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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nSharing the heart, wit and irrepressible sense of fun that made THE LEGO\u00ae NINJAGO\u00ae MOVIE and THE LEGO\u00ae BATMAN MOVIE so unforgettable, The LEGO\u00ae NINJAGO\u00ae Movie explores another cinematic world \u2013 the fantastic, faraway island of NINJAGO\u00ae.\u00a0 The battle for NINJAGO\u00ae City calls to action Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends (Kai, Cole, Jay, Zane and Nya), who are all secret ninja warriors and guided by their own elemental powers of water, earth, lightning, ice and fire.\u00a0 They fight using the art of Spinjitzu and their awesome machine mechs. Led by their teacher Master Wu, they must defeat the evil warlord Garmadon, who also happens to be Lloyd\u2019s dad.\u00a0 What really sets this film apart from previous LEGO\u00ae movies is the real-world environments (real water, foliage) and (spoiler alert) a real cat!<\/p>\n
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Dave Franco (\u201cNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising\u201d) \/ \u201cLloyd\u201c
\nNames: Lloyd, the Green Ninja
\nElemental Power: Green Energy
\nMech: Green Ninja Mech Dragon<\/p>\n
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For those who don\u2019t know the world of Ninjago, can you tell us your name?<\/strong><\/p>\n Sure. I\u2019m Lloyd.<\/em><\/p>\n And your last name?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019d\u2026 rather just leave it at \u201cLloyd\u201d if that\u2019s cool with you. Last names aren\u2019t very important. Yeah, \u201cLloyd\u201d is good.<\/em><\/p>\n Is that because your last name is \u201cGarmadon\u201d and you\u2019re related to the evil warlord, Lord Garmadon?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, yes, technically we\u2019re related. But we are deeply, deeply estranged, and the only time we\u2019ve spoken in the past 16 years is when he accidentally butt-dialed me. Also, we\u2019re not closely related at all. I\u2019m just his son.<\/em><\/p>\n We imagine being the son of Garmadon can be pretty tough. What kind of treatment do you get from the other kids at school?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oh, it\u2019s not so bad. Every day on the ride to school, I get a whole half of the bus all to myself. And I\u2019m pretty popular. Everyone knows my name and is always talking about me. And, yeah, whenever Garmadon attacks, kids usually \u201cboo\u201d me and whatnot \u2013 but it always feels like they\u2019re booing with me, not at me, you know?<\/em><\/p>\n Ouch. Sounds rough. So, do you have any friends who\u2019ve got your back?<\/strong><\/p>\n Totally. I\u2019ve grown up with an awesome group of friends who have supported me since day one. There\u2019s Kai who is always around to hug you until you pass out. Nya gives me rides on her sweet motorcycle and will fight anyone who messes with me. Cole is a super cool DJ who helps me block out the noise from all the haters. And Jay is always worried about me and tries to hide whatever insults somebody has written on my locker. Oh, and I can\u2019t forget Zane, who is the best at offering warm, human companionship\u2026 even though he\u2019s a robot.<\/em><\/p>\n That\u2019s great. And what about the rest of your family?<\/strong><\/p>\n I live with my mom, who always does everything she can to take care of me. She worries whenever Garmadon attacks and she can\u2019t find me \u2013 but I always tell her I was just watching the Secret Ninjas from a safe distance with the other kids. And there\u2019s also my uncle, Master Wu, who trains me and my friends in his dojo.<\/em><\/p>\n He trains you? You mean like trains you to be ninjas\u2014?<\/strong><\/p>\n (stammering) Oh, uh, not train-train\u2026 and definitely not at ninja-ing. He trains us in boring stuff like doing our homework, or practicing good manners, or finding our inner peace. Nothing ninja-related in any way. I just want to be one hundred percent clear about that.<\/em><\/p>\n Got it. But being a ninja does seem pretty cool. If you could be one of the Secret Ninjas, which one would you be?<\/strong><\/p>\n Probably the Green one. I mean, I\u2019ve never really thought about it before, but it would be cool to fly around in an awesome dragon mech, and be to be loved by the entire city, and the uniform matches my green hoodie\u2026 but, yeah, like I said \u2014 never really thought about it before.