The Lego Movie: Industry

Questions

How was The Lego Movie funded?
 Half of the film's cost was financed by Village Roadshow Pictures. The rest was covered by Warner Bros.

How was The Lego Movie produced?
The Warner Bros conglomerate produces the lego movies in conjunction with Lin Pictures. Warner Bros distribute the films to a large number of countries theatrically, as well as use their own Warner Bros subsidiaries to release the DVD's and blu ray disks. They also own the video game - Division (Warner Bros interactive entertainment) who produce and release the video games. Lin Pictures primarily produced the film with the support of Warner Bros money and distribution.

How was it distributed?
Through cinemas, blu ray, DVD, online streaming (or piracy), globalisation and accessing platforms internationally. Additionally, through diversification - for example - lego toys, video games etc


How was the film circulated globally?
Given the worldwide success and love for the brand, it was obvious it was going to be a cult success. The warner bros conglomerate produces The Lego Movies in conjunction with Lin Films. Warner Bros distribute the films to a large number of countries theatrically, as well as use their own Warner Bros subsidiaries to release the DVD's and BluRay.


How was The Lego Movie Regulated?
BBFC regulates the film industry. Lego where keen to ensure that their reputation with parents was left intact and did not want the brand connected with inappropriate language, extreme violence and sexual scenes. The film was ultimately a U rating in the UK due to the " mild fantasy violence and very mild language"