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It's impossible to separate Nick Park from his most two most famous creations - Wallace & Gromit. But fans worldwide know the iconic Park is also responsible, as animator, writer, producer and/or director for such classics as "Chicken Run", "Creature Comforts" and "Shaun the Sheep". The 4-time Oscar-winner got back in the director's chair after nearly 10 years for Aardman's latest stop-motion adventure - "Early Man".
In an outstanding year for animated shorts, "Negative Space" has emerged as one of the best. Both an Oscar and Annie nominee, the film tells the story of a son's special relationship with his father, developed through a unique passion.
2017 has been a breakthrough year for actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani. After five seasons on HBO's "Silicon Valley", Nanjiani has landed his first Critic Choice nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. On top of that, the 39 year-old has picked-up two more CCA nominations, as well as Independet Spirit nom., for his first feature film, "The Big Sick" which he co-wrote with wife Emily.
On this episode of the LCJ Q&A Podcast, Nanjiani talks about all this Awards Season recognition, what his next script with Emily will look like and why he hasn't used a drive-thru window in over 3 years.
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