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The upcoming Gears of War film adaptation could learn a thing or two from previous attempts at bringing games to the big screen, and some fans have pitched an interesting direction for the film that Netflix might be smart to consider.
Video game adaptations are quickly replacing comic book films as the hottest property; to continue to thrive, they must stand out and avoid the pitfalls of the comic book movie genre.
Gears of War is The Next In A Long Line of Game Adaptations
Dave Bautista appeared in Gears of War 5 as a skin for Marcus. Image Credit: The Coalition
Until recently, video game adaptations have proven difficult to get right with many more misses than there are hits. For every successful adaptation like The Last of Us on HBO, there is an Uncharted, which to many felt more like a generic adventure from the 2010s than a high-budget...
Video game adaptations are quickly replacing comic book films as the hottest property; to continue to thrive, they must stand out and avoid the pitfalls of the comic book movie genre.
Gears of War is The Next In A Long Line of Game Adaptations
Dave Bautista appeared in Gears of War 5 as a skin for Marcus. Image Credit: The Coalition
Until recently, video game adaptations have proven difficult to get right with many more misses than there are hits. For every successful adaptation like The Last of Us on HBO, there is an Uncharted, which to many felt more like a generic adventure from the 2010s than a high-budget...
- 7/7/2024
- by Dustin.C
- FandomWire
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“Bridgerton,” “Bridgerton,” “Bridgerton.” That’s what Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular TV (English) list looks like now.
Season 3 of the Shondaland period drama has now entered the streamer’s all-time list at number 10, booting “Baby Reindeer” and joining “Bridgerton” Seasons 1 and 2 on the leaderboard.
“Bridgerton” is the only series with three seasons on Netflix’s top 10 all-time list. “Stranger Things” is well-represented with Seasons 3 and 4, but its first two seasons came out before Netflix began to share viewership statistics.
Like many of its biggest shows, Netflix split “Bridgerton” Season 3 into two parts. Part 1 debuted on May 16; Part 2 launched on June 13.
Netflix’s top 10 is based on number of views over a TV season or a film’s first 91 days of availability — both “Bridgerton” Season 3 halves still have plenty of time to rack up more views in pursuit of the preceding seasons. “Baby Reindeer” has just a few days left before Netflix’s self-imposed cutoff.
Season 3 of the Shondaland period drama has now entered the streamer’s all-time list at number 10, booting “Baby Reindeer” and joining “Bridgerton” Seasons 1 and 2 on the leaderboard.
“Bridgerton” is the only series with three seasons on Netflix’s top 10 all-time list. “Stranger Things” is well-represented with Seasons 3 and 4, but its first two seasons came out before Netflix began to share viewership statistics.
Like many of its biggest shows, Netflix split “Bridgerton” Season 3 into two parts. Part 1 debuted on May 16; Part 2 launched on June 13.
Netflix’s top 10 is based on number of views over a TV season or a film’s first 91 days of availability — both “Bridgerton” Season 3 halves still have plenty of time to rack up more views in pursuit of the preceding seasons. “Baby Reindeer” has just a few days left before Netflix’s self-imposed cutoff.
- 7/2/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
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Chris Pratt was spotted on the set of Superman, sitting with James Gunn behind the scenes, watching the shoot unfold. This has caused a lot of speculation about whether the actor will be a part of the Dcu, and the Guardians of the Galaxy alum has been playing coy about it as well.
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Marvel Studios
Chris Pratt is an old-time collaborator of Gunn, being the face of Gunn’s run in the MCU with Guardians of the Galaxy. While Star-Lord is expected to return to the MCU, there has been a lot of hubbub about the actor becoming a part of James Gunn’s Dcu. With his recent comments, it seems that his entering the Dcu might be closer to reality than expected.
Chris Pratt is open to joining the Dcu should it fit his schedule Chris Pratt...
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Marvel Studios
Chris Pratt is an old-time collaborator of Gunn, being the face of Gunn’s run in the MCU with Guardians of the Galaxy. While Star-Lord is expected to return to the MCU, there has been a lot of hubbub about the actor becoming a part of James Gunn’s Dcu. With his recent comments, it seems that his entering the Dcu might be closer to reality than expected.
Chris Pratt is open to joining the Dcu should it fit his schedule Chris Pratt...
- 6/29/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
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There was a time when video game movies were something of a joke. Hollywood inevitably tried to adapt popular games for the big screen beginning in the '90s with the disastrous live-action "Super Mario Bros." movie but, for the most part, they were almost always bad. Even the "Resident Evil" franchise, which was commercially successful, never churned out a single critical hit. Things have changed but it's only in recent years that the tide has begun to turn. That's precisely why we never got a "Grand Theft Auto" movie, despite lots of interest from various studios over the years.
Former head writer and VP of creativity at Rockstar Games Dan Houser, who also co-founded the successful gaming company, recently spoke with The Ankler about Hollywood's attempts to turn "Grand Theft Auto" into a movie. Houser explained that, "After a few awkward dates, we'd ask [the executives], why would we do this?...
Former head writer and VP of creativity at Rockstar Games Dan Houser, who also co-founded the successful gaming company, recently spoke with The Ankler about Hollywood's attempts to turn "Grand Theft Auto" into a movie. Houser explained that, "After a few awkward dates, we'd ask [the executives], why would we do this?...
- 6/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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While many may still be riding the epic high of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from last year, the Nintendo Switch has plenty of exciting games coming out in 2024 that will offer Nintendo fans a fun time, whether you’re looking for action, fantasy, or just cozy vibes. There’s Zelda’s first outing as a main, playable character, Mario Party’s biggest game yet, and so many others.
To help keep things straight, we’ve put together a handy guide of upcoming games that Nintendo Switch owners should keep an eye on in 2024.
Luigi’s Mansion 2
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The Nintendo 3Ds game Luigi’s Mansion 2 is finally getting a remaster for the Switch this summer, and it appears to be just as fun and spooky as the original. Tasked with investigating the eerie Evershade Valley, Luigi learns he must retrieve the missing shards of the Dark Moon,...
To help keep things straight, we’ve put together a handy guide of upcoming games that Nintendo Switch owners should keep an eye on in 2024.
Luigi’s Mansion 2
Nintendo – June 27
The Nintendo 3Ds game Luigi’s Mansion 2 is finally getting a remaster for the Switch this summer, and it appears to be just as fun and spooky as the original. Tasked with investigating the eerie Evershade Valley, Luigi learns he must retrieve the missing shards of the Dark Moon,...
