Small yellow fellows Despicable Me become full-fledged hero. A good vein for the studios, which multiply the “spin-off”. The director answers questions from Le Figaro .
In the subway, streets, advertisements for fruit juice, Minions, little yellow fellows in blue overalls, invaded the country. Proof, if any were needed, of their new status as stars for these characters from Despicable Me . Like the Penguins Madagascar , the Puss in Boots of Shreck or Tinker Bell Peter Pan , these side first characters in animated films became the hero of a “spin-off” (film derived) released Wednesday, July 8. French director Pierre Coffin, creator of these funny yellow capsules overalls, answers questions from Le Figaro
LE FIGARO. – Why did he so much spin-off in recent years?
PIERRE COFFIN – I think there are as many spin-offs because some secondary characters that inspire them are funny, striking, and potentially have a strong capital sympathy from the public who knows them, appreciate them and want to find them in a story about them.
Is not it easy for writers and directors to resume the characters they already know?
The decision and choice are actually easy. Adaptation she is not necessarily. In our case, it was by no means clear Minions to make a feature film worthy of the name (remember, they are creatures not really characterized in the first films, and have a language of their own ). It was for us a really exciting challenge.
Is it a way to reassure, to bet on a likely success?
For a director, it is above all to have the opportunity to see the characters he loves evolve in another era, the 60s, and tell where they come. For an American studio that financed this funny idea, I think the interest is indeed very pecuniary …
With Minions what audience you want to reach?
The widest. Adults and children.
And how do you reach them?
A story that takes the road, engaging characters, and humor to several degrees.
What will be your next film?
Me Despicable 3 , for all the reasons mentioned above!
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