Will Arnett voices the blocky Dark Knight once again for this follow-up to 2014's The LEGO Movie, now putting Batman in the spotlight.See all upcoming showings Get all times & ticketsYou may not recognize him on the street, and his name might just ring a bell, but everyone knows the movie music of acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer. Find yourself humming some tracks from The Lion King? Blaring out the horn-filled soundtrack of Christopher Nolan’s Inception? You best believe that’s a Zimmer. Now, for the first time ever in the UK, Zimmer will be performing a concert series in the UK. “Hans Zimmer Revealed” will play October 10th and 11th at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo in London, and will feature both classic movie scores alongside re-imagined movie scores with special guests from the halls of rock and pop music. Hit the jump for more details. Here’s all you need to know about “Hans Zimmer Revealed”: HANS ZIMMER TO PERFORM FIRST CONCERTS IN THE UK ‘HANS ZIMMER REVEALED’ AT EVENTIM HAMMERSMITH APOLLO IN LONDON ON OCTOBER 10-11
Zimmer’s concert experience will feature music spanning his multi-decade career along with some classic movie scores (July 2, 2014 – London, UK) – Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer announced details today for his new concert ‘Hans Zimmer Revealed’ October 10-11 at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo in London, presented by Harvey Goldsmith. Zimmer will be accompanied by a band of brilliant players mixing traditional orchestral instruments with rock and electronica, and will be joined by a few surprise special guests. ‘Hans Zimmer Revealed’ will serve as a non-traditional experience for concertgoers, with each piece presented with Zimmer’s personal presentation style and include music from many of his film scores . The concert will be in two parts: the first being some of Zimmer’s classic movie scores including GLADIATOR, THE LION KING and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, and the second featuring re-imagined versions of some classic scores such as THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY and INCEPTION with special guests from the rock and pop world.
“Performing a concert series like this is something that I have always wanted to do, and I am thrilled that that time has finally come,” said Zimmer. “I am very excited to get some of my very talented friends together and give our audiences an experience unlike any concert they have ever been to before.” “I am honoured to have the opportunity to present Hans’s concert series,” stated Goldsmith. “Hans is a genius of our time, having thrilled millions of cinema goers with his amazing film scores. At last, Hans will reveal a collection of his finest scores to a live audience here in London.” Tickets are available beginning July 3 at 10am GMT online at www.Eventim.co.uk or by calling 0844 249 4300. Customer Service: 00800 5346 5555 3 SWISS COURTW1D 6AP LONDON Join in the LEGO® Store Monthly Mini Model Build! Build a LEGO model of Platypus on 2nd March! INTRODUCING THE LEGO MOSAIC MAKER! Please book your time slot prior to visiting
Come to the LEGO® Store to collect your 2017 LEGO® Wall Calendar! More than 10 amazing offers inside! Welcome to Leicester Square! On 17 November 2016, we opened our largest LEGO store in Leicester Square London. Here are some features we think you will love! Mouse over newsletter to see details! REQUEST AFREE LEGO CATALOG STAY TUNED WITHLEGO NEWSBook online now and upgrade to a free annual pass Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett and Morgan Freeman lend their voices to this CGI-animated comedy based on the line of toys made by Lego. The wicked Lord Business (Will Ferrell) is determined to destroy the Lego universe and rebuild it using glue – which goes against the very nature of Lego. Mistaken as the ‘Special’, the only surviving Master Builder, the rather ordinary Emmet (Pratt) is selected to lead a group of figures on a mission to put a stop to Lord Business’s evil plan. Emmet is helped by wise wizard Vitruvius (Freeman), tough girl Wyldstyle (Banks) and DC superhero Batman (Arnett), but can he find something extraordinary within himself in order to save the world?
The film also features the voices of Channing Tatum, Liam Neeson, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie and Jonah Hill. The LEGO Movie screening is part of our Brickish Weekend, so why not add a day out to your film fix. Doors Open (please note, the building will be closing from the daytime events) – bar and café available The LEGO Movie screening Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? U Universal – Suitable for all – A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over, although it is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? There are 400 free car parking spaces available on site. We are happy to call taxis for people and there is a bus stop to the 54 route within a few minutes walk of the Centre. What can/can’t I bring to the event? Food and drink will not be allowed to be brought onto the premises. Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
The National Space Centre – 0116 261 0261 (this phone line is manned Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00) Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No, tickets are non transferable or refundable. Can I update my registration information? No, once a ticket is purchased no changes can be made. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Either a printed ticket, or a ticket on your phone or tablet (we like the non-printing option, it is better for the planet). What is the refund policy? All tickets are non-refundable.LEGO® Creator 3in1 Building TipsCheck out all the cool Creator 3in1 building tip videos to see how you can build a shark, compass, bus stop, and more! Build an awesome scene from the new Batman™ movie! Build the Rebel fleet and take on the Empire! Try the new Moana™ patterns: Hei Hei and a palm tree!It may appear as no more than a popular children's toy, but investors were able to secure a better return buying Lego sets over the past 15 years than from the stock market, gold or bank accounts, a Telegraph analysis found.
