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Why Minions and Monsters Is Worth Watching, Especially for Movie Lovers

July 23rd, 2026

Earlier this month, Minions and Monsters opened to a lower-than-expected box office. Personally, I found this installment to be one of my favorites in the Despicable Me universe. This made me wonder: does my love of movies and line of work make me especially receptive to its historical Hollywood setting and references? Below, Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri share […]

ANNECY: Illumination Announces “Not Alone”

Jerry Beck|

June 23rd, 2026

In his first-ever feature-length animated film, four-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe and Actor Award winner Timothée Chalamet stars as Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone.

TRAILER: Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters”

Jerry Beck|

June 19th, 2026

Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, "Despicable Me 4", Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with an all-new festure: Minions & Monsters.  Opens July 1st, here's the trailer:

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TRAILER: Illumination’s “Sing 2”

Sing 2 is written and directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Garth Jennings and features additional new characters played by music superstar Pharrell Williams, Black Panther’s Letitia Wright and comedians Eric Andre and Chelsea Peretti. The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Janet Healy. This new chapter in Illumination’s animated […]

Jerry Beck|June 24, 2021

TEASER for TRAILER of “Minions: The Rise of Gru”

This summer, from the biggest animated franchise in history and global cultural phenomenon, comes the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, in Minions: The Rise of Gru. The feature – directed by Kyle Balda – opens on July 3rd. In the meantime, because we know you can’t wait, here […]

Jerry Beck|February 2, 2020

Cast from ‘Secret Life of Pets’ Reprise Their Roles in Universal Studios Ride, “Off the Leash!”

The voice talent behind the lovable furry stars of Illumination’s global blockbuster hits The Secret Life of Pets and The Secret Life of Pets 2 unleash their animal instincts to reprise their roles in Universal Studios Hollywood’s lively new ride, “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!,” opening in Spring 2020, which answer the […]

Jerry Beck|January 22, 2020

INTERVIEW: Director Chris Renaud on “The Secret Life of Pets 2”

Chris Renaud has been with Illumination Entertainment from the very beginning, serving as co-director (with Pierre Coffin) on the studio’s first film, 2010’s Despicable Me. He also directed 2016’s The Secret Life of Pets and is now back with the sequel, which features a superhero storyline that brought Renaud back to his roots. Jackson Murphy: […]

Jackson Murphy|May 22, 2019

OFFICIAL TRAILER: Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets 2”

The official trailer has dropped for The Secret Life of Pets 2 and we thought we’d share it. The Illumination film, scheduled for June 7th release via Universal, will see the return of writer Brian Lynch (Minions) and once again be directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me series, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax) with co-director Jonathan […]

Jerry Beck|April 11, 2019

Meet Gidget – Via the New “Secret Life Of Pets 2” teaser

A new teaser trailer has dropped for The Secret Life of Pets 2 and we thought we’d share it. The Illumination film, scheduled for June 7th release via Universal, will see the return of writer Brian Lynch (Minions) and once again be directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me series, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax) with co-director […]

Jerry Beck|January 31, 2019

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TRAILER: Illumniation’s “Migratnion”