PARIS—Animation studio Illumination, creators of 'Minions' and 'Super Mario Bros.,' was presented with a rare honorary award by Pharrell Williams at one of the world's top animation festivals in France on Wednesday, June 14. Williams, who contributed megahit 'Happy' to the soundtrack of 'Despicable Me 2,' presented the Annecy festival's 'Golden Ticket' to Illumination founder Chris Meledandri. The multi-faceted musician and producer was in France ahead of his debut as Louis Vuitton's new head designer at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.

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