The value of the FTSE 100 is no higher than it was in February 2000, meaning the average annual return to savers over the past decade and half is just 4.1 per cent once dividend payouts are included. By contrast, Lego sets kept in pristine condition have increased in value 12 per cent each year since the turn of the Millennium, with second-hand prices rising for specific sets as soon as they go out of production. Modern sets are performing even more strongly, with those released last year already selling on eBay for 36 per cent more than their original price. The analysis found none of the main investments favoured by savers matched returns on the plastic building bricks. Savers who invested in gold received a 9.6 per cent annual gain over the past decade and a half, while those who went with a savings account or Isa generated 2.8 per cent, according to investment company Hargreaves Lansdown. Some Lego sets that once sold for less than £100 now fetch thousands on the secondary market.
Many of the highest prices are for old sets based around films such as Star Wars or landmarks or brands such as the Taj Mahal in India or the Volkswagen Beetle. showed even sets based on everyday scenes such as police stations and town roads are soaring in value. The largest percentage rise in price for any Lego set has been on "Cafe Corner", a model of a hotel which went on sale in 2007. The set, which has 2,056 pieces, originally sold for £89.99 but the price has risen to £2,096 since it went out of production – a return for investors of 2,230 per cent. , said the top price would be fetched only if the Lego had been kept in its box, in perfect condition. Used Lego is less valuable, but can still be worth hundreds of pounds more than its original price. "The neat thing is that all sets are retired at some point, and several hundred are retired each year a movie run ends, a licence expires or the Lego company wants to refresh its range," he said. "That means anyone with a set at home – large or small, it doesn't matter – could have quite an investment on their hands if it's in good condition, as this stuff appreciates very well in value."
Most second-hand Lego is traded and bought on eBay. BrickPicker pays eBay for a breakdown of sales and compiles its own database of values and growth rates. How to invest in shares with a 99.4pc chance of success • Telegraph investor weekly newsletter: best tips and ideas Mr Maciorowski said tens of thousands of investors across the world were pushing up prices of rarer sets. He said the growth rates would continue. "Lego investing is not hitting bubble-like status," he said. "That is partly because the Lego company doesn't promote the secondary market, it wants to sell direct to customers." Price rises can be disrupted if Lego restarts production of sets it had previously retired – but usually the effect is temporary as investors snap up the new stock, Mr Maciorowski said. The most popular type of Lego is Star Wars themed, accounting for 10 of the 20 most expensive sets. The Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon is the most expensive, having gone from a retail price of £342.49 in 2007 to £2,712 today.
Two slightly earlier models, the Death Star II and Imperial Star Destroyer, which were released in 2005 and 2002 respectively, also fetch more than £1,000. Mr Maciorowski said the new Star Wars film, Episode VII – The Force Awakens will give the old sets a "new life" in secondary market. "Demand is going to be off the hook," he said. "Sometimes when the next instalment of a film comes out it boosts interest: the new Fantastic Beasts films, for example, should also see demand pick up for some of the recently retired Harry Potter Lego." Laith Khalaf, an analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "The returns from Lego look pretty awesome, but investors need to beware that the value of collectables can be vulnerable to fads. "There’s absolutely no harm in buying some pieces as a hobby, and you may well make some money, but as a main building clock for your retirement I would suggest sticking to more traditional shares and bonds." Seven Lego investing tips from a pro
If you are interested in a particular Lego set, buy one to build and one to save for a rainy day. Even used Lego sets can appreciate to values higher than the retail price. Putting away a few large and exclusive sets to resell in years down the road can be very profitable. Limited edition and seasonal sets do very well in the Lego secondary markets. Any sets with short production runs usually appreciate well. The rarer, the better. Invest in Lego sets that were released after 1999. Pre-2000 sets were not really great investments. Many sets were basic and uninspiring. There are a handful of vintage sets that are viable collectables, but most have plateaued in value and many are in poor condition. Keep the Lego boxes, pieces and instructions in excellent condition. Save all the components of a Lego set. Keep them in a dry and dark storage space. No sun ... no moisture. The better the condition, the more the set will sell for in future. Stack Lego boxes vertically like books.
Horizontal stacking causes boxes to crush and seals to break.Both small and large sets can appreciate very well percentage wise. Lego mini figures are very valuable. Most expensive Lego sets Set – release date – pieces (mini figs) – retail price – current value 1 Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon – 2007 – 5,195 (5) – £342.49 – £2,712 2 Cafe Corner – 2007 – 2,056 (3) – £89.99 – £2,096 3 Taj Mahal – 2008 – 5,922 (0) – £199.99 – £1,848 4 Death Star II – 2005 – 3,441 (0) – £249.99 – £1,524 5 Imperial Star Destroyer – 2002 – 3,096 (0) – £249.99 – £1,467 Lego sets with biggest rises in value Set – release date – pieces (mini figs) – retail price – current value – growth 1 Cafe Corner – 2007 – 2,056 (3) – £89.99 – £2,096 – 2,230% 2 Market Street – 2007 – 1,248 (3) – £59.99 – £698 – 1,064% 3 Holiday Train – 2006 – 965 (7) – £49.99 – £574 – 1,048%