AN ARMY of minions descended on Westfield Shopping Centre last week to promote the latest animated Hollywood blockbuster.

The mini-characters are the stars of the forthcoming 3D Universal Studios film Despicable Me which is released in the UK on October 15.

The story revolves around supervillain Gru, voiced by star Steve Carrell, who commands his tiny humanoids to steal the moon and also stars Russell Brand and Julie Andrews.

Last Thursday (26/8), they took over the White City mall to run a day of 'despicable' activities for children and families including a treasure hunt, laughing competition and the chance to play the computer game inspired by the film.