Nintendo developing live-action film based on video game 'The Legend of Zelda'
1 year, 1 month ago

Nintendo developing live-action film based on video game 'The Legend of Zelda'

The Hindu  

Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese company behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday. Its animation film “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” released earlier this year, has raked in more than $1.3 billion and drew nearly 170 million people worldwide. Nintendo officials said the success of the Super Mario film has translated into bigger sales for its Switch machines, as well as for game software with Super Mario themes. The “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” game software, on sale since last month, has been selling at a record brisk pace, they said, totaling 4.3 million games sold in just two weeks.

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‘The Legend of Zelda’ will be made into a live-action film
1 year, 1 month ago

‘The Legend of Zelda’ will be made into a live-action film

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese company behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday. Its animated film “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” released earlier this year, has raked in more than $1.3 billion and drew nearly 170 million people worldwide. Nintendo officials said the success of …

Nintendo and Sony join forces for live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' movie, Helmed by ‘Maze Runner’ director Wes Bell
1 year, 1 month ago

Nintendo and Sony join forces for live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' movie, Helmed by ‘Maze Runner’ director Wes Bell

Hindustan Times  

Nintendo has big plans to expand its presence in the movie industry. Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto will produce the film, which is part of Nintendo's strategy to become a more diversified entertainment company. I have been working on the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda for many years now with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many mega hit films.” …

Japan’s Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie
1 year, 1 month ago

Japan’s Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Nintendo reported an 18% rise in net profit for its first fiscal half on Tuesday, as sales continued to get a boost from its hit Super Mario movie, and the popularity of its software for various new video games. Demand remained strong for Nintendo Switch game software, which got a healthy lift from the film starring the jumping …

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1B, is No. 1 for 4 weeks
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1B, is No. 1 for 4 weeks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It’s still Mario Time at the box office. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” led ticket sales for the fourth straight weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters with $40 million as the global haul for the Universal Pictures release surpassed $1 billion, according to studio estimates Sunday. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” was estimated to easily cross $1 …

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1 billion, is No. 1 for 4 weeks
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1 billion, is No. 1 for 4 weeks

LA Times  

It’s still Mario Time at the box office. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” led ticket sales for the fourth straight weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters with $40 million as the global haul for the Universal Pictures release surpassed $1 billion, according to studio estimates Sunday. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” was estimated to easily cross $1 billion in worldwide …

Fan-made Legend of Zelda anime trailer gives Tears of the Kingdom a pixel-perfect makeover
1 year, 7 months ago

Fan-made Legend of Zelda anime trailer gives Tears of the Kingdom a pixel-perfect makeover

Hindustan Times  

A fan-made anime trailer for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game has been creating a buzz online. Released on YouTube by Channy and Kimberly, the trailer features an intro similar to that of the Game Boy promo of the 1993 title, Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, fans are doing …

Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is No. 1 for third week
1 year, 8 months ago

Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is No. 1 for third week

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” continued to rack up coins at the box office, leading ticket sales for the third straight weekend, as the animation hit neared $1 billion after just 18 days in theaters. The weekend’s top new release, the horror reboot “Evil Dead Rise” debuted solidly, launching with $23.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. …

Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is No. 1 at the box office for a third week
1 year, 8 months ago

Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is No. 1 at the box office for a third week

LA Times  

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is No. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” continued to rack up coins at the box office, leading ticket sales for the third straight weekend as the animation hit neared $1 billion after just 18 days in theaters. The weekend’s top new release, the horror reboot “Evil Dead Rise” debuted solidly, with $23.5 million in ticket …

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ crosses $500 million globally; becomes the biggest game adaptation of all time
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ crosses $500 million globally; becomes the biggest game adaptation of all time

The Hindu  

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is smashing records at the box office. The collection of the video game adaptation has crossed the $500 million mark and has become the highest-grossing film of 2023. Apart from taking over the record for this year’s highest-grosser from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the film has become the biggest video game adaptation in history, …

The Super Mario Bros Movie smashes box office records despite poor reviews
1 year, 8 months ago

The Super Mario Bros Movie smashes box office records despite poor reviews

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Super Mario Bros Movie has defied …

Original ‘Mario’ creator unveiled ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
1 year, 8 months ago

Original ‘Mario’ creator unveiled ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

Hindustan Times  

Mario made its debut as the hero in 1981’s arcade classic Donkey Kong. Now with The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Nintendo and Illumination, the gaming legends are ready to spread their legacy to the whole world. “And about 10 years ago, after this time period where, ‘It’s either Nintendo, Sega, Sony or Microsoft,” after all of that ended, we …

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a box office smash
1 year, 8 months ago

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a box office smash

Associated Press  

Audiences said let’s go to the movie theater for “ The Super Mario Bros. Movie ” this weekend. With an estimated $173 million in international earnings and a global total of $377 million, “Mario” broke records for video game adaptations and animated films. Second place went to “John Wick Chapter 4” which made $14.6 million in its third weekend, bringing …

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ races to first place with rocket start at box office, setting global record
1 year, 8 months ago

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ races to first place with rocket start at box office, setting global record

LA Times  

The bright and busy “Super Mario Bros. Movie” boasts a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Pratt, who voices Mario, left, and Charlie Day, who voices Luigi. It was game over for live-action titles at the domestic box office this weekend as Nintendo and Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” accumulated $204.6 million in ticket sales over its five-day launch, …

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ review: A nostalgic power-up for fans and a trip down drain pipe for the rest
1 year, 8 months ago

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ review: A nostalgic power-up for fans and a trip down drain pipe for the rest

The Hindu  

Adapting video games into films is a risky business. Incidentally, the game that started the film adaptation frenzy 30 years ago with Super Mario Bros., is back with The Super Mario Bros. Movie now. The lack of an intriguing storyline happens to be the biggest problem with The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The Super Mario Bros. Movie Director: Aaron Horvath, …

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review: Bizarre enough that even fans would prefer the game over the movie
1 year, 8 months ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review: Bizarre enough that even fans would prefer the game over the movie

India Today  

In the past, we have seen good examples of games turned into movies/series for a visually elevated experience. Does Illumination and Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie Manage to recreate the same? This is their second attempt at a movie adaption of the popular game franchise after Super Mario Bros.. TRAILER HERE: The Super Mario Bros. Movie is about two …

Mario’s ‘dad’ Shigeru Miyamoto on ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ and watching his creation grow beyond him
1 year, 8 months ago

Mario’s ‘dad’ Shigeru Miyamoto on ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ and watching his creation grow beyond him

LA Times  

For nearly four decades, a plump plumber in red overalls named Mario has been a universal mascot for video games. Can Illumination’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” answer, at long last, just who is this odd working-class man who has come to symbolize an entire medium? “Seeing them enjoy their time in the world of Mario was eye-opening.” As a …

From game to screen: Super Mario Bros. joins Hollywood's gaming craze
1 year, 9 months ago

From game to screen: Super Mario Bros. joins Hollywood's gaming craze

Hindustan Times  

Super Mario Bros. is a video game franchise that has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide for decades. The star-studded cast of the Super Mario Bros. movie One of the biggest draws of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie is its star-studded cast. Behind the scenes of the Super Mario Bros. movie Illumination Entertainment, the studio behind the Despicable Me …

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