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Scrapped The Super Mario Bros. Movie Ending Revealed
The Super Mario Bros. Movie originally planned to feature more cameos, including a character from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. This ending was ultimately scrapped by Nintendo during development.
Jon Favreau explains how The Mandalorian and Grogu's unlikely Martin Scorsese cameo came to be
Director Jon Favreau explained how legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese came to voice an alien shopkeeper in the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu. Favreau, a fan of Scorsese's work, expressed his admiration and slight nervousness around the influential director.
Miyamoto explains how Fox McCloud ended up in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto explained that the idea for Fox McCloud's cameo in The Super Mario Bros. Movie originated from the animation studio Illumination. This surprise appearance was not widely anticipated, even with other Nintendo character cameos confirmed.
Despite plenty of cameos in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, an Avengers-style Super Smash Bros. film isn't likely right now
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri have stated that a Super Smash Bros. film is unlikely in the near future, despite cameos in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. They are currently focused on individual film projects rather than building a shared cinematic universe like Marvel's Avengers. Cameos and character introductions are being considered on a case-by-case basis for fun within scenes.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ending explained: how many post-credits scenes are there, all the Nintendo cameos, and does it set up a Super Smash Bros. movie?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's ending resolves the conflict with Bowser Jr. and Rosalina, featuring numerous Nintendo character cameos and setting up potential future installments like a Super Smash Bros. movie. The film includes two post-credits scenes, one featuring Fox McCloud and another introducing Princess Daisy, hinting at further franchise expansion.
No Smash Bros. Movie In The Works, Despite Mario Galaxy’s Surprise Crossovers
Nintendo and Illumination have stated there are no current plans for a Super Smash Bros. crossover movie, despite the inclusion of Star Fox's Fox McCloud in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. The companies are focusing on individual film projects rather than building a shared cinematic universe. Director Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri confirmed that character cameos are considered on a case-by-case basis for scene-specific fun.
Shigeru Miyamoto says he’s “on a mission to try to include Pikmin in any kind of Nintendo product we put up”
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto stated his ongoing mission is to incorporate Pikmin into as many Nintendo products as possible, seeing the creatures' appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as a natural fit. The entire Pikmin series is currently available on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Spoils That Fox McCloud In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Console Creatures
Nintendo and Illumination have revealed that Fox McCloud will make an appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, set to release on April 1, 2026. This follows a previous reveal of Pikmin cameos. The inclusion of these characters has led to speculation about a potential Super Smash Bros. movie.
Nintendo spoils shocking Star Fox cameo for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo has revealed that Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series will make a cameo appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, even releasing a movie poster for the character. This surprise inclusion, revealed just a week before the film's release, has led to speculation about potential future crossovers, including a Super Smash Bros. movie.
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is filled with MCU cameos
The first trailer for the upcoming Marvel film Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been released, featuring numerous cameos from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film, starring Tom Holland, will explore the consequences of Peter Parker being forgotten by the world, and will feature team-ups with characters like the Punisher and Bruce Banner. The trailer also hints at the appearance of the Hand and potentially Daredevil, building anticipation for the film's July 31 premiere.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues its reference-heavy marketing campaign with a surprise cameo from another Nintendo IP
The marketing campaign for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues to feature numerous video game references, with a recent social media spot revealing a cameo from Pikmin. This follows previous teases and a significant presence of Donkey Kong in the 2023 film. The movie is set to release on April 1st.
The Hulk may be hiding in plain sight in one of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day teasers
Teasers for the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day have sparked speculation among Marvel fans that The Incredible Hulk may be making a cameo. The film is also set to feature Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner and Jon Bernthal as The Punisher. The marketing campaign involves releasing short clips hourly, creating a scavenger hunt for fans.
