The Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Press Room

By: Andrew Bermudez (Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Headquarters; April 18, 2010)      While work is being wrapped up on Johnny Thunder and the Gift of the Nile and the script is being finished for Forest of Fear , Mustache Maniacs Film Co. has made a partnership agreement with Multimedia Productions, a new brickfilming company. As partners, they will lead the production of the now in-development film Red Jungle .      The film Red Jungle is a historical fiction film set in 1955. Here, a team of six skilled men is assembled by the president himself to go down to Brazil to hunt ex-Nazis in the style of the film Inglorious Basterds . There will be tank battles, a zeppelin fight, a PT Boat attack, and product tie-ins to boot!      However, the above information is purely conceptual and is subject to change without notice. Even the title isn't set in stone. The one thing that is set in stone, however, is its historical accura...

By: Andrew Bermudez (Lego Studios; April 5, 2010)      It felt like the day would never come, but it is here: the filming for Johnny Thunder and the Gift of the Nile is now done! "I'm sort of glad it's over, but it was fun while it lasted," said camera assistant Peter Jacobs. Here is an overview of the filming: Total # of days spent filming: 50 Total # of sets used: 36 Total # of actors fired: 1 (Bandit 1) Total # of injuries on set: 0 Total # of mishaps on set: 4 (dehydrated crew, stolen equipment, fried mainframe, angry extra) Total # of people Dracula killed: 0      Now that the filming is done, the cast and crew has returned home to edit the movie. It has also been confirmed that the film WILL come out July 16th, 2010. For product tie-ins, the Cafe Corner's Klutz Kidz meal will feature toys based on the movie between June 21st and August 30th, 2010 and the Legotown Museum will be featuring a 'Johnny Thunder 2' themed s...

By: Andrew Bermudez (Lego Studios; March 29, 2010)      Easter is almost here, and with it comes some great news: the filming for Johnny Thunder and the Gift of the Nile is almost done! Currently, the crew is outside Abu Simbel, and they just finished a major action scene. "We don't want to say what's it's about, in fear that we may spoil the movie, but I can say that it's an important part of the film," said Director Steven Lawrence. "After we are done outside, we will move inside, where the finale will be filmed."      Unfortunately, one of the extras was less than impressed with his paycheck. "He insisted that he wanted top billing with the stars," said boom operator Sarah Williamson. "After we pointed out that his character didn't even have a name, he got pissed off, knocked over a few stage lights, and stormed off into the desert. No one has seen him since then. Fortunately, we had more extras on hold." Assistant D...

By: Andrew Bermudez (Lego Studios; March 16, 2010)      About one week ago, the motherboard for the studio's database died again. However, instead of putting in another motherboard, the studio's technicians decided to just simply replace the whole system. "Don't worry. We didn't lose any information. Currently, we are putting all of the backed up information onto the new system," said Mark Matthew, head of the board of directors.      Unlike the old system, which was a Windows XP, this new system is a Windows 7, and there is certainly a lot to like about the new computer. Johnathon Parker, scriptwriter-in-training, stated, "It's all so cool. Not only does it run faster with its quad-core processor, but it does other flashy stuff too. I can make virtual sticky notes, edit any of the computer's sound effects, watch TV on my computer, and more. Now, with the studio's new computer, I can goof off when I'm supposed to be doing my job. Oo...

By: Andrew Bermudez (Luxor, Egypt; March 1, 2010)      While Johnny Thunder and the Gift of the Nile is in development, the cast and crew put together a collection of production photos and screen shots from the movie. They all hope you enjoy it! The film's title as it will appear in the opening credits. Assistant Director Simon Johnathon directs Johnny Thunder at Cairo Port. Ramses III's palace for the film's historical prologue. Nile Cruise Boat docked in Cairo Port. James Digalot speaks to Johnny Thunder in the Legotown Museum. Johnny fights one of Slyboots' bandits in the Egyptian Museum. Lord Sinister's Russian mercenaries chase Johnny in the streets of Cairo. Johnny Thunder and Said Ahma converse aboard the Thomas Cook Holidays Cruise Ship. Dr. Kilroy battles Horatio Schmidt aboard the cruise ship. A cruise ship mechanic punches one of Lord Sinister's accomplices.      As for new...

By: Andrew Bermudez (Lego Studios; February 18, 2010)      After some time, the first of two trailers for Johnny Thunder and the Gift of the Nile is now available for viewing. This new trailer features several action scenes, including shots from the prologue and bus chase. There is also a little dialogue provided, too.      As for the rest of the film, the second trailer will debut May 2010, the actual film is expected to debut July 16th, 2010 and the Cafe Corner's Klutz Kids meal will feature toys based on both the first and second Johnny Thunder films between June 21st and August 30th, 2010.

By: Andrew Bermudez (Lego Studios; February 9, 2010)      There were some complications, but the Lego Studios maintenance crew managed to do it: the motherboard for the studio's mainframe has been replaced! Now the studio operations have continued... for the time being. "I'm glad Alvaro Chavez got the mainframe fixed," said scriptwriter Peter Samuel. "It's just that the system's behavior with the new motherboard mystifies me. Whenever I turn the computer on now, I get an alert that states as follows: Reboot System: Write!! VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)?      True, this must be connected with the motherboard in some way, though I'm not sure how. The computer seems to have no problems, aside from the fact that it thinks there is new hardware in there, even though only the contrary is true. Unless, of course, it's talking about the motherboard."      In response to this, Mark Matthew, head of the board of directors, has order...