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Bionicle: Mask of Light, stylized as BIONICLE: Mask of Light — The Movie, is a 2003 direct-to-video science fantasy action film based on the Bionicle toy series created by Lego. Set in a universe filled with bio-mechanical beings allied with classical element-themed tribes, the story follows two friends from the fire-based village of Ta-Koro on a quest to find the owner of the Mask of Light, a mystical artifact that can potentially defeat Makuta, an evil entity threatening the island. The story is based on the latter half of the toyline's 2002–2003 narrative.
The project was first proposed in 2001, during the original run of the Bionicle toyline. Lego contacted multiple writers for the project, including original Bionicle contributors Bob Thompson and Alastair Swinnerton, and Hollywood writers Henry Gilroy and Greg Weisman. Production began in 2002, taking approximately a year to complete. A major part of the graphical design was adjusting the characters so they could work in human-like ways while still resembling the original toys. The music was composed by Nathan Furst, who used orchestral and tribal elements to create the score. Voice casting was handled by Kris Zimmerman, and the voicework was done with the setting and mythos of Bionicle in mind.
Multiple studios were involved in the development and distribution of Mask of Light: it was co-produced by Lego and Create TV & Film, developed by Creative Capers Entertainment and CGCG, and post-production was handled 310 Studios and Hacienda Post. It was released in September 2003 on home video and DVD, distributed by Miramax Home Entertainment and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Upon release, the film reached high positions in VHS and DVD charts, and received generally positive reviews from journalists. Following Mask of Light, further films based on Bionicle have been released.
Original Release
09/15/2003
US Release
09/16/2003
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jason Michas | Takua / Toa Takanuva (voice) / Toa Takanuva |
Andrew Francis | Jaller (voice) / Jaller |
Scott McNeil | Toa Tahu / Toa Onua / Grallock The Ash Bear (voice) / Graalok the Ash Bear |
Lee Tockar | Makuta / Pewku (voice) / Pewku |
Christopher Gaze | Turaga Vakama (voice) / Turaga Vakama |
Kathleen Barr | Toa Gali (voice) / Toa Gali |
Dale Wilson | Toa Lewa, Turaga Onewa (voice) / Toa Lewa / Turaga Onewa |
Michael Dobson | Toa Kopaka / Hewkii (voice) / Hewkii |
Trevor Devall | Toa Pohatu (voice) / Toa Pohatu |
Lesley Ewen | Turaga Nokama (voice) / Turaga Nokama |
Directors
David Molina, Terry Shakespeare
Writers
Henry Gilroy, Alastair Swinnerton, Bob Thompson, Greg Weisman, Tracy Berna
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jason Michas | Takua / Toa Takanuva (voice) / Toa Takanuva |
Andrew Francis | Jaller (voice) / Jaller |
Scott McNeil | Toa Tahu / Toa Onua / Grallock The Ash Bear (voice) / Graalok the Ash Bear |
Lee Tockar | Makuta / Pewku (voice) / Pewku |
Christopher Gaze | Turaga Vakama (voice) / Turaga Vakama |
Kathleen Barr | Toa Gali (voice) / Toa Gali |
Dale Wilson | Toa Lewa, Turaga Onewa (voice) / Toa Lewa / Turaga Onewa |
Michael Dobson | Toa Kopaka / Hewkii (voice) / Hewkii |
Trevor Devall | Toa Pohatu (voice) / Toa Pohatu |
Lesley Ewen | Turaga Nokama (voice) / Turaga Nokama |
Chiara Zanni | Hahlii (voice) / Hahli |
Doc Harris | Kolhii Announcer (voice) / Kolhii Announcer |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Conny Kalcher | Executive Producer |
Bob Thompson | Executive Producer |
Stig Blicher | Producer |
Danica Pupa | Producer |
Janice Ross | Producer |
Sue Shakespeare | Producer |
Bobbi Swartzendruber | Producer |