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Pushing Buttons: Nintendo is making a new Mario movie – and I have an idea to make it better than the last one

In this week’s newsletter: To win over the critics, a second instalment of the $1bn box-office smash should focus more on storytelling than nostalgic iconography

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Nintendo's Mario Day 2024 reveals were great – but where's the Switch 2?

Mario Day 2024 included a new movie reveal and remake release dates, but a new Mario game was missing. Is Nintendo saving it for the Switch 2?

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Miyamoto confirms new Super Mario Movie from Illumination coming in 2026, but instead of a sequel, the film is "broadening Mario's world"

Series creator Shigeru Miyamoto is back in a producing role

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The Wild Robot trailer is a masterclass in stunning animation

Illumination, take notes.

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Migration review – perky animation scripted by White Lotus creator Mike White

This harmless, run of the millpond tale of a mallard family on the move takes wing thanks to White’s sharp writing

The Guardian - UK

Migration review – zany ducks-in-the-city adventure from White Lotus’ Mike White

Co-scripted by White (a vegan), and superbly voiced by the likes of Awkwafina and David Mitchell, this family comedy about migrating ducks is a fun ride with clipped wings

The Guardian - UK

Despicable Me 4 trailer has fans saying the same – but when will it stream online?

Despicable Me 4 "looks like a billion-dollar movie" say fans, but how long to wait before it comes to streaming platforms?

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How come all these video game adaptations are suddenly great?

From The Last of Us to Super Mario, the game adaptation curse appears to be lifting.

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Record-breaking box office: The Color Purple musical dazzles holiday audiences

The Color Purple brings holiday cheer and impressive box office numbers, outshining Aquaman 2. Musical magic and surprises await in this year-end battle.

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Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Rounds Out The DCEU's Bad Year At The Box Office With Some Rough Numbers

The box office numbers show that big new releases like Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom and Migration failed to get people into theaters this past weekend.

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‘Migration’: Cartoon ducks never spread their wings in lush-looking animated comedy

Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks and Danny DeVito provide voices for the colorful family adventure.

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Critics Have Seen Migration, See What They’re Saying About Illumination’s Latest Animated Flick

Illumination's latest movie, Migration, has screened for critics, and they're sharing thoughts.

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Movie Review: A helicopter father flies his duck family south in 'Migration'

Illumination's “Migration” is vividly animated with warm cartoon tones that would do Daffy proud

The Independent UK

Migration Review: Illumination's Latest Is Pretty But Dull

Migration can be said to be one of Illumination’s best movies yet, but that’s a pretty low bar to clear.

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Netflix's new no.1 movie has a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and families adore it

Sing it with me (again): Sing 2 is an animated caper with 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score and it's top of Netflix's chart

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The Best Animated Christmas Movies And How To Watch them

There are some great animated Christmas movies out there that you can watch right now. Here's how.

Total Film

Nintendo announces live-action Zelda movie

A live-action Zelda movie is in development with director Wes Ball

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Every Animated Movie That Has Made At Least $1 Billion At The Box Office

Ever wanted to know which animated movie is the most successful of all time? Well, here's your chance...

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Super Mario Bros. And Barbie Become The Only Two Movies To Make A Billion Dollars This Year, And One Internet User Just Had A Brilliant Idea For Potential Sequels

Barbie joined The Super Mario Bros. Movie as being 2023's only billion-dollar box office hits, and one fan has a great idea for sequels.

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Lush animates kids' bath time with Super Mario

Bath bomb inventor Lush has launched a mysterious explosive with a lovely smell, following a collaboration with Nintendo and Illumination.

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Super Mario Movie Studio Boss Clears The Air Over Legend Of Zelda Rumors

Following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, its studio boss addressed recent rumors tied to a Legend of Zelda film.

Total Film

Legend of Zelda movie isn't in the works, studio boss confirms

"I don’t know where that came from"

Inverse

Zelda Movie: Illumination Leak Reveals a Possible Answer to the Game's Biggest Mystery

The Legend of Zelda may be coming to the big screen and if so, it could finally answer most burning question about its protagonist.

Daily Mirror

Universal Studios shares sneak peek at brand new Minions themed land opening this year

Universal Orlando Resort in Florida is poised to open Minions Land this summer, building on the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and bringing Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes to the park

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How and where to stream the Super Mario Bros. movie from home

The Super Mario Bros. movie is streaming now, but only on select platforms - and not in every country. Here's where to stream it

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