- 6/27/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
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Eddie Murphy is clearly in the “let’s revive popular characters from decades ago” phase of his career. After bringing back King Akeem for Coming 2 America and Axel Foley for the soon-to-be-released Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Murphy just announced that he’s already working on a new project that would see the return of another of his iconic characters.
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According to Murphy, there are more Shrek movies on the way, and he will once again be voicing Shrek’s best buddy/dragon fetishist Donkey. In an interview with Collider, Murphy stated that he’s already begun recording his lines for a fifth Shrek movie, and a Donkey spin-off movie will immediately follow that. Oddly, Murphy said that he’d only recorded his lines for the “first act” of the script, and expects to finish the rest of his part later this year. The finished...
No, not Norbit.
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According to Murphy, there are more Shrek movies on the way, and he will once again be voicing Shrek’s best buddy/dragon fetishist Donkey. In an interview with Collider, Murphy stated that he’s already begun recording his lines for a fifth Shrek movie, and a Donkey spin-off movie will immediately follow that. Oddly, Murphy said that he’d only recorded his lines for the “first act” of the script, and expects to finish the rest of his part later this year. The finished...
- 6/26/2024
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Guy Ritchie‘s Young Sherlock series adds more players to the television project, focusing on the early days of Arthus Conan Doyle’s legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, with Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone. The duo joins the series as Sherlock’s parents. Fiennes plays Sherlock’s father, Silas, while Elhone plays the protagonist’s mother, Cordelia. Hero Fiennes Tiffin stars as the young Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock’s father is a scientist, explorer, and self-made businessman. His mother is an artist and the matriarch of the Holmes family unit. Ritchie’s Young Sherlock takes inspiration from Andy Lane’s novels. Prime Video’s eight-episode series follows a nineteen-year-old Sherlock, known as a disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed genius. When he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University that threatens his freedom, Sherlock feels compelled to solve the case. Young Sherlock joins the investigator when he’s at his most undisciplined.
Sherlock’s father is a scientist, explorer, and self-made businessman. His mother is an artist and the matriarch of the Holmes family unit. Ritchie’s Young Sherlock takes inspiration from Andy Lane’s novels. Prime Video’s eight-episode series follows a nineteen-year-old Sherlock, known as a disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed genius. When he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University that threatens his freedom, Sherlock feels compelled to solve the case. Young Sherlock joins the investigator when he’s at his most undisciplined.
- 6/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig have done it. The breakaway hit of the summer was Barbie. The huge summer blockbuster managed to blow past expectations and officially hit the billion-dollar mark. Given the hype that Barbie developed throughout the year, it’s not surprising that the film crossed the billion-dollar line. Barbie overtook The Super Mario Bros as the number one movie of 2023. This is a huge milestone because Barbie is the first original live-action film in decades to make a billion at the box office. The Greta Gerwig vehicle accomplished more than just a big number at the box office.
- 6/25/2024
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
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Cinemark stock has risen after a double-upgrade from Roth Mkm analyst Eric Handler that cited strong Hollywood box office expectations and debt reduction options.
Shares in Cinemark rose by 62 cents, or just over 3 percent, to $20.20 in pre-market trading on Monday after Handler upgraded his stock rating to buy from neutral and increased his price target to $26 from $19.
After Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continued to impress with its second weekend cinema ticket sales of $100 million domestically, the Roth Mkm analyst forecast a cyclical upturn for Cinemark from improved box office coming out of the dual Hollywood strikes last year.
“We are increasingly optimistic about upcoming box office releases, especially the big ‘mega-franchises’ slated in 2025/2026. Headwinds from Hollywood’s 6-month work stoppage in 2023 that weighed on the 1H24 release slate are easing,” Handler wrote in June 24 investors note.
Domestic movie ticket sales haven’t come near to pre-covid levels in recent quarters,...
Shares in Cinemark rose by 62 cents, or just over 3 percent, to $20.20 in pre-market trading on Monday after Handler upgraded his stock rating to buy from neutral and increased his price target to $26 from $19.
After Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continued to impress with its second weekend cinema ticket sales of $100 million domestically, the Roth Mkm analyst forecast a cyclical upturn for Cinemark from improved box office coming out of the dual Hollywood strikes last year.
“We are increasingly optimistic about upcoming box office releases, especially the big ‘mega-franchises’ slated in 2025/2026. Headwinds from Hollywood’s 6-month work stoppage in 2023 that weighed on the 1H24 release slate are easing,” Handler wrote in June 24 investors note.
Domestic movie ticket sales haven’t come near to pre-covid levels in recent quarters,...
- 6/24/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Treat the Super Mario fans, as Nintendo has recently announced a new RPG title in the series at the recently concluded Nintendo Direct, Mario & Luigi: Brothership. This highly anticipated title is going to be the first title in nine years after Paper Jam in 2015.
Brothership is going to be released on November 7, 2024, on the Nintendo Switch. An announcement trailer has been revealed as well. But the thing that isn’t revealed yet is the name of the developer company. And this weird secrecy is raising the eyebrows of every fan.
Nintendo Hasn’t Yet Revealed the Developer of Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Nintendo won’t confirm the developing studio behind Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Recently, Nintendo personnel were asked about the developers of the upcoming title. This is what the staff told Game File:
“Some of the original developers who worked on the franchise were involved in the development of Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood.
Brothership is going to be released on November 7, 2024, on the Nintendo Switch. An announcement trailer has been revealed as well. But the thing that isn’t revealed yet is the name of the developer company. And this weird secrecy is raising the eyebrows of every fan.
Nintendo Hasn’t Yet Revealed the Developer of Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Nintendo won’t confirm the developing studio behind Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Recently, Nintendo personnel were asked about the developers of the upcoming title. This is what the staff told Game File:
“Some of the original developers who worked on the franchise were involved in the development of Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood.
- 6/24/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
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Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” (Disney) grossed $254 million in its first seven days in U.S. and Canadian theaters. By as early as Saturday, it will best “Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.) as 2024’s biggest success, and by Sunday, the film should reach at least $315 million.
The surprisingly strong animated sequel (top industry projections gave it a shot at $300 million) now looks certain to gross at least $500 million for its run. That would make it the sixth to do so since theaters reopened.
Buttressed by summer vacation and the mid-week Juneteenth holiday, the seven-day total is $14 million better than “Super Mario Bros.,” and stunningly only $4 million below “Barbie.” But at this point, odds are against “Inside Out 2” equaling “Mario” ($574 million), much less reaching ��Barbie” ($636 million). But to be even talking about getting close is an incredible accomplishment for Disney’s Pixar unit, which since Covid struck, has not managed...
