Super Mario World is the title of the Mario movie sequel [update: removal]
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May 13: According to NBC Universal, the title of the upcoming Mario movie sequel is called Super Mario World.
While that may seem like a small tidbit, it’s the only piece of information we’ve received about the film since it was announced over a year ago. Nintendo confirmed plans for it on MAR10 Day 2024. Since that news drop, the company has been keeping quiet.
DK Rap composer on why Nintendo didn’t credit him in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Grant Kirkhope, the man behind the well-known DK Rap in Donkey Kong 64, has commented on why Nintendo did not credit him in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Kirkhope heard from test screening viewers that the DK Rap would be in the film. However, at the time, he believed it was test music and would be removed for the final release.
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Rumor: The Legend of Zelda movie to be a part of a trilogy
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
Production List, a film and television production tracking service offered by the Film & Television Industry Alliance, may have provided the first details about the upcoming movie for The Legend of Zelda.
The site claims that filming will be done between November 2025 and April 2026 in New Zealand. It offers a synopsis as well, which mentions Link going on a journey to protect Hyrule from Ganon. Similar to the games, Ganon is seeking the Triforce.
You can find the full description shared by Production List below. We would advise taking it with a grain of salt for the time being, however.
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The Legend of Zelda movie release date revealed, coming in 2027
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Nintendo just revealed the release date for its live action movie based on The Legend of Zelda. The film debuts on March 26, 2027.
That news comes straight from Nintendo itself. In the company’s news-launched Nintendo Today app, brief a video was posted with the release date. It does not provide any other information such as casting details.
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Former Nintendo executive on why the Metroid movie didn’t happen
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Gail Tilden, former marketing manager at Nintendo of America, has spoken about the Metroid movie that never came to be.
It was around two decades ago that there were hopes of seeing Samus Aran on the big screen. The movie was planned to hit theaters in 2006, but that didn’t end up happening. Producer Brad Foxhoven would later reflect on what transpired, indicating that there were creative disagreements with Nintendo. The company was apparently hesitant after the 1993 Mario movie bombed and was unsure about allowing a different team to handle Samus’ origin story.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie coming in 2027 [update: March]
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
December 19: According to a Variety report, Paramount Pictures will be releasing a Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie. The film is targeting a Spring 2027 debut.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has proven to be a success for Paramount and SEGA. Its latest addition, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, officially arrives in theaters tomorrow. A spin-off miniseries, Knuckles, also landed on Paramount+ earlier this year.
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Sonic movie voice actor wants Smash Bros. movie
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the movies, has spoken about his desire to get involved with a Super Smash Bros. crossover movie.
Schwartz shared his comments in an interview with Variety. He was asked about Sonic crossovers he’d like to see, and the outlet brought up the Mario & Sonic series.
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Minecraft movie release date set for April, first trailer
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The long talked about Minecraft movie now has a release date. The film is coming to theaters on April 4, 2025.
The Minecraft movie will feature talent from a number of stars. Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Kate McKinnon, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Emma Myers, and Jemaine Clement are included in the lineup. Jared Hess, who previously worked on Napoleon Dynamite, is directing.
Also shared today is the official story synopsis for the Minecraft movie. Here’s that in full:
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie first trailer
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Videos | 0 comments
The very first trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie just dropped.
Fans have been waiting a long time for a proper look at the film. In February 2022, plans for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie were announced. Yet it’s only today, four months away from release, that Paramount sent out the first trailer.
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Sony says Zelda movie will be “massive” for the company, made in “closest possible collaboration” with Miyamoto
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments
After working with Illumination on The Super Mario Bros. Movie – with that partnership continuing in the future – Nintendo is now shifting to live action as part of its collaboration with Sony for The Legend of Zelda.
In an interview with Deadline, Sony Motion Pictures Group chairman Tom Rothman commented on the project. He said that the Zelda movie “is going to be huge for us” and also said it’ll be “massive”.
