Chris Renaud
Biography: Chris Renaud is an American illustrator and film-maker. He was nominated for an Academy Award for the 2006 animated short No Time for Nuts, which featured the character Scrat from the computer animated Ice Age films. Most recently, he directed Despicable Me, starring the voice of Steve Carell, which debuted #1 at the U.S. box office on July 9th, 2010. After graduating from Syracuse University with an illustration degree, Renaud began work as a graphic designer in the sports entertainment industry. He has created logo designs and mascot characters for NFL Properties, the NBA, and Foot Locker, among others. After working as a designer and illustrator for a variety of publications and agencies, Chris began drawing and writing comic books. Working for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics, his notable projects include illustrating Marvel's Starfleet Academy and pitching the original story concept that evolved into Batman: Cataclysm. This yearlong tale across all Batman-related comics resulted in increased sales and visibility for the renowned character. As the production designer on the Disney Channels’ The Book of Pooh, Renaud transitioned into the world of children’s television. Since that groundbreaking project, he has been able to design virtual sets and puppet characters for Bear in the Big Blue House, Lazy Town, Curious Pictures, Sony Animation, and many more. With the new show It's a Big Big World, currently airing on PBS, he took the lead role in the visual development and design of every aspect of this Emmy-nominated children’s program. Renaud worked for Blue Sky Studios as a story artist on such films as Robots, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and the Dr. Seuss classic Horton Hears A Who!. He also wrote and co-directed the animated short No Time for Nuts, which received an Annie Award and a 2007 Oscar nomination within the animated short films category. It was also included in the Animation Show of Shows in 2006. Renaud works for Illumination Entertainment and lives in Paris, France. He directed Despicable Me, starring Steve Carell, which was released in the U.S. on July 9, 2010.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 05, 1966
Deathday: N/A
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Despicable Me
2010-07-08
Despicable Me
Overview: Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-07-08
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Toying with the Holidays
2021-12-18
Toying with the Holidays
Overview: Kevin, a model train enthusiast reconnects with a former classmate Danielle who is home for the holidays with her young son and try to get their town's old North Pole Express train line running.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-18
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The Lorax
2012-03-01
The Lorax
Overview: A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-01
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Sing 2
2021-12-01
Sing 2
Overview: Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.
Genres: Animation Family Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-01
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Minions & More Volume 1
2022-09-27
Minions & More Volume 1
Overview: This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little Helpers (2019). From the "Grinch" franchise: The Dog Days of Winter (2019). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Norman Television (2016); Weenie (2016). From the "Sing" franchise: Love at First Sight (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Forces of Nature (2012).
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-27
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Serenade
2012-08-07
Serenade
Overview: Two Bar-ba-loots -- one love shy and the other suave and confident -- battle for the heart of their would-be sweetheart with the help of a colorful cast of characters, including the Humming-Fish and Swomme-Swans.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-07
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Despicable Me 2
2013-06-26
Despicable Me 2
Overview: Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-26
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Minions & More Volume 2
2022-11-08
Minions & More Volume 2
Overview: This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015); Panic in the Mailroom (2013). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Super Gidget (2019). From the "Sing" franchise: Eddie's Life Coach (2017); Gunter Babysits (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Serenade (2012); Wagon Ho! (2012).
Genres: Comedy Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-08
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Competition
2015-09-08
Competition
Overview: Two minions working in a bomb lab get competitive. Short #1 from the 'Minions: 3 Mini-Movie Collection'.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-08
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Cro Minion
2015-11-04
Cro Minion
Overview: Two minions have to babysit a little Neanderthal baby.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-04
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Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection
2014-04-01
Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection
Overview: 7 mini-movies starring your favorite characters from Despicable Me, HOP and Dr. Seuss' The Lorax come together in 1 exciting collection! It's fun the whole family can enjoy again and again!
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-01
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The Secret Life of Pets
2016-06-18
The Secret Life of Pets
Overview: The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-18
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Despicable Me 4
2024-06-20
Despicable Me 4
Overview: Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-20
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Mooned
2023-12-06
Mooned
Overview: Villainous Vector must figure out how to get off the moon and return to Earth.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-06
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Norman Television
2016-12-06
Norman Television
Overview: Norman, a lost guinea pig, wanders in the pipe through apartments in New York, and his main recreation during his adventure is to see how the apartment residents live - with popcorn and remote controls.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-06
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Sing
2016-11-23
Sing
Overview: A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-23
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Despicable Me 3
2017-06-15
Despicable Me 3
Overview: Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-15
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Wagon Ho!
2012-08-07
Wagon Ho!
Overview: The barbaloots are told by the Once-Ler that they can sit on the wagon and that it had better not move. They and the donkey nod in agreement. The barbaloots try to get the donkey to move. He won't move. The small barbaloot taunts the donkey with what looks like an apple in front of him on a long pole the he's off. Did they get the wagon back in time? Yes, but what transpired from start to finish?
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-07
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Forces of Nature
2012-08-07
Forces of Nature
Overview: Determined to scare The Once-ler out of Truffula Valley, The Lorax decides to create the illusion of ominous forces of nature.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-07
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Christmas in Love
2018-12-23
Christmas in Love
Overview: Ellie Hartman is an aspiring crafter working in her small town’s bakery making famous Christmas Kringles. When the new, big-city CEO Nick Carlingson visits the bakery, he arrives filled with modernization ideas destined to lay off many employees.
Genres: TV Movie Romance Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-23
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
2019-05-24
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Overview: Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
Genres: Adventure Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-05-24
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Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
2019-01-15
Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
Overview: For the first time ever, ALL 10 MINI-MOVIES starring your favorite characters, the Minions, are in one collection! If there's a Minion featured in one of our mini-movies – no matter how big or small – they're in here! Experience the hilarious hijinks when the Minions babysit their caveman boss's troublemaking toddler in Cro-Minion, tune up Agnes's bicycle with high-tech upgrades in Training Wheels, and bring home a new "dog" in Puppy. This set includes seven more uproarious mini movies the whole family will love! The 10 Minion Mini-Movies collection contains: Training Wheels, Cro-Minion, Competition, The Secret Life Of Kyle, Mower Minions, Home Makeover, Orientation Day, Banana, Puppy, and Panic In The Mailroom.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-15
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Migration
2023-12-06
Migration
Overview: After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-06
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