Bionicle (film series)

{{Short description|Film series based on the Lego toyline with the same name.}}

{{Infobox film

| name = {{noitalic|Bionicle films}}

| image = Bionicle 4 wordmark.jpg

| caption = The logo variant used for the last entry in the series, Bionicle: The Legend Reborn (2009)

| director = {{plainlist|

Terry Shakespeare
David Molina (2003–2005)
Mark Baldo (2009)}}

| based_on = {{Based on|Bionicle|The Lego Group}}

| music = {{plainlist|

Nathan Furst (2003–2005)
John D'Andrea (2009)

}}

| distributor = {{plainlist|

Buena Vista Home Entertainment{{efn|Under the Miramax Home Entertainment label.}} (2003–2005)
Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2009)

}}

| released =

| country = Denmark
United States

| language = English

| budget = $8.5 million – $10 million (first two films only)

| gross =

}}

Bionicle is a series of direct-to-video animated science fantasy action films based on the Lego toyline of the same name.

In total, four films have been released. The first three from Miramax serve as a trilogy, while Universal's Bionicle: The Legend Reborn is a stand-alone, originally intended to be the start of a new saga of films in the series, but following Bionicle's cancellation in 2010, the sequels were ultimately scrapped.{{cite web|url= http://www.bzpower.com/board/blogs/entry/76198-bionicle-5-treatment/ |title=Bionicle #5 Treatment |date=15 December 2009 |access-date=11 February 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210211173527/http://www.bzpower.com/board/blogs/entry/76198-bionicle-5-treatment/ |archive-date=11 February 2021}}

Films

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" width=100%
scope="col" style="width:20%;"\| Film ! scope="col" \| U.S. release date ! scope="col" \| Director ! scope="col" \| Screenwriter(s) ! scope="col" \| Producer(s)
colspan="6" style="background-color: #ccccff;" \| Original trilogy
scope="row" style="text-align:left" \| Bionicle: Mask of Light \| style="text-align:center" \| {{Start date\|2003\|09\|16}} \| rowspan="3"\| Terry Shakespeare and David Molina \| Alastair Swinnerton, Henry Gilroy and Greg Weisman \| Sue Shakespeare, Janice Ross and Stig Blicher
scope="row" style="text-align:left" \| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui \| style="text-align:center" \| {{Start date\|2004\|10\|19}} \| Henry Gilroy, Greg Klein, Tom Pugsley and Elliot Gabrel \| Sue Shakespeare
scope="row" style="text-align:left" \| Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows \| style="text-align:center" \| {{Start date\|2005\|10\|11}} \| Brett Matthews \| Sue Shakespeare and Bob Thompson
colspan="6" style="background-color: #ccccff;" \| Stand-alone film
scope="row" style="text-align:left" \| Bionicle: The Legend Reborn \| style="text-align:center" \| {{start date\|2009\|09\|15}} \| Mark Baldo \| Sean Catherine Derek and Greg Farshtey (story) \| Kristy Scanlan and Joshua Wexler

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" width=100%

scope="col" style="width:20%;"| Film

! scope="col" | U.S.
release date

! scope="col" | Director

! scope="col" | Screenwriter(s)

! scope="col" | Producer(s)

colspan="6" style="background-color: #ccccff;" | Original trilogy

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Bionicle: Mask of Light

| style="text-align:center" | {{Start date|2003|09|16}}

| rowspan="3"| Terry Shakespeare
and David Molina

| Alastair Swinnerton,
Henry Gilroy and Greg Weisman

| Sue Shakespeare,
Janice Ross
and Stig Blicher

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

| style="text-align:center" | {{Start date|2004|10|19}}

| Henry Gilroy,
Greg Klein,
Tom Pugsley
and Elliot Gabrel

| Sue Shakespeare

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows

| style="text-align:center" | {{Start date|2005|10|11}}

| Brett Matthews

| Sue Shakespeare
and Bob Thompson

colspan="6" style="background-color: #ccccff;" | Stand-alone film

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Bionicle: The Legend Reborn

| style="text-align:center" | {{start date|2009|09|15}}

| Mark Baldo

| Sean Catherine Derek
and Greg Farshtey (story)

