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The LEGO Movie Franchise: The Marriage of Movies and Merchandising

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Sarah Myles on The LEGO Movie franchise and the marriage of movie merchandising…  Forty years ago, there was a seismic shift in the film industry, when Bernard Loomis of Kenner Toys decided that Star Wars was ‘toyetic.’ That shift, all those years ago, has led us on a journey of courtship between movies and merchandising, […]

Lord and Miller working on The LEGO Movie Sequel script, plot details revealed

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Talking with Collider at the press event for The LEGO Ninjago Movie, producers Dan Lin and Chris McKay have revealed some new details about the sequel to the surprise hit of 2014, centred on the famous plastic bricks. Asked about the future of The LEGO Movie franchise, Lin and McKay had this to say: “We are going to […]

Movie Review – The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017)

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The LEGO Ninjago Movie, 2017. Directed by Charlie Bean. Featuring the voice talents of Dave Franco, Michael Pena, Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen, Zach Woods, Abbi Jacobson, Justin Theroux, Olivia Munn, and Jackie Chan. SYNOPSIS: Ninjago is the story of six young ninja tasked with defending their island home, called Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors, […]

Exclusive interview with Chris McKay on The LEGO Batman Movie and LEGO Universe

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Tai Freligh interviews director Chris McKay… Chris McKay has an extensive background in television work, including editing, directing, producing, animation and visual effects. He is best known for his editing work early on for Robot Chicken and Moral Orel before later adding directing to his resume.  He was animation co-director on The LEGO Movie with Phil Lord and Christopher […]

LEGO Dimensions introduces the Powerpuff Girls in new trailer

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The Powerpuff Girls are here to save the day and lend their own unique blend of superpowers to the LEGO Dimensions multiverse. So without further ado, it’s time to welcome Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup! Visit Pokey Oaks elementary, Rainbow Land, and Professor Utonium’s lab in the brand new Adventure World and face off against your friends in the Powerpuff […]

Video Game Review – LEGO City Undercover

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Emma Withington reviews LEGO City Undercover… Super cop Chase McCain has returned to LEGO City to right past wrongs and take down escaped criminal Rex Fury…’again’. Serving under credit hogging Chief Dunby and joined by your best friend – of one whole day! – Frank Honey, who is very excited to show you his ‘special place’…It’s […]

Box art for The LEGO Batman Movie 2018 sets revealed

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Last week we saw a batch of promotional images for The LEGO Batman Movie 2018 sets [take a look here], and now the box art has been revealed for the new wave, which we have for you here… SEE ALSO: The LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures Wave 2 revealed The Bat-Space Shuttle (70923) The Bat-Dune Buggy […]

The LEGO Batman Movie 2018 sets revealed, including the Bat-Space Shuttle and Justice League Anniversary Party

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A batch of official images have arrived online for The LEGO Batman Movie 2018 sets which are set to go on sale in January and includes The Bat-Space Shuttle, The Bat-Dune Buggy, The Justice League Anniversary Party, Egghead Mech Food Fight, and Harley Quinn Cannonball Attack; check them out below… SEE ALSO: The LEGO Batman […]

Movie Review – The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)

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The LEGO Batman Movie, 2017. Directed by Chris McKay. Featuring the voice talents of Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Mariah Carey, Jenny Slate, Billy Dee Williams, Hector Elizondo, Conan O’Brien, Jason Mantzoukas, Doug Benson, Zoe Kravitz, Kate Micucci, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Riki Lindhome, Eddie Izzard, Seth Green, Jermaine Clement, […]

Second Opinion – The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)

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The LEGO Batman Movie, 2017. Directed by Chris McKay. Featuring the voice talents of Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Mariah Carey, Jenny Slate, Billy Dee Williams, Hector Elizondo, Conan O’Brien, Jason Mantzoukas, Doug Benson, Zoe Kravitz, Kate Micucci, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Riki Lindhome, Eddie Izzard, Seth Green, Jermaine Clement, […]