Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment announce Mario movie, co-produced by Miyamoto

Nintendo has confirmed rumors that the company is teaming up with Illumination Entertainment for a Mario movie. Shigeru Miyamoto will be on board as a co-producer, as will Chris Meledandri.

Illumination is best known for its work on the Despicable Me / Minions franchise. Meledandri has also been an executive producer on Ice Age.

are partnering on a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri!