Bionicle: Mask of Light

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 10:09 pm

Available on September 16, 2003.

Disney finally added information on the direct to video release. Check out the storyline and features at:

http://disneyvideos.disney.go.com/movie ... 06503.html

What's this about a "Sneak Peek At The 2004 Storyline"

Later

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 11:43 am

Disney Updated their official "Bionicle: Mask of Light" website at: http://www.maskoflight.com/

A movie about Legos? Cool.

Luke: you can move this message to the Off Topic board if you want to.

Post by **Luke** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 11:57 am

Starion wrote:Luke: you can move this message to the Off Topic board if you want to.

Eh, it seems pretty ON-topic to me, even if I have no idea what this Bionicle thing's all about. Perhaps I should be covering it in Upcoming Releases and whatnot.

MickeyMouseboy · Post by **MickeyMouseboy** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 11:59 am

isnt Bionic a Lego brand thing? i always wondered about this DVD

Maerj · Post by **Maerj** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 12:11 pm

Bionicle is an extremely cool line of Lego sets of these strange robot or alien creatures. Each one wears a futuristic looking hockey mask type thing, I don't know all of the details of what they are supposed to be, but they are great fun to build! And after you build them, many of them have switches that make them do things like the robot scorpions' tails strike, and the smaller ones have these snapping head things going on.

2099net · Post by **2099net** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 12:21 pm

Starion wrote:What's this about a "Sneak Peek At The 2004 Storyline"

I would guess, like Stitch!:the Movie this is a prequel to a television series. The 2004 storyline would be the upcoming television series?

MickeyMouseboy · Post by **MickeyMouseboy** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 12:24 pm

thanks terry

Chernabog · Post by **Chernabog** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 3:20 pm

Bionicle: Mask of Light is not a Disney thing, only distributed by them
So in some way I think it should be moved to off topic, but I do not decide here, I know

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 4:26 pm

Chernabog wrote:
Bionicle: Mask of Light is not a Disney thing, only distributed by them
So in some way I think it should be moved to off topic, but I do not decide here, I know

Yes, it is distributed by Buena Vista Home Video. It's a CGI film. The Region 1 DVD will be out on September 16.

Here's an article titled:
Bionicle: Mask of Light Preview
Lego toy to become CGI animated movie
http://actionadventure.about.com/librar ... 032203.htm

It will be available in Australia on Friday, October 17.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 10:08 am

2099net, this will NOT be an intro to a TV series, as far as I know. I hear that Miramax will be releasing a theatrical movie next year, or 2005, which Mask of Light will be leading up to. Also, there's comic books and games that tie in with the rest of the stuff.

Hook

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 11:47 am

In case anyone is interested, here are some articles on Bionicle that I found:

Lego Makes Bionicle into movies
http://www.videopremiereawards.com/HTML ... nicle.html

Miramax Films is getting so excited about development of high-concept and merchandise-related movies that the company has greenlit production on a third movie based on the LEGO Company's Bionicle line of toys before the first two films have even been released.

Source:
http://www.videopremiereawards.com/HTML ... nicle2.htm

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 2:47 pm

Starion wrote:In case anyone is interested, here are some articles on Bionicle that I found:

Lego Makes Bionicle into movies
http://www.videopremiereawards.com/HTML ... nicle.html

Miramax Films is getting so excited about development of high-concept and merchandise-related movies that the company has greenlit production on a third movie based on the LEGO Company's Bionicle line of toys before the first two films have even been released.
I thought so! Miramax is doing the next two, I believe, while Disney is releasing the first one (or is it Miramax also? I'm not sure!)

Source:
http://www.videopremiereawards.com/HTML ... nicle2.htm

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:09 am

Here's the official press release from http://www.mouseplanet.com/hometheater/ ... m#bionicle:

A BRAVE NEW HERO WILL SHINE
ON SEPTEMBER 16

BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT

AN ALL NEW MOVIE PREMIERING ON DVD AND VIDEO

BURBANK, Calif. - The biggest boys franchise is coming to life as BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT (BIONICLEMmovie.COM) premieres only on DVD and video on September 16. An epic thrill ride filled with good and evil, darkness and light, heroes and villains, BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT features action-packed adventure in an all-new, full-length CGI animated film. Presented by the LEGO Company and Miramax Films and distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Available for $29.99 (S.R.P.) for DVD; $19.99 (S.R.P.) for VHS.

On the DVD, BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT includes a host of exciting bonus features that give both fans and audiences new to BIONICLE an opportunity to explore this film's unique biomechanical universe. (Please see attached for a list of DVD bonus features.)

