Common and John Legend are headed to the Oscars. The rapper and singer will perform their nominated song “Glory” at the 87th Academy Awards next month. The powerful anthem, taken from the civil rights drama Selma, scored a nomination for Original Song. Other nominees include “Everything Is Awesome” from The Lego Movie, “Grateful” from Beyond the Lights, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” from Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me, and “Lost Stars” from Begin Again. The duo, who won Best Original Song at the Golden Globes, joins previously announced performer Adam Levine, who will sing “Lost Stars” from the film Begin Again. The 87th Academy Awards will air live on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. EST on ABC. Before he takes the stage at the Oscars, Legend will perform “America the Beautiful” during the pre-game festivities for Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday.Lego Batman mocks all the other Batman films in brilliant new trailer Lego Batman's new trailer – yep, he gets two within seven days because he's vastly superior – has taken one almighty swoop at all the other Batman films.
Yes, the ones in 2016, 2012, 2008, 2005, 1997, 1995, 1992, 1989 and that weird one in 1966. That one definitely didn't escape. The caped brick crusader (voiced by Will Arnett) then manages to turn a toddler-style tantrum into a Batman rap. It's probably best if you just watch... The Lego Batman Movie is due in cinemas in 2017 's terms and conditions. You can opt out at any time.February 8, 2017Photo by: The LEGO Batman MoviePhoto by: The LEGO Batman MovieWarner Bros. and Warner Animation Group come together for a spin-off the installment of “The LEGO Movie” in “The LEGO Batman Movie,” scheduled to be released on Feb. 10. It’s an enjoyable film that has the perfect blend of humor, drama and stunning animation that is fitting for the dark knight. The film tells the story of a narcissistic Batman who believes he is the greatest thing that has ever hit Gotham. Always a loner who doesn’t need anyone’s help, Batman must take on every villain ever featured in the comics.
Led by the Joker, the villains prove to be more than a handful. The film is riddled with an endless supply of jokes, and it is not afraid to make fun of itself. It makes references of past comic book movies featuring the caped crusader and some of the embarrassing moments for him as a character in both comic and film, from Bat-Shark repellent to Bat-Nipples. Once the jokes get going, they are almost never ending. The jokes do not always land, but they happen so fast that they can be hard to catch. The one thing the film could have done without is the bat-raps, scenes where Batman would break out into a beat boxing rap. They were funny to hear the first time around, but every time after, they were unnecessary and oftentimes cringe-worthy. Though this film is meant to be an animated comedy, there is a great drama depth that lasts with you long after the films ends. Batman has to come to terms with his ultimate fear of not being able to trust anyone and being a part of a family on the fear of losing them to the dangers he faces every night.
An issue that he has not come to terms with is the death of his parents when he was a child. When he unknowingly adopts orphan Dick Grayson, who later becomes Robin, he has no choice but to take him under his wing and become his mentor and father figure. The movie is not just a delight in the joke department, it is also a delight to see visually. No LEGO piece goes to waste as it brings the city of Gotham to life. The movie makes Wayne Manor and the Bat-Cave look gigantic, and adds lots of detail that you wouldn’t expect in a film set made of just LEGO pieces. Rich texture with the use of orange, red and blacks put you in movie to give Gotham more detail in color that gets you amazed how it was made. The film is a delight and has everything for the whole family. “The LEGO Batman Movie” brings the perfect blend of Batman and your favorite childhood toy.Officially titled 'Friends Are Family - Oh, Hush! feat Will Arnett & Jeff Lewis,' the ending sequence to The Lego Batman Movie is another reminder how fun the installment is.
Following on from the incredibly successful 2014 picture The Lego Movie, a feature that boasted the likes of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Charlie Day, Nick Offerman, Morgan Freeman and Liam Neeson, it would be Will Arnett's caped crusader that earned the spinoff. The original raked home $469.2m at the box office from their $60m investment. And this sequel from Warner Brothers is tracking at a healthy $186.1m. Now the fans can see what takes place after the movie ends, seeing Batman and Robin get in on a dance and rap routine that is sure to keep viewers humming long after they've streamed the video. Lego Track Improves Batman v Superman Sequence A movie from DC that should have taken some cues from their tone was Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, a film with so many plot holes it's any wonder Ben Affleck didn't fall into one of them. Thanks to the world of YouTube, the warehouse scene where Bruce Wayne saves Martha (not his mother, but Clark Kent's Martha) has been redeveloped to include the awesome theme song from The Lego Batman Movie.
It certainly makes for hilarious watching. Removing the brooding, dark and serious narrative with the tongue-in-cheek nonsense that took place in the blockbuster. Inserting the lyrics dropped by Will Arnett over the top of the scene, the 'Who's The (Bat)Man' video by Cristian Ortiz makes you wonder if Affleck and Arnett will ever get on stage together to perform their parts of Batman? Pro-Gay Propaganda Jibe Falls Flat Heaven forbid anyone wants to have fun with animated Lego characters based on a fictional superhero. But this is the world in which we live. As Voice of the Family founder John-Henry Westen argued that The Lego Batman Movie, of all things, was guilty of perpetuating "pro-gay propaganda." “It was chock full of pro-gay propaganda. Think the sexual innuendo of the Flintstones minus the real humour," proclaimed Westen on their official website. “It seemed the creators were so anxious to subtly indoctrinate the little ones into the gender ideology that making it humorous came as a distant second thought."