Tag: Chris Meledandri
-
With ‘Migration,’ Illumination’s Chris Meledandri Emphasizes Auteurism
With “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” riding high to the tune of $1.3 billion in global receipts, and as Pharrell Williams lay in the wings to offer the producer a lifetime achievement award, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri made sure to direct the lion’s share of attention to “Migration” director Benjamin Renner as the pair sat…
-
‘Zelda’ Movie Rumors Squashed by Illumination CEO
After the success The Super Mario Bros. Movie saw at the worldwide box office, fans were eager to learn which Nintendo property could be adapted by Illumination Entertainment next. The conversation eventually sparked rumors of a possible The Legend of Zelda project entering development. However, it looks like the prospect of the property becoming a…
-
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri Shoots Down ‘The Legend Of Zelda’ Movie Rumors
After “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” made over $1.3 billion at the global box office, it’s safe to say that Illumination is pretty pleased with its partnership with Nintendo. The new film now ranks as Illumination’s highest-grossing film, surging past 2015’s “Minions” at $1.159 billion to top that list. So will the computer animation studio…
-
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Minions’ Producer Chris Meledandri Presented Annecy’s Golden Ticket by Pharrell Williams
Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri was presented with the Annecy International Film Festival’s lifetime accreditation Golden Ticket on Wednesday.In a surprise appearance, two-time Oscar nominee and Grammy-winning global superstar Pharrell Williams presented Meledandri with the festival’s honor.Meledandri is the creative producer behind “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” the Despicable Me, Minions, Sing and The…
-
Illumination Bows 25 Minutes of ‘Migration’ Footage in Annecy
Before Pharrell Williams put in a surprise appearance to honor Chris Meledandri with Annecy’s Golden Ticket lifetime achievement award, the Illumination CEO joined “Migration” director Benjamin Renner for a wide-ranging conversation and to present the first 25 minutes of the film.Though the duo made sure to mention that the excerpt was not quite locked, the…