When a property runs long enough, there are adaptations and versions of the characters that become infamous for being so off the mark and bizarre. There’s that time when Dennis Hopper played Bowser as a politician with silly hair in a dinosaur dystopia. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles once went on tour as a rock band. The United States made a Godzilla movie so bad that the monster was later killed within seconds in a fight against the true Godzilla. The animated series Captain N: The Game Master once introduced Alucard as a radical skateboarding teenager with sunglasses.
Captain N also gave us a terrible take on Mega Man, making him an annoying toddler-looking guy with a froggy voice. That isn’t the most infamous version of the Blue Bomber…even if he wasn’t even blue. No, that honor goes to the character on the cover of the first Mega Man game.
Captain N also gave us a terrible take on Mega Man, making him an annoying toddler-looking guy with a froggy voice. That isn’t the most infamous version of the Blue Bomber…even if he wasn’t even blue. No, that honor goes to the character on the cover of the first Mega Man game.
- 5/10/2024
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee announced Wednesday morning that it had canceled a hearing scheduled later in the day in which lawmakers planned to interrogate D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about her response to pro-Palestinian student protests at George Washington University. The cancellation came hours after police raided and cleared the student encampment, which had been occupying a lawn on the university campus since April 25.
According to The Gw Hatchet, the university’s student newspaper of record, more than 30 protesters were arrested by D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (Mpd) around 3:30 a.
According to The Gw Hatchet, the university’s student newspaper of record, more than 30 protesters were arrested by D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (Mpd) around 3:30 a.
- 5/8/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Children of the 1980s, rejoice! Dreams of entering the world of favorite Nintendo games are about to become a reality again — this time in Florida, as it was announced Thursday that the much-anticipated debut of Super Nintendo World is now set for 2025 at the Universal Orlando Resort.
On Thursday, Universal Orlando announced in a press release that five imaginative worlds at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park, which were developed by the visionaries of Universal Creative and Nintendo, will make their debut sometime next year. Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe will feature multiple attractions, dining, shopping, and Super Mario and Donkey Kong Country-inspired interactive experiences.
Upon arrival, guests will fulfill some of their childhood wishes and finally get to the portal to Super Nintendo World through the iconic green pipe of the Super Mario Bros. games and into the new immersive land. The release says that vibrant scenery...
On Thursday, Universal Orlando announced in a press release that five imaginative worlds at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park, which were developed by the visionaries of Universal Creative and Nintendo, will make their debut sometime next year. Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe will feature multiple attractions, dining, shopping, and Super Mario and Donkey Kong Country-inspired interactive experiences.
Upon arrival, guests will fulfill some of their childhood wishes and finally get to the portal to Super Nintendo World through the iconic green pipe of the Super Mario Bros. games and into the new immersive land. The release says that vibrant scenery...
- 5/2/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Next year, guests can jump into the action of their favorite video games when Super Nintendo World makes its much-anticipated debut at Universal Orlando Resort as one of five imaginative worlds at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park.
Developed in partnership between Universal Creative and Nintendo’s visionaries, the vibrant land combines iconic Nintendo characters with Universal’s renowned craft of creating innovative theme park experiences to deliver a multi-sensory environment where guests can experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way.
Today, Universal Orlando reveals official details about all the excitement that awaits in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe – featuring attractions plus dining, shopping, and interactive experiences inspired by the Super Mario franchise and – for the first time in the U.S. – Donkey Kong Country.
Enter The Iconic Green Pipe
It all begins the moment guests enter the portal to Super Nintendo World,...
Developed in partnership between Universal Creative and Nintendo’s visionaries, the vibrant land combines iconic Nintendo characters with Universal’s renowned craft of creating innovative theme park experiences to deliver a multi-sensory environment where guests can experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way.
Today, Universal Orlando reveals official details about all the excitement that awaits in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe – featuring attractions plus dining, shopping, and interactive experiences inspired by the Super Mario franchise and – for the first time in the U.S. – Donkey Kong Country.
Enter The Iconic Green Pipe
It all begins the moment guests enter the portal to Super Nintendo World,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
To say anything in film history is a “first” can be a dubious claim. Not only is film complicated as a medium but so much of its history has been lost. Our picture of cinema is one largely of the movies that have been lucky enough to survive, or the movies that have been considered important or special enough to be preserved. It takes even more effort to find and preserve the history of filmmakers who existed outside the early film studios.
But that effort is exactly what film historian Pearl Bowser undertook, and she is now being honored for it with “The Boom Is Really An Echo: Selections from the Pearl Bowser Media Collection” at Bam.
Bowser’s probably best known as the scholar who revived interest in director Oscar Micheaux and the early days of Black cinema in the ‘70s — an interest that abides to this day with...
But that effort is exactly what film historian Pearl Bowser undertook, and she is now being honored for it with “The Boom Is Really An Echo: Selections from the Pearl Bowser Media Collection” at Bam.
Bowser’s probably best known as the scholar who revived interest in director Oscar Micheaux and the early days of Black cinema in the ‘70s — an interest that abides to this day with...
- 4/21/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
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At a Glance: The Best Multiplayer Video Games
Editor’S Pick: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Best Co-op: Helldivers 2 Best Dungeon Crawl: Diablo IV Best Sandbox: Minecraft Best Racing: Forza Horizon 5 Best First-person Shooter: Halo Infinite Best Fighter: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Best Sports: EA Sports Fc ’24
Video games are simply fun! There’s nothing like completing a mission, beating a level, or getting first place in a car race.
At a Glance: The Best Multiplayer Video Games
Editor’S Pick: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Best Co-op: Helldivers 2 Best Dungeon Crawl: Diablo IV Best Sandbox: Minecraft Best Racing: Forza Horizon 5 Best First-person Shooter: Halo Infinite Best Fighter: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Best Sports: EA Sports Fc ’24
Video games are simply fun! There’s nothing like completing a mission, beating a level, or getting first place in a car race.
- 4/11/2024
- by Rudie Obias
- Rollingstone.com
Last November, Nintendo officially announced that a live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda was in development and that Wes Ball would direct. Ball’s credits include The Maze Runner film trilogy and the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Now, Ball has given fans a little more information about what they may expect from the Zelda movie. “I have this awesome idea,” Ball told Total Film. “I’ve been thinking about it for a long freakin’ time of how cool a Zelda movie would be…”
The filmmaker added, “I want to [fulfill] people’s greatest desires. I know it’s important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people, and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape.”
Ball said the driving force behind the Zelda movie is his desire to “live in that world. That’s the thing I want...
Now, Ball has given fans a little more information about what they may expect from the Zelda movie. “I have this awesome idea,” Ball told Total Film. “I’ve been thinking about it for a long freakin’ time of how cool a Zelda movie would be…”
The filmmaker added, “I want to [fulfill] people’s greatest desires. I know it’s important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people, and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape.”
