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Illumination
Created in 2007
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Up & running (A)
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Location
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Santa Monica
United States of America
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Employees
Scale: 51-200
Estimated: 316
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Engaged catalyst
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Added in Motherbase
3 years, 11 months ago
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Value proposition
Creating Joy & Discovery, founded by Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri.
About Illumination
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. Illumination’s soon-to-be released The Super Mario Bros. Movie will join a studio library that includes two of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $8 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination’s upcoming films in 2023 include The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Migration.
Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris.
Animation, Film, Production, Marketing, Development, and Art/Creative
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Illumination Entertainment
https://www.illumination.com/
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