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On January 31, 2018 during a financial briefing, [[Nintendo]] announced that Illumination would be producing an '''animated ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' film''', co-produced by Chris Meledandri and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. The title is currently unknown, but the film is scheduled for theatrical release for holidays 2022<ref name="Nintendo Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9fAtmYdlM&t=2s September 23 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation]</ref>. | On January 31, 2018 during a financial briefing, [[Nintendo]] announced that [[Illumination]] would be producing an '''animated ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' film''', co-produced by Chris Meledandri and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. The title is currently unknown, but the film is scheduled for theatrical release for holidays 2022<ref name="Nintendo Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9fAtmYdlM&t=2s September 23 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation]</ref>. | ||
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On November 6, 2018, Meledandri said that he was glad the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|1993 film]] wasn't well-received, citing the primary reason being that the producers did not involve Nintendo, whereas Illumination is "embracing" Miyamoto and keeping him "front and center" in the film's creation. He said that Illumination's ''Mario'' film is in "priority development," and is hoping to release the film by 2022. Meledandri also noted that developing a ''Mario'' film is "an ambitious task", citing the challenge of adding depth to Mario that would simultaneously compromise generations of fans and feel organic to his iconography along with supporting a three-act structure.<ref>Lang, B. (November 6, 2018). [https://variety.com/2018/film/news/super-mario-bros-animated-movie-illumination-1203021006/ Inside Illumination’s Plans for Animated ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie]. ''Variety''. Retrieved November 7, 2018.</ref> | On November 6, 2018, Meledandri said that he was glad the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|1993 film]] wasn't well-received, citing the primary reason being that the producers did not involve Nintendo, whereas Illumination is "embracing" Miyamoto and keeping him "front and center" in the film's creation. He said that Illumination's ''Mario'' film is in "priority development," and is hoping to release the film by 2022. Meledandri also noted that developing a ''Mario'' film is "an ambitious task", citing the challenge of adding depth to Mario that would simultaneously compromise generations of fans and feel organic to his iconography along with supporting a three-act structure.<ref>Lang, B. (November 6, 2018). [https://variety.com/2018/film/news/super-mario-bros-animated-movie-illumination-1203021006/ Inside Illumination’s Plans for Animated ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie]. ''Variety''. Retrieved November 7, 2018.</ref> | ||
Before details on the cast list were formally announced, actor [[Sebastian Maniscalco]] offhandedly announced in a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021 that he would be playing "the brother's boss, [[Foreman Spike|Spike]]" in the movie <ref>https://nintendowire.com/news/2021/08/09/sebastian-maniscalco-says-he-will-be-playing-foreman-spike-in-illuminations-super-mario-bros-movie/</ref> | |||
The September 23 2021 [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation ended with a message from Shigeru Miyamoto announcing the movie as being scheduled for the 2022 Holidays season and the cast list<ref name="Nintendo Direct"></ref>. | The September 23 2021 [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation ended with a message from Shigeru Miyamoto announcing the movie as being scheduled for the 2022 Holidays season and the cast list<ref name="Nintendo Direct"></ref>. | ||
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On January 31, 2018 during a financial briefing, Nintendo announced that Illumination would be producing an animated Mario film, co-produced by Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto. The title is currently unknown, but the film is scheduled for theatrical release for holidays 2022[1].
Production
Several days after the deal was made, Miyamoto explained why Illumination was chosen for the project over other animation companies, saying he has been interested in producing an animated film for quite some time, and contrary to popular belief, making a movie and making a game are completely different procedures. Miyamoto wanted someone with experience in the film industry to co-produce the film, and after talking with numerous directors and producers, he was introduced to Illumination through Universal Parks & Resorts, with whom Nintendo is making a theme park. Miyamoto also stated that when he begun talks with Meledandri, the latter read numerous interviews about him and felt that they had a similar approach in creation. Miyamoto describes Meledandri as having experience in the field of animation beyond Illumination, being executive producer of Ice Age and other animated projects for 20th Century Fox, as well as Meledandri being "extremely cost-conscious and time-conscious in his quest to make successful movies." Miyamoto also mentioned that Nintendo and Illumination have mutually agreed to call the deal off if neither company could think of an interesting premise, but also noted that the screenplay has been hashed out a number of times and talks are in progression, hoping to provide more information once the schedule has been ironed out.[2]
On November 6, 2018, Meledandri said that he was glad the 1993 film wasn't well-received, citing the primary reason being that the producers did not involve Nintendo, whereas Illumination is "embracing" Miyamoto and keeping him "front and center" in the film's creation. He said that Illumination's Mario film is in "priority development," and is hoping to release the film by 2022. Meledandri also noted that developing a Mario film is "an ambitious task", citing the challenge of adding depth to Mario that would simultaneously compromise generations of fans and feel organic to his iconography along with supporting a three-act structure.[3]
Before details on the cast list were formally announced, actor Sebastian Maniscalco offhandedly announced in a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021 that he would be playing "the brother's boss, Spike" in the movie [4]
The September 23 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation ended with a message from Shigeru Miyamoto announcing the movie as being scheduled for the 2022 Holidays season and the cast list[1].
Cast list[5]
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
- Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
- Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
- "Cameos" from Charles Martinet
References
- ^ a b September 23 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation
- ^ Minotti, M. (February 9, 2018). Nintendo’s Miyamoto explains how Illumination won Mario movie rights. VentureBeat. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ Lang, B. (November 6, 2018). Inside Illumination’s Plans for Animated ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie. Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ https://nintendowire.com/news/2021/08/09/sebastian-maniscalco-says-he-will-be-playing-foreman-spike-in-illuminations-super-mario-bros-movie/
- ^ https://twitter.com/illumination/status/1441169014923804681
