All right! The new movie is shaping up to be better and better all the time!

I do like well animated explosions...

This is so cool! Now I REALLY can't wait for the new movie! Thanks for the info, Greg!

Does that mean there's going to be an American release of the Makuta's Guide?

Also, you've made me even more excited for the movie!

You and your tantalizing, Greg. I really can't wait for the movie. Any news on the composer? Also, when is the first Chapter Book supposed to be out? My Girlfriend and I really want to know.

-AZBlue

AZ Blue - I believe the first chapter book is in stores in June.

As for the Makuta Guide, I think -- not sure -- they are doing an English language version for publication in the UK. I have to check on that. I know the book is doing well and they are translating it into some other languages as well. However, it will not be available in the US, AMEET does not have US book rights for BIONICLE, Scholastic does.

Greg

So, does the animation ressemble more the CGI commercials, the other movies, or a mix of the two?

It sounds great. Hope to hear more about it soon!

Too bad about the guide and not being in the US. But, this is still cool news!

As for the Makuta Guide, I think -- not sure -- they are doing an English language version for publication in the UK.

I agree about the quality of the Ameet material, it's very good. The licensing department has had me do reviews of some of their books, and I'm impressed with what they've done.

Greg got to see actual animation? Cool. All Ive seen are some animatics. Guess I'll have to bug somebody to get access...

*Movie, movie!*

I can't wait.

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Explosions?

Sounds like this movie is gonna turn everything around.

I think the only thing that would make this movie better would be if it came out in June so I could have it to look forward to right after finals...

With all due respect to the folks who made the first three movies, this makes MOL, LOMN, and WOS look they were done by kids with fingerpaint.

For someone who thought the animation in those movies is what detracted from them, that's very gratifying to hear.

Awesome. I'll be using eBay sometime.

And good to hear about the movie.

Finger paint, huh? But I loved the first three movies.

Sounds really exicting. Can't wait! *hopes for trailer soon*

When the license agreement with scholastic ends in the US, could you switch to AMEET?

Greg got to see actual animation? Cool. All Ive seen are some animatics. Guess I'll have to bug somebody to get access...

You just have to tease us like that, don't you?

 

So what makes this Makuta Guide to the Universe such good quality then, just out of interest? Shiny cover? Incredible CGI? Amazing colours?

 

Vohkan

Wow, very excited about the movie! Wish I could see that three minute clip too...And if what you say is true about it beating the previous three into the ground, I must say, it is hard to imagine and I hope to see some footage soon as well!

Explosions, you say? Well I'm bought!

Whoah, movie sounds pretty awesome.

Yes, watching the old BIONICLE movies (especially Mask of Light) these days can be somewhat painful I'm very glad to hear that animation is being brought to a new level for the series, and with your writing the script I'm sure it will be a great movie.

BFN - I didn't write the script, actually -- I did the story for the movie. Sean Derek wrote the script.

Greg