![]() ![]() ![]() It only makes sense now that Hollywood turns to computer animation for the new “Super Mario Bros. The 1993 live-action flick was a flop, despite the best efforts of Bob Hoskins as Mario, John Leguizamo as Luigi and Dennis Hopper as Bowser. Thankfully, the two new movies don’t require blowing on any cartridges or charging the batteries of your handheld device - simply buy a ticket to the multiplex or press play on your remote to fire up your Apple TV+ subscription. Suffice it to say, the Gameboy was an upgrade! Many gamers had to blow on the cartridge to get it to work, but our console was so peculiar that it only worked if you pushed the cartridge in but didn’t push it down. I’ve been a huge fan of both games since my very first Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. Movie” opens in theaters nationwide, while the biopic “Tetris” is now streaming on Apple TV+. Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. One is a fictional tale set inside the animated fantasy world of the game itself, the other is a true story of the real-life maneuvering and cutthroat business deals behind the scenes that brought the game to homes around the world. Hollywood delivers a double dose of Nintendo nostalgia this week with a pair of video game adaptations. WTOP's Jason Fraley covers 'Mario' & 'Tetris' (Part 1) Business & Finance Click to expand menu. ![]()
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