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MIGRATION Illumination Entertainment + Universal PicturesDirected by Benjamin Renner (Academy Award® Nominee)December 22, 2023 Kumail NanjianiElizabeth BanksDanny DeVitoKeegan Michael KeyAwkwafina Official Synopsis: A family of ducks try to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime. Written by:Mike White (“School of Rock” & “The White Lotus”) Based On:Marvel Comics Produced by:Chris Meledandri (Academy Award® Nominee) DECEMBER RELEASE SCHEDULE December 8, … Read More Official Trailer: Illumination’s Migration

January 16, 2020 + New Trailers

New Trailer: The Lovebirds — Official Trailer #1

by Christopher Haskell

A couple (Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme — and hilarious — circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.

February 7, 2018 + 2018 Oscars Challenge

2018 Oscars Challenge: [18] “The Big Sick” – Best Original Screenplay

by Christopher Haskell

“THE BIG SICK” Written by Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani Director: Michael Showalter Producer: Judd Apatow and Barry Mendel Cinematography: Brian Burgoyne Editor: Robert Nassau Composer: Michael Andrews Distributor: Amazon Studios & Lionsgate Release Date: June 23, 2017 Run-time: 117 minutes FILM SYNOPSIS: Kumail, an aspiring comedian from Pakistan, has a fling with Chicago graduate student Emily, and both are surprised when their affection … Read More 2018 Oscars Challenge: [18] “The Big Sick” – Best Original Screenplay

July 21, 2017 + New Trailers

New Trailer: The LEGO Ninjago Movie – Official Comic-Con Trailer

by Christopher Haskell

THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Synopsis: The battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, also secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu (Jackie Chan), as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat the evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting father against son, the epic showdown tests … Read More New Trailer: The LEGO Ninjago Movie – Official Comic-Con Trailer

May 2, 2017 + New Trailers

New Trailer: The Big Sick – Official Trailer #1

by Christopher Haskell

THE BIG SICK || Silicon Valley star and stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani makes his writing debut, alongside his wife Emily V. Gordon, with this dark comedy about their real-life meet cute, titled The Big Sick. Kumail also stars in the leading role, basically playing himself as a Pakistani aspiring stand-up comedian from a traditional Muslim-American family. With his family still believing in arranged marriages and … Read More New Trailer: The Big Sick – Official Trailer #1