The surprisingly strong animated sequel (top industry projections gave it a shot at $300 million) now looks certain to gross at least $500 million for its run. That would make it the sixth to do so since theaters reopened.
Buttressed by summer vacation and the mid-week Juneteenth holiday, the seven-day total is $14 million better than “Super Mario Bros.,” and stunningly only $4 million below “Barbie.” But at this point, odds are against “Inside Out 2” equaling “Mario” ($574 million), much less reaching ��Barbie” ($636 million). But to be even talking about getting close is an incredible accomplishment for Disney’s Pixar unit, which since Covid struck, has not managed...
- 6/21/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
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Thursday Am Update: Disney has made it official: Their Pixar sequel Inside Out 2 had a very happy day with a Juneteenth box office record of $30M, up 3% over Tuesday, which is fantastic.
Other records that Disney can be jubilant about: That’s the third grossing non-opening Wednesday of all-time behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($38M) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ($32.2M). It’s the 12th highest grossing Wednesday overall, and the highest grossing non-opening animated Wednesday in domestic history.
Domestic through six days for Inside Out 2 stands at $235.4M, which is 91% ahead of the original 2015 movie at the same point in time. Inside Out finaled in U.S./Canada at $356.4M. Part two is going to half billion per distribution sources. Worldwide the movie is at $438.7M after a $59M worldwide Wednesday. The movie will soon fly past Legendary’s $567M worldwide haul for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Other records that Disney can be jubilant about: That’s the third grossing non-opening Wednesday of all-time behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($38M) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ($32.2M). It’s the 12th highest grossing Wednesday overall, and the highest grossing non-opening animated Wednesday in domestic history.
Domestic through six days for Inside Out 2 stands at $235.4M, which is 91% ahead of the original 2015 movie at the same point in time. Inside Out finaled in U.S./Canada at $356.4M. Part two is going to half billion per distribution sources. Worldwide the movie is at $438.7M after a $59M worldwide Wednesday. The movie will soon fly past Legendary’s $567M worldwide haul for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
- 6/20/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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There has been a lot of talk lately about video game system sellers lately. With the industry seemingly gradually moving away from the cutthroat era of true exclusives, the topic of those killer apps that made consoles and handhelds must-have items feels both pressing and a relic of an increasingly different time. In all those discussions, though, one thing remains constant. Nobody can seem to agree on what a true system-selling video game is.
It’s not hard to understand why. The game that made you buy a console may not be the same game that inspired someone else to buy a console. It’s an interesting social phenomenon. On the one hand, video game system sellers are so common that anyone could apply that tag to just about any game ever made. On the other hand, true system sellers (the games that demonstrably led to a notable increase in...
It’s not hard to understand why. The game that made you buy a console may not be the same game that inspired someone else to buy a console. It’s an interesting social phenomenon. On the one hand, video game system sellers are so common that anyone could apply that tag to just about any game ever made. On the other hand, true system sellers (the games that demonstrably led to a notable increase in...
- 6/13/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
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Fans got excited after one of the highlights during the Xbox Games Showcase turned out to be Gears of War E-Day. It’s not exactly what they expected out of the series, but it will explore Emergence Day, the event that gave rise to the narrative as we know it.
The first three games featuring the beloved protagonist, Marcus Fenix, were developed by American video game designer Cliff Bleszinski. Needless to say, he was pivotal for the game’s development as the trilogy raked in over a billion dollars in revenue and sold 22 million copies globally.
Fans Might Have Missed Those Details in Gears of War E-Day
Everything in the game’s universe eventually goes back to Emergence Day.
CliffyB was done with video games, as he explained in one of the interviews he gave in 2015. After working 20 years for Epic Games, it was time to call it a day,...
The first three games featuring the beloved protagonist, Marcus Fenix, were developed by American video game designer Cliff Bleszinski. Needless to say, he was pivotal for the game’s development as the trilogy raked in over a billion dollars in revenue and sold 22 million copies globally.
Fans Might Have Missed Those Details in Gears of War E-Day
Everything in the game’s universe eventually goes back to Emergence Day.
CliffyB was done with video games, as he explained in one of the interviews he gave in 2015. After working 20 years for Epic Games, it was time to call it a day,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
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“Nothing lasts forever.” There’s something deeply ironic about that line of dialogue being dropped by Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow in only the second Avengers movie from almost 10 years ago. While Johansson’s tenure in the superhero genre is apparently over, with the Oscar-nominated star more recently focusing on films like Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, the MCU is still going strong with the latest whispers about Avengers 5 getting the rumor mills spinning again. Hence one of the reasons Steve Carell and Illumination Entertainment’s new marketing for Despicable Me 4 is so biting.
Carell—who, by the by, was also in Asteroid City—took time to promote not only Despicable Me 4 in a new viral marketing video, but an entire supposed “Mega Minions” shared universe that will outlive us all and see the 22nd century.
“Despicable Me 4 is just the beginning,” Carell promises (warns?) with...
Carell—who, by the by, was also in Asteroid City—took time to promote not only Despicable Me 4 in a new viral marketing video, but an entire supposed “Mega Minions” shared universe that will outlive us all and see the 22nd century.
“Despicable Me 4 is just the beginning,” Carell promises (warns?) with...
- 6/10/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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Actor John Leguizamo is known for playing Aurelio, the chopshop owner in Keanu Reeves’ John Wick. The actor has a legacy of over thirty years in the industry and has featured in films such as Super Mario Bros., Die Hard 2, Summer of Sam, Ice Age, and more. The actor has also had a prolific career on stage.
Leguizamo recently took out a front-page ad in The New York Times and wrote an open letter to the TV Academy, urging them to consider more non-white actors to be nominated for the Primetime Emmys this year. The awards show honoring the talent in television has been known for its diversity but has recently been accused of whitewashing.
John Wick Star Urges TV Academy To Stop Whitewashing Award Shows A still from John Wick | Credits: Thunder Road Pictures/87Eleven Productions/Mjw Films/DefyNite Films
Tony-award nominated actor John Leguizamo recently took...
Leguizamo recently took out a front-page ad in The New York Times and wrote an open letter to the TV Academy, urging them to consider more non-white actors to be nominated for the Primetime Emmys this year. The awards show honoring the talent in television has been known for its diversity but has recently been accused of whitewashing.
John Wick Star Urges TV Academy To Stop Whitewashing Award Shows A still from John Wick | Credits: Thunder Road Pictures/87Eleven Productions/Mjw Films/DefyNite Films
Tony-award nominated actor John Leguizamo recently took...
