Jay 38,734 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 https://www.wsj.com/articles/mario-bros-set-to-jump-to-big-screen-in-movie-deal-with-universals-illumination-1510675881 According to the report, Illumination has been in talks about the move for nearly a year, and the major sticking point for Nintendo has been ensuring that the company is heavily involved in the creative process. (This is not surprising considering the 1993 live-action Mario film was an infamous disaster.) If the movie does come to pass, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto will reportedly likely serve as a producer. Last year, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima said that the company was in talks with several Hollywood companies about bringing the iconic character to the big screen. https://www.theverge.com/games/2017/11/14/16650052/nintendo-movie-illumination-entertainment-minions John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 All I will say is that no doubt Charles Martinet will not be voicing Mario. A full 90 minute film with actual dialogue would not work if Mario has that falsetto Italian stereotype voice. It works in the games because it's almost like how silent comedy works in all languages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,774 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 They should get Channing Tatum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,631 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Nobody will ever top Bob Hoskins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 23 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: All I will say is that no doubt Charles Martinet will not be voicing Mario. A full 90 minute film with actual dialogue would not work if Mario has that falsetto Italian stereotype voice. It works in the games because it's almost like how silent comedy works in all languages. Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,540 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Smeltington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,361 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Universal finally gets that cinematic universe they have been banking all their hopes on! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 351 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hmm. I guess Nintendo has been more "friendlier" with using their characters outside of video games in recent years, so I guess this fits that trend, however Illumination... EH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 8,453 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 10 hours ago, Stefancos said: Universal finally gets that cinematic universe they have been banking all their hopes on! I believe Nintendo and Sega are now in the same universe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 8,482 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Quote This news has come out of nowhere, but it's been confirmed that a new Super Mario movie is in the works and set to be released on the big screen in 2022. Believe it or not, this announcement was unearthed by Games Radar in Nintendo's "Corporate Management Policy Briefing." The report confirms that this CG Super Mario movie is "scheduled for theatrical release in 2022" and that "production is moving ahead smoothly." There's some top tier talent working behind the scenes, including Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto (he also dreamt up Donkey Kong and Zelda) and the founder of Illumination, Chris Meledandri (that's the studio behind Minions). Unfortunately, there are no story or casting details, but this is definitely a step in the right direction for Super Mario, and it should be fun seeing the iconic video game character back on the big screen. The live-action movie bombed back in 1993, and while we don't know who is set to direct this time, the animated Super Mario is bound to be an improvement. This news comes just days before the release of Super Mario 3D All Stars, a compilation consisting of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. That arrives on the Nintendo Switch this Friday. Are you excited for a new Super Mario animated movie? https://www.comicbookmovie.com/video_games/super-mario-animated-movie-officially-in-the-works-for-2022-theatrical-release-a178418 I just hope it's not as bad as Illumination's other films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 "This news has come out of nowhere" lol it was officially confirmed more than 2.5 years ago https://kotaku.com/1822613253 https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/46340/nintendo-officially-partners-with-illumination-for-new-mario-movie Anyway, as one of the biggest if not the biggest Mario fans on this forum, I can't say I'm especially excited for it. The first movie in the 90s was a mistake too but at least it was so effing bizarre and crazy that's it fascinating. But hey, maybe I'll be surprised. One thing that would make me excited is if the score was actually done by Koji Kondo or just an actual Nintendo composer like Mahito Yokota. But it'll probably be Junkie XL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 8,482 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: One thing that would make me excited is if the score was actually done by Koji Kondo or just an actual Nintendo composer like Mahito Yokota. But it'll probably be Junkie XL. Actually, Heitor Pereira scored most of the Illumination films so far. It wouldn't be surprising if they asked him to return for Super Mario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,647 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Oh my god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Edmilson said: Actually, Heitor Pereira scored most of the Illumination films so far. It wouldn't be surprising if they asked him to return for Super Mario. Ew Tydirium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 8,453 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Where's the rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,719 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Disco Stu said: One thing that would make me excited is if the score was actually done by Koji Kondo or just an actual Nintendo composer like Mahito Yokota. But it'll probably be Junkie XL. It'll be a repeating 10 second loop of the Mario theme with bass and drums on top. And with some happy clarinet cues thrown in for the Emotional PartsTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Release date revealed: December 21, 2022 Cast announced, too: Chris Pratt - Mario Anya Taylor-Joy - Princess Peach Charlie Day - Luigi Jack Black - Bowser Keegan-Michael Key - Toad Seth Rogen - Donkey Kong Fred Armisen - Cranky Kong Kevin Michael Richardson - Kamek Sebastian Maniscalco - Spike Charles Martinet - unannounced cameos https://variety.com/2021/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-cast-chris-pratt-1235072946/ Docteur Qui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 8,482 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 This one will be as forgettable as that Scooby-Doo movie from last year which was meant to create the "Hannah-Barbera cinematic universe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 How have you made up your mind so firmly already? TSMefford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 8,482 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jay said: How have you