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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Includes Disclaimer That It Cannot Be Used For AI TrainingThe Super Mario Bros. Movie includes a disclaimer in its credits stating that it cannot be used to train AI, a warning also present in Universal's recent films. Nintendo has been discussing AI internally, with former president Doug Bowser noting its potential to enhance gameplay while emphasizing the importance of human creativity in game development.
Anya Taylor-Joy Did Not Actually Barf When Voicing Peach For The First Time In Mario MovieAnya Taylor-Joy clarified that she did not vomit while voicing Princess Peach for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but rather during her first-ever voice acting job. She explained that the confusion stemmed from a previous interview where she discussed a separate voice acting experience. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a major box office success, and a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is currently in production.
Zelda Movie Filming At Same Locations As The Lord Of The Rings, And People Are ExcitedThe upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is filming in New Zealand, utilizing some of the same scenic locations as Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Director Wes Ball aims to create a serious film that fulfills fans' desires for the franchise. The movie, a joint production between Nintendo and Sony Pictures, is set for a May 2027 release.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is No. 9 Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie Of All Time After Just 5 DaysThe Super Mario Bros. Movie has become the ninth highest-grossing video game movie of all time after only five days, earning $372.5 million worldwide. This article ranks the top 16 highest-grossing video game films, including titles like A Minecraft Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Pokemon Detective Pikachu, based on domestic, international, and worldwide box office figures.
It's the start of the month and Prime Video has added loads of new movies: here are the 3 I recommend you watch this weekend (April 3–April 5)This guide recommends three movies available on Prime Video for the weekend of April 3-5: the thriller Crime 101 starring Chris Hemsworth, the sci-fi classic The Terminator, and the cult zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse. The recommendations come from Will Salmon, GamesRadar's Streaming Editor.
Project Hail Mary directors showed off an "embarrassing" 225-minute cut to fellow filmmakers and received…Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller shared an "embarrassing" 225-minute cut of their film Project Hail Mary with filmmaker friends, who advised them to significantly shorten it. The directors explained that while they found many scenes charming, they didn't always land with the audience, making the editing process easier.
How Tom Holland’s Return as Spider-Man Signals the MCU’s Next PhaseMarvel Studios and Sony Pictures have announced "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," the fourth installment starring Tom Holland, set for release on July 31, 2026. This film marks a significant reset for the character, focusing on Peter Parker's journey after losing his identity, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing and a return to more grounded, street-level storytelling.
After topping the box office with Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling joins Daniels' first movie since Everything…Ryan Gosling has been cast in the upcoming film by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known for their work on Everything Everywhere All at Once. This marks the directorial duo's first project since their multi-award-winning absurdist comedy.
Project Hail Mary 2 reportedly "not out of the question" after the sci-fi film had the biggest non-franchise opening at the box office since OppenheimerFollowing the successful box office and critical reception of the science fiction film Project Hail Mary, a sequel is reportedly not out of the question. MGM Amazon is considering a follow-up, which would depend on author Andy Weir's willingness to write another story. The film has been praised for its sense of wonder and inventive filmmaking.- Project Hail Mary has a massive opening weekend at the box officeThe science fiction film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, achieved a significant opening weekend at the box office, grossing $140.9 million globally. This debut marks the biggest of 2026, surpassing Scream 7's performance.
- Project Hail Mary has convinced me to start getting excited for Star Wars: StarfighterThe film Project Hail Mary has boosted excitement for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling. The author draws parallels between the two sci-fi blockbusters, highlighting Gosling's ability to carry a film and the potential for strong character bonds and adventure in Starfighter.
Project Hail Mary screenwriter says his unmade Spider-Man spin-off movie didn't happen because of the 2014 Sony…Screenwriter Drew Goddard revealed that his planned Sinister Six movie, a Spider-Man spin-off, was canceled due to the 2014 Sony Hack. The hack significantly disrupted Sony Pictures' operations, leading to the cancellation of several projects, including Goddard's film.
New sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary debuts to best previews of 2026 and could become Amazon's biggest movie at the…The new sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary has achieved the highest box office previews of 2026, earning over $11 million. This strong debut positions the film to potentially become Amazon MGM Studios' biggest movie release ever, surpassing Creed 3's previous record.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is so popular that it's officially doubled the trailer views of No Way HomeThe trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved a record-breaking 718.6 million views across all platforms within 24 hours. This figure more than doubles the 355.5 million views of Spider-Man: No Way Home and surpasses Grand Theft Auto VI's trailer views.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Just Did Something Even GTA 6 Couldn'tThe trailer for the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved over 718 million views on YouTube within 24 hours, surpassing the record previously set by Grand Theft Auto 6's trailer. This massive viewership includes promotion for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation 5, highlighting the strong synergy between the film and the game.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune 3's frustrating trailer rollouts cannot become the new normalThe article criticizes the rollout strategies for trailers of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Dune 3," arguing that unconventional premieres on platforms like TikTok and experimental formats detract from the impact of these major film releases. It advocates for a return to traditional trailer releases that build genuine audience excitement.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day pulls a No Way Home by clearly editing spoilers out of the trailerThe trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is being scrutinized for digitally removing characters from a fight scene, a tactic previously used in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Speculation is rife about which characters, such as Hulk, Punisher, or Daredevil, might have been edited out, with the identity of Sadie Sink's character also a point of interest.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day dethrones GTA 6 by having the first trailer in history to surpass 500 million views in one dayThe first trailer for the upcoming Marvel movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day has broken the record for the most views in its first 24 hours, surpassing 500 million views. This achievement dethroned Grand Theft Auto 6, which previously held the record with 475 million views.
14 Films on Hulu That Deserve Your AttentionHulu offers a diverse selection of 14 films across various genres, including action, comedy, horror, and drama. The list highlights recent releases and acclaimed movies such as 'Rye Lane,' 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline,' and the 'John Wick Series,' showcasing the platform's growing movie library.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's recreation of an iconic comic book cover might reveal which surprising villain is in…Spider-Man: Brand New Day is recreating iconic comic book covers, with a recent image mirroring Amazing Spider-Man #134, featuring the villain Tarantula. This suggests Tarantula may appear in the film, potentially uniting Spider-Man and The Punisher against a common enemy. The film is set to release on July 31.