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After Johnny Cage, Karl Urban Wants To Play Another Famous John In A Video Game Movie
Actor Karl Urban, who will play Johnny Cage in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, expressed his desire to portray John Marston in a potential Red Dead Redemption film or TV adaptation. Urban cited Red Dead Redemption as one of his favorite games and mentioned his past role in the Doom movie. The article also touches on Take-Two Interactive's cautious approach to licensing its intellectual properties for adaptations, citing past successes and failures.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Rockets Past Sonic 2 And Uncharted On The All-Time Video Game Movie Charts
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has surpassed $414 million globally, making it the seventh highest-grossing video game movie of all time, ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Uncharted. It is expected to climb further, with potential to overtake Rampage and Warcraft soon. The film is still awaiting its release in Japan on April 24 to coincide with the Golden Week holiday.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Helped Break A 106-Year Record
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie contributed to AMC Theatres achieving its best Easter weekend in 106 years, with over 6 million people attending its US and international locations. The movie's merchandise sales ranked second all-time for AMC, behind only Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. The film earned $372 million globally in its first five days.
Anya Taylor-Joy Did Not Actually Barf When Voicing Peach For The First Time In Mario Movie
Anya 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.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is No. 9 Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie Of All Time After Just 5 Days
The 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.
Jack Black Doubts Rockstar Will Ever Greenlight a Red Dead Redemption Movie, So He Has an Idea for the Perfect Character He'd Play in Red Dead Redemption 3
Actor Jack Black expressed doubt that Rockstar Games will produce a Red Dead Redemption movie, but he has an idea for a character he would play in Red Dead Redemption 3. Black humorously suggested he would play himself in the potential game.
It's A Shame Rockstar Won't Make A Red Dead Movie, Jack Black Says
Actor Jack Black expressed his desire for a Red Dead Redemption movie, stating that Rockstar's games are highly cinematic and would translate well to film. He even humorously called out Rockstar founders Dan and Sam Houser, despite Dan Houser having left the company.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Rosalina actor Brie Larson proves being a space princess can't save you from experiencing peak Mario Kart: "Are you actually kidding me right now?"
Brie Larson, who plays Princess Rosalina in the Super Mario Movie, experienced a classic Mario Kart moment during a cast tournament, losing her first-place lead after being hit by multiple Red Shells. The incident highlights the game's notorious unpredictability, even for those involved in the Super Mario universe. The article also briefly mentions the success of the Super Mario movies due to collaboration with Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto.
Charlie Day Says What We're All Thinking: Danny DeVito Should Play Wario In The Next Mario Movie
Charlie Day, who voices Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie franchise, has expressed his desire for Danny DeVito to voice Wario in a potential future installment. DeVito himself has previously joked about wanting the role. While Wario was absent from the first two films, the success of the franchise makes a third movie likely, with speculation that Wario could be introduced then.
Random: Jack Black Jokingly Suggests A Third Mario Movie Will Arrive In 2029
Actor Jack Black jokingly suggested that a third Super Mario movie could be released in 2029, following the success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. While not official, this timeline aligns with the three-year gap between previous film releases. Nintendo also has The Legend of Zelda scheduled for 2027 and potentially a Donkey Kong spin-off.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opens Huge, But Not Expected To Beat The 2023 Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved a strong opening weekend, earning $34 million on its first day in the US and projecting $128.2 million over three days. While its opening is significant, it is not expected to surpass the total earnings of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film has an A- CinemaScore rating, indicating positive audience reception.
Yakuza writer "can't think of any role" for Jack Black, but wants to reach out anyway
Yakuza series writer Masayoshi Yokoyama has acknowledged actor Jack Black's interest in starring in a live-action adaptation of the game. While Yokoyama cannot currently envision a specific role for Black, he expressed a desire to connect with the actor.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review: "Never quite reaches Galaxy's gravity-defying game heights"
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a creative and energetic sequel that improves upon its predecessor, but suffers from an underdeveloped story and the marginalization of key characters like Rosalina. While Bowser Jr. and Yoshi are strong additions, the film struggles to maintain focus, ultimately falling short of the heights of its source material despite impressive action and animation sequences.
Short Leading Men Who Built Lasting Careers in Hollywood
This article highlights several Hollywood actors who have achieved significant success despite not fitting the traditional tall leading man archetype. It celebrates the rise of the 'short king' phenomenon, emphasizing that charisma, talent, and screen presence are more important than physical height in building lasting careers in the entertainment industry.
Jack Black may have accidentally revealed that The Super Mario Movie 3 is on the way – and when we can expect it
Jack Black, the voice of Bowser, may have accidentally revealed that The Super Mario Bros. Movie 3 is in development and could be released in 2029. He made the comment during an interview where he also freestyled a song about his character.
So, Will you Be Watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to release in cinemas on April 1st, 2026, with projections of a $350 million worldwide box office. Early reviews praise its heart, fan service, and visual quality, noting the inclusion of two post-credit scenes. The film features returning cast members like Chris Pratt and Jack Black, alongside new additions such as Brie Larson as Rosalina.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more (March 30–April…
This week's streaming releases feature a notable trend of animal-themed horror movies, including Anaconda, Primate, and Bambi: The Reckoning. Other new additions include the return of Apple TV's Your Friends & Neighbors, the whodunnit series If It's Tuesday, It's Murder on Disney Plus, and the action film Pretty Lethal on Prime Video.
Mario Galaxy Movie star Jack Black would like to appear in a live-action Yakuza adaptation: "Sega, give me a jingle"
Actor Jack Black, who voices Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has expressed interest in appearing in a live-action adaptation of Sega's Yakuza series. Black, who also starred in the Minecraft movie, is eager for a role and has encouraged Sega to reach out. The Yakuza franchise has previously seen live-action adaptations, including a 2007 film and a recent Prime Video series.
Jack Black would be up for playing a 'portly American' if there's another live-action Yakuza movie:…
Actor Jack Black has expressed interest in playing a 'portly American' character in a live-action Yakuza movie, potentially shifting from his recent work with Nintendo on Super Mario Galaxy. While the Yakuza series is primarily set in Japan, the games have featured American characters and settings in recent installments. Black previously voiced Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Claptrap in the Borderlands film.
Despite already being Bowser in the Super Mario movies, Jack Black wants to star in a live-action Yakuza adaptation:…
Actor Jack Black, known for his role as Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has expressed interest in starring in a live-action adaptation of the Yakuza video game series. He has previously lent his voice to characters in Minecraft and Borderlands adaptations.
