Despicable Me 2

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Despicable Me 2
Despicable Me 2 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster featuring Gru and 10,400 Minions[1]
Directed by Pierre Coffin
Chris Renaud[2]
Produced by Chris Meledandri
Janet Healy[2]
Screenplay by Cinco Paul
Ken Daurio[2]
Starring Steve Carell
Kristen Wiig
Benjamin Bratt
Miranda Cosgrove
Russell Brand
Steve Coogan
Ken Jeong
Music by Pharrell Williams
Heitor Pereira[3]
Editing by Gregory Perler
Studio Illumination Entertainment
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s)
  • June 12, 2013 (2013-06-12) (Annecy)
  • July 3, 2013 (2013-07-03) (United States)
Country United States
France
Language English

Despicable Me 2 is an upcoming 2013 American 3D computer-animated comedy film and the sequel to the 2010 animated film Despicable Me. Produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures, it will be directed again by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell, Russell Brand, and Miranda Cosgrove will reprise their roles. Kristen Wiig, who played Miss Hattie in the first film, will this time be voicing agent Lucy Wilde. New cast members include Benjamin Bratt as Eduardo and Steve Coogan as Silas Ramsbottom, head of the Anti-Villain League. The film is scheduled to be released on July 3, 2013.[2] A spin-off film Minions, focusing mainly on the Gru's yellow henchmen before they have met, is set to be released on December 19, 2014.[4]

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Plot [edit]

Gru (Steve Carrell) is no longer a villain, since saving his three adopted daughters Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Elsie Fisher) from Vector in the first film (Despicable Me). But his calm and unexciting new life takes an unexpected turn when he is recruited by Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) and Silas Ramsbottom (Steve Coogan) and is taken to the headquarters of the Anti-Villain League, a society dedicated to fighting crime on a global scale. There he discovers that there is a new villain called Eduardo (Benjamin Bratt) on the loose and because Gru was once a villain himself and knows how they think, Silas (who is the League's head), wants Gru to help them fight Eduardo. With the help of Gru's assistant, Dr. Nefario (Russell Brand), his minions, and Margo, Edith, and Agnes, Gru must save the world (again).

Cast [edit]

Production [edit]

Chris Meledandri said in July 2010 that a sequel is in the works.[14] It is tentatively scheduled for release on July 3, 2013.[15] Miranda Cosgrove stated on her official Facebook and Twitter page on October 14, 2011 that she had recorded her first lines,[16] while Meledandri confirmed in February 2012 that they started animating the film.[17]

In February 2012, it was reported that Al Pacino had joined the cast to voice the villain, Eduardo.[18] In April 2012, it was confirmed that Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier and Elsie Fisher are returning to reprise their roles. Kristen Wiig, on the other hand, who voiced Miss Hattie in the original film, will voice Lucy Wilde, an agent of the Anti-Villain League (AVL) who recruits Gru to track and take a tough, Mexican villain named Eduardo. Steve Coogan has also joined the cast as Silas Ramsbottom, the head of the Anti- Villain League.[2] On May 3, 2013, just two months before the film's release, it was announced that Al Pacino had left the film over creative differences,[10] with Benjamin Bratt stepping in to voice Eduardo.[9]

Release [edit]

Despicable Me 2 will premiere on June 12, 2013, as a special screening at the 2013 Annecy International Animated Film Festival,[19][20] and will be theatrically released in the United States on July 3, 2013.[2] The film will be digitally re-mastered into IMAX 3D format and released in select international IMAX theatres.[21]

On March 1, 2012, an early teaser trailer was released on iTunes Movie Trailers and featured the minions singing a spoof of "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys.[22] The trailer was also attached to The Lorax, also by Illumination Entertainment, which went into theaters on March 2, 2012.[23] A second trailer was released on October 31, 2012. It featured the Minions investigating strange noises, to the sound of the theme song of the Halloween horror series, before being abducted by a mysterious force.[24] A third trailer was released on March 19, 2013.[25]

Soundtrack [edit]

Despicable Me 2
Film score by Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams
Released June 18, 2013
Recorded 2013
Genre Score
Label Back Lot Music
Heitor Pereira film scores chronology
The Smurfs
(2011)		 Despicable Me 2
(2013)

Despicable Me 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack of the film. Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams composed the original music for the film, which will be released on June 18, 2013 by Back Lot Music.[26][27]

Track listing [edit]

All music composed by Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams.

