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Feb 9, 2017

02/09/17: How to build a new blockbuster franchise

Ahead of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit tomorrow, let’s look at our trade relationship with Japan. Then, we check in with Remitly, an app that helps immigrants send money back, to see how business is going since President Donald Trump took office. Plus, we learn how “The Lego Movie” and “The Lego Batman Movie” built the new franchise, and talk about the pressure of making everything awesome again.

Turns out legos can really be worth something...if you don't play with them. — Turns out legos can really be worth something...if you don't play with them.
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Segments From This Episode

Oculus pop-up closings signal trouble in virtual reality market
by Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood
GABRIELLE LURIE/AFP/Getty Images
Facebook will close hundreds of its virtual reality demo stations in Best Buy stores.
What happens now that the Anthem-Cigna merger is blocked?
by Dan Gorenstein
The health insurers consider what to do with the billions left over from the deal.
Italian prosecutors seek criminal case in oil giants’ deal in Nigeria
by Scott Tong
FLORIAN PLAUCHEUR/AFP/Getty Images
The case looks at an alleged bribery in a $1.3 billion oil deal.
‘Lego Batman’ producer wants to make everything awesome (again)
by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Courtesy of Warner Bros.
Dan Lin says this time, there's more pressure to build a successful franchise.
IMF issues warning over Greek debt
Greece is about to default on its bonds — again.

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Ahead of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit tomorrow, let’s look at our trade relationship with Japan. Then, we check in with Remitly, an app that helps immigrants send money back, to see how business is going since President Donald Trump took office. Plus, we learn how “The Lego Movie” and “The Lego Batman Movie” built the new franchise, and talk about the pressure of making everything awesome again.

02/09/17: How to build a new blockbuster franchise