Ball said the driving force behind the Zelda movie is his desire to “live in that world. That’s the thing I want...
- 3/25/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The much-awaited 2023 release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie has proven to be a huge hit for the movie calendar. Not only did it dominate theaters, but it also became the highest-grossing video game film ever made, thanks to its billion-dollar box office success. Beyond the big screen, the movie left a lasting impression on the charts owing to its catchy soundtrack.
Sung by Jack Black, Peaches is one of the album’s standout tracks. Unfortunately, the hugely successful song was shockingly left off of the Best Original Song Oscar nomination list, leading many to wonder about the Academy’s taste in music.
Jack Black in School of Rock
However, not all hope is lost; Black, 54, is set to star in the upcoming Minecraft film, and he is optimistic about its success and possibly can win an Oscar for this. Mojang Studios’ Minecraft is the newest video game to get a live-action adaptation,...
Sung by Jack Black, Peaches is one of the album’s standout tracks. Unfortunately, the hugely successful song was shockingly left off of the Best Original Song Oscar nomination list, leading many to wonder about the Academy’s taste in music.
Jack Black in School of Rock
However, not all hope is lost; Black, 54, is set to star in the upcoming Minecraft film, and he is optimistic about its success and possibly can win an Oscar for this. Mojang Studios’ Minecraft is the newest video game to get a live-action adaptation,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
"Kung Fu Panda 4" topped the box office over the weekend, managing to overtake last week's champion "Dune: Part Two." Make no mistake, nobody is crying for Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic as the sequel managed to stay atop the charts internationally over the weekend. But with the latest entry in the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise, Universal has yet another animated hit on its hands. More than that, the movie's success out of the gate has cemented Jack Black's status as an unquestionable movie star capable of putting butts in seats.
The latest from DreamWorks Animation pulled in $58.3 million over the weekend, easily giving it the number one spot over "Dune" ($46 million). It's impressive for a few reasons. For one, pre-release expectations had Black's return as Po the panda pulling in less than $40 million. So the fact that the film outperformed expectations en route to a chart-topping performance is...
The latest from DreamWorks Animation pulled in $58.3 million over the weekend, easily giving it the number one spot over "Dune" ($46 million). It's impressive for a few reasons. For one, pre-release expectations had Black's return as Po the panda pulling in less than $40 million. So the fact that the film outperformed expectations en route to a chart-topping performance is...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The word "iconic" gets used a lot, but if there's one character who deserves to be called that, it's Mario. The little mustachioed guy revolutionized gaming (and plumbing) forever. He has defended kingdoms against countless threats, saved princesses, and even fought off gorillas. He hasn't done all that much actual plumbing, but he has been a racer, a doctor, a golfer, a superhero, and even an elephant.
After the huge, incredible, and not entirely surprising box office success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" — not the Bob Hoskins one, the Chris Pratt one — it was inevitable that we would get more of the Mario brothers. After all, if Mario can have almost as many careers as Barbie, why not add "movie star" to the list?
While we wait to return to Mushroom Kingdom and witness Bowser's latest attempt at getting Princess Peach to marry him for some reason, let's...
After the huge, incredible, and not entirely surprising box office success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" — not the Bob Hoskins one, the Chris Pratt one — it was inevitable that we would get more of the Mario brothers. After all, if Mario can have almost as many careers as Barbie, why not add "movie star" to the list?
While we wait to return to Mushroom Kingdom and witness Bowser's latest attempt at getting Princess Peach to marry him for some reason, let's...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
A second 'Super Mario Bros.' movie has been confirmed for April 3, 2026.Nintendo's game director Shigeru Miyamoto took to the video game giant's X (Twitter) page to announce another animated film in the universe is on the way in two years time. Although there are no plot details for now, Miyamoto teased it will be a "bright and fun story".He wrote: This is Miyamoto. We are now creating a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. This film is planned for release in theaters on April 3rd, 2026 in the US and many other markets, and throughout the month of April in other territories.We'll let you know the details once we're ready to share more. This time too, the staff at Illumination and Nintendo are working together. We're thinking about broadening Mario's world further, and it'll have a bright and fun story. We...
- 3/11/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
March 10 — or Mar. 10 — serves as the official Mario Day in the video game world, and Nintendo celebrated the occasion Sunday by finally announcing a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri delivered the news in a Mario Day video, revealing that the sequel will arrive on April 3, 2026, two days shy of three years after the first film was released on April 5, 2023.
Meledandri added that The Super Mario Bros. Movie co-directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic would return for the sequel, and...
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri delivered the news in a Mario Day video, revealing that the sequel will arrive on April 3, 2026, two days shy of three years after the first film was released on April 5, 2023.
Meledandri added that The Super Mario Bros. Movie co-directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic would return for the sequel, and...
- 3/10/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Considering it’s Mario Day, it’s no surprise that we got some news related to the series. And this is a Bowser-sized one, as Nintendo and Illumination will re-team for another movie based around the Mario franchise. Let’s-a go!
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, announced the project today, while Illumination head Chris Meledandri said the studio “is excited to continue its partnership with Nintendo, bringing its signature mix of joy and discovery to worldwide audiences of all ages, allowing them to connect with the beloved characters and stories from one of the world’s most popular franchises.”
Details on the plot to this Mario follow-up are non-existent to the public, but Shigeru Miyamoto did say they hoped to be “broadening Mario’s world further”, also adding the film will “have a bright and fun story.” Meldandri also assured that animation would be starting soon. As for others involved,...
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, announced the project today, while Illumination head Chris Meledandri said the studio “is excited to continue its partnership with Nintendo, bringing its signature mix of joy and discovery to worldwide audiences of all ages, allowing them to connect with the beloved characters and stories from one of the world’s most popular franchises.”
Details on the plot to this Mario follow-up are non-existent to the public, but Shigeru Miyamoto did say they hoped to be “broadening Mario’s world further”, also adding the film will “have a bright and fun story.” Meldandri also assured that animation would be starting soon. As for others involved,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Jack Black is without a doubt a Hollywood Gem that we need but do not deserve. The actor, known for starring in a variety of different movies, including the soon-coming Kung Fu Panda 4, is the go-to choice for casting when it comes to playing a character that might need dedication to pull off.
And such is the case with his role as the main character Steve in the upcoming Minecraft film, scheduled for 2025. While everybody might appreciate someone like Christian Bale for the challenges he faces while preparing for a role, Jack Black revealed via IGN his own unique way of preparing for the aforementioned role.
Jack Black | Starring as Steve in the Minecraft Movie Jack Black Reveals How He Prepared For His Role In The Minecraft Movie
Many would expect an actor would go through the hardships of deeply understanding a story’s concept and plot to settle into the character.
