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FIRST LOOK: Universal’s “Ted” Animated Series

October 1st, 2026

TED: The Animated Series premieres with 8-episodes on Thursday, December 17. Additional episodes will stream in 2027. Here's a first look.

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

Lauren Ashton|

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 […]

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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Illumination Highlights Heading Into Second “Mario” Movie

16 years after the first "Despicable Me", Illumination is widely regarded as one of the powerhouses in animation, in large part thanks to "Mario" and those Minions... some of the most iconic animated characters of all time.

Jackson Murphy|March 24, 2026

INTERVIEWS: “Ted” Cast On Season 2 And Voice Acting

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted event series returns for Season 2, with all eight episodes premiering this Thursday March 5th on Peacock. The iconic bear and the Bennett family are once again caught-up in hilarious ’90s-set hijinks… that are even more outrageous this time. Max Burkholder, who plays John (the younger version of Mark Wahlberg’s character in the movies), […]

Jackson Murphy|March 5, 2026

FIRST LOOK: Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters”

Here's the trailer and poster for the next Minions masterpiece - from Illumination via Universal on July 1st.

Jerry Beck|February 9, 2026

INTERVIEW: “Madagascar” Back In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

Directors Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell reflect on making the star-studded comedy classic, which spawned two sequels, a Penguins spinoff film, TV shows and holiday specials. And is a new installment is on the way?

Jackson Murphy|January 10, 2026

Illumination and Nintendo Launch Official Trailer for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”

The official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., during a Nintendo Direct presentation that aired today. The film will be released worldwide by Universal Pictures in April 2026.

Jerry Beck|November 12, 2025

INTERVIEW: The Man In The “Dog Man” Director’s Chair

Peter Hastings is a six-time Emmy-winner who’s worked on the DreamWorks Animation Television Epic Tales of Captain Underpants and various Kung Fu Panda spin-offs. Now he’s the director of the studio’s new theatrical Dog Man movie, in theaters this Friday January 31st. Adapted from author Dav Pilkey’s popular books, this is an action and comedy […]

Jackson Murphy|January 27, 2025

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