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18-05-2025
- Entertainment
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23 Awesome "The Lego Movie" Facts I Bet You Didn't Know
Remember The Lego Movie? The so-good-you-almost-can't-believe-it, Academy Award-nominated film that spawned a whole franchise turns 11 years old this year. Here are some cool behind-the-scenes facts about it: Mark Mothersbaugh, who was the main composer on Rugrats, wrote the score for The Lego Movie. The film racked in a whopping $468 million worldwide. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller planned to include R2-D2 in the film, but had to scrap him after a battle over ownership rights. However, they were able to work out a deal to have Anthony Daniels reprise his famous role as C-3PO for the film. The film's success will spawned three separate Lego-themed films: The Lego Movie Sequel, a direct sequel to the original film; The Lego Ninjago Movie, which will be based off the Lego Ninjago product line; and The Lego Batman Movie, in which Will Arnett reprised his role as the Caped Crusader. After the film dominated box offices, Lego profits skyrocketed by 15%. In 2014, approximately 62 billion Lego pieces were sold, which equates to about 102 Lego pieces for every single person in the world. Whoa. All Lego pieces in the film were digitally rendered, resulting in a total of 3,863,484 pieces. However, if the producers had chosen to make the film stop-motion animation, it would have taken 15,080,330 pieces. The "Where Are My Pants?" running gag parodied How I Met Your Mother. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were writers and executive producers for the show's first season. When the idea was initially pitched, Lego executives weren't interested. Their company was already doing very well, and they didn't want to risk it. They eventually changed their minds after reading the treatment by Kevin and Dan Hageman. The corporation Lord Business runs is called "Octan," which is a fictional brand of gasoline Lego created back in 1992. Morgan Freeman, who voiced Vitruvius, assumed he'd be doing scenes with the other actors, because he thought that's how animated movies worked. Nope. He ended up doing his part alone in a room. Posters in Emmet's apartment clearly reference 21 Jump Street, which Phil Lord and Chris Miller directed in 2012. Macho and the Nerd is actually the Russian title of that film. Consequently, both Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill from 21 Jump Street have cameos in the film as Superman and Green Lantern, respectively. This ended up making Phil Lord and Chris Miller battle with Warner Bros. about letting Superman and Green Lantern have a certain storyline in the film. Both Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone were considered for the main roles, but Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks ended up playing the parts. In an older draft of the script, Unikitty ends up with Batman. However, in another version, she ends up with Metal Beard. The directors wanted the Lego pieces to look used and played with, so they worked with their effects team to add fingerprints, fading, and scratches. No one ever says the word "Lego" during the entire movie. Chris Miller drew some of the artwork the characters use in the film. Liam Neeson insisted on doing his Good Cop and Bad Cop characters at the same time, instead of during separate sessions like the directors wanted. According to Will Arnett, Batman was chosen as Wyldstyle's boyfriend to make Emmet feel completely out of her league. No one can compete with Batman. Will Forte, who voiced Abraham Lincoln, actually played the president years earlier in the short-lived TV series Clone High. This show was created by The Lego Movie directors, Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Benny the spaceman's helmet is cracked in a certain spot because Lego's space-line products from the 1980s would tend to break in that exact location. Vitruvius' line, "Ah, we gotta write all that down 'cause I'm not gonna remember any of it, but here we go," wasn't originally in the script. It was only added when Morgan Freeman said it during filming because he was frustrated with all the line changes.
Business Insider
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
The 9 best movies coming to Netflix in May
Here are the best movies on Netflix in May. "Constantine" (May 1) While "Constantine" received mixed reviews upon its 2005 release, it's gained a cult following in the years Reeves plays John Constantine, who has the ability to communicate with angels and demons. Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Djimon Hounsou, and Peter Stormare also star. "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (May 1) If you're in the mood for a rom-com, you can't go wrong with this Carell plays Carl, who experiences a mid-life crisis when his wife (Julianne Moore) asks for a divorce. Carl soon connects with ladies' man Jacob (Ryan Gosling), who decides to help Carl pick up Jacob meets his match when he meets Hannah (Emma Stone) and falls for Tomei, Kevin Bacon, and Josh Groban also star. "The Lego Movie" (May 1) This outlandish comedy from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller stars Chris Pratt as a Lego figure whose bland life is interrupted when he's told he's the key to the resistance to overthrow the evil Lord Business (voiced by Will Ferrell).Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, Channing Tatum, Alison Brie, and Charlie Day also lend their voices. All the "Twilight" movies (May 1) Get ready for a major binge this weekend. Every single movie in the "Twilight" saga is available on the back and rewatch the journey of Bella and Edward, which catapulted Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson to superstardom. "Heart Eyes" (May 8) This horror focuses on a psychopathic killer who sports glowing red heart eyes and searches for victims every Valentine's Day.