<\/em><\/p>\n Hmm. Now that you mention it, the Green Ninja is the only ninja who has a deeply personal investment in fighting Garmadon. And you and your friends are always taking bathroom breaks whenever he attacks. Are you sure you\u2019re not the Green Ninja?<\/strong><\/p>\n Uh\u2026what? I mean, what\u2019re you talking about? I mean, of course not, that\u2019s ridiculous. I don\u2019t know anything about being a ninja \u2026and I never take bathroom breaks.<\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019re totally the Green Ninja, aren\u2019t you?<\/strong><\/p>\n (sighs) Okay, just please don\u2019t tell anyone. We are the Secret Ninja Force, you know?<\/em><\/p>\n Your secret\u2019s safe with us. Last question. What\u2019s your plan for the next time Garmadon attacks?<\/strong><\/p>\n Funny you should ask because I\u2019ve got a pretty good feeling that he may not attack again anytime soon\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n ALARM rings out, people SCREAM, stuff EXPLODES<\/strong><\/p>\n Actually, it sounds like he\u2019s attacking right now.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ummmmm\u2026 I gotta go \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n A lot of people think you\u2019re pretty evil. But is there any chance you\u2019re just misunderstood?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. I\u2019m very misunderstood. Because I\u2019m not just evil \u2013 I\u2019m super evil. Mega evil. So ridiculously evil that it will forever change your conception of what evil really is. But the most misunderstood thing about me? I\u2019m also a great dad.<\/em><\/p>\n Really? So you must spend a lot of quality time with your son, Lloyd?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m sorry, who?<\/em><\/p>\n Your son. Lloyd Garmadon.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ohhh, you mean La-Loyd. That\u2019s how you pronounce it. \u201cLaaa-Loyd.\u201d L-L-O-Y-D. I know \u2018cause I named him.<\/em><\/p>\n You must be very close. What\u2019s your favorite thing to do with your son?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are so many things. I love blowing up buildings, operating giant shark mechs, smashing stuff, listening to screams of terror from innocent citizens\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n Sorry, what exactly are you talking about?<\/strong><\/p>\n My favorite thing about conquering NINJAGO. Isn\u2019t that what you asked me?<\/em><\/p>\n No. The question was \u2018What\u2019s your favorite thing to do with your son?\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Oh, no idea. I haven\u2019t seen him in 16 years. I\u2019ve been pretty preoccupied with conquering NINJAGO.<\/em><\/p>\n But you\u2019ve never actually conquered it. The Secret Ninja Force always stops you. Especially the Green Ninja\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay, you know what? Enough with the \u201cgotcha\u201d questions! I\u2019m not here to talk about the Green Ninja! I thought I was here to talk about my awesome mechs, or what it\u2019s like to have four arms, or my sweet volcano lair, which I should go ahead and fire you out of\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n Okay, take it easy. There\u2019s no need to fire anyone out of a volcano. Let\u2019s talk about what\u2019s so important to you about NINJAGO. Is there a specific reason why you\u2019re so determined to conquer it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, I\u2019ve already conquered all the other \u2018Go cities. KungFu-Go, TaeKwon-Go, Chicago. It just makes sense to have the complete set.<\/em><\/p>\n So it has nothing to do with your son, Lloyd?<\/strong><\/p>\n Who?<\/em><\/p>\n Sorry\u2026 \u2018La-Loyd.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Pfft! No way! La-Loyd can\u2019t even walk! He\u2019s bald, has no teeth. Did I mention he can\u2019t even walk??<\/em><\/p>\n I think you\u2019re describing your son as a baby. He\u2019s 16 years old now. He\u2019s a high school student, full head of blond hair, big fan of the Green Ninja\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n I told you, no more Green Ninja talk! That\u2019s it, I\u2019m gonna go ahead and fire you out of this volcano. Consider yourself fired.