Despicable Me was a hit, and this summer’s Despicable Me 2 is sure to be a hit as well. So Universal is well on their way to production on next year’s spinoff, Minions. They’ve already landed Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock as Scarlet Overkill, an evil woman attempting world domination, and now they’ve added an Emmy-winner to her ranks.
Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm has just joined the film. He’ll play Overkill’s husband, an inventor, who may or may not share his wife’s ambition for the domination of mankind. Either way, they’ll both have plenty of little yellow men to worry about. Read more details about the film’s plot below. Read More »
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Posted on Monday, February 11th, 2013 by Angie Han
Sandra Bullock has shown a willingness to mix things up over the years, trying her hand at everything from comedy to drama and playing everyone from wacky free spirits to steady, soothing presences. But the one thing that never really seems to change from role to role is her “America’s Sweetheart” reputation.
Which is why her latest role seems like such an entertaining change of pace. Bullock has signed on to voice the badass lead villain of Minions, the Despicable Me spinoff centered around the adorable little henchmen. Hit the jump to keep reading.
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Fake superheroes, spin-offs and Leonidas are all in this edition of Sequel Bits. After the jump read about the following:
- Mark Millar is teasing some of the fights and costumes in Kick-Ass 2.
- Universal has set a December 19, 2014 release date for a Despicable Me spin-off centered on the Minions.
- See a high-res version of the Red 2 teaser poster.
- Gerard Butler will not be returning for 300: The Battle of Artemisia.
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The film Despicable Me turned into a decent-sized hit and merchandizing bonanza for Illumination Entertainment and Universal, with a sequel already heading towards completion. Now the film’s little yellow bean Minions, already the stars of a theme park, have been set to play the lead roles in a new spin-off feature film. Read More »
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