DESPICABLE ME 3 (U)

WHO’S IN IT?

Steve Carell (Anchorman), Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), Trey Parker (South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut), Miranda Cosgrove (School of Rock), Dana Gaier (Despicable Me), Nev Scharrel (film debut), Steve Coogan (Mindhorn), Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins), Jenny Slate (Zootropolis), Russell Brand (Get Him To The Greek), Pierre Coffin (Minions)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Kyle Balda (Minions) and Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me), directors; Ken Daurio (The Lorax) and Cinco Paul (The Secret Life of Pets), writers; Janet Healy (Shark Tale) and Christopher Meledandri (Hop), producers; Heitor Pereira (The Angry Birds Movie), composer; Claire Dodgson (Nobody The Great), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Gru (Carell), the former villain turned Anti-Villain League agent, goes up against new foe Balthazar Bratt (Parker), a former 80s child star that’s now become obsessed with the character he used to play back in the day. In addition, Gru comes across his long-lost twin brother Dru (also Carell), who convinces him to team up for one last criminal heist of the valuable diamond that Bratt has stolen…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The Despicable Me franchise keeps on going, offering more cartoon slapstick – most of which involves the Minions once again – for families everywhere to enjoy.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 30TH JUNE 2017

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