Box Office Report: ‘Jurassic World,’ ‘Inside Out’ Dominate ‘Ted 2’
Universal's ‘Jurassic World’ holds off Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ for the second weekend in a row; Seth MacFarlane R-rated comedy sequel ‘Ted 2’ underwhelms with $33 million debut.
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Box Office Report: ‘Jurassic World’ Dominates ‘Inside Out’
Universal and Legendary Pictures’ ‘Jurassic World’ ends Pixar's number-one opening winning streak, but ‘Inside Out’ exceeds expectations to score the top debut of all time for an original Pixar title.
In Business, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Illumination Unveils Teaser for ‘Secret Lives of Pets’
Stellar voice cast for the fifth Illumination Entertainment-Universal collaboration includes Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
MIFA 2015 Attracts Record Number of Accreditations
30th Anniversary edition of the annual European marketplace to feature keynote sessions from Illumination Entertainment’s Chris Melendandri and director Genndy Tartakovsky.
In Business, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
Matthew McConaughey to Voice Illumination’s 2016 Animated Feature
‘Interstellar’ actor is the first to board the untitled animated project to be directed by Garth Jennings.
Pharrell Records ‘Squeeze Me’ for ‘SpongeBob’ Movie
The composer of this year’s musical hit, “Happy,” returns with a new tune for the soundtrack of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon’s forthcoming feature, ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.’
In 3D, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Illumination Releases First ‘Minions’ Trailer
Spinoff to the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise arrives in theaters July 10, 2015.
Universal to Open China Office
Universal Pictures taps veteran Hollywood studio executive Jo Yan to serve as managing director and executive vice president of its China operations.
In Business, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
‘Despicable Me 3’ Set for June 30, 2017
Universal dates Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me 3 for June 30, 2017, the first title to land on that date.
PGA Honors Chris Meledandri with 2014 Visionary Award
The Producers Guild of America announce that Chris Meledandri will receive the 2014 Visionary Award to be presented January 19, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
