The first major animated feature releasing globally in CJ 4DPLEX’s Immersive, 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX format gives audiences an all-new way to experience the funny, feathered family vacation like no other; in theaters December 22.
Illumination’s (Minions, Despicable Me, Sing, and The Secret Life of Pets) new animated feature Migration flies into theaters December 22. The first-ever major 3D animated feature to premiere worldwide in the 270-degree panoramic ScreenX format, offering audiences an elevated, multi-projection cinematic experience as they watch Migration’s Mallard family set out on a funny, feathered family vacation like no other.
The release is a significant milestone for CJ 4DPLEX, as it marks ScreenX's entry into the major animated feature film genre, opening the door for future animated titles in the format.
Migration follows the Mallard family’s fun, feathered family vacation. While dad Mack (Kumail Nanjiani) is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam (Elizabeth Banks) is eager to shake things up and show their kids the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip via New York City to tropical Jamaica. Their well-laid plans quickly go awry, and the experience will inspire them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible while teaching them more about each other—and themselves—than they ever imagined.
Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Benjamin Renner from a screenplay by Emmy winner Mike White, Migration is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri. Christian Gazal (Happy Feet, Peter Rabbit) is editor, and Colin Stimpson (The Secret Life of Pets 2) is production designer.
CJ 4DPLEX collaborated with the Illumination creative team to design expanded film sequences exclusively in the ScreenX format. Its fully immersive auditorium surrounds moviegoers by expanding specially selected film sequences onto the left-and-right-side walls of the theater. The 270-degree field of view places audiences directly at the story's center, so they’ll feel like they're flying right beside the Mallard family.
Watch: Migration “ScreenX” Official Trailer:
“We’re thrilled for Illumination fans to take flight in ScreenX’s panoramic theaters,” said Universal Pictures International EVP & MD Niels Swinkels. “The breathtaking visual scale and scope of Migration, with its epic action set pieces, made this the ideal film to share with audiences in ScreenX. We look forward to partnering again with CJ 4DPLEX on other movies that work within their cutting-edge premium formats.”
“Illumination has delivered a fun, action-packed film for the whole family, and we're excited to have Migration mark the first major animated film to debut globally in ScreenX history,” noted CJ 4DPLEX CEO Jongryul Kim. “As our ScreenX network continues to grow, we’re delighted to expand our offerings to include animated films.”
“CJ 4DPLEX worked with Illumination to develop specific, expanded sequences of Migration especially for ScreenX, and the final result is amazing," said CJ 4DPLEX America CEO Don Savant, CEO. “In ScreenX, families from around the world will get to witness even more of the cinematic animated magic that Illumination and director Benjamin Renner crafted for Migration and we can’t wait to share this incredible journey with audiences.”
The film features a top-flight comedic cast led by Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick, Eternals); Elizabeth Banks (Hunger Games and Pitch Perfect franchises); Caspar Jennings; and Tresi Gazal. Also starring are Awkwafina (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings); Carol Kane (The Princess Bride); Keegan-Michael Key (The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Lion King); and David Mitchell (Peep Show). Danny DeVito (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) co-stars.
Migration tickets are on sale now and at local ScreenX theaters.
Source: CJ 4DPLEX
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
