Kyle Balda has had a hand in some aspect of animation most of his life. What started as an internship at LucasArt morphed into a... Read More
minions: the rise of gru
The biggest selling point in this franchise right from the start was the minions. They’re in large part why the Despicable Me series was so... Read More

Interview: How ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ director Kyle Balda found the right voices and location for his animated labor of love
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ review: Loud, non-stop silliness that brings back why this cartoon pairing worked in the first place [B-]
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 341 – Diving into Emmy Season with First Predictions
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2026 Tribeca Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary with World Premieres of ‘Hadestown: The Musical,’ ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Doc
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