Tag "Al Pacino"

Bratt Replaces Pacino as ‘Despicable Me 2' Villain

May 5, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Is there some sort of curse on the role of the villain Eduardo in the upcoming sequel Despicable Me 2? Over the weekend, Deadline.com reported that Al Pacino had exited the role in the Universal/Illumination’s upcoming summer movie. The studio cited the reason as “creative differences.” You might recall that [...]

‘Gladiators of Rome’ to Open L.A. Italia Festival

February 15, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Iginio Straffi’s much-anticipated CG-animated 3-D feature Gladiators of Rome is set to open the Los Angeles-Italia Film, Fashion and Art Festival this Sunday (February 17). The Rainbow Media founder and the man behind the popular Winx Club franchise will also be honored with the event’s Italia Excellence Award. The fest [...]

The Minions Get Own Spinoff Movie!

July 24, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image

Those popular, little yellow guys from Universal/Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise will be starring in their own feature. Deadline.com reports that the Minions will be the star of Illumination’s fifth feature with Universal. Gru’s little helpers will be interacting with humans in the new project, which will be written by Brian [...]

Al Pacino to Voice New ‘Despicable Me’ Villain

February 6, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Universal/Illumination’s sequel to Despicable Me just added more star power to its voice lineup. Deadline reported that master thespian Al Pacino has signed to play the new villain in Despicable Me 2. The film, which is slated to come out on July 3, 2013, will feature Pacino as the Gru’s [...]