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FENDER CUSTOM SHOP™ AND ILLUMINATION JOIN FORCES TO CREATE ONE-OF-A-KIND "FENDER® x MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU" COLLECTION TO SUPPORT FENDER PLAY FOUNDATION™, MUSIC EDUCATION IN LOS ANGELES

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Friday, July 22, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Custom Shop™ (FCS) and The Fender Play Foundation™ (FPF) today announced the "Fender® x Minions: The Rise of Gru" Collection in collaboration with legendary animation studio Illumination and its recent release of Minions: The Rise of Gru. To continue supporting the Foundation's efforts to equip, educate and inspire the next generation of players, all proceeds from the sales of the Minions: The Rise of Gru inspired instruments will support the FPF's music education programs with elementary and middle school students in Los Angeles. With the otherworldly creativity of Illumination designers, Fender Custom Shop Master Builders built one-of-a-kind instruments inspired by the beloved Minions universe and the importance of music to the franchise. Each creation was thoughtfully crafted in a collaborative effort to create stunning, unique, and endearing guitars that will be loved for many years to come. The collection of bespoke, master-built guitars, bass and ukulele are available for purchase globally. Information on how to buy any model is available on fender.com or by contacting [email protected].

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With the otherworldly creativity of Illumination designers, Fender Custom Shop Master Builders built one-of-a-kind instruments inspired by the beloved Minions universe and the importance of music to the franchise.
Together, we are harnessing the power and creativity of our movies and characters to help expand equitable access to music and arts education for all."
Fender x Minions: The Rise of Gru Collection includes:
Masterbuilt by Kyle McMillin, the custom Minions Stratocaster guitar is a Dakota Red guitar outfitted with unique fret markers and pearl inlays.
Thorn commented on his Otto's Moon Bass guitar: "The Illumination team is an incredibly talented group of artists and designers.

IHOP® Launches Exclusive All-day Minions Menu to Celebrate the Release of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

From now through August 21, guests are invited to enjoy IHOPs limited-time summer items inspired by Illuminations new film, Minions: The Rise of Gru (in theaters July 1).

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From now through August 21, guests are invited to enjoy IHOPs limited-time summer items inspired by Illuminations new film, Minions: The Rise of Gru (in theaters July 1).
The crave-able menu features eight new food and beverage options and is available at participating IHOP locations nationwide.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005123/en/
IHOP Launches New Minions Menu (Graphic: Business Wire)
Illuminations Minions have inspired our new menu this summer and have taken over IHOP, reimagining its menu with bananas, cinnamon donut holes, and more bananas, said Kieran Donahue, Chief Marketing Officer, IHOP.
The campaign then invites all guests to also fall in love with the new Minions Menu at IHOP.

Illumination’s Global Icons, the Minions, Team With Acclaimed Graphic Artist Verdy to Celebrate Capsule Collection

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Friday, June 17, 2022

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by the new Illumination film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, the Minions, in collaboration with Universal Brand Development, have teamed with graphic artist Verdy, the founder of streetwear labels Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth, to launch the Verdy x Minions capsule collection exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, beginning June 17, and at Universal Studios Japan, beginning June 24.

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Im happy to continue my relationship with Illuminations Minions, said Verdy.
Illuminations Minions are global icons, andtheyve profoundly influenced pop culture and fashion worldwide, saysScott Schiraj, Director, Franchise Management, Universal Brand Development.
Illuminations smash hit, Sing, has now became the studios latest global franchise with Sing 2 in December 2021.
VERDY is a graphic artist from Osaka, Japan who currently resides inTokyo.

ILLUMINATION'S MINIONS TAKE OVER HOLLYWOOD TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF "MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU"

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

All weekend, fans can enjoy Minions photo opportunities and activities under the famous Ovation Hollywood Arch at Hollywood Blvd.

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All weekend, fans can enjoy Minions photo opportunities and activities under the famous Ovation Hollywood Arch at Hollywood Blvd.
and Highland Ave.
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumination's Minions are taking over Hollywood to celebrate the July 1 release of the new chapter from the biggest animated global franchise in history, Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Minions: The Rise of Grustars a thrilling new cast and features a killer'70s soundtrack courtesy of legendary Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff.
On Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m., the Minions take over Ovation Hollywood, the premiere entertainment complex in the heart of Hollywood at Hollywood Blvd.

