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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

Illumination

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

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

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
November 12th, 2025
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.
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INTERVIEW: The Making Of “Sandy’s Country Christmas” Now Streaming On Paramount+

INTERVIEW: The Making Of “Sandy’s Country Christmas” Now Streaming On Paramount+

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
December 3rd, 2024
Animation Scoop had the amazing opportunity to speak with the Executive Producers of SpongeBob SquarePants, Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli, as well as Screen Novelties Producer Chris Finnegan, Producer and Co-director Seamus Walsh, and Producer and Co-director Mark Caballero. We discussed the timelessness of Stop Motion Animation and how wonderfully it lends itself to the […]
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INTERVIEW: “Despicable Me 4” Director Chris Renaud On Franchise Legacy, Sequels, And The Animation Industry

INTERVIEW: “Despicable Me 4” Director Chris Renaud On Franchise Legacy, Sequels, And The Animation Industry

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
June 19th, 2024
Illumination’s Despicable Me is extraordinarily successful- aside from being one of the highest-grossing animated film franchises of all time. 14 years after the original film became an immediate hit, director Chris Renaud talks with Animation Scoop on the upcoming installment, reflecting on the global appeal, legacy of the characters, and the franchise’s lasting impact over […]
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TEASER: Illumination’s “The Secret Life Of Pets 2”

The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016’s blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. The Secret Life of Pets 2 will see the return of writer Brian Lynch (Minions) and once again be directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me series, Dr. Seuss’ The […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 18, 2018
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TEASER: Illumination’s “The Secret Life Of Pets 2”

TEASER #1: First Look at “The Secret Life of Pets 2”

The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016’s blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborator Janet Healy will produce the sequel to the comedy that had the best opening ever for an original film, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 7, 2018
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TEASER #1: First Look at “The Secret Life of Pets 2”

INTERVIEW: Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier on Directing “The Grinch”

It all began with the classic Dr. Seuss book. Then came the iconic TV special, followed by a popular live-action film (and even a Broadway show!). Now The Grinch is back – in the form of a feature-length animated movie from Illumination Entertainment. Directors Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier had the responsibility of making this […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 5, 2018
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INTERVIEW: Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier on Directing “The Grinch”

TRAILER #2: Illumination’s “The Grinch”

For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 14, 2018
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TRAILER #2: Illumination’s “The Grinch”

Brothers Day Trailer: “Despicable Me 3”

The new trailer for Despicable Me 3 has debuted online, just in time for a #NationalBrothersDay. Illumination continues the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters — Margo, Edith and Agnes — and the Minions in the latest despicable chapter. Despicable Me 3 was directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, co-directed by Eric Guillon […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 24, 2017
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Brothers Day Trailer: “Despicable Me 3”

Official TRAILER #2: “Despiciable Me 3”

Illumination, who brought audiences Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, continues the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their daughters — Margo, Edith and Agnes — and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, co-directed by Eric Guillon and written by […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 14, 2017
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Official TRAILER #2: “Despiciable Me 3”
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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 […]