<\/em><\/p>\n WHOOOAAAAAA!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n Man, I wish La-Loyd was here to see this. I\u2019m such a great dad.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many people are surprised to discover that Garmadon is your brother. What was it like growing up with an evil warlord?<\/strong><\/p>\n Very challenging. He was always stealing my toys, picking fights with me, and firing our mother out of a volcano. A real problem child.<\/em><\/p>\n Luckily, you\u2019ve trained the Secret Ninja Force to protect NINJAGO from Garmadon. Did you teach them how to build their awesome mechs?<\/strong><\/p>\n No. I do not approve of those crazy machines. A true ninja only needs a clear mind, an open heart and a giant flying boat to fight evil.<\/em><\/p>\n We\u2019ve heard you\u2019ve got some real skills with that flute. Can you play us a tune?<\/strong><\/p>\n One cannot simply ask for a tune. When you have fully embraced the ninja way, the right tune will present itself to you. Also, I\u2019m not a human jukebox, you know?<\/em><\/p>\n Out of everyone you could have recruited for the Secret Ninja Force, you picked a bunch of teenagers. Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n These students were born with incredible elemental powers and it is their destiny to defeat Garmadon and ensure the safety of Ninjago. But, yes, teenagers are tough. It would have been a lot easier if this was the destiny of trained warriors or mercenaries.<\/em><\/p>\n Your age is a topic of much speculation. Any comment on the rumors that you\u2019re 167 years old?<\/strong><\/p>\n Petty gossip is not the ninja way. But the beard ages me.<\/em><\/p>\n Despite having such a stressful job, you always seem so calm and centered. Any tips for how to find your inner peace?<\/strong><\/p>\n It is very simple: Meditate regularly, become one with the elements, and avoid eating spicy foods before bed.<\/em><\/p>\n In addition to being a Ninja Master, you\u2019re also an accomplished author. Can you tell us a little about your book, Ninjanuity?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. It was a NINJAGO Times Bestseller; it will teach you how to unlock your elemental power; and it\u2019s 550,000 pages long.<\/em><\/p>\n 550,000 pages? Sounds like a pretty slow read.<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, but it really picks up after the first 100,000 pages.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You do so much to take care of your son in every way. Any tips for being a great mom?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, it\u2019s easy to be a great mom when you have such a great kid. And Lloyd is the best. He\u2019s sweet; he\u2019s sensitive; and he has such a positive attitude about being the son of an evil warlord who attacks his hometown with reckless abandon.<\/em><\/p>\n That brings up an interesting question: How did you and Garmadon get together? Did you really fall in love with a warlord?<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s complicated. But I was really into bad boys back then.<\/em><\/p>\n What\u2019s the hardest part about raising a teenager these days?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, if there\u2019s one thing Lloyd does that really irks me, it\u2019s that whenever Garmadon attacks, he always goes missing for long periods of time. I get so worried, but it usually turns out that he was just watching the Secret Ninja Force save the city \u2013 from a safe distance, with the other kids. Phew!<\/em><\/p>\n How do you help Lloyd deal with kids at school who pick on him because of his dad?<\/strong><\/p>\n I like to start every morning with an inspirational pep talk. I figure the more times I remind Lloyd that he\u2019s the sweetest, kindest, most lovable little guy in the whole world, the more it will finally sink in!<\/em><\/p>\n If you could ask the mothers of the Secret Ninja Force one question, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n Did any of your kids lose a ninja mask? Because I think I found it under Lloyd\u2019s bed.<\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019re the Water Ninja. What is it that drew you to the element of water?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, water is a life source for our entire world. It nourishes us, cleanses us, purifies us.