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World Record Holder's Minions
'Obsession' Is Far From Mini

Apr 28, 2025 2:44 PM CDT

World Record Holder's Minions 'Obsession' Is Far From Mini

Australian Liesl Benecke's memorabilia collection includes more than 1K pieces

(Newser) - Liesl Benecke burst into tears as she rounded a corner at Japan's Universal Studios and saw Minion Land spread out before her. To be clear, they were tears of joy. Benecke of Australia fell in love when she first saw Despicable Me, the 2010 family comedy about a supervillain...

Cinemas Ban Teens in Suits
After Minions Mayhem

Jul 5, 2022 9:19 PM CDT

Cinemas Ban Teens in Suits After Minions Mayhem

'Gentleminions' fad started on TikTok

(Newser) - With the long-delayed release of Minions: The Rise of Gru, the world of Despicable Me is back on the big screen for the first time in five years—and some movie theaters having problems with overenthusiastic fans. Groups of teens inspired by the TIkTok #Gentleminions fad have been attending screenings...

The Conjuring
Scares Off
Despicable Me

BOX OFFICE

Jul 21, 2013 1:02 PM CDT

The Conjuring Scares Off Despicable Me

'Despicable Me' slips to No. 2 after 3 weeks at top

(Newser) - The Conjuring unseated three-week box office champ Despicable Me this weekend, with the horror flick pulling in $41.5 million in its debut while the latter claimed the No. 2 spot with $25 million. Turbo took third with $21.5 million. Grown Ups 2 and Red 2 rounded out the...

Despicable Me 2
Out-Guns Lone Ranger

box office

Jul 7, 2013 3:23 PM CDT

Despicable Me 2 Out-Guns Lone Ranger

Animated sequel dominates July 4 weekend, 'Lone Ranger' flops

(Newser) - It's the third big blockbuster flop of the summer: first After Earth, then White House Down, and now The Lone Ranger, which came in at a very distant No. 2 at the box office with $48.9 million amidst some damning reviews . Galloping well ahead of the pack was...

Despicable Me Good,
But It's No
Toy Story 3

movie review

Jul 9, 2010 2:45 PM CDT

Despicable Me Good, But It's No Toy Story 3

Animated feature is strong, if generic, hyper: critics

(Newser) - Critics agree that French studio Illumination Entertainment has made a strong first entry into feature animation with Despicable Me, featuring Steve Carrell voicing a cartoon baddy who adopts three little girls. But it has the misfortune to premiere within weeks of Pixar's beloved Toy Story 3.

Despicable Me "cannot

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