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Watch the launch trailer for The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game

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With the US release of The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game on Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games have released a brand new trailer introducing our Ninja heroes, their enemy Lord Garmadon and the wonderful looking world that is Ninjago Island.  Watch the new trailer below… In The LEGO Ninjago […]

Guardians of the Galaxy animated series gets third season, LEGO special ‘The Thanos Threat’

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During yesterday’s animation panel at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Disney XD announced a third season of the animated Guardians of the Galaxy series, which is set to tie into the new Mission: Breakout! attraction as Disney California Adventure. Take a look at the official poster here… The official description for Marvel’s Guardians of […]

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, that […]

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 do The […]

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, using their skills […]

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 Miller before […]

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 […]

Chris Pratt says The LEGO Movie Sequel will deal with the real world

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As Chris Pratt finishes up his work on Avengers: Infinity War, the actor is set to make his return to the world of LEGO next month as he begins voice recording sessions for Warner Bros.’ The LEGO Movie Sequel., which sees him returning as everyman minifigure Emmett.Speaking to Gizmodo to promote the release of Guardians […]

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 time […]