Despicable Me (franchise) rival, to shrink and steal the Earth's moon. "Despicable Me" received positive reviews, and grossed over $543 million worldwide, against a budget of $69 million, launching a new franchise. A sequel, "Despicable Me 2", released on July 3, 2013, was once again directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Elsie Fisher reprise their roles as Felonious Gru, Dr. Nefario, Margo, Edith and Agnes respectively. Kristen Wiig, who voiced Miss Hattie in the first film, voices Lucy Wilde, an agent of the Anti-Villain League
Inspector Gadget (film) a script by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman. "Inspector Gadget" moved to Disney when the film studio bought out DIC Entertainment. Disney hired David Kellogg to direct, best known for "The Adventures of Seinfeld & Superman" TV commercials and the Vanilla Ice film, "Cool as Ice" (1991). Cameron Diaz declined the role of Dr. Brenda Bradford in favor of "Any Given Sunday". Brendan Fraser was considered for the role of Inspector Gadget, but turned it down on account of working on "George of the Jungle", another live-action Disney film based on an animated cartoon. Kevin Kline and Steve Carell were