Despicable Me

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Despicable Me is a heartwarming tale of a lovable supervillain turned devoted dad, Gru, and his mischievous minions on a quest for family, redemption, and of course, the perfect crime turned good deed.

Despicable Me Trivia

What was the name of the supervillain who adopted three girls in the movie "Despicable Me"? (Genius)
#1: Vector
#2: Gru
#3: Dr. Nefario
#4: El Macho
What is the name of the super-villain bank that funds Gru's operations in "Despicable Me"? (Advanced)
#1: Bank of Evil
#2: Villainous Ventures
#3: Evil Emporium
#4: Sinister Savings
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Despicable Me Fun Facts

In Despicable Me, the minions were originally designed to be large, orc-like creatures but were changed to small, yellow beings due to budget constraints.
Steve Carell, the voice of Gru, created Gru's distinctive accent himself, intending it to be a mix between a Mexican and Eastern European accent.

Despicable Me Polls

Which is your favorite character from the Despicable Me franchise?
Gru
Minions
Lucy Wilde
Vector
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Which "Despicable Me" movie is your favorite?
Despicable Me (2010)
Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Minions (2015)
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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July 2007

Illumination Entertainment Founded

Illumination Entertainment, the production company behind Despicable Me, was founded by Chris Meledandri.

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April 2010

Despicable Me Release Date Announced

The official release date for Despicable Me was announced as July 9, 2010, marking the start of its promotional campaign.

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July 9, 2010

Despicable Me Premieres

Despicable Me premiered in the United States, beginning its theatrical run and introducing audiences to Gru and the Minions.

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December 7, 2010

Despicable Me Home Media Release

Despicable Me was released on DVD and Blu-ray, making the film accessible for home viewing.

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