The First Sequel To Call Itself DESPICABLE??

Merrick here...
I've yet to see DESPICABLE ME yet, although I intend to because Capone really liked it and, above all, my 3 1/2 year old really, really dug it. Which is awesome for Capone and my 3 /12 year old, 'cause it looks like we'll soon be getting more of it.

Despicable Me 2 talks are already underway among the studio, Meledandri, and writers Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Illumination is also making two short films featuring The Minions, the adorable yellow thumb-shaped henchmen of larcenous Gru (Steve Carell).

...says Deadline HERE. There doesn't appear to be any timeframe in place for when this DESPICABLE new material will arrive; it's also unclear is said shorts will precede the theatrical sequel, be issued concurrently with it, or...what? More as we know more.
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