made up your mind so firmly already? Because it's an Illumination movie, the company that, in my opinion, has not produced one single movie that can be considered good. Their stuff is mediocre at best. But they do make a lot of money, because they're silly enough for kids until the age of 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 The only Illumination movie I've seen is The Secret Life Of Pets, which I thought was fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,774 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 All of the Illumination movies are passable kids entertainment. There’s lot that are better. There’s a ton that are much, much worse. It’ll be fine (and anyone old enough to post on a message board who was expecting a Super Mario Bros movie to be “for them” was probably misreading things anyway). It’s bound to be better than the old Saturday morning cartoon and the 1990s movie. Charlie Day and Seth Rogen seem like good casting for the “look” of the characters. Pratt specifically is a baffling choice though. Anya Taylor Joy is great, but as far as I can tell her voice lacks the affect needed for a cartoon character. I’ll be happy to be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,159 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I've already seen this film and it's called Wreck-It Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,571 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I'm here for it. That cast is bonkers. The weirder the movie is the better as far as I'm concerned. And Jack Black as Bowser is inspired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawgoon 104 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I am surprised Ninentdo are not doing it domestically - considering how Japan is famous for its animation industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 I was wondering today who might score this, and decided to look up who has composed for the previous Illumination Studios films. It turns out, the only repeat composers they've used are for subsequent entries in the same franchise; All new IPs always start with a composer new to the studio! 5 - Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me 1&2&3, Minions 1&2) 2 - Alexandre Desplat (The Secret Life of Pets 1&2) 2 - Joby Talbot (Sing 1&2) 1 - Christopher Lennertz (Hop) 1 - John Powell (The Lorax) 1 - Danny Elfman (The Grinch) Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I think it would be cool as hell if they did a Themes By Koji Kondo Score Adapted by... whoever Like Courage/Williams on Superman IV or Shirley/Goransson on Boba Fett. Stark and Yavar Moradi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Doesn't seem very likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverTrumpet 642 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Yeah, I'm not holding out hope for anyone but a typical Hollywood composer. There are lots of good choices in game music they could pick if they wanted some musical integrity. Grant Kirkhope would be perfect since he's already scored a Mario game, if they wanted an English speaker. Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Ehhhhh, I don't want the Mario movie to sound like Banjo-Kazooie, as much as I do enjoy that soundtrack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,410 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I could see Henry Jackman doing this. It sounds lime it could be a nice companion piece next to his Wreck-It Ralp & Big Hero 6 scores. Which I think are great! TSMefford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 8,482 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Yeah, Jackman would be a decent choice considering his work on the Ralph movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark 456 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I just hope we get copious use of the games’ themes... but I dare not hold much hope. As far as composer, I cannot think of anyone who would be a perfect choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Nintendo and animation studio Illumination will be debuting the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Mario movie on October 6th at New York Comic Con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 8,482 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 The first poster is pretty good: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 As I posted in the Nintendo thread, I am weirded out thinking about the decisions that went in to the portrayal of Mario's butt (or lack thereof ) MrJosh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Gonzales 6,013 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: As I posted in the Nintendo thread, I am weirded out thinking about the decisions that went in to the portrayal of Mario's butt (or lack thereof ) They wanted to avoid the plumber stereotypes Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I'm joking around, but I should say that besides Mario's posterior, it is a gorgeous poster. Happy to see the Biddy Buds, my pick for the cutest addition to the Mario bestiary in the past 10 years. https://www.mariowiki.com/Biddybud And of course Captain Toad rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 As soon as I saw the words "Captain Toad" in your post, the opening of this popped immediately into my noggin Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 O CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Swear on my life that I had seen none of this stuff when I posted my own jokes here. Glad to know I'm not the only one that it stood out to! https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/random-theres-something-missing-from-the-mario-movie-poster-and-the-internet-has-noticed Spoiler Giftheck and DarthDementous 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Gonzales 6,013 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 "Disco Stu" anagram for "Internet"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,774 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 My hopes for a hyperrealistic CGI Bob Hoskins are slowly fading Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,734 Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 Huh, it's just different enough from the modern look they settled on to be a bit off-putting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,774 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Sorry, Stu - no further shots below the belt. #Assgate continues. But if we complain loud enough, it’s possible that Illumination will go back to the drawing board Sonic-style and give us that big juicy ass we know and love. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, Jay said: Huh, it's just different enough from the modern look they settled on to be a bit off-putting It looks weird in this context of a marketing flyer, but I'd have to see it in motion with the rest of the movie around it to really judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,925 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 It looks fine… nothing near the ugly sonic… Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,501 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 This does look a bit better, and I didn't think the previous scan looked bad (just a bit weird). Either way, we'll see the official reveal later this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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