# Kenny Ortega's Lego Friends 'Heartlake' Movie Turns Bricks Into a Musical

Director and choreographer Kenny Ortega says his new Lego Friends film, set in the Heartlake universe, brings the toy bricks to life "in the most wonderful musical capacity." The movie continues Lego's push to adapt its play themes into animated screen content aimed at children. Ortega, best known for directing the High School Musical films, brings his song-and-dance background to the project.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/kenny-ortega-lego-friends-heartlake-musical-1236912879/) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000