And such is the case with his role as the main character Steve in the upcoming Minecraft film, scheduled for 2025. While everybody might appreciate someone like Christian Bale for the challenges he faces while preparing for a role, Jack Black revealed via IGN his own unique way of preparing for the aforementioned role.
Jack Black | Starring as Steve in the Minecraft Movie Jack Black Reveals How He Prepared For His Role In The Minecraft Movie
Many would expect an actor would go through the hardships of deeply understanding a story’s concept and plot to settle into the character.
- 3/9/2024
- by Aaditya Chugh
- FandomWire
Jack Black does comedy like few other actors can, both onscreen and offscreen. His latest stint comes by way of his universally acclaimed portrayal of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which starred Anya-Taylor Joy and Chris Pratt.
Jack Black as Bowser singing Peaches
‘Peaches‘ is one of the songs that Bowser sings for Peaches, whom he kidnaps, prompting Mario to rescue her again and again in Mario’s story. However, despite being widely well-received by fans of the film, the actor, and the character, the song failed to secure a nomination at the Academy Awards, much to the actor’s hilarious charging. Not only did this get a reaction from Black, but he also used this to discuss his ideas for a possible Super Mario Bros. sequel.
“Bowser’s Revenge” would be against the Academy
Jack Black voicing Bowser in a still from The Super Mario Bros Movie
Jack Black,...
Jack Black as Bowser singing Peaches
‘Peaches‘ is one of the songs that Bowser sings for Peaches, whom he kidnaps, prompting Mario to rescue her again and again in Mario’s story. However, despite being widely well-received by fans of the film, the actor, and the character, the song failed to secure a nomination at the Academy Awards, much to the actor’s hilarious charging. Not only did this get a reaction from Black, but he also used this to discuss his ideas for a possible Super Mario Bros. sequel.
“Bowser’s Revenge” would be against the Academy
Jack Black voicing Bowser in a still from The Super Mario Bros Movie
Jack Black,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The "Kung Fu Panda" franchise has become a staple of DreamWorks Animation, and it's easy to see why: It's a funny movie series with great action and memorable characters.
A big part of the series' success is due to its stellar voice casting -- heard in both the extended cast of A-listers like Dustin Hoffman and James Hong, as well as in Jack Black's electrifying performance as Po the Panda. Black infuses the character with charisma and, as Po would call it, awesomeness. As our review indicates, "Kung Fu Panda 4" changes things up, becoming more of a buddy cop movie with Po going on an adventure with a new character named Zhen, played by Awkwafina.
/Film was invited to participate in a junket with Black and Awkwafina, where the plan was to ask questions about the making of the film and crafting their performances.
As you can see from the full video above,...
A big part of the series' success is due to its stellar voice casting -- heard in both the extended cast of A-listers like Dustin Hoffman and James Hong, as well as in Jack Black's electrifying performance as Po the Panda. Black infuses the character with charisma and, as Po would call it, awesomeness. As our review indicates, "Kung Fu Panda 4" changes things up, becoming more of a buddy cop movie with Po going on an adventure with a new character named Zhen, played by Awkwafina.
/Film was invited to participate in a junket with Black and Awkwafina, where the plan was to ask questions about the making of the film and crafting their performances.
As you can see from the full video above,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
A-list actors taking on vocal work for animated films has always been an uneven trend, with the results ranging from genuine greatness to utter tedium. But while many actors who lend their voices to Pixar or DreamWorks releases often seem to just be in it for the easy paycheck, the same can’t be said of Jack Black, who seems physically incapable of not giving 100 percent in any film. As the villainous Bowser, he was the saving grace of the otherwise forgettable “Super Mario Bros. Movie,” delivering hammy line readings that chewed up and spit out that computer-generated, Nintendo-focused-grouped scenery.
In his most famous voice-acting role, as Po in Dreamworks’ “Kung Fu Panda” movie series, Black’s charm and enthusiasm elevated an entire trilogy single-handedly. From its 2008 original film to the trilogy capper in 2016, the “Kung Fu Panda” movies — set in an animal-run, wuxia-inspired ancient China, and following nerdy...
In his most famous voice-acting role, as Po in Dreamworks’ “Kung Fu Panda” movie series, Black’s charm and enthusiasm elevated an entire trilogy single-handedly. From its 2008 original film to the trilogy capper in 2016, the “Kung Fu Panda” movies — set in an animal-run, wuxia-inspired ancient China, and following nerdy...
- 3/6/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Kung Fu Panda 4 has critics raving with largely positive early reviews as the first reactions to Dreamworks' newest animated movie make their way out.
Amidst a high-profile cast of stars, Jack Black continues his run in the animated realm after his celebrated portrayal of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This also marks his first time playing fan-favorite Po in this franchise since 2016's Kung Fu Panda 3.
Maintaining the series' usual PG rating, this fourth entry will see Po in search of a new Dragon Warrior while facing potentially his scariest villain yet in the Chameleon.
Read full article on The Direct.
Amidst a high-profile cast of stars, Jack Black continues his run in the animated realm after his celebrated portrayal of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This also marks his first time playing fan-favorite Po in this franchise since 2016's Kung Fu Panda 3.
Maintaining the series' usual PG rating, this fourth entry will see Po in search of a new Dragon Warrior while facing potentially his scariest villain yet in the Chameleon.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/4/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
Nintendo is suing the creator of a Nintendo Switch emulator, and claims in its lawsuit that Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom was pirated over a million times.
Much like Disney, Nintendo has its cute, fluffy side, but also a harder, litigious edge capable of financially ruining those who get on the wrong side of it.
Nintendo’s latest lawsuit is against the creator of Yuzu, a piece of software that emulates the Switch. The suit came to light thanks to journalist Stephen Totilo (via Gamespot), who shared some court documents related to the case on Twitter/X.
The documents state that the case is against Tropic Haze LLC, the company that developed Yuzu, and argues that the firm knowingly facilitates “piracy at a colossal scale.”
A preliminary statement written by Nintendo’s lawyers reads, “Yuzu’s website acknowledges that the Nintendo Switch’s decryption keys are required to decrypt games...
Much like Disney, Nintendo has its cute, fluffy side, but also a harder, litigious edge capable of financially ruining those who get on the wrong side of it.
Nintendo’s latest lawsuit is against the creator of Yuzu, a piece of software that emulates the Switch. The suit came to light thanks to journalist Stephen Totilo (via Gamespot), who shared some court documents related to the case on Twitter/X.
The documents state that the case is against Tropic Haze LLC, the company that developed Yuzu, and argues that the firm knowingly facilitates “piracy at a colossal scale.”
