/>Pharrell Williams is confirmed by Universal Pictures to have been signed on to making original music for their upcoming animated film "Despicable Me". This marks the first time The Neptunes and N.E.R.D's member will compose music for a film. In taking the duty, Pharrell will be joined in the studio by Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and Heitor Pereira. Of that matter, he said, "I love cartoons and animation, and I've never seen such incredible 3-D CGI. To score Despicable Me along with Hans and Heitor and write original songs for the film is a dream come true." "Despicable Me" is set to be released on July 9. The likes of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett will be voicing the characters. The film centers its story on a deplorable man Gru who plans the biggest heist in the history of the world as he aims to steal the moon.