Fortnite is preparing to release new Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker skins inspired by the animated style of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These skins are distinct from the live-action versions of the characters already in Fortnite, which reflect their appearances in...
Mark Hamill is speaking candidly once again about the direction of Star Wars—and this time, his tone is notably different as he heaps lavish praise on new Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni. With Kathleen Kennedy stepping away from Lucasfilm after more than a decade at the...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office is doing exactly what Hollywood desperately needed—and it’s doing it without listening to the usual chorus of critics. According to reporting from the Associated Press, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie blasted off to a staggering...
A series of incidents on the set of a new film from Daily Wire, starring Jonathan Majors, is raising significant safety concerns. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) had already called for a strike amid ongoing labor disputes over contributions to the union’s health and pension funds.
Fans of Project Hail Mary now have another reason to revisit the movie. A phone app lets audiences stream a directors’ commentary track straight to their earbuds during the film. Co-director Phil Lord shared the announcement on X.
Panelists on the WDW Pro YouTube Channel have called it "Project Hail Mario". Now, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary combining for nearly half-a-billion dollars in box office revenue... in one week alone... maybe we should call it a rescue...
Media personality Tim Pool announced he will not run advertisements for an upcoming adaptation of Animal Farm produced by Angel Studios and directed by Andy Serkis, citing strong objections to the film’s interpretation of the source material. In a post published...
As Avatar: Fire and Ash readies its digital home release, questions are mounting about the franchise’s future. Producer Rae Sanchini reassured fans that Avatar 4 and 5 are still moving “full speed ahead,” making the statement to Inverse while working on the film’s special features.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office is off to an explosive start, pulling in a massive $122.1 million worldwide in just its first two days—and once again proving that audiences and critics are living in completely different realities. Despite a wave of negative...
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.