Vin Diesel’s Richard B. Riddick once said, “You keep what you kill.” Apparently, in Hollywood, you can sometimes get a dead franchise in exchange for a favor.
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Date Announced for Next Nintendo Illumination “Event Film”
A keen-eyed user on X recently spotted an untitled Nintendo and Illumination “Event Film” scheduled for release on April 12, 2028. Beyond that listing, no additional details have been revealed, but it has been enough to spark immediate speculation online.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Set to Hit Streaming A Month After Its Theatrical Debut
Fans of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may be able to watch it on streaming at home sooner than expected. According to When to Stream, the blockbuster is slated to arrive on digital platforms May 5—roughly one month after its theatrical debut. Universal Pictures has not officially confirmed the date, and release plans could still change.
Michael 2 Already Being Discussed After Record-Breaking Box Office Debut
Michael has only been in theaters for a few days, but its massive success and popularity is already forcing many to ask the question: Will there be a Michael 2? After debuting to an eye-popping $217 million globally, the Michael Jackson biopic didn’t just outperform...
‘Michael’ Box Office Explosion Shocks Hollywood as Biopic Moonwalks Toward $200 Million Opening
Michael is seeing an explosive box office opening that Hollywood’s gatekeepers weren't expecting. After a swell of mixed-to-negative critic reactions, Lionsgate’s Michael has surged into full-blown blockbuster territory, with opening weekend projections now landing...
REVIEW: ‘Michael’ — The Truth, The Myth, and The Moonwalk
As I write this Michael review, I remember June 25, 2009 with uncomfortable clarity. At the time, I was working in a bank call center, the kind of place where your day was measured in hold music, overdraft fees, and the emotional stability of strangers who absolutely...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Rockets Past $600 Million Globally in Massive Second Weekend
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office run just hit another major milestone, as the film is set to soar past $600 million worldwide in only its second weekend of release. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Illumination and Nintendo’s animated sequel has already...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Shatters Expectations With $372.5 Million Holiday Haul
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...
Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary Combine for Nearly Half Billion Dollar Box Office Week
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...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Soars Past $122M Globally As Audiences Ignore Critics Yet Again
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...
Jack Black Debuts New ‘Mario Galaxy’ Song That Wasn’t in the Movie
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.
REVIEW: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Offers A Simple Story, Timeless Truths
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.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Star Charlie Day Calls Alleged Murderer His Second Favorite Luigi
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...