Illumination

Illumination, known until 2017 as Illumination Entertainment, is an American film and animation studio founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007.
Illumination, founded by Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films. The company’s releases include two of the top-ten animated films of all time, and its iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $6.25 billion worldwide Illumination, which has an exclusive financing and distribution partner...

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Nov. 02, 2026

Petlove and Sao Paulo Metro Take on Animal Cruelty with "Villains," an Animated Series

Across four episodes, the series subverts fantasy’s classic villains — witches, vampires and their kind — to make one point

Oct. 30, 2026

Columbia Gives Away Survival Bunker With the Launch of the "Don't Panic Room" Campaign

Participants can share skills to survive outdoors and a chance to win a stocked off-grid bunker, delivered to their door