Tag "Illumination Entertainment"

‘Hop’ Leaps into Weekend Box Office Race

March 30, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Illumination Entertainment’s second feature film, Hop, jumps into theaters this weekend looking for a sweet payoff. The film, which mixes live action and CG animation, is set to open in an estimated 3,400 theaters. The film is directed by Tim Hill and features CG animation by Rhythm & Hues. It [...]

CG Creature Double Feature

March 25, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Universal serves up two very different films, Hop and Paul, with a common link: both feature computer animated stars in live-action environs. One thing’s guaranteed: You’ll never look at a tabloid UFO photo, or a Jelly Bean, the same way ever again. And the creative talents behind the feature films [...]

Illumination Expands Exec Roster, Release Plans

March 21, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Illumination Entertainment is adding to its executive ranks in preparation for an increase in its output of animated features, reports Deadline.com. The studio behind last year’s animated hit Despicable Me and the upcoming animation/live-action hybrid comedy Hop has added Ashley Kramer as executive VP of production and Gail Harrison as [...]

New Trailer Shines a Light On Illumination’s ‘Hop’

February 10, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

A trailer for Hop, the live-action/CG-animation hybrid movie coming April 1 from Illumination Entertainment, has hit the web. Check out the trailer right here: Directed by Tim Hill (Alvin and the Chipmunks) and produced by Chris Meledandri, the film features the voice of Russell Brand as E.B., and stars James [...]

‘Hop’ Rocks Out With New Trailer

November 23, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image

Yesterday, we brought you the first poster image from Hop, the new animated feature coming next year from Illumination Entertainment; today, we bring you the trailer. Enjoy — and let us know what you think. Is this a spring treat or a rotten egg?

Illumination’s ‘Hop’ Gets a Teaser Poster

November 22, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image

Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming CG/live-action hybrid feature Hop has gotten a teaser poster. Take a look: The film is directed by Tim Hill and produced by Chris Meledandri. The cast includes Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco and Elizabeth Perkins. Hop is due out April 1 (and that’s no joke!).