A preliminary statement written by Nintendo’s lawyers reads, “Yuzu’s website acknowledges that the Nintendo Switch’s decryption keys are required to decrypt games...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Based on the game with the same name, Borderlands is coming to theaters with their iconic action and humor. There seems to be a curse when translating video games to live action. Film adaptations based on IP that originated from other forms of media is common, studios all throughout history try and fail but occasionally get it right without butchering the source material, like The Last of Us on HBO which was also critically acclaimed. However, this project may see the same level of success if executed right, but so far the filmmakers have nailed one thing.
Looks are everything and if the costume department and casting director worked symbiotically then the end product that fans will likely receive will be a one-of-one perfect adaptation. Oscar winning actress Cate Blanchett stars as Lilith and upon a closer look of her character from the teaser trailer, it is safe to say...
Looks are everything and if the costume department and casting director worked symbiotically then the end product that fans will likely receive will be a one-of-one perfect adaptation. Oscar winning actress Cate Blanchett stars as Lilith and upon a closer look of her character from the teaser trailer, it is safe to say...
- 2/21/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
While the upcoming Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake for the Nintendo Switch is one of the console’s most notable 2024 new releases, Mario and Donkey Kong’s rivalry has been going on for decades. The two characters have been both enemies and allies across numerous genres and franchises.
The characters are integral to Nintendo’s growth on a global stage, and their respective rises to fame have often been the source of the animosity between them. Yet, this rivalry has never been as clear-cut as you may think it is. Mario and Donkey Kong’s relationship might be legendary, but there’s a lot more to know about the plumber and the gorilla.
A Double Debut
The 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong would prove to be a significant turning point for Nintendo and gaming. It was not only the first proper platformer, but it featured the titular gorilla capturing the protagonist...
The characters are integral to Nintendo’s growth on a global stage, and their respective rises to fame have often been the source of the animosity between them. Yet, this rivalry has never been as clear-cut as you may think it is. Mario and Donkey Kong’s relationship might be legendary, but there’s a lot more to know about the plumber and the gorilla.
A Double Debut
The 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong would prove to be a significant turning point for Nintendo and gaming. It was not only the first proper platformer, but it featured the titular gorilla capturing the protagonist...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Poor Bowser, all he wanted to do was rescue a prospective girlfriend from a plumber with a failing business. And poor Jack Black, who just wanted everybody to love The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Well, the audience did at least, but what was wrong with critics?
Jack Black recently shared just how disappointed he was with the reception of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, especially after he saw an advanced screening. “They screened it for me a month before it hit theaters. I was like, ‘We’ve got a hit on our hands.’ I’m laughing and smiling the whole way through this movie.” The Super Mario Bros. Movie would end up being hit with a “rotten” 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score holds a 95%, one of the best of last year. “And then it came out and it got horrible reviews. I was like, ‘What movie did they see?...
Jack Black recently shared just how disappointed he was with the reception of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, especially after he saw an advanced screening. “They screened it for me a month before it hit theaters. I was like, ‘We’ve got a hit on our hands.’ I’m laughing and smiling the whole way through this movie.” The Super Mario Bros. Movie would end up being hit with a “rotten” 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score holds a 95%, one of the best of last year. “And then it came out and it got horrible reviews. I was like, ‘What movie did they see?...
- 1/31/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Daniel Dae Kim, Andra Day and Carla Gutierrez joined leaders from Gold House, the NAACP and Latinx House to discuss the specific challenges their respective communities face in the entertainment industry. They outlined the work that can be done to achieve greater inclusion in conversations hosted by Variety’s Angelique Jackson at the Sundance Film Festival as a part of Adobe’s Fireside Chats with Changemakers in Film.
Watch all three conversations below:
Andra Day and Kyle Bowser, Senior Vice President of NAACP Hollywood Bureau
“I’ve been hearing this thing in the past few years about no more slave stories, no more past and all this stuff, and no more Black pain porn. And I don’t like the term because I think it boils it down. I think in order for us to be fully represented and fully realized, we need both,” said actor and singer Andra Day...
Watch all three conversations below:
Andra Day and Kyle Bowser, Senior Vice President of NAACP Hollywood Bureau
“I’ve been hearing this thing in the past few years about no more slave stories, no more past and all this stuff, and no more Black pain porn. And I don’t like the term because I think it boils it down. I think in order for us to be fully represented and fully realized, we need both,” said actor and singer Andra Day...
- 1/23/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara, Caroline Brew and Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Jack Black is the latest name to be added to Warner Bros, Vertigo and Legendary’s dabble with the upcoming ‘Minecraft’ as it ramps up the beginning of production.
Black joins in the role of Steve in the feature which is yet to divulge its plot secrecy. Jason Momoa will head up the cast. Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen will also star.
The feature of the popular video game comes from Vertigo, co-financier Legendary, Mojang/Microsoft and Momoa’s On the Roam. Jared Hess is directing. Producers include Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui and the late Jill Messick. EPs are Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza and Jonathan Spaihts.
Also on news – Ben Stiller set for David Gordon Green’s ‘Nutcrackers’
The sandbox game developed by Mojang has sold over 300 million copies and boasts almost 140 million monthly active players,...
Black joins in the role of Steve in the feature which is yet to divulge its plot secrecy. Jason Momoa will head up the cast. Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen will also star.
The feature of the popular video game comes from Vertigo, co-financier Legendary, Mojang/Microsoft and Momoa’s On the Roam. Jared Hess is directing. Producers include Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui and the late Jill Messick. EPs are Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza and Jonathan Spaihts.
Also on news – Ben Stiller set for David Gordon Green’s ‘Nutcrackers’
The sandbox game developed by Mojang has sold over 300 million copies and boasts almost 140 million monthly active players,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ – 10 Things We Learned from the Blu-ray Commentaries
If you enjoyed Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls on Screambox, the Blu-ray is a treasure trove. The horror-comedy is accompanied by three different commentary tracks featuring writer-director-editor-star Andrew Bowser and various crew members, among other special features.
Bowser is naturally funny, seamlessly slipping in Onyx-isms, but he’s also not afraid to get real. There’s a solo director’s track, a commentary focused on the production alongside actress/producer Olivia Taylor Dudley and producer Clark Baker, and a sound commentary joined by sound designer/supervising sound editor Mike James Gallagher.
Here are 10 things I learned from the Onyx the Fortuitous commentaries…
1. The film was intended to start with Bartok removing his eye.
Bowser intended to give viewers a taste of the horrors to come with a cold open that would introduce Jeffrey Combs as Bartok the Great in a scene in which he removes his own eye.
Bowser is naturally funny, seamlessly slipping in Onyx-isms, but he’s also not afraid to get real. There’s a solo director’s track, a commentary focused on the production alongside actress/producer Olivia Taylor Dudley and producer Clark Baker, and a sound commentary joined by sound designer/supervising sound editor Mike James Gallagher.
