MOVIE REVIEW: The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (2016) Review Directed by Chris Renuad & Yarrow Cheney Who doesn’t love animated films featuring animals? And not just animals, the ones we actually have and take care of. Illumination’s popularity began to grow with 2010’s charming family movie “Despicable Me,” which featured the now infamous Minions which got their …

Jenny Slate Lends Voice to Pomeranian in “The Secret Life of Pets”

After voicing for the sheep Bellwether in “Zootopia” – and before doing voice work as Harley Quinn in the upcoming “The LEGO Batman Movie” — fast-rising actress Jenny Slate (“Obvious Child”) will be heard as a Pomeranian dog in Universal Pictures and Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets,” opening in Philippine cinemas August 24. Slate plays …

Kevin Hart Breathes Life to Villain Bunny in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’

Comic sensation Kevin Hart lends his voice to the bunny Snowball, in Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ new comedy adventure “The Secret Life of Pets,” opening in Philippine cinemas August 24. An adorable and deranged Bunny who’s building an army of “Flushed Pets” who have been abandoned by their owners, Snowball is insanely cute…and also, insane. …

Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet Speak for Rival Dogs in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’

Primetime Emmy Award-winners Louis C.K. (“Louie,” “Parks & Recreation”) and Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) lend their voices to lead characters Max and Duke, in Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ “The Secret Life of Pets.” In the film, Max (C.K.), a quick-witted Terrier rescue who’s convinced he sits at the center of owner Katie’s universe, finds …

Animal Characters Front & Center of ‘The Secret Life of Pets

In Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ “The Secret Life of Pets,” the real day for one bustling Manhattan apartment building starts after the humans leave for work and school. That’s when the pets of every stripe, fur and feather begin their own nine-to-five routine. Meet the pets who populate this delightful, animated tale from the …

Short Film “Mower Minions” Plays In Front of “The Secret Life of Pets”

Illumination Entertainment’s inaugural theatrical short, “Mower Minions”—a never-before-seen short film starring the Minions—will debut in front of “The Secret Life of Pets” when it arrives in Philippine theaters on August 24. Correlating to the format in which “The Secret Life of Pets” is showing in specific theaters, “Mower Minions” will be available in both 3D and …

“The Secret Life of Pets” — From the Humans Behind “Despicable Me”

From Illumination Entertainment, one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event animated films like “Despicable Me” and “MinioNs,” comes Universal Pictures’ “The Secret Life of Pets,” the recent No.1 box-office hit in the US, and opening in Philippine cinemas Aug. 24. Watch the film’s new TV spot here “The inspiration behind `Pets’ was all of …

Discover ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ When You’re Not Home

Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not around? For their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present “The Secret Life of Pets,” a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Watch the film’s main trailer here: Comedy superstars Louis C.K. …

‘Secret Life of Pets’ Characters Take a Bow in Own Posters

From the studios that gave you “Despicable Me” and “Minions,” Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have unveiled new character posters for their upcoming animated film, “The Secret Life of Pets.” The selection of cute character one-sheets reveal each of the pets, their names, and just a hint of their personalities. For their fifth fully-animated feature-film …