The Mandalorian and Grogu may already be flopping in Europe. Disney and Lucasfilm were hoping The Mandalorian and Grogu would mark a triumphant return for Star Wars on the big screen after a seven-year theatrical absence. Instead, early overseas numbers are raising...
The J.J. Abrams production company Bad Robot is undergoing significant downsizing, with cuts expected to impact every division. Rather than targeting a single unit, insiders describe a broad contraction that reflects deeper structural issues within the company itself.
One of the standout moments in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was the cameo of Fox McCloud. Although there hasn’t been a new Star Fox title in nearly a decade, longtime fans of the Super NES hero recognized him and the Arwing instantly. Now, thanks to the animated film breaking box office records, a new generation is discovering the space pilot for the first time.
Jack Black and the rest of the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast debuted a new song that wasn’t used in the film. In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actor, dressed as the Koopa King, strummed his guitar and performed “The Ballad of Mario.” Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brie Larson, Charlie Day, Glen Powell and Donald Glover provided backup vocals.
When it comes to video game movies, adaptations can be challenging. They need to stay true to the source material or risk alienating longtime fans. At the same time, to be successful, they must appeal to a wider audience. Ideally, knowledge of the games should enhance the experience—not be required for it. Many reviews of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have said it’s “for the fans.” That may be true—but it’s not just for gamers.
Australian actor Sam Worthington has said the Avatar film series operates with greater creative flexibility than Marvel productions, saying the freedom allows for creative expression and more risk-taking. In an interview with The Independent, Worthington explained...
Universal and Nintendo have a massive hit on their hands with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but now part of the press tour is being overshadowed by a grotesque viral stunt that never should have happened in the first place. During a recent interview, Mario Galaxy star...
In the hours before The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hit theaters, critic reviews were already overwhelmingly negative. But instead of taking them at face value, audiences showed up to see the film for themselves. Now, early audience scores are rolling in—and they’re surging ahead. The pattern is familiar: the previous Mario film saw the same divide, with critics far less enthusiastic than audiences despite its massive commercial success.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office is quickly turning into one of the biggest surprises of the year—and that’s saying something considering expectations were already sky-high. Coming into its release, industry projections had The Super Mario Galaxy Movie tracking...
Pressure is mounting as Supergirl approaches its June release. Not only is it the second feature film in James Gunn’s DC Universe, but it’s also part of a broader effort to restore audience faith in superhero movies—particularly DC stories. Much of that attention is now focused on the film’s star, Milly Alcock. In a recent interview, Alcock addressed the criticism she expects to face.
While the first trailer for Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe leaned into comedy, the latest one puts the spotlight on action—and establishes the stakes. This doesn’t appear to just be the story of Prince Adam returning to Eternia. If the new footage is any indication, it’s about He-Man battling to save his home from the dark forces that have overrun it.
The new Supergirl trailer is—as many expected—tonally distinct from the first look. It appears to address some early fan criticisms and hints at a more character-driven story. Whereas Milly Alcock’s Kara initially came across as a jaded, reluctant, almost self-destructive hero, this second trailer reveals a Supergirl with heart.
As expected, Paramount is eager to move forward on Scream 8. However, the announcement that Lilla and Nora Zuckerman will be writing the script is raising eyebrows—and potentially concern among fans. Their latest project, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, was canceled after Hulu executives saw the pilot. The episode was reportedly “not perfect.” According to reactions to an allegedly leaked script, the writing was a major issue.