The CG/live-action hybrid based on the Disney animated classic from 1955 is being produced for Disney’s new digital service.
Charlie Bean
Logline: Kept under wraps but pitched as a live-action/CGI hybrid fantasy.
Will direct upcoming Lego-based pic.
Centering on the battle of Ninjago City, the story follows Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret warriors and Lego Master Builders. Led by kung fu master Wu, as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, the worst guy ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad
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Logline: A trio of powerful Americans travel the world befriending unlikely people in the Middle East, helping Afghanistan with their war against the Russians.
