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Megamind
''Megamind'' is a 2010 American animated superhero comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Directed by Tom McGrath from a screenplay by Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, the film stars the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, and Brad Pitt. It tells the story of Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain; after defeating his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was. ''Megamind'' premiered in Russia on October 28, 2010, and was released in the United States on November 5. It garnered generally positive reviews from critics and it grossed $321.9 million worldwide on a $130 million budget. In the years following its release, the film gained a cult following via a variety of Internet memes. It later spawned a franchise, including three console video games and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megamind Vs
''Megamind'' is a 2010 American animated superhero comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Directed by Tom McGrath from a screenplay by Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, the film stars the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, and Brad Pitt. It tells the story of Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain; after defeating his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was. ''Megamind'' premiered in Russia on October 28, 2010, and was released in the United States on November 5. It garnered generally positive reviews from critics and it grossed $321.9 million worldwide on a $130 million budget. In the years following its release, the film gained a cult following via a variety of Internet memes. It later spawned a franchise, including three console video games and a short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megamind (franchise)
''Megamind'' is an American media franchise created and owned by DreamWorks Animation, which began with the the 2010 animated feature film written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons. The franchise follows the adventures of a superhero named Megamind who suddenly gets a chance to defend Metro City from the forces of hero after the supervillain Hal Stewart retires. Feature films ''Megamind'' (2010) ''Megamind'' is a 2010 American animated superhero comedy film directed by Tom McGrath, produced by DreamWorks Animation, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It features the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, and Brad Pitt. The film tells the story of Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain who becomes depressed after finally defeating his nemesis Metro Man. He creates a new superhero from Metro Man's DNA, but must become a hero himself when the new "hero" becomes a much more dangerous villain than he ever was. The film was written by Alan J. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megamind Rules!
''Megamind Rules!'' is an American animated television series produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and based on the 2010 animated film ''Megamind''. It takes place after the events of the direct-to-streaming film '' Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate'' which follows Megamind learning to become a hero to Metro City while being an online influencer. It premiered alongside the film on Peacock on March 1, 2024. Premise Picking up after the events of '' Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate'' (2024), the series features ''Megamind'' defending Metro City with the help of his friends, Ol' Chum, Keiko, and newly elected Mayor, Roxanne. Cast Main * Keith Ferguson as Megamind, a blue, humanoid alien supervillain-turned-superhero with a large cranium. Ferguson replaces Will Ferrell from the original film, after previously voicing the character in the original film's tie-in video games. * Laura Post as Roxanne Ritchi, the mayor of Metro City (formerly a news reporter) who is Megamind's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation LLC (DWA, also known as DreamWorks Animation Studios or simply DreamWorks) is an American animation studio, owned by Comcast's NBCUniversal as part of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios, Inc, Universal Studios. The studio has produced List of DreamWorks Animation productions#Feature films, 51 feature films. Its first film, ''Antz'', was released on October 2, 1998, and its latest film, How to Train Your Dragon (2025 film), the live-action remake of ''How to Train Your Dragon'', was released on June 13, 2025. Their upcoming slate of films includes ''The Bad Guys 2'' on August 1, 2025, ''Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie'' on September 26, 2025, ''Forgotten Island'' on September 25, 2026, ''Shrek 5'' on December 23, 2026, the How to Train Your Dragon (2025 film)#Sequel, live-action remake of ''How to Train Your Dragon 2'' on June 11, 2027, ''Cocomelon: The Movie'' in 2027, and an untitled film on September 22, 2028. Formed as a division of DreamWor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pacific Data Images
Pacific Data Images (PDI) was an American computer animation and visual effects production company based in Redwood City, California, that was bought by DreamWorks SKG in 2000. It was renamed PDI/DreamWorks and was owned by DreamWorks Animation. Founded in 1980 by Carl Rosendahl, PDI was one of the pioneers of computer animation, it produced more than 700 commercials, contributed visual effects to more than 70 feature films, and produced and contributed to many of DreamWorks Animation's films, beginning with DreamWorks's first film, ''Antz'' in 1998. PDI's final animated film before its closure on January 22, 2015, was ''Penguins of Madagascar'', released on November 26, 2014. History 1980–1987: early years PDI was founded in 1980 by Carl Rosendahl with a $25,000 loan from his father. He was joined in 1981 by Richard Chuang, and in 1982 by Glenn Entis. Richard and Glenn wrote the foundation of the in-house computer animation software that was to be used for the next two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Fey
Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (; born May 18, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Known for her comedic roles in sketch comedy, television and film, Fey has received List of awards and nominations received by Tina Fey, numerous accolades, including nine Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and a Tony Award. She appeared on the Time 100, ''Time'' 100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2007 and 2009 and was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2010. Fey broke into comedy as a featured player in the Chicago-based Improvisational theatre, improvisational comedy group The Second City. She joined the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1997 to 2006 where she served as a head writer, a performer, and co-anchor of ''Weekend Update''. She later returned to the show portraying a Saturday Night Live parodies of Sarah Palin, satirical version of 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Cross
