DESPICABLE ME 2 to Arrive in Select International 3D IMAX Theaters, Beg. 6/20

Universal and Illumination's worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me entertained audiences around the globe, grossing more than$543 million and becoming the 10^th highest-grossing animated motion picture in U.S. history. In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2.

Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru ( Steve Carell ), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters.

"After the successful release of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, we're looking forward to partnering again with Chris Meledandri , his talented team and our friends at Universal to offer international Imax fans an opportunity to experience this highly-anticipated follow up to Despicable Me in immersive Imax 3D," said Greg Foster , Chairman and President of Imax Entertainment.

"Despicable Me 2 in Imax 3D marks the latest release in what has grown to become an astonishingly successful partnership with IMAX," said Duncan Clark , President of Distribution, Universal Pictures International. "We look forward to bringing international audiences a new, fully-immersive adventure as we share this memorable moviegoing experience alongside them."

The Imax release of Despicable Me 2 will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The Imax 3D Experience with proprietary Imax DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

You can learn more about Despicable Me 2 by visiting the film's official site at www.despicable.me

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