 2," Gru turned away from his former life of crime and began working as an agent for the Anti-Villain League. Gru's family grew a little bigger when Felonius married fellow Avl agent Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) at the end of the sequel. Now, the trailer for "Despicable Me 4" has introduced Gru and Lucy's baby son, Gru Jr., who seems unimpressed by his infamous father.
In "Despicable Me 2," Gru turned away from his former life of crime and began working as an agent for the Anti-Villain League. Gru's family grew a little bigger when Felonius married fellow Avl agent Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) at the end of the sequel. Now, the trailer for "Despicable Me 4" has introduced Gru and Lucy's baby son, Gru Jr., who seems unimpressed by his infamous father.
- 1/29/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Illumination’s “Despicable Me” franchise has grossed a total of more than $4.4 billion worldwide, and given the brand is the biggest global animated franchise in history, you can bet everyone wants more. So, today, Illumination and Universal revealed the first trailer for “Despicable Me 4,” the first film in the franchise in seven years (not counting “Minions” spin-offs and whatnot).
Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer: Will Ferrell, Stephen Colbert & More Join Illumination’s Hit Franchise at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer: Will Ferrell, Stephen Colbert & More Join Illumination’s Hit Franchise at The Playlist.
- 1/28/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
There’s some big Despicable Me 4 news!
The fourth entry in the popular animated film franchise is the first one released since 2017.
Per Universal and Illumination, the movie’s logline reads: “In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.”
On Sunday (January 28), the first trailer for Despicable Me 4 was released.
Additionally, some new names were added to the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Steve Carrell returns as the voice of Gru in Despicable Me 4. Kristen Wiig will again feature as the voice of Lucy.
Miranda Cosgrove and Dana Gaier are set to return to their roles as Gru and Lucy’s children Margo and Edith.
Madison Polan will replace Nev Scharrel as the voice of their daughter Agnes.
Will Ferrell is...
The fourth entry in the popular animated film franchise is the first one released since 2017.
Per Universal and Illumination, the movie’s logline reads: “In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.”
On Sunday (January 28), the first trailer for Despicable Me 4 was released.
Additionally, some new names were added to the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Steve Carrell returns as the voice of Gru in Despicable Me 4. Kristen Wiig will again feature as the voice of Lucy.
Miranda Cosgrove and Dana Gaier are set to return to their roles as Gru and Lucy’s children Margo and Edith.
Madison Polan will replace Nev Scharrel as the voice of their daughter Agnes.
Will Ferrell is...
- 1/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s been two years since “Minions: The Rise of Gru” took the summer box office by storm in 2022, but families won’t have to wait much longer for another adventure with everyone’s favorite pill-shaped heroes. “Despicable Me 4” is set to hit theaters this July, and the new trailer suggests that it’ll be another star-studded adventure featuring Gru and his Minion friends.
“Despicable Me 4” picks up after the events of “Despicable Me 3”, following Steve Carrell’s Gru and Kristen Wiig’s Lucy as their family grows with the arrival of Gru Jr. In addition to the familiar faces, the film sees Gru and his Minions face off against two new evil nemeses: Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale partner Valentina (Sofia Vergara).
Universal’s Illumination Entertainment division has established itself as one of Hollywood’s most profitable animation companies with hits like...
“Despicable Me 4” picks up after the events of “Despicable Me 3”, following Steve Carrell’s Gru and Kristen Wiig’s Lucy as their family grows with the arrival of Gru Jr. In addition to the familiar faces, the film sees Gru and his Minions face off against two new evil nemeses: Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale partner Valentina (Sofia Vergara).
Universal’s Illumination Entertainment division has established itself as one of Hollywood’s most profitable animation companies with hits like...
- 1/28/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Gru is getting a gaggle of new friends and foes.
Illumination and Universal revealed the full cast of Despicable Me 4 when airing a trailer spot for the animated summer tentpole during Sunday’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens AFC Championship game. The studio also released details of the plot for the first time.
Franchise newcomers include Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live‘s Chloe Fineman and newcomer Madison Poland, who plays one of Gru’s (Steve Carell) daughters. Pierre Coffin, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier and Steve Coogan are among those returning to the ranks of the voice cast.
This time out, the Carell-voiced Gru and his three girls welcome a new member to the family who is intent on tormenting his dad. At the same time, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Ferrell) and his...
Illumination and Universal revealed the full cast of Despicable Me 4 when airing a trailer spot for the animated summer tentpole during Sunday’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens AFC Championship game. The studio also released details of the plot for the first time.
Franchise newcomers include Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live‘s Chloe Fineman and newcomer Madison Poland, who plays one of Gru’s (Steve Carell) daughters. Pierre Coffin, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier and Steve Coogan are among those returning to the ranks of the voice cast.
