Despicable Me/Despicable Me 2 [DVD] [2013]

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As with the first film, which did not have a theatrical release in China, the film's distributor Universal Pictures had troubles releasing the sequel. [53] When it was reported in July 2013 that the film had been denied a theatrical release in China, then the second-largest film market in the world, some analysts attributed this to the protection of locally produced animation. [54] [55] There were also rumors that the film's release was banned in China because the film's minions too much resembled former Chinese president Jiang Zemin. [56] China's Film Bureau was "furious" about the negative comments, stating that the film was not submitted for censorship approval. [57] In fact, there was reportedly a "commercial conflict" between Universal and Edko Films, the film's local distributor, over which titles are to be imported. [58] Edko had decided that the film "would not do well in China and decided against using one of the precious quota slots for the film." [57] In December 2013, a few weeks after the Universal Pictures' announcement that it would open a Beijing office, it was reported that Despicable Me 2 would be theatrically released in China on January 10, 2014. [56] Williams' original song " Happy" was the only single from the album, released five months after the film's release, on November 21, 2013. It was accompanied by a 24-hour music video upon release, a first for any film, [33] which received a viral response, contributing to the song's global success. [34] It topped the charts in over 19 countries, became the best-selling song in United Kingdom and United States, with over 1.5 and 6.45 million copies sold in 2014, [35] [36] and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards. [37] O'Connel, Sean (May 30, 2013). " Despicable Me Game: Our Exclusive First Look at Minion Rush". Fandango Media. Archived from the original on July 2, 2013 . Retrieved August 15, 2023. Gru immediately suspects that Mexican restaurant owner Eduardo Pérez might be "El Macho", a supervillain who supposedly died by riding a shark into an active volcano with 250 pounds of TNT strapped to his chest. Gru and Lucy break into Eduardo's restaurant at night but find no evidence. Meanwhile, Gru's three adopted daughters, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, who dream of having a mother one day, believe that Gru will fall in love with Lucy. Gru denies it, saying his relationship with Lucy is only professional. Ken Jeong as Floyd Eaglesan, the owner of Eagle Hair Club, a wig store in the Paradise Mall. [7] [12]

Franich, Darren (April 13, 2016). "Trey Parker Will Voice The Villain In Despicable Me 3". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016 . Retrieved August 23, 2023. McWeeny, Drew (June 26, 2013). "Benjamin Bratt speaks frankly about his last-minute addition to 'Despicable Me 2' ". Hit Fix. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013 . Retrieved June 27, 2013. Grobar, Matt (February 18, 2022). "Illumination & Universal Set Dates For Animated Films Migration& Despicable Me 4". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 18, 2022 . Retrieved February 14, 2023. a b Frankel, Daniel (June 16, 2011). "Universal Sets July 3, 2013 Release Date for 'Despicable Me 2' ". TheWrap. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017 . Retrieved September 26, 2021. Vlessing, Etan (April 18, 2013). "Imax to Supersize 'Despicable Me 2' for International Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021 . Retrieved October 5, 2021.

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Kit, Borys (January 24, 2012). "Lily Collins Drops Out of 'Evil Dead,' Warner Bros.'s adaptation of 'Elfquest' Hits the Skids". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 1, 2016 . Retrieved October 31, 2016. Nicholson, Max (October 7, 2015). " Despicable Me 2 Blu-ray Release in Time for Christmas". IGN. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013 . Retrieved November 3, 2023. Benjamin Bratt as Eduardo Pérez / El Macho, the owner of Salsa & Salsa, a Mexican restaurant in the Paradise Mall, and the mastermind behind the theft of the PX-41 serum. [7] [8] [9] Al Pacino was originally cast in the role and had recorded all his lines, but left the film due to creative differences. [10]

Despicable Me 2 is a 2013 American animated comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. The sequel to Despicable Me (2010), it was directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. It stars the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, and Ken Jeong. The film follows Gru as he is recruited by secret agent Lucy Wilde, who is investigating a theft of the mutagen PX-41, stolen from the Arctic Circle. During their investigations, they extract El Macho, a supervillain with the goal of achieving world domination after faking his death. Phillips, Michael (July 3, 2013). " 'Despicable Me 2': Carell helps calm cheap scares". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013 . Retrieved July 5, 2013. Roberts, Sheila (July 2, 2013). "Benjamin Bratt Talks DESPICABLE ME 2, Replacing Al Pacino, and CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2". Collider. Archived from the original on July 7, 2013 . Retrieved July 8, 2013. Graser, Marc (January 5, 2012). "U, Thinkway do 'Despicable' deal". Variety. Archived from the original on December 8, 2020 . Retrieved December 8, 2020.