- 6/10/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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Actor John Leguizamo is known for his supporting roles in films such as Super Mario Bros., Carlito’s Way, and more. The actor also has a presence on the stage, having been nominated for four Tony Award nominations for his performance in the Broadway show Freak. He has also won a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.
At the beginning of his career, Leguizamo had a small role in Bruce Willis’ Die Hard 2. The actor recounted his experience in the action film as a harrowing reminder of everything wrong with Hollywood. He was reportedly chosen for the role of a terrorist in the action film and was demoted to a much lesser role due to his looks.
John Leguizamo Had A Terrible Experience On Die Hard 2 Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2 | Credits: Gordon Company/Silver Pictures
Bruce Willis became an...
At the beginning of his career, Leguizamo had a small role in Bruce Willis’ Die Hard 2. The actor recounted his experience in the action film as a harrowing reminder of everything wrong with Hollywood. He was reportedly chosen for the role of a terrorist in the action film and was demoted to a much lesser role due to his looks.
John Leguizamo Had A Terrible Experience On Die Hard 2 Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2 | Credits: Gordon Company/Silver Pictures
Bruce Willis became an...
- 6/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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While Super Mario Bros. 2 is often considered the black sheep of gaming’s greatest franchise, it’s important to realize that label was applied retrospectively. When many of us first played that game that asked us to pick up turnips in a dream to battle a tyrannical frog named Wart, we said to ourselves “Ah yes, a Super Mario game.” After all, there was only one other game to compare it to (not counting the earlier Mario Bros. arcade title) and this one had many of the same characters and similar basic gameplay concepts.
As more Super Mario games were released, though, Super Mario Bros. 2 differences became much more apparent. At some point, the popular story behind that game’s differences began to take cultural root. The game those of us in the West eventually came to know as Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels was the “real” Super Mario Bros.
As more Super Mario games were released, though, Super Mario Bros. 2 differences became much more apparent. At some point, the popular story behind that game’s differences began to take cultural root. The game those of us in the West eventually came to know as Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels was the “real” Super Mario Bros.
- 5/30/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
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Another weekend, another bit of very bad news for the movie business. Memorial Day weekend has, historically, been a major frame for the box office, with Disney's "The Little Mermaid" remake pulling in $95.4 million last year. (That number grows to $117.5 million when accounting for the Monday holiday.) That's what we've come to expect, pandemic notwithstanding. Unfortunately, the dual threat of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and "The Garfield Movie" didn't prove to be much of a threat at all, as both films fell well short of expectations, leading to a downright terrible holiday weekend. Garfuriosa was, in the end, the direct opposite of last year's Barbenheimer phenomenon in every way imaginable.
Warner Bros.' "Furiosa" took the top spot on the charts, pulling in $26.3 million through Sunday, with that number growing to an estimated $32 million when accounting for Monday. Meanwhile, Sony Pictures' new animated "Garfield" film landed at number two...
Warner Bros.' "Furiosa" took the top spot on the charts, pulling in $26.3 million through Sunday, with that number growing to an estimated $32 million when accounting for Monday. Meanwhile, Sony Pictures' new animated "Garfield" film landed at number two...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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Update: Comscore has just released the official box office results for the 4-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, and despite some box office pundits predicting that The Garfield Movie would top Furiosa, in the end the George Miller epic was able to hold on to a narrow lead. Comscore has Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga earning $32 million compared to Garfield‘s $31.1 million. However, it should be noted that The Garfield Movie only cost about a third of what Furiosa did, so it’s unlikely distributor Sony Pictures will chalk up a loss on this one.
Furiosa will depend heavily on foreign receipts if it’s going to break even, with the movie grossing $33 million internationally. Mad Max: Fury Road made a total of $379 million worldwide, a number that the prequel will likely have a hard time equalling unless word of mouth and repeat business are strong. The silver lining for...
Furiosa will depend heavily on foreign receipts if it’s going to break even, with the movie grossing $33 million internationally. Mad Max: Fury Road made a total of $379 million worldwide, a number that the prequel will likely have a hard time equalling unless word of mouth and repeat business are strong. The silver lining for...
- 5/27/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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In 2022, like many gamers, Gene Park booted up Cyberpunk 2077, the latest open-world RPG. The futuristic video game by the makers of The Witcher depicts a world full of neon lights and cybernetic enhancements, and it had recently received a big content update. Controller in hand, Park vividly recalls directing a digital Keanu Reeves to try and stop a murder, all while medical tubes protruded from his body. The tubes plugged into a port on his torso, and they were ready to pump chemicals inside. Unlike the digital augments that buffed his video game character,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Patricia Hernandez
- Rollingstone.com
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The Super Mario Bros. franchise is one of the major video games in history. Most of the games were massive hits, and if one series did franchising right, it is this one. Over the years, we have seen numerous adaptations and crossovers featuring Mario, including but not limited to animated series, live-action works, and video game crossovers. On top of that, many of the old games have been remastered and republished for the current consoles, and one of the recent examples is Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, which was remastered and slightly updated with new content for the Nintendo Switch and released on May 23, 2024 globally.
And while we wouldn’t really report on such re-releases, a major thing happened in the game, as a popular villain from the series has gone through a major change that finally and officially confirms their status within the fictional universe of the Super Mario Bros. franchise.
And while we wouldn’t really report on such re-releases, a major thing happened in the game, as a popular villain from the series has gone through a major change that finally and officially confirms their status within the fictional universe of the Super Mario Bros. franchise.
- 5/23/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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Last year, the friends of late voice actor Billy Kametz organized a charity video game stream in his honor. They ultimately raised $16,000 for the Colon Cancer Coalition, beating their fundraising goal over the course of a 12-hour Super Mario 64 stream. Since last year's Billy Kametz 120 Star Challenge was such a success, Billy's friends decided to make it an annual event. Playing Super Mario 64 all day can take a lot out of a player, though, so this year they're mixing it up with more of Billy's favorite games. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, May 25, 2024 , and will be available to stream on YouTube. It all starts with a competitive speedrun of the original Super Mario Bros. on Nes, as each player attempts to beat the game the fastest—with warps allowed—or get the farthest in 10 minutes. After that it's on...
- 5/22/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
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Consider what we know about Garfield the cat: He’s orange, a little plump, he loves lasagna, he hates Mondays, and — ah, well, that’s about it. Enough information to fill about four comic strip panels, wouldn’t you say? And yet, somehow, this lazy kitty and his very mild exploits have inspired three television series (with one more on the way), a dozen prime-time specials, and three feature-length films.
