Illumination

Illumination

https://www.illumination.com/
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Illumination is an American computer-animated film production company owned by NBCUniversal. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in the United States. The company has produced several successful animated films, including the Despicable Me franchise, The Secret Life of Pets franchise, and Sing. Illumination has a staff of 310 employees and is known for its broadcast professional services.

Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

301

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Animation and Post-production

Ownership

Privately Owned

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Nov

7th

2024

02:41

Partnerships and Alliances

Illumination Entertainment

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Oct

10th

2024

12:45

Management Changes

Imax Taps Jordan Fischer, Former Netflix and Illumination Executive, as Chief Content Officer

Jonathan Fischer, a former Netflix and Illumination Entertainment executive, will join Imax as the company's chief content officer. The company, which has become the preferred format for moviegoers hoping to catch blockbuster movies like "Dune: Part Two" and "Oppenheimer," said that Fischer will oversee its content strategy across Hollywood and international films.

Oct

10th

2024

05:45

Management Changes

Imax Taps Jonathan Fischer, Former Netflix and Illumination Executive, as Chief Content Officer

Jonathan Fischer, a former Netflix and Illumination Entertainment executive, will join Imax as the company’s chief content officer. The company, which has become the preferred format for moviegoers hoping to catch blockbuster movies like “Dune: Part Two” and “Oppenheimer,” said that Fischer will oversee its content strategy across Hollywood and international films.

Jul

25th

2024

18:30

Business Expansion, Events

Are the Minions canonically French? Olympics opening ceremony reveals new information.

This image released by Illumination Entertainment and Universal Studios shows The Minions in a scene from "Despicable Me 4." Read more The Despicable Me Minions made a cameo at the elaborate Olympics opening ceremony. Does that make them French? The ceremony had a lot of twists and turns — including a decapitated Marie Antoinette and a performance by Lady Gaga.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jul

10th

2024

17:43

This theater chain is showing $1 movies in Dallas-Fort Worth. Here’s what’s playing

Local This theater chain is showing $1 movies in Dallas-Fort Worth. Here’s what’s playing A still from “Minions: The Rise of Gru”. Illumination Entertainment A movie theater chain in Dallas-Fort Worth is helping residents beat the heat with discounted tickets this summer.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Jul

7th

2024

11:27

Financial Results

‘Despicable Me 4’ notches another win for family films at the box office

"Despicable Me 4" had a strong showing at the top of the box office this weekend as family films continue to drive returns for studios and movie theaters. The fourth installment of the Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment animated franchise raked in $75 million in the U.S. and Canada, according to three-day estimates from measurement firm Comscore.

The News & Observer

Jul

5th

2024

18:30

Business Expansion

Box Office: ‘Despicable Me 4’ Heading Toward $120 Million 5-Day Opening

Minions (voice of Pierre Coffin) in "Despicable Me 4." Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment Despicable Me 4 is on its way to topping Inside Out 2 at the domestic box office over the long 4th of July weekend.

Jul

3rd

2024

21:19

‘Despicable Me 4’ review:

It’s all happened so fast. “Despicable Me” — a romp about an awkward supervillain-turnedhero voiced by Steve Carell and supported by these goofy, little, yellow Minions from a new animation studio then called Illumination Entertainment — arrived less than 15 years ago. Today, “Despicable Me” is a huge franchise, in fact the most successful animated empire in history, with $4.6 billion tallied up… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

The Ponca City News

Jul

2nd

2024

18:30

‘Despicable Me 4’ review: Series’ latest has enough laughs, too many characters

It’s all happened so fast. “Despicable Me” — a romp about an awkward supervillain-turned-hero voiced by Steve Carell and supported by these goofy, little, yellow Minions from a new animation studio then called Illumination Entertainment — arrived less than 15 years ago.

Jul

2nd

2024

18:30

‘Despicable Me 4’ review: Series’ latest has enough laughs, too many characters

It’s all happened so fast. “Despicable Me” — a romp about an awkward supervillain-turned-hero voiced by Steve Carell and supported by these goofy, little, yellow Minions from a new animation studio then called Illumination Entertainment — arrived less than 15 years ago.

The Mercury News

Jul

2nd

2024

18:30

When Will ‘Despicable Me 4’ Be Coming To Streaming?

"Despicable Me 4." Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment The latest Gru and Minion movie Despicable Me 4 is new in theaters. How soon will it be streaming online? Read on to find out. Released in 2010, the first Despicable Me movie was produced by animation house Illumination Entertainment.

Jul

2nd

2024

18:30

‘Despicable Me 4’ review: Series’ latest has enough laughs, too many characters

It’s all happened so fast. “Despicable Me” — a romp about an awkward supervillain-turned-hero voiced by Steve Carell and supported by these goofy, little, yellow Minions from a new animation studio then called Illumination Entertainment — arrived less than 15 years ago.

Cañon City Daily Record

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