”BIONICLE may have captured the hearts and minds of millions of 12 year-old boys in the US and abroad but I still count myself among the brand's biggest fans,” says Jeff Tahler, Miramax Films vice president of acquisitions. “We can't wait to see the reaction from all our fans to this film,” adds Bob Thompson, Create TV and Film, Executive Producer on behalf of the LEGO Company. “All I can say is that viewers are in for an unbelievable experience.”

BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT DVD BONUS FEATURES

* Making of BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT - This documentary features information fans will want to know about the BIONICLE universe and how the filmmakers brought it to life.
* Mata Nui Explorer - Players can use their DVD remote to explore the paradise island of Mata Nui. Here they will learn about its various diverse villages and the characters that live there.
* Wall Of History - In this mode, viewers will be able to watch the movie and get brief backstory information whenever the BIONICLE historical icon pops up on the screen.
* Commentary - The filmmakers comment on the making of the movie and provide inside information about the characters and the story.
* Sneak Peek At The 2004 Storyline - Introduces the new BIONICLE story and characters.
* Storyboard-To-Film Comparison - A sequence of the movie is shown through storyboards synchronized with the film.

Street Date: September 16
Feature running time: Approximately 70 minutes
Rating: Not yet rated
DVD aspect ratio: Family friendly widescreen 1.66:1 - enhanced for 16x9 televisions
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

BIONICLE BACKSTORY AND MASK OF LIGHT SYNOPSIS

In the time before time, the great spirit Mata Nui brought the Matoran tribes to inhabit his island paradise. The Matoran thrived under his protection and even named the island in his honor.

But a shadow soon fell over the land. The dark spirit Makuta grew jealous of what his brother, Mata Nui, had created. And so he cast a spell that caused Mata Nui to fall into a deep sleep. Makuta's power soon dominated the land yet all hope was not lost. Legends spoke of six mighty heroes, the Toa, who would arrive to save Mata Nui from Makuta. Events would reveal these myths to be true - for the Toa did appear to defend the islanders from the darkness.

Each Toa has an elemental power: fire, water, air, ice, earth, and stone. And together they shared one destiny: to find the great masks of power in order to defeat Makuta and save Mata Nui.

In MASK OF LIGHT, they face their greatest challenge yet: to help a reluctant Matoran, named Takua, and his brave companion, Jaller, find the legendary Seventh Toa. This Toa of Light is destined to end the threat of Makuta, but to find him Takua, Jaller and the six Toa will have to overcome dangerous creatures called the Rahkshi and face Makuta himself.

THE BEGINNINGS OF BIONICLE

BIONICLE-the confluence of “biological” and “chronicle”-was created by a team of talented designers and storytellers who work (and play) at the celebrated, Denmark-based LEGO Company. Inspired by the folklore of many exotic cultures, the team designed a rich and complex universe of mystery and mythology, which continues to enthrall millions of fans around the world.

BIONICLE came into existence in December 2000, first as an interactive website and a series of comic books-and shortly thereafter in 27 different but interconnecting additional media platforms, including an innovative new line of toys from the LEGO Company. Adventures, characters and clues revealed on one platform enhanced the experience on another.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 12:43 pm

COOL!

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:47 am

First review from Video Premier Awards

Although the blocky CGI animation reflects the action-figure-inspired characters, it comes up lacking when compared to top-of-the-line theatrical product. Families whose children have the toys will enjoy this the most, but the film is strong enough to stand on its own.

Read more at:
http://www.videopremiereawards.com/HTML ... Light.html

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:06 pm

Starion wrote:First review from Video Premier Awards

Although the blocky CGI animation reflects the action-figure-inspired characters, it comes up lacking when compared to top-of-the-line theatrical product. Families whose children have the toys will enjoy this the most, but the film is strong enough to stand on its own.
Read more at:
http://www.videopremiereawards.com/HTML ... Light.html

That's too bad, but I bet it'll be good.

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 11:13 pm

Animated-movies.net says:

Bionicle: Mask of Light to Premiere at Legoland

Animation Magazine reveals that the CG film, co-produced by Miramax and Lego, will gets its worldwide premiere at Legoland in Carlsbad, CA this Saturday at 6pm. Celebrities and special guests, yet to be announced, will "illuminate the premiere", which will feature costumed characters, a gigantic Mask of Light portal complete with smoke and lighting effects and an enormous mosaic of the movie poster built entirely from Lego bricks. Bionicle: Mask of Light will be released on DVD and VHS on Tuesday, September 16. A second direct-to-video title, already in production, is scheduled for release in September 2004, and an animated theatrical release is also in the works.

Starion · Post by **Starion** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:03 pm

Here are links to two photos of the Legoland Premiere:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030915/LAM065-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030915/LAM065-b

Official Press release:

Photo Advisory: World Premiere of the LEGO Company and Miramax Films' BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/030915/lam065_1.html

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