Here are 10 things I learned from the Onyx the Fortuitous commentaries…
1. The film was intended to start with Bartok removing his eye.
Bowser intended to give viewers a taste of the horrors to come with a cold open that would introduce Jeffrey Combs as Bartok the Great in a scene in which he removes his own eye.
- 1/3/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Even if you walked away from "The Super Mario Bros." disappointed in the flimsy story, there's one element that succeeded in spite of the movie's shortcomings: Jack Black as the diabolical villain Bowser. The "School of Rock" star brought his magnificent voice to the spike-shelled bad guy who has always been tormenting Mario, Luigi, Peach, the Mushroom Kingdom, and beyond. Black even got to belt out a ballad about Bowser's love for Peach in a scene-stealing musical sequence that is easily the best part of the entire movie. Now, he's gearing up to join another promising video game movie.
Deadline reports that Warner Bros. Pictures, Vertigo, and Legendary are close to starting production on the "Minecraft" movie, adapting the hit sandbox world video game from Mojang Studios, and Jack Black is taking one of the lead roles alongside "Aquaman" star Jason Momoa.
In "Minecraft," players enter a world comprised of blocks,...
Deadline reports that Warner Bros. Pictures, Vertigo, and Legendary are close to starting production on the "Minecraft" movie, adapting the hit sandbox world video game from Mojang Studios, and Jack Black is taking one of the lead roles alongside "Aquaman" star Jason Momoa.
In "Minecraft," players enter a world comprised of blocks,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
With his voice-over role in The Super Mario Brothers Movie winning him a whole new generation of fans, Warner Bros has signed up Jack Black to co-star in their big-budget Minecraft movie. According to Deadline, Black is set to co-star with Jason Momoa in this adaptation of what the publication says is the best-selling video game ever. There is no news yet on what the premise will be, but the film is set to co-star Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (who might sing her way to an Oscar nomination for The Color Purple) and Sebastian Eugene Hansen.
However, Minecraft isn’t the only video game movie in Jack Black’s future. The actor is also set to voice Claptrap in the long-delayed Borderlands movie, which co-stars Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart and is directed by Eli Roth (with Tim Miller doing extensive reshoots). Jack Black can also be heard this...
However, Minecraft isn’t the only video game movie in Jack Black’s future. The actor is also set to voice Claptrap in the long-delayed Borderlands movie, which co-stars Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart and is directed by Eli Roth (with Tim Miller doing extensive reshoots). Jack Black can also be heard this...
- 1/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Production is about to get underway on Warner Bros/Vertigo/Legendary’s feature take on Mojang/Microsoft’s Minecraft, and sources are telling us that Jack Black is joining the cast of the Jason Momoa-led movie.
The pic’s plot is under wraps, with writing credits still being determined. We hear Black is playing the role of Steve.
Also starring in Minecraft are Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. The Mojang sandbox title is the bestselling video game of all time, with 300 million copies sold and nearly 140M monthly active players.
The Minecraft film hails from Vertigo, co-financier Legendary, Mojang/Microsoft and Momoa’s On the Roam. Jared Hess is directing. Producers include Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui and the late Jill Messick. EPs are Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza and Jonathan Spaihts.
Black played the...
The pic’s plot is under wraps, with writing credits still being determined. We hear Black is playing the role of Steve.
Also starring in Minecraft are Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. The Mojang sandbox title is the bestselling video game of all time, with 300 million copies sold and nearly 140M monthly active players.
The Minecraft film hails from Vertigo, co-financier Legendary, Mojang/Microsoft and Momoa’s On the Roam. Jared Hess is directing. Producers include Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui and the late Jill Messick. EPs are Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza and Jonathan Spaihts.
Black played the...
- 1/2/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Two of the most joyous cinematic moments of the year came when unlikely characters raised their voices in song. In “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Jack Black brought the house down as Bowser with his plaintive plea to “Peaches.” And Ryan Gosling stole the show in “Barbie” with his declaration of independence, “I’m Just Ken.” Sure, both tones hit our collective funny bones but they also get to our hearts.
“Peaches” is a power ballad sung by Bowser at the piano in his lair. He confesses his love for Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and reveals the motives behind his villainous activity — “everything I do, I do it for you” vibes. He is desperate to win the Princess’ hand in marriage because he loves her. Black’s voice is perfect for the song as his passion increases into a mad crescendo. It’s easily the best and most memorable part of the movie.
“Peaches” is a power ballad sung by Bowser at the piano in his lair. He confesses his love for Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and reveals the motives behind his villainous activity — “everything I do, I do it for you” vibes. He is desperate to win the Princess’ hand in marriage because he loves her. Black’s voice is perfect for the song as his passion increases into a mad crescendo. It’s easily the best and most memorable part of the movie.
- 12/19/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Jack Black wants the 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' sequel to be a musical like 'Joker 2'.The 54-year-old actor plays Bowser in the record-breaking blockbuster and he has revealed he would love to reprise the role as Mario's arch-nemesis in a "full musical" titled 'Bowser’s Revenge'.He told Variety: “I don’t like to mix my music and movies, unless they told me at the beginning.“I’m real protective of the Tenacious D side of my career. They sent me a 30-second nugget of an idea, and it was hilarious. So I fleshed it out, added some lyrics and melody, and they loved it. And by God, they put it in the film. I couldn’t believe they did.”Jack added: “I think it should be a full musical, like what Todd Phillips is supposedly doing with ‘Joker 2.’”Chris Pratt, 44, voiced the legendary plumber Mario in the flick.
- 12/18/2023
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
We all know that The Super Mario Bros. was one of the biggest box office hits of the year, even shooting like Bullet Bill towards the front of the all-time worldwide haul for an animated film. Yet, surprisingly, a sequel hasn’t officially been announced. But Jack Black – who voiced Bowser – has an idea of how it could play out when it finally gets the greenlight.
Jack Black told Variety (on their Awards Circuit Podcast) that while he has yet to hear anything from Illumination, he does hope he can reprise Bowser. “It has been radio silence…The only chatter has been coming from me, and I don’t even know if I’m allowed to chatter. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get back to business.” With that, Black said, “I think it should be a full musical, like what Todd Phillips is supposedly doing with Joker 2.
Jack Black told Variety (on their Awards Circuit Podcast) that while he has yet to hear anything from Illumination, he does hope he can reprise Bowser. “It has been radio silence…The only chatter has been coming from me, and I don’t even know if I’m allowed to chatter. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get back to business.” With that, Black said, “I think it should be a full musical, like what Todd Phillips is supposedly doing with Joker 2.
- 12/17/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Jack Black is patiently waiting for Universal Pictures and Illumination to greenlight a sequel to the animated box office smash “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
“It has been radio silence,” Black tells Variety. “The only chatter has been coming from me, and I don’t even know if I’m allowed to chatter. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get back to business.”
