# Blocked Batman Trailers The Dark Knight Rises in LEGO Clip is Intense and Hilarious By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-knight-rises-in-lego References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/47079/) & [paranickfilmz.webs](http://paranickfilmz.webs.com/) [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer) continues to demonstrate its potential outside of the children’s toy market, and The Dark Knight Rises in LEGO trailer is a testament to that evolution. Many have already seen the popular [building block toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets) make their way into the video game world with [LEGO adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricktoons) of the Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Harry Potter games. The team at PanickFilmz has taken the influence of LEGO to a new degree with the Dark Knight Rises in LEGO trailer. The LEGO adaptation is the exact same as its predecessor, the only exception being that instead of live actors the trailer uses graphic animation and stop-motion footage to depict LEGO characters engaged in the Batman trilogy’s final installment. Comical and intense, the Dark Knight Rises in LEGO trailer is a playful adaptation of what will hopefully be a thrilling cinematic experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **LEGO Adaptations:** Opportunity for companies to create LEGO adaptations of popular movies and video games. - **Graphic Animation:** Opportunity to use graphic animation and stop-motion footage in movie trailers and promotional content. - **Playful Adaptations:** Opportunity to create playful adaptations of popular movies using different mediums and styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to explore new ways of promoting movies through adaptations and unique content. - **Toy:** Opportunity for the toy industry to collaborate with movie studios and create LEGO adaptations of popular movie franchises. - **Animation:** Opportunity for the animation industry to experiment with graphic animation and stop-motion techniques to create unique promotional content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md) - [Stealth Vigilante Vehicle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-batcycle.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [Building Block Superhero Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-shadowbox.md) - [Modular Puzzle Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham-asylum-set.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Superhero Home-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-set.md) - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys.md)