| Kristy Scanlan and Joshua Wexler

=Original trilogy=

==''Bionicle: Mask of Light'' (2003)==

The first film began production in 2002, with production being completed in 13 months.{{cite web|url=https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/bionicle-universe-expands-home-entertainment|title=The 'Bionicle' Universe Expands on Home Entertainment|author=Maestri, George|publisher=Animation World Network|date=16 September 2003|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820114952/http://www.awn.com/vfxworld/bionicle-universe-expands-home-entertainment|archive-date=20 August 2015|url-status=live}} The film was co-directed by Terry Shakespeare and David Molina of Creative Capers Entertainment with Bionicle co-creator Alastair Swinnerton, Henry Gilroy and Greg Weisman serving as writers. Sue Shakespeare, Janice Ross and Stig Blicher served as producers. It was the only film in the series to be written by Greg Weisman, who was fired during production for "yawning".{{cite web|url=https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/archives.php?lid=184 |title= ASK GREG ARCHIVES: BIONICLE |publisher=S8.org |date=2008-06-06 |access-date=2022-02-04}}

==''Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui'' (2004)==

Originally intended for a theatrical release,{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2003/digital/features/miramax-betting-on-bionicle-1117889977/|author=Scott Hettrick|publisher=variety.com|title=Miramax betting on Bionicle|date=July 27, 2003}} production on the second film was completed in 12 months,{{cite web | last= Feng | first= Yunda Eddie | date=October 15, 2004 | title=Bionicle 2 Screening and Interview | work=DVD Town.com | url=http://www.dvdtown.com/article/bionicle2screeningandinterview/961/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928051350/http://www.dvdtown.com/article/bionicle2screeningandinterview/961/ | archive-date=2007-09-28 | access-date=2006-06-27}} one month shorter than the first feature. The film was co-directed by Terry Shakespeare and David Molina of Creative Capers Entertainment with Henry Gilroy, Greg Klein, Tom Pugsley and Elliot Gabrel serving as screenwriters, with a story by Bob Thompson and Henry Gilroy. Sue Shakespeare served as producer.

==''Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows'' (2005)==

Also originally intended for a theatrical release,{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2003/digital/features/bionicle-dvd-bows-1117892499/|author=Scott Hettrick|publisher=variety.com|title='Bionicle' DVD bows|date=September 15, 2003}} the film was co-directed by Terry Shakespeare and David Molina of Creative Capers Entertainment with Brett Matthews serving as screenwriter, with a story by Bob Thompson, Henry Gilroy and Greg Farshtey. Sue Shakespeare and Bob Thompson served as producers.

=Stand-alone film=

==''Bionicle: The Legend Reborn'' (2009)==

The film was directed by Mark Baldo with Sean Catherine Derek serving as writer, with a story by Greg Farshtey. Kristy Scanlan and Joshua Wexler served as producers.

Music

The first three films were composed by Nathan Furst, while John D'Andrea composed the fourth film. Mask of Light, Legends of Metru Nui and Web of Shadows had their soundtracks released on March 10, December 12, and December 22, 2017, respectively by Rising Phoenix Records, although The Legend Reborn{{'}}s soundtrack has yet to be released.[https://www.amazon.com/Bionicle-Light-Original-Soundtrack-Anniversary/dp/B06WW8XDC8/ref=sr_1_9?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1488472077&sr=1-9&refinements=p_n_date%3A1249098011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011 Amazon.com: Bionicle: Mask of Light (Original Soundtrack) [14th Anniversary]]: Nathan Furst: MP3 Downloads[https://www.amazon.com/Bionicle-Legends-Metru-Nui-Original-Score/dp/B07824TB7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513086691&sr=8-1&keywords=bionicle+2+soundtrack Amazon.com: Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru-Nui (Original Score)]: Nathan Furst: MP3 Downloads[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078K3CBJT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513952500&sr=8-1&keywords=bionicle+3+soundtrack Amazon.com: Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows (Original Score)]: Nathan Furst: MP3 Downloads

Characters

A dark grey cell indicates the character did not appear in that film.
A {{note label|matoran|M}} indicates a character in the form of a Matoran.
A {{note label|toa|T}} indicates a character in the form of a Toa.
A {{note label|turaga|Tu}} indicates a character in the form of a Turaga.