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11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
30 Movies People Thought Would Be God Awful, But Actually Turned Out To Be Pretty Great
Recently, Reddit user bigbankmanman asked the question, "What's a movie you thought would be terrible but you ended up liking?" And the folks over at r/movies swiftly responded with some pretty surprising (or maybe not?!) answers. Check it out: 1. The Lego Movie (2014) — "Expected a cheap movie tie in. Got a brilliant meta-movie about playing with Legos." 2. Prey (2022) — "My hopes for the Predator franchise were on the floor, but god damn, I loved Prey." 3. Paddington (2014) — "I remember seeing the trailer and thinking it was just a cash grab kids movie. Fast forward to 2025, and that bear has made me reevaluate my life and the first two are two of my favorite films ever made. The second one is a fucking masterpiece, and I'll fight anyone who defies me. Everybody gangster 'til Aunt Lucy shows up at the end of Paddington 2." — Edwardtrouserhands 4. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) — "That movie is amazing. Watched it the first time thinking it would be stupid but fun, but it ended up being awesome in every way and I've since watched it about eight times." Paramount Pictures — Overall_Cod2206 " Chris Pine is having SO much fun in that movie. It's a delight." — MadPiglet42 5. Alien: Romulus (2024) — "When I first heard ANOTHER Alien movie was getting made, I assumed it would be a stinker. It's probably my favorite movie from last year." 6. The Cabin in the Woods (2011) — "It didn't get spoiled for me at all, and I watched it with my then girlfriend thinking it was some type of generic slasher flick. What a fun concept and great movie."" Lionsgate — BenntPitts "I saw this in the theatre and had such low expectations. The film's opening scene and first five minutes genuinely had me thinking maybe we had accidentally walked into the wrong movie." — johnmlsf "My girlfriend made me watch it, and I really didn't want to because I was absolutely sick of 'teens dying in the woods' movies. Thankfully, she held firm." — Potentatetial 7. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — "At the time, it seemed absurd that they would adapt a theme park ride into a movie and it just seemed pointless. My high school girlfriend and I were bored one day and decided to check it out. It was an absolute blast and was way better than it had any right to be." Buena Vista Pictures — Music_For_The_Fire I remember seeing the poster for Pirate s and thinking, Boy, they've really run out of ideas for movies if they gotta make one based on a ride. Then I went to see it with some people, and it was fun as hell, and Jack Sparrow is so instantly iconic I thought he might have been a preexisting character from something I'd read before." — RedHelvetiCake 8. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) — "I boycotted this thing thinking it was a stupid money-grab remake of the Robin Williams one. I kept hearing it was good and finally watched it months later. I loved it... Now, I usually can't take much of Jack Black, but I still think he should have been nominated for his performance as a teen girl in a 50-year-old's body." 9. Edge of Tomorrow (2014) — "I watched Edge of Tomorrow on a flight. I was expecting a generic sci-fi action movie, and what I got instead was a cool film that makes very good use of its concept. Got me hooked the whole flight. " 10. Game Night (2018) — "'How can that be profitable for Frito-Lay?' Jesse Plemmons kills me in that scene 🤣" — UhhBumbleBeeTuna 11. Galaxy Quest (1999) — "I couldn't believe they'd done such a great job." 12. Stardust (2007) — "I've argued with people about this movie because I think it was one of De Niro's best roles he has ever done. He isn't some version of the same character he has played in almost every movie he has been in. He IS Captain Shakespeare." 13. Lars and the Real Girl (2007) — "The description sounds so weird that I had to check it out. The description wasn't inaccurate, but it was so different from what I expected. It blew me away, and I've watched it several more times since." — Basic_Seat_8349 "Yeah, I thought it would be a cringe-fest, but it's actually a movie about tolerance and growth. Loved the scene where the preacher stands up for him to the congregation." — Lampmonster 14. Arrival (2016)— "I thought it was gonna be some corny sci-fi flick, and it blew me away." Paramount Pictures — CWKitch "Same. I was expecting some Independence Day- type movie and was waiting for shit to go sideways the entire movie. I was blown away by what actually happened." — LatterProfessional5 "PHENOMENAL FILM." — ryano1076 15. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) — "This is my standard answer to this questino. That movie has NO business being as good as it is. It's Crispin Glover's finest cinematic performance, and I will die on this hill." MGM — MadPiglet42 "Definitely one of those that knows what it is and doesn't try and shy away from it." — jjackson25 16. Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010) — "I remember thinking to myself, this movie sounds fucking stupid. But my friends insisted. It is now my favorite horror movie and my favorite comedy movie, LOL." Magnet Releasing — cookiesarenomnom 17. We're the Millers (2013) — "Looked stupid but it was very funny and the acting is just wonderful." Warner Bros. — IAMAHORSESIZEDUCK "Yep, no ragrets." — pembunuhUpahan 18. My Old Ass (2024) — "It looked interesting from the get-go, but in an 'interesting concept but no way they do it right' way. But oh, did they! My favorite movie of 2024. " Amazon MGM Studios — odrer-is-an-ilulsoin "Totally over-performed expectations. The time travel stuff was really just a Trojan horse for a poignant and smart coming-of-age family dramedy. Thought the young leads were very strong!" — nikes_alt 19. Tremors (1990) — "An early '90s movie with Kevin Bacon fighting giant underground worms? That sounds dumb as hell. But it's now one of my favorite movies ever made." Universal Pictures — willi5x 20. Singin' in the Rain (1952) — "It was at my local cinema, so I thought I'd watch it, as it's a classic. But I'm not really into many old musicals. Really enjoyed it in the end. I'd seen the famous scene many times before but didn't know anything about the storyline beforehand. I didn't know it was a film about filmmaking. I often enjoy films like that." Loew's Inc. — eltictac 21. The Devil Wears Prada (2006) — "Watched it like three times in my twenties. I'm a straight guy and the movie had a target audience that was definitely female oriented...I enjoyed it." 20th Century Fox — -OkButWhy- 22. Kick-Ass (2010) — "I did not know what I was getting into until Hit Girl flipped the switch with the violence." Lionsgate — Silent_Pr0tagonist 23. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — "This movie had no right to be as good as it was." Universal Pictures — Zestyclose-Past-5305 "Yeah, I have no idea who at Dreamworks was like, 'Hey guys, remember that Puss in Boots movie we did like a decade ago? What if we did a sequel and went extra fuck with it?' but God bless 'em for it." — EssenceOfGrimace 24. The Prestige (2006) — "Two rival magicians turned deadly! I thought, is garbage. Then I had a date and she wanted to see it. I still don't remember that date's name but that movie is now displayed on my home theater shelf proudly. Eff, that movie is the best." Buena Vista Pictures — thebluezero0 "That movie is SO good, worth it for David Bowie alone." — MadPiglet42 25. Click (2006) — "Seemed like a switch-brain-off slo-mo-jiggles film, turned down to be a wake-up call to enjoy life." Sony Pictures Releasing — stony_phased "Before the movie: 'Haha, I saw in the trailer that he used the remote to pause time, fart on a coworker, and slap his boss.' After the movie: 'The small, seemingly inconsequential decisions we make every day become habits that we repeat. How we spend our days is how we spend our lives. Life is fleeting. Hug your loved ones.'" — dumptruckulent 26. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) — "I didn't like it until the third watch, and I didn't love it until the sixth. Now? I've probably seen it 300 times." Fox Searchlight Pictures — S_dot56 "Exactly. It's like The Big Lebowski. It's not funny the first time around. But after that it's hilarious." — farside808 27. A Quiet Place (2018) — "I am not into horror, so A Quiet Place was not really on my radar. It's now one of my favorite movies. People love pointing out its plot holes but I just think the suspense is really well done and it's a fun watch." Paramount Pictures — StaplesLewis 28. Dredd (2012) — "This movie was amazing, and I am still waiting for a sequel." Reliance Entertainment — Glissandra198 29. Mean Girls (2004) — "I thought Mean Girls was going to be some lame 'chick flick.' Boy, was I wrong? I watch it at least once a year on October 3 now." Paramount Pictures — ory1994 30. Finally, The Princess Bride (1987) — "Fucking most useless trailer of all time. Weird '80s rock saxophone backdrop. Very bored narrator. Spoils Vizzini's end for no reason. Tries to use 'affairs of state' as a draw for audiences. The movie itself though... One of the most quotable, clever, funny, and enjoyable flicks of all time. Weirdly timeless despite the cheesiest special effects. Absolutely stunning film." 20th Century Fox — DandyLama And here's that "useless" trailer if you feel like checking it out: View this video on YouTube Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. What do you think? Is there a movie you went into (at the theater or at home) where you thought it would be terrible but were surprised that you actually really liked it?! Tell us all about it below or via this totally anonymous form, and who knows, maybe there'll be a part two!
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything is awesome at Springboro Performing Arts Center the rest of February
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Springboro Performing Arts Center will be hopping the rest of February. The city has announced multiple events coming to the center this month, including a 'More The Words' art gallery, a heart health speaker series and a screening of 'The Lego Movie.' The first event is the Premier Health Speaker Series and workshop on heart health. The free program is on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. It will teach people how to manage their hearts and how to prevent heart failure. This heart lecture is one in a series of free presentations on health and wellness. The center will have two screenings of 2014's 'The LEGO Movie' on Feb. 22: noon and 2 p.m. The movie grossed more than $470 million and launched a short-lived 'LEGO Cinematic Universe' and the 'Everything Is Awesome' musical earworm. Massive Lego-themed expo arrives in the Miami Valley The art exhibit of the month, 'More Than Words,' continues through Feb. 28, but there will be a chance to meet featured artist Jonathan Heart on Saturday, Feb. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. The gallery will be open for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Heart's displayed work includes origami, sculpture, painting and word art. The guest artist is Clarice Moore. The gallery will feature a Scrabble artworks scavenger hunt for prizes. To learn more about the Springboro Performing Arts Center call 937-748-5774. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