David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and director. Cross is best known for his stand-up performances, the HBO sketch comedy series '' Mr. Show with Bob and David'' (1995–1998), his role as Ian Hawke in the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, and his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox/Netflix sitcom ''Arrested Development'' (2003–2006, 2013–2019). He has been described as “one of the defining figures of cult Gen X comedy”. Cross created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in '' The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret'' (2010–2016); developed and had a prominent role in ''Freak Show'' (2006); appeared on ''Modern Family'' (2011–2012); and portrayed Ian Hawke in ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' (2007), '' Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'' (2009), and '' Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked'' (2011). Cross has also done voice work for the sitcom '' Oliver Beene'' (2003–2004), and has had lead voice-over rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom McGrath (animator)
Thomas McGrath (born August 7, 1964) is an American voice actor, animator and filmmaker. He is known for the DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks animated film ''Madagascar (2005 film), Madagascar'', which he co-wrote and directed with Eric Darnell while voicing the character of List of Madagascar (franchise) characters#Skipper, Skipper the Penguin. The film spawned two Madagascar (franchise), direct sequels, along with a spin-off The Penguins of Madagascar, animated series and Penguins of Madagascar, film based on the penguins in which McGrath reprised his role as Skipper. McGrath also directed the DreamWorks animated films ''Megamind'' (2010) and ''The Boss Baby'' (2017), the latter of which received an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, Golden Globe Award nomination. McGrath returned as director for The Boss Baby: Family Business, its 2021 sequel. Life and career McGrath was born and raised in Lynnwood, Was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Ferrell
John William Ferrell (; born July 16, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer. Ferrell received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a British Academy Television Award, in addition to nomination for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. In 2011, Farrell was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In 2015, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named the best comedian in British '' GQ''. Ferrell first established himself in the mid-1990s as a cast member on the sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'', where he performed from 1995 to 2002, and has subsequently starred in a string of comedy films. After starring in the 2003 comedy film '' Old School,'' Ferrell became considered a member of the " Frat Pack", a generation of leading Hollywood comic actors who emerged in the late 1990s and the 2000s, inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero Film
Superhero film/movie is a film genre categorized by the presence of superhero characters, individuals with extraordinary abilities who are dedicated to fighting crime, saving the world, or helping the innocent. It is sometimes considered a sub-genre of the action film genre and has evolved into one of the most financially successful film genres worldwide. These films focus on Superpower (ability), superhuman abilities, advanced technology, mystical phenomena, or exceptional physical and mental skills that enable these Hero, heroes to fight for the common good or defeat a supervillain antagonist. Superhero films typically include genre elements of Romance film, romance, Comedy film, comedy, Fantasy film, fantasy, and Science fiction film, science fiction, with large instances of the superhero genre predominantly occupied and produced by American media franchises DC Universe (franchise), DC and Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel, originally adaptations of their existing works of s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorne Balfe
Lorne Balfe (born 23 February 1976) is a Scottish composer of film, television and video game scores. A veteran of Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions, Balfe's scoring credits include the films '' Megamind'', ''Penguins of Madagascar'', ''Home'', ''Terminator Genisys'', '' 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'', '' The Lego Batman Movie'', '' Mission: Impossible – Fallout'' and its sequel '' Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One'', '' Bad Boys for Life'' and its sequel '' Bad Boys: Ride or Die'', '' Black Widow'', '' Black Adam'', '' Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'', '' Gran Turismo'', and '' Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'', as well as the video games '' Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', '' Assassin's Creed III'', ''Crysis 2'', '' Skylanders'', and '' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''. He has also scored the television series '' The Bible'', '' Marcella'', ''The Crown'', and ''Genius'', the latter for which he earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lara Breay
Lara Breay is an English feature film producer and development executive who is a DreamWorks Animation and Locksmith Animation collaborator and was previously known for being the vice-president of Red Hour Films. After graduating University of Cambridge, she began her career as a director, a writer and a producer for documentaries at the BBC in London, England. Her feature film credits include '' Blades of Glory'' (2007), '' The Ruins'' (2008), ''Tropic Thunder'' (2008), ''Megamind'' (2010), ''Penguins of Madagascar'' (2014), ''Ron's Gone Wrong'' (2021) and ''That Christmas'' (2024). Filmography * '' Blades of Glory'' (2007) (associate producer) * '' The Ruins'' (2008) (development executive) * ''Tropic Thunder'' (2008) (development executive) (uncredited) * ''Megamind'' (2010) (producer) * ''Penguins of Madagascar'' (2014) (producer) * ''Ron's Gone Wrong'' (2021) (producer) * ''That Christmas ''That Christmas'' is a 2024 animated Christmas fantasy comedy film directed by S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
