LM-REGULATION

The BBFC= British Board Film Classification

Why are films regulated by certification?

As a way to categorise the characteristics which may not be suitable for some ages but appropriate for others. (eg. sexual scenes)

What is the certificate for The Lego Movie and why?

U because it has to appeal to a younger audience so sexual scenes or bad language wouldn’t be suitable. (mild and set in a fantasy world)

-The film racked in a whopping $468 million worldwide.

-3,863,484 pieces used (product placement)

-No one says the word “Lego” during the entire movie.

-First time batman and superman appeared together in lego form.

Tent-pole= a major motion picture which is expected to generate major income for a studio. This can be redistributed and used to support and fund other releases. This tent-pole supports the whole tent.

Produced by Warner Bros.

Producer is Dan Lin.

Released in a specific territory, UK.

Tension between Lego and Warner Bros as different promotion (Lego from Lego and Batman and Superman from Warner Bros.)

Horizontally Extended.

Synergy.


How did fans shape the lego movie?

-99% CGI, attempting to look like stop motion.
-Characters overcome their limitations by doing things differently. 
-Movie was made realistic by conforming to the movement of the lego figures.
-1973 two cousins used lego movie to create a brick film.
-The magic portal 1989, lego didn't approve due to legal reasons and backed down.
-Lego movie is bright to represent harsh lighting that was used by home animators. 
-Pays tribute to home makers 4 split scene