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:99%;"
rowspan="2" \| Character ! colspan="3" \| Original trilogy ! Stand-alone film
Bionicle: Mask of Light ! Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui ! Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows ! Bionicle: The Legend Reborn
colspan="5" style="background-color:#ddf;" \| Primary cast
rowspan="1" \| Jaller \|Andrew Francis{{note label\|matoran\|M}} \| rowspan="2" colspan="2" {{TBA\|Appeared}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
colspan="1" \| Takua/Takanuva \|Jason Michas{{note label\|matoran\|M}}{{note label\|toa\|T}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
colspan="1" \| Tahu \|Scott McNeil{{note label\|toa\|T}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Vakama \| Christopher Gaze{{note label\|turaga\|Tu}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" \| Alessandro Juliani{{note label\|matoran\|M}}{{note label\|toa\|T}} Christopher Gaze{{note label\|turaga\|Tu}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Onewa \| Dale Wilson{{note label\|turaga\|Tu}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" \| Brian Drummond{{note label\|matoran\|M}}{{note label\|toa\|T}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Nokama \| Lesley Ewen{{note label\|turaga\|Tu}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" \| Tabitha St. Germain{{note label\|matoran\|M}}{{note label\|toa\|T}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Gali \| Kathleen Barr \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Pohatu \| Trevor Devall \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Hahli \|Chiara Zanni \| colspan="2" {{TBA\|Appeared}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Makuta \| colspan="2" \| Lee Tockar \| colspan="1" {{TBA\|Appeared}} \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
colspan="1" \| Lewa \| Dale Wilson \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
colspan="1" \| Kopaka \| Michael Dobson \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
colspan="1" \| Onua \| Scott McNeil \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \| \| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" \|
rowspan="1" \| Matau \| rowspan="3" colspan="1" {{TBA\|Appeared}}{{note label\|turaga\|Tu

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:99%;"

rowspan="2" | Character

! colspan="3" | Original trilogy

! Stand-alone film

Bionicle: Mask of Light

! Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

! Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows

! Bionicle: The Legend Reborn

colspan="5" style="background-color:#ddf;" | Primary cast

rowspan="1" | Jaller

|Andrew Francis{{note label|matoran|M}}

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" {{TBA|Appeared}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

colspan="1" | Takua/Takanuva

|Jason Michas{{note label|matoran|M}}{{note label|toa|T}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

colspan="1" | Tahu

|Scott McNeil{{note label|toa|T}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Vakama

| Christopher Gaze{{note label|turaga|Tu}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" | Alessandro Juliani{{note label|matoran|M}}{{note label|toa|T}}
Christopher Gaze{{note label|turaga|Tu}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Onewa

| Dale Wilson{{note label|turaga|Tu}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" | Brian Drummond{{note label|matoran|M}}{{note label|toa|T}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Nokama

| Lesley Ewen{{note label|turaga|Tu}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" | Tabitha St. Germain{{note label|matoran|M}}{{note label|toa|T}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Gali

| Kathleen Barr

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Pohatu

| Trevor Devall

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Hahli

|Chiara Zanni

| colspan="2" {{TBA|Appeared}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Makuta

| colspan="2" | Lee Tockar

| colspan="1" {{TBA|Appeared}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

colspan="1" | Lewa

| Dale Wilson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

colspan="1" | Kopaka

| Michael Dobson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

colspan="1" | Onua

| Scott McNeil

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

rowspan="1" | Matau

| rowspan="3" colspan="1" {{TBA|Appeared}}{{note label|turaga|Tu

}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" | Brian Drummond{{note label|matoran|M}}{{note label|toa|T|}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Whenua

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" | Paul Dobson{{note label|matoran|M}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Nuju

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" | Trevor Devall{{note label|young|Y}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Lhikan

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Michael Dobson{{note label|turaga|T|}}

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Krekka

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Michael Dobson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Nidhiki

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Paul Dobson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Dume

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Gerard Plunkett

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Sidorak

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Paul Dobson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Roodaka