No. Title Length
1. "Scream" (performed by Pharrell Williams featuring Cee Lo Green)  
2. "Another Irish Drinking Song" (performed by The Minions)  
3. "Just A Cloud Away" (performed by Pharrell Williams)  
4. "Happy" (performed by Pharrell Williams)  
5. "I Swear" (performed by The Minions)  
6. "Y.M.C.A." (performed by The Minions)  
7. "Fun, Fun, Fun" (performed by Pharrell Williams)  
8. "Despicable Me" (performed by Pharrell Williams)  
9. "Px-41 Labs"    
10. "The Fairy Party"    
11. "Lucy And The Avl"    
12. "Goodbye Nefario"    
13. "Time For Bed"    
14. "Break-In"    
15. "Stalking Floyd Eaglesan"    
16. "Moving To Australia"    
17. "Going To Save The World"    
18. "El Macho"    
19. "Jillian"    
20. "Take Her Home"    
21. "El Macho’s Lair"    
22. "Home Invasion"    
23. "The Big Battle"    
24. "Ba Do Bleep" (performed by The Minions)  

Spin-off [edit]

Main article: Minions

A spin-off feature film titled Minions, featuring the Minions as the main characters, is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2014. Written by Brian Lynch, it will be directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, and produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healey.[4] The film, set in the 1960s, will focus on the Minions before they have met Gru, where they compete for the right to become henchmen of an ambitious villain, Scarlet Overkill.[28]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Despicable Me 2 (May 20, 2013). "Did you guess how many Minions Gru commands? It's actually 10,400!". Facebook. Retrieved May 22, 2013. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Kit, Borys (May 1, 2012). "Steve Coogan Joining Voice Cast for 'Despicable Me 2' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 2, 2012. 
  3. ^ "Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams to Return for ‘Despicable Me 2′". Film Music Reporter. November 30, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2013. 
  4. ^ a b "Universal Dates Minions Movie Dec. 19, 2014". Deadline. August 21, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2012. 
  5. ^ Puchko, Kristy (March 19, 2013). "Gru Meets His Match In Latest Despicable Me 2 Trailer". CinemaBlend.com. Retrieved March 19, 2013. 
  6. ^ IGN Movies (April 30, 2013). "IGN's Summer 2013 Movie Preview". IGN. Retrieved May 1, 2013. 
  7. ^ Gaier, Dana (June 26, 2012). "@Emilyxoxo708 yes, i was the voice of edith in despicable me and i am working on the sequel :)". Twitter. Retrieved August 18, 2012. 
  8. ^ Racheal (July 2, 2012). "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is now open at Universal Studios". Behind the Thrills. Retrieved August 20, 2012. 
  9. ^ a b Fleming, Mike (May 3, 2013). "Benjamin Bratt Replaces Al Pacino On ‘Despicable Me 2′". Deadline. Retrieved May 4, 2013. 
  10. ^ a b Fleming, Mike (May 3, 2013). "Say Goodbye To My Little Friend: Al Pacino Exits Summer Sequel ‘Despicable Me 2′". Deadline. Retrieved May 4, 2013. 
  11. ^ IMTA (May 16, 2012). "IMTA Alum Moises Arias in We The Party!". That IMTA Blog. Retrieved April 9, 2012. 
  12. ^ Child, Ben (March 22, 2013). "Despicable Me 2: evil genius or just plain bad?". The Guardian. Retrieved March 24, 2013. 
  13. ^ Wolfe, Jennifer (October 31, 2012). "New Despicable Me 2 Trailer Released". Animation World Network. Retrieved November 10, 2012. 
  14. ^ "Chris Meledandri's Illumination Game Plan Includes 'Despicable Me' Sequel, 'Minion' Spinoffs, Dr. Seuss, The Addams Family". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23. 
  15. ^ "Universal Dates Savages, Despicable Me 2 and Oblivion". ComingSoon.net. 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2011-06-18. 
  16. ^ Miranda Cosgrove: "First day on Despicable Me 2!!! ;)" on Facebook
  17. ^ Radish, Christina (February 7, 2012). "Producer Chris Meledandri Talks Dr. Seuss Biopic and DESPICABLE ME 2; Confirms Biopic Will Probably Be Live-Action with Animated Seuss Characters". Collider.com. Retrieved May 2, 2012. 
  18. ^ Fleming, Mike (February 3, 2012). "Al Pacino Makes Animated Film Debut In "Despicable Me 2"". Deadline. Retrieved February 4, 2012. 
  19. ^ Saperstein, Pat (April 23, 2013). "‘Monsters University’ to Open Annecy Toon Fest". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2013. 
  20. ^ "Annecy 2013 - Despicable Me 2". Annecy. Retrieved May 12, 2013. 
  21. ^ "Despicable Me 2 Arriving in International 3D IMAX Theaters Starting June 20". ComingSoon.net. April 18, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013. 
  22. ^ "The Despicable Me 2 Teaser Trailer and Poster Hit! Read more: The Despicable Me 2 Teaser Trailer and Poster Hit!". ComingSoon.net. March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2012. 
  23. ^ The Lorax (March 3, 2012). "When you see The Lorax...". Twitter. Retrieved March 6, 2012. "When you see The Lorax in theaters, see if you can spot the minion from Despicable Me! (The new Despicable Me 2 trailer doesn't count!)" 
  24. ^ "Despicable Me 2 Trailer and Images". Collider.com. October 31, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012. 
  25. ^ "The New Trailer for Despicable Me 2 is Here!". ComingSoon.net. March 19, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013. 
  26. ^ "‘Despicable Me 2′ Soundtrack Announced". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved 2013-05-22. 
  27. ^ "Despicable Me 2: Various Artists: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-05-22. 
  28. ^ Fleming, Mike (February 11, 2013). "Sandra Bullock To Voice Super-Villain In ‘Minions’ Spinoff For Illumination/Universal". Deadline. Retrieved February 14, 2013. 

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