While previous cinematic iterations of Garfield’s story have stretched his adventures to wacky ends — the 2004 “Garfield: The Movie” essentially acted as an origin story, while its 2006 sequel “Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties” put a “Prince and the Pauper”-ish twist on his life — the latest in a long, looooooong line of Garfield adaptations goes in the opposite direction. Mark Dindal’s garishly animated “The Garfield Movie” — not to be confused with “Garfield: The Movie” — inserts a beloved feline...
While previous cinematic iterations of Garfield’s story have stretched his adventures to wacky ends — the 2004 “Garfield: The Movie” essentially acted as an origin story, while its 2006 sequel “Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties” put a “Prince and the Pauper”-ish twist on his life — the latest in a long, looooooong line of Garfield adaptations goes in the opposite direction. Mark Dindal’s garishly animated “The Garfield Movie” — not to be confused with “Garfield: The Movie” — inserts a beloved feline...
- 5/20/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
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Quality and success do not always go hand in hand. Sometimes a fantastic movie will bomb at the box office. Sometimes a great TV series does not get picked up for a second season. Sometimes a beautiful music album will fall under the radar. Just because something is deemed a failure does not mean it wasn’t worth looking at. Such is the story of the PC Engine, otherwise known as the TurboGrafx-16. While it did well in Japan, its attempt to get a share of the North American market crashed and burned.
It wasn’t even the fault of the console’s performance. Sure, the controller was a bit lame, and the system needed better third-party support, but what was there was usually pretty damn good. It was simply overshadowed by the war between Nintendo and Sega. Now it’s looked back on fondly, seen as a treasure trove...
It wasn’t even the fault of the console’s performance. Sure, the controller was a bit lame, and the system needed better third-party support, but what was there was usually pretty damn good. It was simply overshadowed by the war between Nintendo and Sega. Now it’s looked back on fondly, seen as a treasure trove...
- 5/20/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
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The Marvel community is in mourning following the sudden demise of Tony McFarr, a talented stunt double who worked alongside Chris Pratt in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Helping the Marvel star bring to life his action scenes in different franchises and films, McFarr breathed his last on May 13, as he passed away at 47.
Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy movies | Marvel Studios
Leaving behind a legacy of dedication and passion for his craft, Tony McFarr died at his Orlando home, after working in the entertainment industry for over two decades. While the cause of death is still unknown, Chris Pratt paid tribute to McFarr on Instagram hours after the news broke. Meanwhile, Marvel fans expressed their remorse via social media.
Chris Pratt’s Stunt Double Tony McFarr Passed Away at 47
Working in Hollywood for over two decades, with an impressive resume under his belt, stuntman...
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Leaving behind a legacy of dedication and passion for his craft, Tony McFarr died at his Orlando home, after working in the entertainment industry for over two decades. While the cause of death is still unknown, Chris Pratt paid tribute to McFarr on Instagram hours after the news broke. Meanwhile, Marvel fans expressed their remorse via social media.
Chris Pratt’s Stunt Double Tony McFarr Passed Away at 47
Working in Hollywood for over two decades, with an impressive resume under his belt, stuntman...
- 5/17/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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After making hand over white-gloved fist with $1.36B worldwide, Nintendo and Illumination’s Super Mario Bros. movie is returning for a sequel in 2026, and dream casting for the film’s villain is already running rampant online. Jack Black stars in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as Bowser. However, the finale of the money-printing 2023 animated film finds the King of the Koopas in a Kandor situation. It’s almost a guarantee Bowser will pop up in the sequel, but what if another villain takes center stage? What about the gaseous anti-hero Wario? Danny DeVito says he’s ready to walk a mile with his Troll Foot in Wario’s green boots for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, and fans are losing their minds at the idea.
Speaking with The Movie Dweeb, DeVito said he’d “take them [Nintendo] to the cleaners,” but he “should play Wario.” While the dream of...
Speaking with The Movie Dweeb, DeVito said he’d “take them [Nintendo] to the cleaners,” but he “should play Wario.” While the dream of...
- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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John Leguizamo is an actor-comedian who has worked on movies like John Wick, Moulin Rouge, Love in the Time of Cholera, among others. He has worked on more than hundred movies, and made a name for himself with his amazing performance. The actor rose to fame playing Luigi in Super Mario Bros. (1993), and although the movie failed to make a mark, Leguizamo became a popular name among fans.
John Leguizamo in John Wick
But there are also movies that he has turned down in his career, with some decisions that he regretted in the long run. Since he started his Hollywood journey in 1984, with as many films as he has done till now, as well as working in TV and theatre, it is no surprise that he has had to let go of a few projects for various reasons. So let’s find out which famous movies that John Leguizamo...
John Leguizamo in John Wick
But there are also movies that he has turned down in his career, with some decisions that he regretted in the long run. Since he started his Hollywood journey in 1984, with as many films as he has done till now, as well as working in TV and theatre, it is no surprise that he has had to let go of a few projects for various reasons. So let’s find out which famous movies that John Leguizamo...
- 5/16/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
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Avatar 2 Leads The Global 10 In The Post-Covid Era & Here’s Where Barbie & Oppenheimer Is At On The List. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The Covid-19 pandemic shook the world, and the entertainment world also suffered. People were getting scared to go to the cinema halls to watch movies, but things changed eventually, and people adapted to the new normal. Movie lovers went to the theatres to show their love for their favorite stars, filmmakers, and anticipated films, reflected in their box office collections. Avatar: The Way of Water or Avatar 2 by James Cameron is at the top of Box Office Global Top 10 in the post-covid era. Check out the rest of the list below.
Cameron’s most-awaited sci-fi film was released in 2022 and was the sequel to his 2009 movie. The film features Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, and others in titular roles. The filmmaker’s Titanic star Kate Winslet joined...
The Covid-19 pandemic shook the world, and the entertainment world also suffered. People were getting scared to go to the cinema halls to watch movies, but things changed eventually, and people adapted to the new normal. Movie lovers went to the theatres to show their love for their favorite stars, filmmakers, and anticipated films, reflected in their box office collections. Avatar: The Way of Water or Avatar 2 by James Cameron is at the top of Box Office Global Top 10 in the post-covid era. Check out the rest of the list below.
Cameron’s most-awaited sci-fi film was released in 2022 and was the sequel to his 2009 movie. The film features Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, and others in titular roles. The filmmaker’s Titanic star Kate Winslet joined...
