Universal Pictures and LEGO have announced a five-year exclusive agreement to develop, produce and distribute theatrical releases based on its intellectual property and original ideas.
Warner Bros. Pictures was the home of the previous pact, yielding four animated films which have grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
Universal’s interest in a pact was reported in December, with Lego exploring its options for a few months now once its Warners deal expired.
Universal chairman Donna Langley says in a statement: “The Lego System in Play gives people the ability to build worlds and create stories that they carry throughout every phase of their lives. To partner with such an iconic brand that remains relevant and is constantly evolving allows for creativity in storytelling. We’re thrilled to start building out the next chapter of Lego movies together with Jill and the Lego team as they continue to inspire curiosity and innovation.”
Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich and Jill Wilfert will produce all the films that the deal will yield.
Source: Heat Vision