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a b c Debruge, Peter (June 15, 2013). "Film Review: 'Despicable Me 2' ". Variety. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013 . Retrieved June 16, 2013. Steve Carell as Gru, a former supervillain turned dad (and later a member of the Anti-Villain League). [4] Kit, Borys (October 5, 2011). "Javier Bardem in Negotiations to Voice Villain in 'Despicable Me 2' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 1, 2016 . Retrieved October 31, 2016.

Rubin, Rebecca (March 4, 2021). " F9 Postponed for the Third Time, Minions Sequel Pushed to 2022". Variety. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021 . Retrieved December 22, 2022. Lang, Brent (July 23, 2013). " 'Despicable Me 2' Denied Release in China (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on July 26, 2013 . Retrieved July 24, 2013. Tom Russo of The Boston Globe gave the film a positive review, saying "The scope of the 'toon espionage-adventure goings-on is surprisingly limited. But the filmmakers so clearly love working on these characters, their creative joy is infectious." [91] Stephanie Merry of The Washington Post gave the film three stars out of four, saying "The animation is beguiling, particularly when Lucy drives her car into the ocean, transforming it into a submarine that scoots around sharks and fish." [92] Peter Debruge of Variety gave the film a positive review, saying "While not quite as charming or unique as the original, Despicable Me 2 comes awfully close, extending co-directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin's delightfully silly sensibility to a bit larger universe." [15] Peter Hartlaub of the San Francisco Chronicle gave the film three stars out of four, saying "It's a credit that the writing can be so funny in the moment, that it takes time to realize there's no cohesive story, zero dramatic tension and nary a practical lesson for either the characters in the film or the people watching in the theater." [93] Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 3, 2012). "Al Pacino Makes Animated Film Debut In "Despicable Me 2" ". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014 . Retrieved February 4, 2012. The animation was developed in Paris, France by Illumination Mac Guff using Autodesk Maya, over 400 to 650 artists worked on the sequel, in contrast of the team of 100 artists the first film required.IGN's Summer 2013 Movie Preview". IGN. April 30, 2013. Archived from the original on May 4, 2013 . Retrieved May 1, 2013. Additionally, Elsie Fisher voices Agnes, the youngest of the three girls, [4] [13] Dana Gaier voices Edith, the middle of the three girls, [4] [13] Moisés Arias voices Antonio Pérez, Margo's first love interest and Eduardo's son, [14] [15] Nasim Pedrad voices Jillian, Gru's irritating matchmaking neighbor who wants Gru to date her friends, [16] [17] Kristen Schaal voices Shannon, Jillian's superficial friend, [17] and Pierre Coffin voices the Minions. [17] According to Coffin, he lent his voice to 899 Minions. [18] IMTA (May 16, 2012). "IMTA Alum Moises Arias in We The Party!". That IMTA Blog. Archived from the original on October 24, 2013 . Retrieved April 9, 2012. a b c d e f g Kit, Borys (May 1, 2012). "Steve Coogan Joining Voice Cast for 'Despicable Me 2' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 6, 2012 . Retrieved May 2, 2012.

When Lucy is in the cake shop and smashes up the cup cakes she never gets any of the frosting on her hands. This occurs even *when she smears it over Gru's face. Malone, Clare (October 20, 2015). "The Serious Business of Animated Films, by the Numbers". T. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015 . Retrieved October 14, 2023. Cremin, Stephen (August 5, 2013). "China govt denies banning Despicable Me 2". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014 . Retrieved December 6, 2014. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. a b c Debruge, Peter (July 3, 2013). "How Replacement Villain Became Unlikely Hero in 'Despicable Me 2' ". Variety. Archived from the original on July 6, 2013 . Retrieved July 8, 2013.

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When mr gru and her at the restaurant, she was push uping at the public restaurant, because in real life, she do not do that. Kristen Wiig as Lucy Wilde, an Anti-Villain League agent and Gru's love interest and later, wife. [5] [6]