- 5/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Chris Pratt has teased that a "Nintendo cinematic universe" could be in the pipeline.The 44-year-old actor will once again play Mario in the recently-announced sequel to 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and thinks there is "so much to explore" in terms of stories based on the characters created by the Japanese video game company.Speaking to Screen Rant, Chris said: "Oh, man! There's so much to explore. There are decades worth of (games) to explore, not only with Mario and Peach and Donkey Kong and Luigi and Bowser and Yoshi; that was teased at the end. "But it just gets me so excited. I was such a Nintendo head growing up, so just thinking about how everything from 'Legend of Zelda' to the entire Nintendo cinematic universe could be created and what that could look like for all of these characters that I love?"I mean, there's really no limit.
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
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When The Super Mario Bros. Movie starring Chris Pratt was announced, and fans were extremely excited to see their favorite video game characters coming to life. From Mario and Luigi to Princess Peach and Toad, the film was filled to the brim with nostalgia. While the critics had mixed reviews about the film, fans absolutely adored every single minute of it, helping it make over a billion dollars at the box office.
A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it was confirmed that we’d be getting a second one all the way in 2026. This opens the door to unending possibilities about what Nintendo could do in terms of bringing many of its video games to the big screen. A Nintendo Cinematic Universe might just be what we need, and Chris Pratt seems to agree as well.
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A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it was confirmed that we’d be getting a second one all the way in 2026. This opens the door to unending possibilities about what Nintendo could do in terms of bringing many of its video games to the big screen. A Nintendo Cinematic Universe might just be what we need, and Chris Pratt seems to agree as well.
Chris Pratt Talks...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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While promoting the new Garfield animated pic, Chris Pratt briefly touched on his past performance as the princess-saving Brooklyn plumber, Mario.
Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the 2023 animated Super Mario Bros. Movie was an unexpected blockbuster, as it went on to set the record for biggest global opening for an animated movie.
After everything was said and done, the movie made $1.362 billion globally on a meager $100 million production budget. That feat made The Super Mario Bros. Movie the most financially successful film of 2023, according to Deadline Hollywood.
A sequel was officially announced on March 10, 2024, as part of Mario Day celebrations and given an April 3, 2026 release date.
Speaking to Total Film, Pratt teased, "I can't tell you much but I can say that there is another Mario movie coming. It gets me very excited thinking about the world of Mario and Nintendo in general, I think over the next decade...
Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the 2023 animated Super Mario Bros. Movie was an unexpected blockbuster, as it went on to set the record for biggest global opening for an animated movie.
After everything was said and done, the movie made $1.362 billion globally on a meager $100 million production budget. That feat made The Super Mario Bros. Movie the most financially successful film of 2023, according to Deadline Hollywood.
A sequel was officially announced on March 10, 2024, as part of Mario Day celebrations and given an April 3, 2026 release date.
Speaking to Total Film, Pratt teased, "I can't tell you much but I can say that there is another Mario movie coming. It gets me very excited thinking about the world of Mario and Nintendo in general, I think over the next decade...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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In the world of comic books and their movie adaptations, no names come close to the behemoth production houses of Marvel and DC. The studio houses of the respective comic giants have held onto their cinematic universes and solo movies for decades now. In this aspect, Spider-Man from the former and Batman from the latter stands out as not only two of the most widely recognized superheroes around the world but also the characters with the most flicks to their name.
In this saga, two actors, namely John Leguizamo and Jim Carrey, carry their own distinct and disappointing tales of playing villains for such adaptations. While Marvel literally snatched the role out of the former’s hands, the latter’s outing as one of the most famed villains of DC turned out to be one of the worst iterations in comic book history. Interestingly, the Columbian actor still has an...
In this saga, two actors, namely John Leguizamo and Jim Carrey, carry their own distinct and disappointing tales of playing villains for such adaptations. While Marvel literally snatched the role out of the former’s hands, the latter’s outing as one of the most famed villains of DC turned out to be one of the worst iterations in comic book history. Interestingly, the Columbian actor still has an...
- 5/13/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
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Chris Pratt had a great 2023 with the gargantuan successes of both Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The actor has particularly become very popular in voice acting as his previous animated performances in The Lego Movie, and Onward were also praised. With the Mario movie grossing more than a billion dollars, Pratt is as hot as ever in the industry.
Chris Pratt’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the second highest-grossing film of 2023
Pratt is back in another voice role, voicing the beloved Garfield in The Garfield Movie. While there is decent anticipation for the film, fans are unsure as to how the film will turn out. The first reactions of the film have started pouring out on social media and it looks like another winner for Pratt and the team.
First Reactions of The Garfield Movie Proves It’s an Unmissable Fun...
Chris Pratt’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the second highest-grossing film of 2023
Pratt is back in another voice role, voicing the beloved Garfield in The Garfield Movie. While there is decent anticipation for the film, fans are unsure as to how the film will turn out. The first reactions of the film have started pouring out on social media and it looks like another winner for Pratt and the team.
First Reactions of The Garfield Movie Proves It’s an Unmissable Fun...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Box Office (Domestic) Preview Updates( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is all set to land in the theatres, but ahead of that, it is already bringing in fantastic numbers from the previews. The film by Wes Ball features The Witcher star Freya Allan, who has taken charge of leading the fourth installment of the Planet of the Apes reboot. The reviews are in favor of the movie, and it is only a wait for a few more hours as it hits the theaters for everyone to watch. Scroll below for more deets.
Besides Freya, the cast members include Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H Macy in crucial roles. After Andy Sekis’ Caeser, Owen Teager takes charge as Noa, a young chimpanzee hunter. It has already been revealed that the film takes place 300 years after the events...
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is all set to land in the theatres, but ahead of that, it is already bringing in fantastic numbers from the previews. The film by Wes Ball features The Witcher star Freya Allan, who has taken charge of leading the fourth installment of the Planet of the Apes reboot. The reviews are in favor of the movie, and it is only a wait for a few more hours as it hits the theaters for everyone to watch. Scroll below for more deets.
Besides Freya, the cast members include Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H Macy in crucial roles. After Andy Sekis’ Caeser, Owen Teager takes charge as Noa, a young chimpanzee hunter. It has already been revealed that the film takes place 300 years after the events...
- 5/10/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
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AMC Entertainment Holdings has seen its first-quarter revenues edge down slightly on weaker box office in the wake of the dual Hollywood strikes last year, and its net loss narrow as Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong played in its theaters.
On Wednesday, the parent of AMC Theatres reported overall revenues for the three months to March 31, 2024 hitting $951.4 million, just down from a year-earlier $954.4 million, which came amid a 6 percent overall decline in the first quarter North American box office for Hollywood films, compared to 2023.
