Tag: Chris Meledandri
Universal Launches Animation Writers Program with 5 Promising Talents
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) today announced the writers selected to participate in the newly launched 2021 Universal Animation Writers Program, a first-of-its-kind animation...
Trailer: ‘Sing 2’ Warms Up for Biggest Performance Yet in December
This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination's smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic koala, Buster...
Stuff We Love: Little Rays of Sunshine for Your June Shopping List
Raya and the Last Dragon
Ushering in a new era of heroic Disney Princesses, the studio's latest original fantasy-adventure is questing to disc with a...
Natalie Fischer Named CEO of Locksmith Animation
As Locksmith Animation gears up for the October release of its first feature film Ron's Gone Wrong, the studio has announced that Natalie Fischer...
VES Names Peter Jackson Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Today, the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s professional global honorary society, named Sir Peter Jackson, Academy, DGA, PGA and VES Award-winning director-producer-screenwriter, as...
Bono, Halsey & Pharrell Join Cast of ‘Sing 2’, Dated for Holiday 2021
A trio of music industry icons have joined the cast Sing 2, with Universal welcoming Bono, Halsey and Pharrell Williams to its talented animated...
A Despicable Prodigy Rises in ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Official Trailer
Illumination Entertainment is ready to introduce a bite-sized version of its loveable baddy when Universal Pictures releases Minions: The Rise of Gru this summer....
News Bytes: ‘Afterparty’ Trailer, ‘Legend of Hei’ Extends Run, ‘Toy Story 4’ Alternate Ending & More
‘Rick and Morty’ Co-Creator Dan Harmon Named Fredrikstad Animation Fest Guest
The Emmy Award-winning writer, creator and producer is heading to Norway for the Oct....
Watch: ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ Exclusive Deleted Scene
With the globally beloved animal stars of The Secret Life of Pets 2 ready to make their DVD, Blu-ray and 4K debut on August...
Unleashing ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’
***This article originally appeared in the June/July ‘19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 291)***
Five years ago, the team at Illumination Entertainment, led by producers...
Trailer: Heroics and Hairballs in ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’
Illumination has walked out a new official trailer for The Secret Life of Pets 2 in honor of National Pet Day (April 11)! The...
Movie News: Bob Persichetti Directing ‘Puss in Boots 2’, ‘Hotel Transylvania 4’ Dated
DreamWorks Animation’s next Shrek franchise installment, Puss in Boots 2, will be placed in the capable hands of newly crowned Oscar winner Bob Persichetti...
‘Avengers: Infinity Wars,’ ‘Spider-Verse’ & ‘Lost in Space’ Top VES Winners
The 17th Annual VES Awards were presented by the Visual Effects Society on Tuesday, recognizing outstanding achievements in VFX artistry and innovation in film,...
VES Reveals 2019 Board of Directors, Award Presenters
The Visual Effects Society (VES) announced its 2019 Board of Directors officers, elected at the January 2019 Board meeting. The officers include Mike Chambers,...
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri to Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award
The Visual Effects Society has named Chris Meledandri, acclaimed Oscar-nominated producer and founder and CEO of Illumination, as the forthcoming recipient of the VES...
Universal Names Margie Cohn President of DreamWorks Animation
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group announced that Margie Cohn has been named President, DreamWorks Animation, effective immediately. Cohn, who previously served as President of DreamWorks...
2019 Producers Guild Award Nominees Revealed
The Producers Guild of America has announced the motion picture and television nominations for the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards, presented by Cadillac. The...
Universal Unleashes ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ Trailer Starring Max
The first official trailer for Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment’s The Secret Life of Pets 2, dubbed the “Max Trailer,” follows the canine star on a...
‘Shrek’ & ‘Puss in Boots’ Rebooting at Universal with Chris Meledandri
DreamWorks Animation’s global smash-hit franchise Shrek and its spin-off Puss in Boots will return to the big screen, now that the studio is nested...
‘The Grinch’ Steals Hearts in New Trailer
The Grinch is getting ready to steal Christmas again this holiday season. Universal has released a new trailer for Illumination’s much-anticipated The Grinch, which...
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWSLETTER
CONTEST
ADVERTISEMENT