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we talk to Black about co-writing the hilarious and power ballad “Peaches” for the animated feature and what an Oscar nomination would mean to him in his career. In addition, he reflects on some of his audacious career and performs a quick acapella song using the host’s name. Listen below!
Based on the popular Nintendo video game series, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” follows two plumber brothers who travel to a magical underworld to...
“It has been radio silence,” Black tells Variety. “The only chatter has been coming from me, and I don’t even know if I’m allowed to chatter. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get back to business.”
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we talk to Black about co-writing the hilarious and power ballad “Peaches” for the animated feature and what an Oscar nomination would mean to him in his career. In addition, he reflects on some of his audacious career and performs a quick acapella song using the host’s name. Listen below!
Based on the popular Nintendo video game series, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” follows two plumber brothers who travel to a magical underworld to...
- 12/15/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
“Ya know, I did go full method,” reveals Jack Black to us on Crew Call in regards to how he prepped for the role of Mega villain Bowser in Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Bros Movie.
“I gained seven pounds, only eating Bowser-type food, which ironically is similar to my type of food: cheeseburgers, fries, just like De Niro would,” says the multihyphenate song and thespian man.
“It’s amazing how the research for Bowser was similar to what I was already doing, but, by God, I did it.”
At the top of today’s conversation with Black is how he came to craft the power ballad “Peaches” with Tenacious D producing partner John Spiker which Bowser booms in the $1.36 billion grossing animated movie. Katy Perry had “The One That Got Away,” and well, this is Bowser’s take on that as he moans about the girl who’ll always run away,...
“I gained seven pounds, only eating Bowser-type food, which ironically is similar to my type of food: cheeseburgers, fries, just like De Niro would,” says the multihyphenate song and thespian man.
“It’s amazing how the research for Bowser was similar to what I was already doing, but, by God, I did it.”
At the top of today’s conversation with Black is how he came to craft the power ballad “Peaches” with Tenacious D producing partner John Spiker which Bowser booms in the $1.36 billion grossing animated movie. Katy Perry had “The One That Got Away,” and well, this is Bowser’s take on that as he moans about the girl who’ll always run away,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
This year, Golden Globes voters bestowed nominations upon more than 100 individual film and TV creatives, including actors, directors, writers, musicians, and even comedians. Most of those who appear on the ballot were widely expected to show up there, but some either slid through without much notice or have not received as much personal publicity as their projects. In order to make sure you didn’t miss any notable inclusions, take a read through our comprehensive breakdown of the year’s undersung contenders.
Often, Best Original Song is a category in which the work is highlighted more than the artist, and that certainly applies to at least part of this year’s six-slot lineup. Every nominated song is, however, attached to one or more household names, with siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”) perhaps standing out the most due to their 2022 victory in this...
Often, Best Original Song is a category in which the work is highlighted more than the artist, and that certainly applies to at least part of this year’s six-slot lineup. Every nominated song is, however, attached to one or more household names, with siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”) perhaps standing out the most due to their 2022 victory in this...
- 12/11/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The closing night of the Jonas Brothers’ ‘Five Albums. One Night.’ tour turned out to be unforgettable in more ways than one. During the intermission at Saturday night’s show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Jack Black suddenly appeared onstage for a surprise performance of The Super Mario Bros. Movie hit ballad “Peaches.”
Black arrived, seemingly out of nowhere, dressed as his character Bowser and sang the ode to Princess Peach. After leading the crowd into his sing-along, Black had but one question for the crowd: “Are you not entertained?...
Black arrived, seemingly out of nowhere, dressed as his character Bowser and sang the ode to Princess Peach. After leading the crowd into his sing-along, Black had but one question for the crowd: “Are you not entertained?...
- 12/11/2023
- by Carita Rizzo
- Rollingstone.com
It didn’t take long for America Ferrera to find the personal connection in the speech she delivers as Gloria in the box-office smash “Barbie.”
“I think when we’re not historically meant to be in a room, it’s very difficult to show up in those spaces as your whole self,” she says on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. “Because you are taught to be grateful, you’re in the room. When you’re coming from a position of having a debt you owe to whoever opened that door for you and let you in, there’s this unspoken reminder that ‘you’re here somehow as a favor.’ And if we opened the door to let you in, we can open the door and let you out. Getting in the room is not the end of the work; it’s only the beginning.”
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast,...
“I think when we’re not historically meant to be in a room, it’s very difficult to show up in those spaces as your whole self,” she says on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. “Because you are taught to be grateful, you’re in the room. When you’re coming from a position of having a debt you owe to whoever opened that door for you and let you in, there’s this unspoken reminder that ‘you’re here somehow as a favor.’ And if we opened the door to let you in, we can open the door and let you out. Getting in the room is not the end of the work; it’s only the beginning.”
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The Super Mario Bros Movie Cast Salary(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The Super Mario Bros Movie, which came out in April earlier this year, did exceptionally well at the box office. Actors like Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black lent their voices to the video game-based movie. The film recently debuted on one of the biggest streaming platforms, Netflix, and has garnered impressive views.
Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic have directed the film. The story revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi in the Mushroom Kingdom. The video game from which the movie is inspired was developed by Nintendo and is a successor of the arcade game Mario Bros. All the actors who gave their voices to bring the characters to life on screen also received handsome pay for their fun and exciting work.
As per reports, The Super Mario Bros Movie was made on a budget of $100 million, and...
The Super Mario Bros Movie, which came out in April earlier this year, did exceptionally well at the box office. Actors like Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black lent their voices to the video game-based movie. The film recently debuted on one of the biggest streaming platforms, Netflix, and has garnered impressive views.
Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic have directed the film. The story revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi in the Mushroom Kingdom. The video game from which the movie is inspired was developed by Nintendo and is a successor of the arcade game Mario Bros. All the actors who gave their voices to bring the characters to life on screen also received handsome pay for their fun and exciting work.
As per reports, The Super Mario Bros Movie was made on a budget of $100 million, and...
- 12/6/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Forget about The Presidents of the United States of America. Jack Black’s Bowser from The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the artist behind everyone’s favorite song about peaches now! Discussing the evolution of his impassioned piano rock ballad “Peaches” with The Hollywood Reporter, Black says the song was initially a 20-second diddy before he sank his claws into it.
“They had this idea late in the game, ‘What if Bowser sings a song,” Black told THR. “They were like, ‘We got this little nugget.’ And they sent over this little 20-second song.” Black, flabbergasted about having the song dropped on him, immediately took action. He called his producing partner, John Spiker, and started making magic.
“We fleshed it out and made it more of a song with more lyrics and melody and stuff. And I was like, ‘Ooh, this hits, this slaps. I bet you they won’t...