The premiere on its screens of titles like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 in early March helped offset a slow box office start this year in January and February. The net loss at the giant cinema chain came in at $163.5 million, which shrank a year-earlier loss of $235.5 million. And the diluted loss per-share was 62 cents, against a year-earlier loss per-share of...
On Wednesday, the parent of AMC Theatres reported overall revenues for the three months to March 31, 2024 hitting $951.4 million, just down from a year-earlier $954.4 million, which came amid a 6 percent overall decline in the first quarter North American box office for Hollywood films, compared to 2023.
The premiere on its screens of titles like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 in early March helped offset a slow box office start this year in January and February. The net loss at the giant cinema chain came in at $163.5 million, which shrank a year-earlier loss of $235.5 million. And the diluted loss per-share was 62 cents, against a year-earlier loss per-share of...
- 5/8/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Video games become more fun when an element of curiosity is added to them. Dark Souls does the same, as it is supposed to preserve the sense of mystery. Most of them are added as Easter eggs, but some are purely dedicated to the game those levels are in.
Before social forums and networks discussing video games existed, finding a hidden level kicked in differently. While it may appear like something players aren’t supposed to see, it is in fact there for them to see. While many of you know the games we are about to discuss, chances are you haven’t explored these areas in them yet.
5. The Painted World of Ariamis in Dark Souls
Dark Souls players can farm souls faster in there.
Mysteries are a part of the entire Souls series, and players are supposed to find them across the games’ universe. Interestingly, one of them...
Before social forums and networks discussing video games existed, finding a hidden level kicked in differently. While it may appear like something players aren’t supposed to see, it is in fact there for them to see. While many of you know the games we are about to discuss, chances are you haven’t explored these areas in them yet.
5. The Painted World of Ariamis in Dark Souls
Dark Souls players can farm souls faster in there.
Mysteries are a part of the entire Souls series, and players are supposed to find them across the games’ universe. Interestingly, one of them...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
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34 years after the legendary Nintendo World Championships in 1990, Nintendo is bringing a simulacrum of the excitement home in Nintendo World Championships: Nes Edition . This collection of speedrun challenges lets players try to best their times in everything from collecting coins in Super Mario Bros. to finding the sword at the beginning of The Legend of Zelda and beyond. 13 classic Nes titles are represented in the game, which hits Nintendo Switch on July 18, 2024. Nintendo World Championships: Nes Edition will be available digitally for $29.99 and in a physical Deluxe Set for $59.99. Nintendo World Championships: Nes Edition Announcement Trailer Related: Mario Wrecks It in Latest Nintendo Switch Online Update There are over 150 challenges in total, and in addition to trying to beat your own times, up to eight players can compete locally in Party Mode. There's also a global leaderboard for Nintendo Switch Online members to challenge. Here's a look at the Deluxe...
- 5/8/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
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Bob Iger On MCU Content(Photo Credit –Twitter/IMDb)
After “Avengers: Endgame”, Marvel has released numerous movies and series to keep their fandom engaged. However, following the conclusion of the Infinity Saga, only a few of these titles have received positive reviews. Among the well-received films are “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” In terms of series, “WandaVision,” “Loki,” and “What If…?” have managed to captivate viewers. Bob Iger has finally got into action to implement a new strategy.
Many Marvel fans have voiced concerns that recent stories lack the impact of earlier instalments. In the past, Marvel Entertainment typically released only 1-2 movies per year, each with a strong narrative, compelling villains, and memorable moments. Now, Disney CEO Bob Iger has made a significant decision regarding the future of MCU content.
Trending As David Corenswet Debuts As Superman,...
After “Avengers: Endgame”, Marvel has released numerous movies and series to keep their fandom engaged. However, following the conclusion of the Infinity Saga, only a few of these titles have received positive reviews. Among the well-received films are “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” In terms of series, “WandaVision,” “Loki,” and “What If…?” have managed to captivate viewers. Bob Iger has finally got into action to implement a new strategy.
Many Marvel fans have voiced concerns that recent stories lack the impact of earlier instalments. In the past, Marvel Entertainment typically released only 1-2 movies per year, each with a strong narrative, compelling villains, and memorable moments. Now, Disney CEO Bob Iger has made a significant decision regarding the future of MCU content.
Trending As David Corenswet Debuts As Superman,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
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The 2023 Super Mario Bros. animated feature film from Universal and Illumination was a massive success, bringing in over $1.3 Billion worldwide. Despite its mixed reception, it made a huge impact and already has a sequel in development. Universal also did well with the Five Nights At Freddy’s movie making nearly $300 Million worldwide.
Now, another Universal company is getting in on the video game adaptation business; this time, it’s DreamWorks animation. But they aren’t doing it alone. The legendary studio announced a partnership with Story Kitchen, a media company focused on adapting video games into feature films and television.
A spokesperson from Story Kitchen stated the following regarding the announcement: “We’re incredibly excited to work with DreamWorks Animation as our first -official- film partner, since Sk was founded in 2022.“
Story Kitchen was founded in 2022 by Dimiri M. Johnson, a producer on the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie and co-founder...
Now, another Universal company is getting in on the video game adaptation business; this time, it’s DreamWorks animation. But they aren’t doing it alone. The legendary studio announced a partnership with Story Kitchen, a media company focused on adapting video games into feature films and television.
A spokesperson from Story Kitchen stated the following regarding the announcement: “We’re incredibly excited to work with DreamWorks Animation as our first -official- film partner, since Sk was founded in 2022.“
Story Kitchen was founded in 2022 by Dimiri M. Johnson, a producer on the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie and co-founder...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
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A new Nintendo Switch video game console is in the horizon… but don’t expect any news in the next few months.
Nintendo reported quarterly earnings on Tuesday, and in conjunction with that news, the company released a statement from its president Shuntaro Furukawa addressing rumors that a new Switch could debut at this summer’s Nintendo Direct event.
“We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015,” Furukawa said. “We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.”
The Switch is Nintendo’s flagship device, letting users play both on their TVs and on the go.
Nintendo reported quarterly earnings on Tuesday, and in conjunction with that news, the company released a statement from its president Shuntaro Furukawa addressing rumors that a new Switch could debut at this summer’s Nintendo Direct event.
“We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015,” Furukawa said. “We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.”
The Switch is Nintendo’s flagship device, letting users play both on their TVs and on the go.
- 5/7/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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While Barbie and Oppenheimer were hogging the spotlight in 2023, a sneaky contender lurking in the shadows is now claiming its throne, and that is Chris Pratt’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This Italian plumber and his crew managed to stomp their way to the top, surpassing the combined profits of Across the Spider-Verse and Oppenheimer.
