The trailer for the sequel to Despicable Me shows the return of the supervillain Gru, as he is kidnapped by the 'Anti-Villain League' and sent on a quest to save the world. Despicable Me 2 stars Steve Carrell, Al Pacino, Kirsten Wiig and Russell Brand. The original film entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in US history.
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Ponsonby gunman dead, Canterbury fires and airborne crash | Focus Morning Bulletin May 8, 2024
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Ponsonby shooting, Gaza ceasefire and best cars revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin May 7, 2024
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