We already know that Sony's been trying to make a Super Mario movie, but what we didn't previously know is that it wants to make a Super Smash Bros flick, too. Uncovered by Ars Technica as part of the Japanese giant's now infamous emails hack, there are multiple references to Nintendo's mascot mash-up, with the firm apparently making a "full court press" to secure the rights.
Hot shot producer Avi Arad – who was connected to the previous Sony Pictures rumours involving the aforementioned Italian plumber – seems to be the one trying to spearhead things, with mention of a Pokémon adaptation as well. Of course, Sony's no stranger to video game movies, with Uncharted, The Last of Us, and Metal Gear Solid flicks all supposedly in the pipeline. The big problem/good thing is that they never actually get made.
[source arstechnica.com, via vg247.com]
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Not a fan of movies based on games, or visa versa.
I remember watching the Street Fighter movie as a kid (I loved Street Fighter growing up). Oh man was that a bad movie lol...
I got to say I loved Silent Hill...could've been better, but not a bad horror film. The sequel was a stinker, but still the first one was pretty good. I do remember seeing Mortal Kombat in the theaters, and liked it...only because of being a Christopher Lambert fan, but to this day...the special effects and movie itself is horrible...and the sequel was even worse. Other than that, Max Payne, Need For Speed, Street Fighter, Double Dragon, Alone In The Dark and the Super Mario Bros Movie (with the fact that I own that one and still have a good time watching it even though it's horrible), they were all junk. I could see an animated Super Mario Bros movie as long as it's made with time and patience and I could even see another Pokemon movie, but unless they're animated, it's a flop...I guess we'll hold out to see if the Ratchet and Clank animated film will be any good.
@get2sammyb what's next, super smash bros X playstation all-stars?
Subspace Emissary was very "movie like" for a Nitneod game, I could see that drawing interest.
Biggest problem though - it would have to be a silent movie b/c half of Ntinedo's characters don't talk. Oh sure, you get the occasional - "It's a me, Mario" - but no way no how does Link get an actual spoken voice. So I don't see how you get a SSB movie to work.
Ah, so this is one of the reasons why nintendolife isn't reporting on these leaks still.
I'd imagine it was be total rubbish.
I can see it working going off the Sub Space emicery (how ever its spelt) the story mode from SSBB (the Wii Games to ppl who dont know) but for me id just mutch rather have a new Game over a Film baced off a Game... its why i dont like the Idea of a Zelda or Metroid Film.
first that Pixels movie and now this. Just focus on your own IPs Sony, leave your rivals well known mascots alone.
Not every game needs a movie...
Smash really doesn't seem like a good idea to me. I really hope all those movies never get made just because the games are fine enough. The only game movie I'm actually looking forward to is Ratchet & Clank, and that's probably enough for me.
Please, no.
Errrr. what? I can't even imagine what the plotline would be.
Tbh it could be interesting if its about a Kid (Master hand) growing up playing with the smash characters in toy form and as time progress with each game so does his attachment/perception.
Jeez, sounds dire. Though possibly not as awful as the decision to make a Last of Us movie. I so know they are going to mess that up big time.
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