A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Recent reports from Deadline reveal that the Super Mario Bros. movie emerged as the most profitable of the year. Despite facing initial backlash, it conquered the box office tournament, even leaving behind Barbie’s profits at the box office by a huge margin.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Takes the Cake as the Most Profitable Film of 2023!
Amidst the struggle of a world emerging from a pandemic, Chris Pratt’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie made its big-screen debut in the still struggling theaters. The barrage...
A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Recent reports from Deadline reveal that the Super Mario Bros. movie emerged as the most profitable of the year. Despite facing initial backlash, it conquered the box office tournament, even leaving behind Barbie’s profits at the box office by a huge margin.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Takes the Cake as the Most Profitable Film of 2023!
Amidst the struggle of a world emerging from a pandemic, Chris Pratt’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie made its big-screen debut in the still struggling theaters. The barrage...
- 5/7/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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Universal and Illumination’s smash The Super Mario Bros Movie finishes No. 1 to make it a wrap on Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament for 2023. While the industry is still coming out of Covid and the aftermath of the strikes, there’s no question about the major motion picture studios’ embrace of the theatrical downstream model; steamers such as Amazon and Apple realize the power of it too.
Last year’s wild ride saw the buckling of superhero movies, though Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse underscored fanboys’ hunger for something different in the genre. The year also showed that longtime box office emperor Disney can lose its clothes sometimes — in 2023 it was its overextension and hasty execution of IP Wish, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Haunted Mansion and The Marvels. Barbie and Oppenheimer, meanwhile, showed that perhaps the biggest box office weekends are best programmed with two tentpoles in the heart of summer.
Last year’s wild ride saw the buckling of superhero movies, though Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse underscored fanboys’ hunger for something different in the genre. The year also showed that longtime box office emperor Disney can lose its clothes sometimes — in 2023 it was its overextension and hasty execution of IP Wish, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Haunted Mansion and The Marvels. Barbie and Oppenheimer, meanwhile, showed that perhaps the biggest box office weekends are best programmed with two tentpoles in the heart of summer.
- 5/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
The Film
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Sony/Columbia Pictures
When it comes to superhero movies sidestepping their demise at the box office, Spider-Man: Across the Universe is Exhibit A. It was by far the most successful superhero movie of last year, and pristine proof that they’re not dead. As for...
The Film
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Sony/Columbia Pictures
When it comes to superhero movies sidestepping their demise at the box office, Spider-Man: Across the Universe is Exhibit A. It was by far the most successful superhero movie of last year, and pristine proof that they’re not dead. As for...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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Admissions to French cinemas plummeted by 35.5% in April 2024 compared to the same month the year before, according to figures from the Cnc. Ticket sales year on year from January through April were down 17% compared to the same period in 2023.
Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 was the top film of the month, followed by Warner Bros’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Ugc Distribution’s local family franchise film Ducobu Passe au Vert!, Sony’s Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire, and French comedy drama Meet the Leroys, released by Apollo Films.
The dip is not unexpected, owing to a lack of...
Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 was the top film of the month, followed by Warner Bros’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Ugc Distribution’s local family franchise film Ducobu Passe au Vert!, Sony’s Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire, and French comedy drama Meet the Leroys, released by Apollo Films.
The dip is not unexpected, owing to a lack of...
- 5/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Even those only vaguely familiar with video games probably know names like Super Mario, Grand Theft Auto, and Call of Duty. They’re the franchises that have come to dominate gaming over the last 50 years or so. Some of those franchises are currently being updated almost every year, while the new releases in others have become milestone events that seem to reshape the industry. New franchises come along and others fade away, but the biggest and best video game franchises have been slowly growing for years and, in some cases, decades.
Honestly, it can all be a little difficult to keep up with. For as significant as gaming’s biggest franchises are, they’re also…well, big. Over a long enough period of time, it’s easy to forget when specific games in certain franchises were released and where exactly they fit into the history of those series. You may know the names,...
Honestly, it can all be a little difficult to keep up with. For as significant as gaming’s biggest franchises are, they’re also…well, big. Over a long enough period of time, it’s easy to forget when specific games in certain franchises were released and where exactly they fit into the history of those series. You may know the names,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
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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
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Picture your Saturday night: popcorn is popped, drink is poured, blanket is warm, and you’re just about to put on a movie you’ve been wanting to see for months…and it’s two and a half hours long. Is the night ruined? For some of us, that length – despite a secured growth over the years – is just too long. So, what is the ideal runtime for a movie? According to one study, it’s a brisk 92 minutes.
In a survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research, 92 minutes was deemed the ideal length for a movie’s runtime. Now, think about it: when is the last time you saw a movie that hit that mark? They’re there, of course, but they are increasingly rare. If we look at the top five higest-grossing movies of last year, The Super Mario Bros. Movie actually hits the mark precisely, while only Barbie was under two hours.
In a survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research, 92 minutes was deemed the ideal length for a movie’s runtime. Now, think about it: when is the last time you saw a movie that hit that mark? They’re there, of course, but they are increasingly rare. If we look at the top five higest-grossing movies of last year, The Super Mario Bros. Movie actually hits the mark precisely, while only Barbie was under two hours.
- 5/2/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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After the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the film industry is still trying to find its sea legs in 2024. While the box office has been lagging, and there’s been no “Super Mario Bros,” “Barbie,” or “Oppenheimer” so far this year, to be fair, most of those hits didn’t arrive until the summer (minus the Nintendo adaptation). While it’s been a relatively slow year at the domestic box office, there have been hits in “Dune: Part Two” and “Godzilla x Kong,”
And, while the movie industry seemingly slowed down production last year because of said strikes, there’s absolutely no lack of content this year.
Continue reading Summer Movie Preview: 50 Must-See Films To Watch at The Playlist.
And, while the movie industry seemingly slowed down production last year because of said strikes, there’s absolutely no lack of content this year.
Continue reading Summer Movie Preview: 50 Must-See Films To Watch at The Playlist.
- 4/29/2024
- by The Playlist Staff
- The Playlist
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The Kingdom Hearts video game series is one of the best-known fantasy brands. A collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, the series follows the main character, Sora, as he travels in a fictional universe with numerous Disney characters, meeting characters from other fictional universes, as well as original characters. One of the most successful crossover series ever, Kingdom Hearts is beloved by fans around the world, and it seems that the series will now be accessible to non-gamers as well, as recent rumors suggest that a Kingdom Hearts is in the works at Disney.
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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