This time out, the Carell-voiced Gru and his three girls welcome a new member to the family who is intent on tormenting his dad. At the same time, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Ferrell) and his...
- 1/28/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"It has a vending machine! I love this place!" Illumination + Universal have revealed the first official trailer for the next sequel in their never-ending Minions franchise - Despicable Me 4. Yep, they're going back to the ol' Gru storyline again, which wrapped up with Despicable Me 3 back in 2017. This sequel is set to open in July, the usual spot for these movies. In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem, with an introduction of another new family member - Gru Jr. They face a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (voiced by Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (voiced by Sofia Vergara), and the Gru family is forced to go on the run. The voice cast features Steve Carrell back as Gru, plus Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
$940 million. That’s how much money the last Despicable Me film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, made at the worldwide box office. People love this series, so it’s no wonder that Universal and Illumination have made sure not to let their cash cow lay dormant for too long. Spanning two franchises, the characters are back for Despicable Me 4, which has just gotten a new trailer.
In it, Steve Carell’s Gru is now a family man and the former super-villain is now an agent in the Anti-Villain League while raising his growing brood (with some help from his Minions). The trailer is about what you’d expect from the series, with perhaps the most cliche needle drop of all time, Guns n’ Roses’ “Sweet Child of Mine”, used in the intro. Once again, Carell is joined by Kristen Wiig, who voices Gru’s wife, Lucy, and this time,...
In it, Steve Carell’s Gru is now a family man and the former super-villain is now an agent in the Anti-Villain League while raising his growing brood (with some help from his Minions). The trailer is about what you’d expect from the series, with perhaps the most cliche needle drop of all time, Guns n’ Roses’ “Sweet Child of Mine”, used in the intro. Once again, Carell is joined by Kristen Wiig, who voices Gru’s wife, Lucy, and this time,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Gru and the Minions are back, as Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4” has released its first trailer.
The film, which hits theaters on July 3, 2024, continues the popular animated franchise, which follows the reformed supervillain Gru (Steve Carell) trying to do good and finding family while he’s at it. Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier and Pierre Coffin also return for the fourth installment.
“Despicable Me 4” introduces new characters voiced by Will Ferrell, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman and Madison Polan. Ferrell voices Gru’s new nemesis Maxime Le Mal, while Vergara plays Maxime’s femme fatale girlfriend Valentina.
The first movie featured Gru adopting three daughters, while the second installment saw Gru finding love with Lucy Wilde (voiced by Wiig). “Despicable Me 3” had a shocking reveal with the appearance of Gru’s long-lost twin brother, Dru (also voiced...
The film, which hits theaters on July 3, 2024, continues the popular animated franchise, which follows the reformed supervillain Gru (Steve Carell) trying to do good and finding family while he’s at it. Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier and Pierre Coffin also return for the fourth installment.
“Despicable Me 4” introduces new characters voiced by Will Ferrell, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman and Madison Polan. Ferrell voices Gru’s new nemesis Maxime Le Mal, while Vergara plays Maxime’s femme fatale girlfriend Valentina.
The first movie featured Gru adopting three daughters, while the second installment saw Gru finding love with Lucy Wilde (voiced by Wiig). “Despicable Me 3” had a shocking reveal with the appearance of Gru’s long-lost twin brother, Dru (also voiced...
- 1/28/2024
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns with his Minions in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the animated franchise now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train), Stephen Colbert (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live).
Pierre Coffin returns as the iconic voice of the Minions and...
Following the 2022 summer blockbuster of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the animated franchise now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
The film features new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train), Stephen Colbert (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live).
Pierre Coffin returns as the iconic voice of the Minions and...
- 1/28/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
It was recently revealed that Universal Pictures is developing a new movie in the "Jurassic World" franchise, with David Koepp penning the screenplay. That was big news because Koepp, who has frequently collaborated with director Steven Spielberg during his long career, penned the script for the original "Jurassic Park." Given the love that movie still has more than 30 years later, it's a big deal. And, given that Koepp hasn't worked on this franchise since "The Lost World," it's a curious development. That part was, indeed, surprising. What should not surprise anyone, though, is the fact that Universe is making another movie set in this universe.
There are undoubtedly those amongst you who groaned when thinking about another one of these movies. To say that the "Jurassic World" trilogy is divisive would be an understatement. Critics generally hated the films (particularly "Fallen Kingdom" and "Dominion"), but all three of them were widely embraced by general audiences,...
There are undoubtedly those amongst you who groaned when thinking about another one of these movies. To say that the "Jurassic World" trilogy is divisive would be an understatement. Critics generally hated the films (particularly "Fallen Kingdom" and "Dominion"), but all three of them were widely embraced by general audiences,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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