“They had this idea late in the game, ‘What if Bowser sings a song,” Black told THR. “They were like, ‘We got this little nugget.’ And they sent over this little 20-second song.” Black, flabbergasted about having the song dropped on him, immediately took action. He called his producing partner, John Spiker, and started making magic.
“We fleshed it out and made it more of a song with more lyrics and melody and stuff. And I was like, ‘Ooh, this hits, this slaps. I bet you they won’t...
- 12/4/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jack Black’s performance of the emotional piano rock ballad “Peaches” as Bowser leveled up the box office hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie when it released earlier this year. But the hit song almost never happened.
Black says when he signed onto the film, which hit theaters in April, music wasn’t part of the equation. “They had this idea late, late in the game, ‘What if Bowser sings a song?” Black tells The Hollywood Reporter, recalling a conversation with the film’s directors, Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. “They were like, ‘We got this little nugget.'” And they sent over this little 20-second song.”
Black, a Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate who has successfully combined acting, music and comedy throughout his 30-year career, initially thought, “this is not a musical — you can’t just pop this on me.” But the short demo was funny and likable enough that he called his producing partner,...
Black says when he signed onto the film, which hit theaters in April, music wasn’t part of the equation. “They had this idea late, late in the game, ‘What if Bowser sings a song?” Black tells The Hollywood Reporter, recalling a conversation with the film’s directors, Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. “They were like, ‘We got this little nugget.'” And they sent over this little 20-second song.”
Black, a Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate who has successfully combined acting, music and comedy throughout his 30-year career, initially thought, “this is not a musical — you can’t just pop this on me.” But the short demo was funny and likable enough that he called his producing partner,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Originally released way back in 1996 and marking Mario’s final appearance on the Snes, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, developed by Square, became the blueprint for the Mario franchise’s sporadic forays into the world of RPGs. The Switch remake is, in essence, the same game with new visuals and a re-recorded soundtrack. Outside of a new combat meter that adds in a party-based ultimate attack, Super Mario RPG remains mostly unchanged in terms of gameplay. Luckily, this doesn’t much matter for a game as quick, funny, and consistently engaging as this one.
Much of Super Mario RPG’s creative spark, as well as a great deal of its many fantastic jokes, comes from the tension between its simplistic Mario roots and Square’s more layered storytelling approach, namely across its storied Final Fantasy franchise. This tension exists most clearly in the way that the game...
Much of Super Mario RPG’s creative spark, as well as a great deal of its many fantastic jokes, comes from the tension between its simplistic Mario roots and Square’s more layered storytelling approach, namely across its storied Final Fantasy franchise. This tension exists most clearly in the way that the game...
- 11/28/2023
- by Mitchell Demorest
- Slant Magazine
When Aaron Horvath started working on “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” he and his fellow director, Michael Jelenic, knew they wanted to avoid the mistakes that had plagued so many video game-based movies in the past. They wanted to make this movie a cinematic expression of a gameplay experience. “We knew that people coming into this movie love Super Mario as a character, but they also love Super Mario as an avatar,” he tells Gold Derby during our recent chat as part of our Meet the Experts: Film Animation panel (watch the exclusive video interview above). The two wanted to encapsulate the visceral emotions that players experience when playing the game. “For us, it was the challenge of blending the emotional experience of playing a game with the emotional experience of watching a movie. That sort of core approach informed us all throughout.”
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- 11/20/2023
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
One of the biggest hits of the year will soon be making its way to Netflix. The streaming service has announced that "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" will be available to subscribers beginning Sunday, December 3. Mark your calendars and plan accordingly. The film is already available on Peacock, but, quite frankly, not nearly as many people subscribe to that service, so this is going to open it up to a much wider audience.
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the animated adaptation of Nintendo's beloved video game series is one of the biggest movies of 2023, right alongside the likes of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." It took in a downright incredible $1.36 billion at the box office earlier this year, doing far better than most anyone expected the movie to do. The film hails from Universal Pictures and Illumination, the animation studios behind franchises like "Despicable Me" and "Sing." It perhaps...
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the animated adaptation of Nintendo's beloved video game series is one of the biggest movies of 2023, right alongside the likes of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." It took in a downright incredible $1.36 billion at the box office earlier this year, doing far better than most anyone expected the movie to do. The film hails from Universal Pictures and Illumination, the animation studios behind franchises like "Despicable Me" and "Sing." It perhaps...
- 11/13/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Let’s-a go! “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Universal and Illumination’s spring box office smash, is landing on Netflix in time for the holidays.
It will debut on the streaming service on Dec. 3, months after grossing $1.36 billion in global ticket sales. The animated adventure will still be available on Peacock, the platform owned by NBCUniversal, where it premiered in August. Universal struck a licensing deal to let “Mario” play on Netflix, which has far more subscribers than Peacock.
A collaboration between Universal, Illumination and Nintendo, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” became a four-quadrant hit and the first movie of the year to cross the $1 billion mark. (“Barbie” has since joined the club.) It’s the second-highest-grossing movie of the year behind “Barbie” ($1.44 billion) as well as the most successful video game adaptation of all time. It’s also the biggest movie ever from Illumination, the animation empire behind “Despicable Me” and its “Minion” spinoffs,...
It will debut on the streaming service on Dec. 3, months after grossing $1.36 billion in global ticket sales. The animated adventure will still be available on Peacock, the platform owned by NBCUniversal, where it premiered in August. Universal struck a licensing deal to let “Mario” play on Netflix, which has far more subscribers than Peacock.
A collaboration between Universal, Illumination and Nintendo, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” became a four-quadrant hit and the first movie of the year to cross the $1 billion mark. (“Barbie” has since joined the club.) It’s the second-highest-grossing movie of the year behind “Barbie” ($1.44 billion) as well as the most successful video game adaptation of all time. It’s also the biggest movie ever from Illumination, the animation empire behind “Despicable Me” and its “Minion” spinoffs,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Super Mario Bros. Movie has set its Netflix premiere date for the U.S., Deadline has learned, which is the same day the film is set to leave Peacock: December 3rd. At Netflix, the record-breaker from Uni/Illumination joins a slate of titles with which the whole family can engage.
With the holidays on the horizon, it’s the time of year when locking down titles of this sort is critical, given the promise of a huge surge in viewership. In 2022, family-friendly series and films were in the Top 10 TV or Film lists in 59 countries every week from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Throughout the same period, family-friendly films also made up at least three of the global Top 10 English Films each week.
Other family-friendly fare soon to debut on Netflix includes Best. Christmas. Ever! (November 16), Adam Sandler’s animated pic Leo (November 21), The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday...
With the holidays on the horizon, it’s the time of year when locking down titles of this sort is critical, given the promise of a huge surge in viewership. In 2022, family-friendly series and films were in the Top 10 TV or Film lists in 59 countries every week from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Throughout the same period, family-friendly films also made up at least three of the global Top 10 English Films each week.
