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Cinemas Ban Teens in Suits After Minions Mayhem

'Gentleminions' fad started on TikTok

(Newser) - With the long-delayed release of Minions: The Rise of Gru, the world of Despicable Me is back on the big screen for the first time in five years—and some movie theaters having problems with overenthusiastic fans. Groups of teens inspired by the TIkTok #Gentleminions fad have been attending screenings...

The Conjuring Scares Off Despicable Me
 The Conjuring 
 Scares Off 
 Despicable Me 
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Jul 21, 2013 1:02 PM CDT

The Conjuring Scares Off Despicable Me

'Despicable Me' slips to No. 2 after 3 weeks at top

(Newser) - The Conjuring unseated three-week box office champ Despicable Me this weekend, with the horror flick pulling in $41.5 million in its debut while the latter claimed the No. 2 spot with $25 million. Turbo took third with $21.5 million. Grown Ups 2 and Red 2 rounded out the...

Despicable Me 2 Out-Guns Lone Ranger
 Despicable Me 2 
 Out-Guns Lone Ranger 
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Jul 7, 2013 3:23 PM CDT

Despicable Me 2 Out-Guns Lone Ranger

Animated sequel dominates July 4 weekend, 'Lone Ranger' flops

(Newser) - It's the third big blockbuster flop of the summer: first After Earth, then White House Down, and now The Lone Ranger, which came in at a very distant No. 2 at the box office with $48.9 million amidst some damning reviews . Galloping well ahead of the pack was...

Despicable Me Good, But It's No Toy Story 3

Animated feature is strong, if generic, hyper: critics

(Newser) - Critics agree that French studio Illumination Entertainment has made a strong first entry into feature animation with Despicable Me, featuring Steve Carrell voicing a cartoon baddy who adopts three little girls. But it has the misfortune to premiere within weeks of Pixar's beloved Toy Story 3.
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