<\/em><\/p>\n Kai is your twin brother. Is there any sibling rivalry between the two of you?<\/strong><\/p>\n No way. We\u2019ve never been competitive like that. Mostly because I\u2019m stronger, tougher, cooler, smarter, funnier, and have a way sweeter mech than he does. What\u2019s the point of being competitive when I\u2019m obviously better at everything, you know?<\/em><\/p>\n We\u2019ve heard some crazy rumors that you ride a motorcycle through the halls of your high school \u2013 that can\u2019t possibly be true, right?<\/strong><\/p>\n No way. That\u2019s ridiculous. I ride a souped-up, super-charged, limited edition turbo-chopper with a sick custom paint job. \u2018Motorcycle\u2019 is such an old-school word.<\/em><\/p>\n Tell us about your mech. When saving the city, do you prefer to skim over the water or dive underneath it?<\/strong><\/p>\n It depends. Wherever there are innocent people to be saved or bad guy butts to be kicked is where I want to be. Other than that, I\u2019m good either way.<\/em><\/p>\n It sounds like Lloyd relies on you to stick up for him at school. You really have his back, don\u2019t you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oh yeah. I don\u2019t let anyone bully my friends. And Lloyd can always use another friend to stand up to the tough guys on the football team, or basketball team, or the student council, or the cheer squad, or the debate team, or the glee club, or the PTA\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n We heard you\u2019re a big fan of the famous ninja Lady Iron Dragon. What would you say to her if you ever got the chance to meet her?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019d ask her how she balances the duty of being an awesome fighter with all the homework. It can be a lot to handle!<\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019re a real role model to lots of girls out there. What do you say to all the young fans who look up to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I say follow your dreams because you can be anything you want to be in this world. And you don\u2019t have to be just one thing. You can be a ninja AND ride a sweet bike AND be better than your brother at everything.<\/em><\/p>\n So, you\u2019re the Fire Ninja. Does that mean you\u2019re kind of a hothead?<\/strong><\/p>\n What did you call me, bro??… Psych! Just kidding. I\u2019m not a hothead at all. I\u2019m just warm-hearted! There\u2019s a difference. Come here, gimme a hug. I didn\u2019t mean to scare you.<\/em><\/p>\n Oooookaaaay, this hug\u2019s a little too tight. It\u2019s getting tough to breathe.<\/strong><\/p>\n We gotta hug \u2019til we both pass out. That\u2019s the only way to do it.<\/em><\/p>\n We spoke to your sister, Nya, a little earlier. It sounds like things can get pretty competitive between the two of you.<\/strong><\/p>\n Competitive? Nah, we\u2019re not into any of that \u2026Wait. Why\u2019d you talk to her first? I\u2019m the older one! Not cool, bro!<\/em><\/p>\n Imagine you didn\u2019t have access to your mech anymore. Is there any other way you could make fire?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oh yeah. Master Wu taught me how to rub two sticks together and make fire using patience. Here, watch. I\u2019ll do it for you now\u2026Patience\u2026 Patience\u2026 Patien \u2026 Ugh! Well, as you can see, it\u2019s a work in progress.<\/em><\/p>\n Yikes. If you don\u2019t mind us saying, that was a little hotheaded.<\/strong><\/p>\n I know, my bad. Come her and gimme another hug.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So in addition to being a high school student and a ninja, we hear you\u2019re also an amateur DJ.<\/strong><\/p>\n Amateur? No, my spinning skills are very professional. Check this out.<\/em><\/p>\n Oh, nice. So what\u2019s it like being\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Hold on, I\u2019m not done yet.<\/em><\/p>\n Cool. Just let us know when you\u2019re ready for the next question\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Almost done\u2026 Almost done\u2026 Almost done\u2026 and\u2026BASS DROP!!<\/em><\/p>\n Okay, we\u2019re just gonna keep going with the interview. So, you\u2019re the Earth Ninja. Why do you think Master Wu chose that element for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Probably because I\u2019m the most grounded one in the group. The one who has a spiritual connection to the world around me. Who is always listening to everything all around us.