Other family-friendly fare soon to debut on Netflix includes Best. Christmas. Ever! (November 16), Adam Sandler’s animated pic Leo (November 21), The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday...
- 11/9/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a new month, which means a plethora of new titles arriving on streaming. While Halloween may be in the rearview, there’s still plenty of horror to keep us busy this holiday season.
So here’s a quick, handy guide for horror streaming in November 2023. This month’s noteworthy streaming titles spotlight new releases, rare repertory offerings, and more.
Here are ten noteworthy horror titles available for streaming in November 2023 on some of the most popular streaming services, along with when/where you can watch them.
Black Friday – Crackle, Redbox (November 1)
A raucous creature feature that captures the horrors of shopping on Black Friday. Set within a toy store, it follows a group of disgruntled employees as they begrudgingly arrive for work on the busiest day of the year for retail. Meanwhile, an alien parasite crashes into Earth via meteor. The employees’ rough night gets exponentially worse when their shoppers become bloodthirsty monsters.
So here’s a quick, handy guide for horror streaming in November 2023. This month’s noteworthy streaming titles spotlight new releases, rare repertory offerings, and more.
Here are ten noteworthy horror titles available for streaming in November 2023 on some of the most popular streaming services, along with when/where you can watch them.
Black Friday – Crackle, Redbox (November 1)
A raucous creature feature that captures the horrors of shopping on Black Friday. Set within a toy store, it follows a group of disgruntled employees as they begrudgingly arrive for work on the busiest day of the year for retail. Meanwhile, an alien parasite crashes into Earth via meteor. The employees’ rough night gets exponentially worse when their shoppers become bloodthirsty monsters.
- 11/2/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Fresh out of theaters, Bloody Disgusting and Screambox are excited to announce today that Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is coming home next month.
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls streams on November 14, only on Screambox!
Based on Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.
In Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, a throwback to the retro fun of the ’80s and ’90s, Onyx is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
The film also stars Barbara Crampton (You’re Next, Re-Animator), Ralph Ineson (The Witch,...
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls streams on November 14, only on Screambox!
Based on Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.
In Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, a throwback to the retro fun of the ’80s and ’90s, Onyx is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
The film also stars Barbara Crampton (You’re Next, Re-Animator), Ralph Ineson (The Witch,...
- 10/31/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023 is a hell of a thing. It took so many years for Hollywood to realize that just taking one of the most popular video game franchises ever and translating it to the movie screen in the most basic way can net them a ton of money. They figured this out with comic books years ago, but only now are they realizing that maybe you can use that same strategy with games instead of giving a middle-aged man a silly haircut and claiming he’s supposed to be Bowser.
Now in the latter half of the year, we get a video game movie from the other side of the spectrum. Instead of video games’ golden boy, it’s the little indie series that could. Five Nights at Freddy’s, an inexpensive breakout gaming hit from nine years ago, has a movie coming out...
Now in the latter half of the year, we get a video game movie from the other side of the spectrum. Instead of video games’ golden boy, it’s the little indie series that could. Five Nights at Freddy’s, an inexpensive breakout gaming hit from nine years ago, has a movie coming out...
- 10/27/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Jack Black showed his solidarity with those affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes by — what else? — singing Taylor Swift in his underwear on stage.
Black was one of the performers on at The Give Back-ular Spectacular! Show on Wednesday night (October 25th) at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. As The Independent tells it, he performed a set of stand-up comedy at the fundraiser before he stripped down to his boxers and socks, his hair and beard as voluminous as ever. The actor then asked the audience for “requests,” and one spectator asked if he knew Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero.”
“I know that one — everyone knows that fucking song,” Black responded, before immediately jumping into the chorus: “It’s me, hi/ I’m the problem, it’s me!” His brief a cappella cover was delivered in the most Jack Black way possible, which means there were lots of flailing dance...
Black was one of the performers on at The Give Back-ular Spectacular! Show on Wednesday night (October 25th) at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. As The Independent tells it, he performed a set of stand-up comedy at the fundraiser before he stripped down to his boxers and socks, his hair and beard as voluminous as ever. The actor then asked the audience for “requests,” and one spectator asked if he knew Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero.”
“I know that one — everyone knows that fucking song,” Black responded, before immediately jumping into the chorus: “It’s me, hi/ I’m the problem, it’s me!” His brief a cappella cover was delivered in the most Jack Black way possible, which means there were lots of flailing dance...
- 10/26/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Film News
Jack Black showed his solidarity with those affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes by — what else? — singing Taylor Swift in his underwear on stage.
Black was one of the performers on at The Give Back-ular Spectacular! Show on Wednesday night (October 25th) at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. As The Independent tells it, he performed a set of stand-up comedy at the fundraiser before he stripped down to his boxers and socks, his hair and beard as voluminous as ever. The actor then asked the audience for “requests,” and one spectator asked if he knew Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero.”
“I know that one — everyone knows that fucking song,” Black responded, before immediately jumping into the chorus: “It’s me, hi/ I’m the problem, it’s me!” His brief a cappella cover was delivered in the most Jack Black way possible, which means there were lots of flailing dance...
Black was one of the performers on at The Give Back-ular Spectacular! Show on Wednesday night (October 25th) at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. As The Independent tells it, he performed a set of stand-up comedy at the fundraiser before he stripped down to his boxers and socks, his hair and beard as voluminous as ever. The actor then asked the audience for “requests,” and one spectator asked if he knew Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero.”
“I know that one — everyone knows that fucking song,” Black responded, before immediately jumping into the chorus: “It’s me, hi/ I’m the problem, it’s me!” His brief a cappella cover was delivered in the most Jack Black way possible, which means there were lots of flailing dance...
- 10/26/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
In the world of movies and TV shows, there are countless adaptations that have been made from popular novels and biographical works. But these forms of entertainment have also been inspired by and adapted from some of the biggest video games, which don't get nearly as much attention as they should. In 2023, HBO's acclaimed series "The Last of Us," based on the Sony action-adventure game franchise of the same name, broke viewership records and became the most-watched show in the history of the streaming platform in Europe and Latin America, per the Associated Press.
Along with television series, video-game-to-movie adaptations have also grown in popularity among audiences, with the star-studded "The Super Mario Bros." movie, adapted from the beloved game franchise by Nintendo, being the second-highest grossing film of 2023 so far, as reported by Insider. The film, which features voice acting from stars like Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Jack Black,...
Along with television series, video-game-to-movie adaptations have also grown in popularity among audiences, with the star-studded "The Super Mario Bros." movie, adapted from the beloved game franchise by Nintendo, being the second-highest grossing film of 2023 so far, as reported by Insider. The film, which features voice acting from stars like Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Jack Black,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
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