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Kathleen Barr

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Norik

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| French Tickner

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Keetongu

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Scott McNeil

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Mata Nui

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Michael Dorn

|-

! rowspan="1" | Metus

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| David Leisure

|-

! rowspan="1" | Raanu

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Armin Shimerman

|-

! rowspan="1" | Strakk

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Jeff Bennett

|-

! rowspan="1" | Ackar

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Jim Cummings

|-

! rowspan="1" | Kiina

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Marla Sokoloff

|-

! rowspan="1" | Tuma

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Fred Tatasciore

|-

! rowspan="1" | Gresh

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Mark Famiglietti

|-

! rowspan="1" | Berix

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| James Arnold Taylor

|-

! rowspan="1" | Vastus

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| James Arnold Taylor

|-

! rowspan="1" | Tarix

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Jeff Bennett

|-

! colspan="7" style="background-color:#ddf;" | Supporting cast

|-

! colspan="1" | Kolhii Announcer

| Doc Harris

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! colspan="1" | Hewkii

| Michael Dobson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! colspan="1" | Rahkshi

| Julian B. Wilson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! colspan="1" | Ta-Matoran Guard

| Julian B. Wilson

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Kongu

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Lee Tockar

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Bomonga

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Scott McNeil

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Gaaki

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Kathleen Barr

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Iruini

| rowspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Trevor Devall

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

|-

! rowspan="1" | Vorox

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Dee Bradley Baker

|-

! rowspan="1" | Bone Hunters

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Dee Bradley Baker

|-

! rowspan="1" | Skrall

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Dee Bradley Baker

|-

! rowspan="1" | Villagers

| rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" |

| Mark Baldo

|}

Release

The first film, Bionicle: Mask of Light, had its world premiere at Legoland in Carlsbad, California on September 13, 2003, and was released in the United States three days after the premiere, on VHS and DVD by Buena Vista Home Entertainment under the Miramax Home Entertainment label.

The second film, Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui, had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California on October 6, 2004, and was released in the United States on October 19, on VHS and DVD by Buena Vista Home Entertainment under the Miramax Home Entertainment label.{{cite web|author=Mark of MoD|url= https://www.maskofdestiny.com/news/bionicle-2-world-premiere-review|title= BIONICLE® 2 World Premiere Review|publisher=MaskofDestiny|date=October 12, 2004}}

The third film, Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows, was released in the United States on October 11, 2005, on DVD by Buena Vista Home Entertainment under the Miramax Home Entertainment label.

A fourth stand-alone film, Bionicle: The Legend Reborn, had its world premiere at Legoland in Carlsbad, California on August 29, 2009, and was released in the United States on September 15, on DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Promotion

Cartoon Network's anime block, Toonami, hosted a sweepstakes contest for the television premiere of the first film, Bionicle: Mask of Light. Viewers could call-in the channel's number to have a chance to win prizes that included miscellaneous Bionicle sets, one Magnavox 36” TV, one Magnavox Progressive Scan DVD player, as well as the addition of one lucky winner receiving a Platinum Avohkii mask.{{cite web|url=http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/200310_lego/rules.html |title=LEGO BIONICLE (TM)|publisher=Cartoon Network|date=2003|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20031009023737/http://www.cartoonnetwork.com:80/promos/200310_lego/rules.html|archive-date=9 October 2003|url-status=dead}} For the film, fast food chain Burger King also released a set of Kids Meal toys in the United Kingdom.{{cite web|author=Mark of MoD|url=https://www.maskofdestiny.com/news/burger-king-bionicle-in-the-uk|title=Burger King Bionicle In The UK|publisher=MaskofDestiny|date=December 2, 2003}} Later, Cartoon Network would host another sweepstakes contest on the Miguzi block, for the television premiere of the third film, Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows, where viewers could yet again call-in the channel's number and have the chance to win miscellaneous Bionicle sets as well as one lucky winner receiving a life-size Visorak Keelerak statue made out of Lego pieces.{{cite web|author=Mark of MoD|url=https://www.maskofdestiny.com/news/cartoon-network-contest-friday|title=Cartoon Network Contest Friday|publisher=MaskofDestiny|date=October 4, 2005}} Scholastic, one of the biggest publishing corporations in the world, also released books made to tie-in with the films from the original trilogy.{{cite web|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/LEGO+signs+publishing+deal+with+Scholastic-a0118455394|title=LEGO signs publishing deal with Scholastic.|publisher=The Free Library|date=22 June 2004}}