<\/em><\/p>\n Wow, that was really powerful. Did Master Wu teach you that?<\/strong><\/p>\n Uhhh, I\u2019m not sure. I usually tune out whenever he\u2019s talking.<\/em><\/p>\n If you had to choose between being a DJ or a ninja for the rest of your life, which would you choose?<\/strong><\/p>\n Man, that\u2019s tough. I mean, it\u2019s so rewarding to wake up every day and inspire people, and to be an icon to a city and do something that has the power to truly change the world\u2026 but being a ninja is pretty cool, too. Tough choice.<\/em><\/p>\n JAY Q&A<\/p>\n There are a lot of different personalities on the Secret Ninja Force, but you\u2019re the one most often described as\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Cunning? Fearless? Boyishly handsome on the outside but an old soul on the inside?<\/em><\/p>\n We were going to say \u201cterrified of everything.\u201d Any comment on that?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oh, come on. That\u2019s ridiculous. I\u2019m the Lightning Ninja! I\u2019m not afraid of anyth\u2026AAAAHHH! What\u2019s that on my shirt??? It\u2019s a spider! Get it off! Please, get it off!!!<\/em><\/p>\n Actually, that\u2019s your lapel mic. So, we can record the interview. It\u2019s completely harmless.<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you sure? You know what? I\u2019m just gonna take it off anyways. Just to be safe.<\/em><\/p>\n Speaking of being the Lightning Ninja, are there \u2018sparks\u2019 flying between you and anyone special lately?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, I don\u2019t want to start any rumors, but I\u2019m definitely sensing a pretty strong vibe between me and Nya lately. I mean, you know what they say about electricity and water\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n That it can kill you?<\/strong><\/p>\n No, I meant\u2026 Well, actually\u2026 The point I was trying to make was\u2026 Okay, it wasn\u2019t the best metaphor. I can see that now. Umm\u2026by the way, did Nya say anything about me in her interview?<\/em><\/p>\n Uh\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Thought so.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s it like being the only member of the Secret Ninja Force who is actually a robot?<\/strong><\/p>\n Incorrect. I am one hundred percent a human teenager. My life is a combination of angsty frustration and raging hormones. Hashtag: Teen life.<\/em><\/p>\nGARMADON Q&A<\/h2>\n
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Justin Theroux (\u201cMegamind 2,\u201d \u201cThe Leftovers\u201d) \/ \u201cLord Garmadon\u201d
\nNames: Lord Garmadon, the Worst Guy Ever
\nMech: Garma Mecha Man<\/p>\nMASTER WU Q&A<\/h2>\n
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Jackie Chan (\u201cKung Fu Panda,\u201d The Karate Kid\u201d) \/ \u201cMaster Wu\u201d<\/p>\nKOKO Q&A<\/h2>\n
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Olivia Munn (\u201cX-Men: Apocalypse<\/a>\u201d) \/ \u201cKoko\u201d
\nNames: Koko, Mom, the former Mrs. Garmadon<\/p>\nNYA Q&A<\/h2>\n
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Abbi Jacobson (\u201cNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising\u201d) \/ \u201cNya\u201d
\nNames: Nya, the Water Ninja
\nElemental Power: Water
\nMech: Water Strider<\/p>\nKAI Q&A<\/h2>\n
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Michael Pe\u00f1a (\u201cAnt-Man<\/a>,\u201d \u201cThe Martian<\/a>\u201d) \/ \u201cKai\u201d
\nNames: Kai, The Fire Ninja
\nElemental Power: Fire
\nMech: Fire Mech<\/p>\nCOLE Q&A<\/h2>\n
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Fred Armisen (\u201cThe Jim Gaffigan Show,\u201d \u201cSNL\u201d) \/ \u201cCole\u201d
\nNames: Cole, the Earth Ninja
\nElemental Power: Earth
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Kumail Nanjiani (\u201cMike and Dave Need Wedding Dates\u201d) \/ \u201cJay\u201c
\nNames: Jay, the Lightning Ninja
\nElemental Power: Lightning
\nMech: Lightning Jet<\/p>\nZANE Q&A<\/h2>\n
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Zach Woods (\u201cSilicon Valley\u201d) \/ \u201cZane\u201d
\nNames: Zane, the Ice Ninja
\nElemental Power: Ice
\nControls: Ice Tank<\/p>\n