Premium film format producer / cinema tech outfit CJ 4DPLEX and animation studio Illumination (The Super Mario Bros. Movie; Minions, Despicable Me, Sing franchises) announced today that Illumination’s action-packed new original comedy, Migration, will be the first-ever major 3D animated feature to premiere worldwide in the 270-degree panoramic ScreenX format. The release marks ScreenX’s first global release for a major studio animated feature.
Migration will open in North American territories on December 22.
“We’re thrilled for Illumination fans to take flight in ScreenX’s panoramic theaters” stated Niels Swinkels, EVP & MD, Universal Pictures International. “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.”
In ScreenX, audiences are in for an elevated, multi-projection cinematic experience as they watch Migration’s Mallard family set out on a funny, feathered family vacation like no other. 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.
“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,” said Jongryul Kim, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX. “As our ScreenX network continues to grow, we’re delighted to expand our offerings to include animated films.”
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. CJ 4DPLEX collaborated closely with the Illumination creative team to design expanded film sequences exclusively in the ScreenX format, which extends these moments of the film onto the left-and-right-side walls of the theater.
“CJ 4DPLEX worked with Illumination to develop specific, expanded sequences of Migration especially for ScreenX, and the final result is amazing,” said Don Savant, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX America. “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.”
Migration will be available across ScreenX auditoriums worldwide. Tickets are on sale now at participating theaters.
