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Making 'The Lego Movie'
Producer Dan Lin takes 'The Lego Movie' from idea to reality despite the skeptics.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenThe Lego Movie is entering theaters riding a huge wave of positive critical reviews-- striking given the pervasive skepticism that has preceded its release. Producer Dan Lin talks with The Business contributor John Horn about how he pitched the movie idea to The Lego Group and once they were on board, he had to tune out the haters so they could focus on the film.
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John Horn of the LA Times joins Kim Masters to discuss top entertainment news stories of the week.
Read the story7 min'The Lego Movie' Producer
Producer Dan Lin opens up to The Business contributor John Horn about enduring the ‘haters’ and cynics who, for years, questioned his ambition to make a movie with Legos. Now, as the film opens big, he’s vindicated.
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