Reception

=Critical response=

The first installment, Bionicle: Mask of Light, received generally positive reviews from journalists upon its release, but in retrospect, has been criticized for its dated visuals. Matthew Attanasio of Comic Book Resources noted that the animation held up but stating for character animations that they are "hit or miss". He also said that the story was "pretty straightforward" while also stating that Takua and Jaller made "great protagonists", but was disappointed to see the Toa, mainly Onua, have little screen time.{{cite web|last=Attanasio|first=Matthew|url=https://www.cbr.com/bionicle-mask-of-light-good-as-fans-remember/|title=Bionicle: Mask of Light Is Still Just as Good as Fans Remember|publisher=CBR|date=September 26, 2020}}

The second installment, Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui, received mixed reviews from journalists upon its initial release, but in retrospect, has been viewed more favorably compared to its predecessor, with it being praised for its upgrade in animation, but was criticized for its filling in of plot holes from the first film. Matthew Attanasio of Comic Book Resources gave a negative review of the film, stating that "LEGO's decision to focus on prequel material was received as a slap in the face". He added that the positive aspects of the film included its animation, but also criticized the editing, saying that like the past film, "maintains the problem of poor editing to the point of being laughably bad".{{cite web|last=Attanasio|first=Matthew|url=https://www.cbr.com/bionicle-2-legends-metru-nui-still-pointless/|title=Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui is Still As Pointless As Fans Remember|publisher=CBR|date=October 22, 2020}}

=Accolades=

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Award ! Nominated work ! Result
2003 \| Golden Reel Award for Best Visual Effects in a DVD Premiere Movie in December 2003 \| Bionicle: Mask of Light \| {{won}}
2004 \| Saturn Award for Best DVD Release \| Bionicle: Mask of Light \| {{won}}
2004 \| DVD Exclusive Award for Best Animated Premiere Movie \| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui \| {{nom}}
2004 \| DVD Exclusive Award for Best Director \| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui \| {{nom}}
2004 \| DVD Exclusive Award for Best Original Score \| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui \| {{nom}}
2004 \| Saturn Award for Best DVD Release \| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui \| {{nom}}
2004 \| iParenting Media Award for Best Home Video/DVD \| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui \| {{won}}
2004 \| Golden Reel Award for Sound Editing in a Direct to Video Release \| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui \| {{won}}
2005 \| Golden Reel Award for Sound Editing in a Direct to Video Release \| Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows \| {{nom}}
2005 \| Annie Award for Best Home Entertainment Production{{cite web\|url=https://annieawards.org/legacy/33rd-annie-awards\|title=Annie Awards - 33rd Annie Awards\|publisher=Annie Awards\|date=2005}} \| Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows \| {{nom}}

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Award

! Nominated work

! Result

2003

| Golden Reel Award for Best Visual Effects in a DVD Premiere Movie in December 2003

| Bionicle: Mask of Light

| {{won}}

2004

| Saturn Award for Best DVD Release

| Bionicle: Mask of Light

| {{won}}

2004

| DVD Exclusive Award for Best Animated Premiere Movie

| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

| {{nom}}

2004

| DVD Exclusive Award for Best Director

| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

| {{nom}}

2004

| DVD Exclusive Award for Best Original Score

| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

| {{nom}}

2004

| Saturn Award for Best DVD Release

| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

| {{nom}}

2004

| iParenting Media Award for Best Home Video/DVD

| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

| {{won}}

2004

| Golden Reel Award for Sound Editing in a Direct to Video Release

| Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

| {{won}}

2005

| Golden Reel Award for Sound Editing in a Direct to Video Release

| Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows

| {{nom}}

2005

| Annie Award for Best Home Entertainment Production{{cite web|url=https://annieawards.org/legacy/33rd-annie-awards|title=Annie Awards - 33rd Annie Awards|publisher=Annie Awards|date=2005}}

| Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows

| {{nom}}

Notes

References

Category:Bionicle

Category:Bionicle (film series)

Category:Film series introduced in 2003

Category:Miramax franchises

Category:Universal Pictures franchises

Category:Children's film series

Category:Toy franchises

Category:Film franchises

Category:Science fiction film series

Category:Danish film series

Category:American film series