Super Mario Bros.

Illumination and Nintendo Announce New Animated Film Based on the World of Super Mario Bros.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Illumination (HQ: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Founder and CEO: Chris Meledandri) and Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Minami-ku, Japan; Representative Director and President: Shuntaro Furukawa, “Nintendo” hereafter) today announced that they are producing a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.

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  • Illumination (HQ: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Founder and CEO: Chris Meledandri) and Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Minami-ku, Japan; Representative Director and President: Shuntaro Furukawa, “Nintendo” hereafter) today announced that they are producing a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240309743708/en/
    This new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. is planned to be released on April 3, 2026 in the US and many additional markets globally with select territories releasing throughout the month of April.
  • The film will be produced by Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director, Fellow of Nintendo, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, and written by Matthew Fogel.
  • The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and distributed theatrically worldwide by Universal Pictures.

Take a Warp Pipe Down Memory Lane This MAR10 Day with Special Events and Missions Featuring Classic Mario Games

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on Super NES with Nintendo Switch Online.

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  • Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on Super NES with Nintendo Switch Online.
  • To enter, you must participate in the Tournament in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game during the Tournament Period.
  • Play games featuring Mario and friends and receive free Mario-themed items, while supplies last.
  • Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

The Legend of Zelda, Baldur’s Gate 3 and COCOON Lead Finalists for the 24th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The finalists for the 24th Annual Game Developers Choice awards, the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industry’s top games and developers, have been revealed.

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  • The finalists for the 24th Annual Game Developers Choice awards, the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industry’s top games and developers, have been revealed.
  • The Game Developers Choice Awards are uniquely positioned as the leading video game awards that are nominated by, voted on, and decided by video game developers within the industry.
  • Any video game that was released and made publicly available during the 2023 calendar year is eligible for free nomination for the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards.
  • As in years past, the Game Developers Choice Awards will be live-streamed alongside the Independent Games Festival Awards on the official GDC Twitch channel .

Jump Into the Unexpected: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Launches Today for Nintendo Switch

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Friday, October 20, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231020976343/en/
    Today’s launch of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game for the Nintendo Switch system builds on the rich, multi-decade legacy of the original Super Mario Bros. game and is the first new 2D side-scrolling Mario game for a console in more than 10 years.
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    In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the benevolent Prince Florian invites Mario and his friends to the Flower Kingdom.
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder is now available at select retailers, in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com at a suggested retail price of $59.99.
  • To celebrate the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, My Nintendo members can enter for a chance to win a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, where they can experience the excitement of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.

Best Buy’s Holiday Sneak Peek is Here

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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    Best Buy’s Holiday Sneak Peek is Here.
  • Best Buy will end the month giving members early access to some of the best Black Friday deals Oct. 27-29.
  • Experience stores: This holiday season, Best Buy will have more than 50 Experience stores open across the country.
  • 1 My Best Buy Plus™ and My Best Buy Total™ memberships are subject to complete Terms and Conditions.

Nintendo Celebrates the Holidays Early With Bundles for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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    Nintendo Switch™ – Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe Bundle (Full Game Download + 3 Mo.
  • Take in a serene sea breeze with the Nintendo Switch Lite Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition – Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle.
  • For more information about the bundles for Animal Crossing: New Horizon and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, please visit https://www.nintendo.com/retail-offers/ .
  • Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC at no additional cost.

Photos of Nintendo Live 2023 at Arch at 705 Pike in the Seattle Convention Center are Available on Business Wire’s Website

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans of all ages line up for Nintendo Live 2023 at Arch at 705 Pike in the Seattle Convention Center, an all-ages celebration of Nintendo fun.

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  • In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans of all ages line up for Nintendo Live 2023 at Arch at 705 Pike in the Seattle Convention Center, an all-ages celebration of Nintendo fun.
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    In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans of all ages line up for Nintendo Live 2023 at Arch at 705 Pike in the Seattle Convention Center, an all-ages celebration of Nintendo fun.
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    In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, an excited fan plays the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game before its release during Nintendo Live 2023 at Arch at 705 Pike in the Seattle Convention Center, an all-ages celebration of Nintendo fun.
  • In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans capture their own memorable photos at the Super Mario Bros. Wonder area during Nintendo Live 2023 at Arch at 705 Pike in the Seattle Convention Center, an all-ages celebration of Nintendo fun.

Experience the Unexpected in Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gameplay Presentation

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

To view the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct video in its entirety, visit Nintendo’s YouTube channel .

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  • To view the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct video in its entirety, visit Nintendo’s YouTube channel .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230831041355/en/
    Get ready to jump into the unexpected with Super Mario Bros. Wonder – the next evolution of Mario fun and the first 2D side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. game in more than 10 years, which launches on Oct. 20 for the Nintendo Switch family of systems!
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    Get ready to jump into the unexpected with Super Mario Bros. Wonder – the next evolution of Mario fun and the first 2D side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. game in more than 10 years!
  • In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the benevolent Prince Florian invites Mario and his friends to the Flower Kingdom – a not-so-distant land just beyond the Mushroom Kingdom.

Michaels Finds 80% of Gen Z and Millennials Celebrate Halloween; 1 in 4 Report Living for the Holiday

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Michaels , the destination for all things creative, polled 1,574 Gen Z and millennials to gather insights regarding their attitudes and beliefs surrounding spooky season, and nearly 70% named Halloween as the most inclusive holiday.

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  • Michaels , the destination for all things creative, polled 1,574 Gen Z and millennials to gather insights regarding their attitudes and beliefs surrounding spooky season, and nearly 70% named Halloween as the most inclusive holiday.
  • Key survey findings include celebratory personalities, the truth about superstitions, Halloween costume winners, and more.
  • There are more believers than not with 60% of Gen Z and millennials having some level of superstition around Friday the 13th.
  • On the flip side, 31% love it, seeing it as a bonus holiday for scary movies and spooky stories.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Transforms Toy Assortment, Featuring the Hottest Brands for the Holiday Season

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced its exclusive list of Top Toys, showcasing a complete transformation of its toy selection.

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  • BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced its exclusive list of Top Toys, showcasing a complete transformation of its toy selection.
  • “We’re thrilled to offer our greatest selection of toys ever this holiday season,” said Rachael Vegas, Chief Merchandising Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club.
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    Battat Big Red Barn Animal Set: $22.99
    BJ’s is bringing significant newness to their clubs this holiday season, by offering on-trend items from top brands at compelling prices, for an unbeatable shopping experience for its members.
  • BJ’s full assortment of toys will be available for purchase both in-club and online at BJs.com/toys by early September, with incredible savings and promotions throughout the holiday season.