From The Hollywood Reporter · Ryan Gajewski · · 1m 20s
Pierre Coffin Signs With WME
Minions creator Pierre Coffin lands first agent deal after successful animation career.
In brief
Minions creator Pierre Coffin lands first agent deal after successful animation career. Pierre Coffin, creator of Minions and Despicable Me franchise, signs with WME for representation in all areas after earning Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Pierre Coffin Signs With WME
Pierre Coffin has signed with WME for representation in all areas after earning academy award and bafta nominations for minions and despicable me franchise.
First-Ever Reps for Minions Creator
This marks the first-ever representation for Coffin, who has earned academy award and bafta nominations for his work as the creator of minions and a driving creative force behind illuminations despicable me franchise.
Expanding Beyond Animation
Wme will work with Coffin as he continues collaborating with illuminations and also looks to expand his pursuits to live-action, hybrid and other projects beyond animation.
Despicable Me Franchise Success
The despicable me franchise has surpassed $6 billion at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing animated franchise ever.
Coffin's Career Background
Coffin began his career as an animator with stops at steven spielberg’s amblin entertainment and french studio ex machina.
Despicable Me 2 Oscar Nomination
Coffin earned an academy award nomination for best animated feature after despicable me 2 earned $523 million at the global box office.
The essence
Pierre Coffin, creator of Minions and Despicable Me franchise, signs with WME for representation in all areas after earning Oscar and BAFTA nominations.
