CARLSBAD, Calif.--(Antara/BUSINESS WIRE)--
Merlin Entertainments announced today it is partnering with Warner Bros.
Consumer Products and The LEGO Group to bring a new 4D animated film based on
the popular characters of The LEGO® Movie™, from Warner Bros.
Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, to guests at LEGOLAND®
Parks and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers around the world later this year. The new
4D animated film will open exclusively at the six LEGOLAND Parks and 11
LEGOLAND Discovery Centers in North America, Asia and Europe.
Using elements such as wind, water,
smoke and special lighting effects, the larger-than-life experience brings the
film’s main characters, Emmet and Wyldstyle, back together with their friends
for another awesome adventure.
“We’re excited to be partnering with
Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group on such a, dare I say,
awesome, adventure,†says Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Officer Nick
Varney. “Emmet and Wyldstyle have become immensely popular at our theme parks
and Discovery Centers across the globe and bringing this new 4D movie
exclusively to our guests continues our Merlin philosophy of creating memorable
family experiences.â€
“More than a film, The LEGO
Movie became an anthem for creative building, inspiring families around the
world to pull their LEGO collections out and piece together their
imaginations,†says Jill Wilfert, vice president licensing & entertainment
for the LEGO Group. “I know that LEGOLAND guests are going to love seeing these
characters in a fun, new adventure.â€
For the latest news on this 4D
adventure, check the Merlin website at www.MerlinEntertainments.biz
About Merlin Entertainments
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the
leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s number one and
the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 106
attractions, 11 hotels/3 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4
continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to
its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local
brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and approximately 25,000
employees.
Among Merlin’s attractions are - SEA
LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND
Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort,
Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and
SKYWALK. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and
which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more
information.
About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a privately held,
family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and
today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials
for children. The company is committed to the development of children's
creative and imaginative abilities through its products, which can be purchased
in more than 130 countries. Visit www.LEGO.com
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the brick and
knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2015
The LEGO Group.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a
Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail
merchandising organizations in the world.