OLIPOP Announces Partnership With Illumination’s Minions; Launches Limited-Edition Banana Cream Flavor for July 1 Release of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Gopuff , the go-to platform for immediate delivery of consumers everyday needs, will also be selling single cans in select markets starting June 16, 2022.

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Gopuff , the go-to platform for immediate delivery of consumers everyday needs, will also be selling single cans in select markets starting June 16, 2022.
The limited-edition flavor will be available for purchase until July 15, 2022.
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This advertising campaign marks a huge milestone for OLIPOPs better-for-you brand, as they join forces with the biggest global animated film franchise in history.
After launching in 2018, OLIPOP has already achieved a striking valuation of $200 million, with an anticipated $100 million run-rate by the end of 2022.

HIPPEAS® Launches Limited-Edition Minions-Themed Snacks

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Monday, June 6, 2022

NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HIPPEAS®, Organic Chickpea Snacks, is spreading The Peas & Love with the launch of its Minions-themed snacks for the summer! The launch of HIPPEAS®product in support of the new Illumination film, Minions: The Rise of Gru (in theaters July 1), will be available in limited-edition packs of HIPPEAS® Organic Chickpea Puffs in four far-out flavors and a variety of sizes – perfect for on-the-go travel and summer entertaining. HIPPEAS® limited-edition Minions-themed snacks will be available at HIPPEAS.com and on Amazon as well as nationwide in-store in club, mass, drug and conventional retailers from May through August 2022.

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HIPPEAS has replaced its iconic chickpea smile graphic on-pack with a Minion character for each flavor both Minions and HIPPEAS share a similar yellow hue, which could not be more perfect for a collaboration.
"Minions are a global pop-culture phenomenon, and we could not be more thrilled to collaborate with Illumination on this limited-edition release of our HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs," said Paul Nardone, HIPPEAS CEO.
HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs have 4 grams of plant-protein, 3 grams of fiber and only 170 calories per 1 oz.
HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Snacks are USDA Certified Organic, certified gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan.

HelloFresh, Illumination and Universal Pictures Launch Minions Pizza Kit and Contest in Celebration of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru Theatrical Release

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Offering endless options for customization and deliciousness, each Minions Pizza Kit features thin-crust pizza dough and a wide array of farm fresh ingredients to make four personal-sized pizzas. With toppings like mozzarella cheese, pesto, spinach, green pepper, sausage, and mushrooms -- plus some unconventional, mischievous additions -- consumers can tap their creativity in the kitchen to design a tasty pizza that will look just like their favorite Minion.

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220531005710/en/
Consumers are invited to enter the Cook Up Some Mischief: Minions Pizza Challenge to win their very own Cheese Blaster.
Taking the mayhem from kitchens to theaters nationwide, HelloFresh is also offering two Fandango movie tickets* to see Minions: The Rise of Gru at their local theater with each purchase of the Minions Pizza Kit.
With each pizza kit, families can add some creativity -- and maybe even a little mayhem -- to pizza night.
The HelloFresh Minions Pizza Kit is available for delivery from June 18 through July 1 for $19.99.

Regal Partners with Variety -- the Children's Charity to Raise Money for Kids with Special Needs

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal is partnering with Variety – the Children's Charity to raise funds through limited-edition gold heart pins featuring Otto, the unforgettable new Minion character who sports braces and is always eager to help, from Illumination's action-packed new feature film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, coming to theatres everywhere July 1, 2022. Proceeds from the pins benefit Variety programs that provide life-changing equipment, services and experiences to children who live with special needs or who are disadvantaged.

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Proceeds from the pins benefit Variety programs that provide life-changing equipment, services and experiences to children who live with special needs or who are disadvantaged.
Illumination is proud to support Regal and Variety the Children's Charity in their vital and invaluable campaign.
"Regal has a long history of giving back to the communities our theatres operate in," said Ken Thewes, CMO at Regal.
"We are truly excited to partner with Variety the Children's Charity on this nationwide fundraising effort.