On Wednesday evening, Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto announced a new release date for the live-action The Legend of Zelda film.
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Former Nintendo President Alleges Amazon Made Illegal Demands
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the company’s early-2000s clash with Amazon stemmed from what he describes as illegal demands. For years, the absence of the Nintendo Wii and DS from the fast-growing retailer fueled speculation.
Mario Themed Coffins Sold in Brazil
A funeral company in São Paulo, Brazil, has started offering Mario-themed coffins, attracting attention from local media and online communities. The coffins feature designs inspired by the popular video game with bright colors and emblems based on characters such as...
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.
Nintendo Tariff Refund Lawsuit Filed by U.S. Players
Nintendo is facing a tariff refund lawsuit in the United States from players who argue that refunds from tariffs imposed on imports should be passed on to consumers. The legal action focuses on tariffs applied to products imported by Nintendo, including game consoles...
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...
Zelda Art Director Raises Concerns Over Link Speaking Too Much in Live-Action Movie
Following its recent box office success, Nintendo and Sony are currently in production on a live-action Legend of Zelda film. A cinematic adaptation of the popular video game franchise is something fans have wanted for a long time. However, in a post on X, Takaya Imamura, the art director of 2000’s The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, appeared to suggest that he doesn’t want Link speaking in the upcoming film.
Original Star Fox Dev Thanks and Welcomes New Players After ‘Mario Galaxy Movie’
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.
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...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Is Exploding Past Expectations — Sets April Record for Opening Day
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...
Glen Powell Pitched Himself as Fox McCloud to Nintendo—and Actually Got the Role
Hollywood loves to pretend casting is some carefully curated process driven by vision and precision. But every once in a while, a story comes along that reminds you it’s still about passion. In this case, that passion came straight from Glen Powell for his role as Fox...
Grace Randolph Claims Bowser Represents the “Toxic Manosphere” in Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Hollywood access media is at it again—and this time, they’ve managed to turn a fire-breathing cartoon turtle into a symbol of modern political discourse. In her review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Grace Randolph delivered what can only be described as a...
Charlie Day Wants a ‘Luigi’s Mansion’ Movie
Nintendo fans have already watched Mario and Luigi explore the Mushroom Kingdom in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This spring, the plumber brothers are set to embark on a cosmic adventure in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. But one member of the cast wouldn’t mind dialing things back for a smaller—though no less fantastic—spinoff. In a recent interview, Luigi voice actor Charlie Day said he’d love to see a Luigi’s Mansion movie become a reality.