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'Megamind' is No. 1 movie: $47.7M

'Megamind' is No. 1 movie: $47.7M

A trio of new releases propelled the box office to a record weekend, and DreamWorks Animation’s and Paramount Pictures’ Megamind led the way with $47.7 million, according to studio estimates. The $130 million CG-animated comedy starring Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, and Tina Fey got off to a slightly underwhelming $12.5 million start on Friday. But the superhero flick skyrocketed 65 percent on Saturday as parents, starved for a family film to take their tots to, stormed the local multiplex.

 

Guillermo del Toro: DreamWorks Animation deal

He'll executive produce ''Puss in Boots,'' and studio will produce his story ''Trollhunters,'' which he'll write and direct, in 3-D.

 

Terminator 3000 Halted by Cease and Desist Order

Pacificor, which holds the rights to the franchise, wants to stop the proposed 3D animated film.

 

Despicable Me Setting Up Sequel and Minions Spin-off Short Film

Despicable Me Setting Up Sequel and Minions Spin-off Short Film

Universal Pictures commits to two new follow-up films from the recent box office hit.

 

‘Despicable Me’ Gives Universal a Needed No. 1 Hit

‘Despicable Me’ Gives Universal a Needed No. 1 Hit

“Despicable Me,” Universal’s formal entrance into the animated feature business, was a huge No. 1 at the North American box office over the weekend with an estimated $60.1 million. The result, partly driven by tickets to 3-D screenings, which sell for a premium of $3 to $5, was far better than predicted.

 

New Short Trailer For Studio Ghibli's 'The Borrowers'

The new animated version of "The Borrowers" is the latest film addition of the Studio Ghibli family. Hirosmasa Yonebayashi directs the latest take on the popular series of children's novels written by Mary Norton."The Borrower Arrietty" ("Karigurashi no Arrietti") centers on Arrietty, a tiny borrower who forges a friendship with a human. Although there isn't too much that shows from this new short trailer, you can get the general gist of it. Ghibli has produced one wonderful film after another from "Princess Mononoke", "My Neighbor Totoro", "Spirited Away" to last year's "Ponyo".

 

John Lasseter returning to get Cars 2 back on track by co-directing

Pixar fans will undoubtedly know John Lasseter, the man who directed the first two TOY STORY adventures and A BUG’S LIFE. But when he left to be Chief Creative Officer at Disney, his involvement with Pixar lessened considerably. But what’s brought him back? Well, CARS 2 apparently has a few “story issues” that first-time director Brad Lewis can’t quite sort out. Reportedly,...
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Sean Connery's Sir Billi Unleashes "Sizzle Reel" Footage

While we've been missing Sean Connery in theaters, he's been hard at work on a Scottish animated adventure that promises to answer the question: Can this octogenarian and his goat save the day?

 

'Toy Story 3' finds big play time with $109M debut

'Toy Story 3' finds big play time with $109M debut

Movie fans have not outgrown the "Toy Story 3" gang. The animated sequel about toys that come to life leaped to the No. 1 spot with a $109 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

 

Homer Simpson named greatest TV character

Homer Simpson named greatest TV character

Beer-swilling, doughnut-lover Homer Simpson has been named the greatest character created for television and film in the past 20 years.

 

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