Most products are already in retail stores, appearing on shelves and being sold online several months to a year ahead of the film’s new release date. “The train had already started moving on these toys and there was no way to stop it,” said James Zahn, senior editor at The Toy Insider. With most movie theaters closed, studios opted to funnel their new or recently released films on home viewing platforms. LEGO has a particular plan in place for next year’s “Minions” movie. Whether they have the movie out or not, it’s not a deal breaker for them.”-AP

Source: The Standard May 13, 2020 12:00 UTC