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Nintendo Aims to Have First (Second) Movie Out in Next 2-3 Years

Which Nintendo franchise should be made into a film first?

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SuperAngelo64

Banned
Handling it themselves? Thank God. After the Sony email leaks awhile ago I was worried they were going to let western film studios fuck up their IPs again. I'm actually excited now.
 
B

Bass260

Member
No Urban Champion in the poll? Disappointed.

Start off with Super Mario. Try out Zelda & AC if that works. The IP are still fairly strong.
 
N

Nanashrew

Banned
javac said:
Punch-Out!, an animated film about a little guy with a big heart who will stop at nothing to become the champ.
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Though I don't mind getting more boxing anime. They're fun.
 
M

Mr. X

Member
Zelda and Star Fox would be cool, I guess. Wonderful 101 please.

Terrified of how they could mess up Metroid's Samus even further.
 
N

Noi_

Banned
Nintendo Cinematic Universe pls

Pikmin webshorts? maybe some Pokemon origins netflix original series, feature length films eventually leading to a smash movie? Take my money Nintendo
 
J

javac

Member
Bowser's Inside Story Movie please. Also, Iron Man Kirby Planet Robobot.

Each movie should end with after credit scenes of Bowser sitting on a throne in space and they all lead up to Mario Galaxy: Infinity Mushroom.

Nanashrew said:
Though I don't mind getting more boxing anime. They're fun.
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I still have yet to watch Ippo :( One day!
 
I

Imperfected

Member
I'm a bit concerned about some of the things he's saying about their approach to it, but I'm glad to see they're finally capitalizing on their properties and putting some work in to increase their visibility. Along with the theme park, this was high on my list things Nintendo should have been doing years ago.
 
N

Nanashrew

Banned
javac said:
Bowser's Inside Story Movie please. Also, Iron Man Kirby Planet Robobot.

Each movie should end with after credit scenes of Bowser sitting on a throne in space and they all lead up to Mario Galaxy: Infinity Mushroom.


I still have yet to watch Ippo :( One day!
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It's a great series. It is essentially Punch-Out the anime.
 
S

SalvaPot

Member
From the Nintendo Wiki:

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Animal Crossing
Art Academy
Balloon Fight
Battle Clash
bit Generations/ Art Style
Brain Age
Big Brain Academy
Card Hero
Chibi-Robo
Clu Clu Land
Color TV
Custom Robo
Daigasso! Band Brothers
Densetsu no Stafy
Dillon's Rolling Western
Donkey Kong
​Donkey Kong Country
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Donkey Konga
DK: King of Swing
Doshin the Giant
EarthBound/Mother
Electroplankton
Endless Ocean
Excitebike
Excitetruck
Excitebots
Famicom Detective Club
Famicom Wars
Advance Wars
Battalion Wars
Fire Emblem
Fluidity
Fossil Fighters
F-1 Race
F-Zero
Game & Watch
Golden Sun
Hotel Dusk
Kid Icarus
Kirby
Kururin
Magical Starsign
Mario
Mario Kart
Mario Party
Mario Tennis
Mario Strikers
Mario Golf
Paper Mario
Mario & Luigi
Luigi's Mansion
Wrecking Crew
Dr. Mario
Mario Paint
Mario's Baseball
Super Princess Peach
Mario Sports Mix
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Metroid
​Metroid Prime
Nintendogs
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan/Elite Beat Agents
Panel de Pon/ Puzzle League
Picross
Pikmin
Pilotwings
Pokémon/Pocket Monsters
Pushmo
Punch-Out!!
Arm Wrestling
Rhythm Heaven
R.O.B.
Shaberu! DS Oryouri NAVI
Sin & Punishment
Star Fox
StarTropics
Steel Diver
Style Savvy
Super Smash Bros.
The Legend of Zelda
Tomodachi
Trace Memory
Urban Champion
Wario
​Wario Land
WarioWare
Wave Race
Wii
Wii Fit
Wii Play
Wii Party
Wii Sports
X
Xenoblade
Yakuman
Yoshi
Yoshi's Safari

Alleyway
Captain Rainbow
Chosoju Mecha MG
Codename: STEAM
Computer Othello
Cubivore
Devil's Third
Devil World
Disaster: Day of Crisis
Drill Dozer
Duck Hunt
Eternal Darkness
FlingSmash
Freakyforms
For the Frog the Bell Tolls
Geist
Gumshoe
HarmoKnight
HeliFire
Hogan`s Alley
Ice Climber
Joy Mech Fight
Mach Rider
Meteos
Mole Mania
Monkey Magic
Nazo no Murasame-jō
Nester's Funky Bowling
Nintendoji
Odama
Pandora's Tower
Radar Scope
Radar Mission
Rusty's Real Deal Baseball
Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
Sheriff
Shin Onigashima
Sky Skipper
Solar Striker
Soma Bringer
Space Fever
Space Firebird
Splatoon
Stunt Race FX
Teleroboxer
The Last Story
The Wonderful 101
Uniracers
Wild Gunman
Zangeki no Reginleiv

Partially owned:
Bayonetta 2
Culdcept
Fatal Frame
Lego City: Undercover
SimCity
Tetris
 
E

Effect

Member
Griss said:
The fact that they've stated they know live action movies are a bad idea is good news.

But what on earth do they mean by doing it themselves? They don't have any ability to do that, surely. Not to a cinematic release caliber.



The Star Fox Zero short was acceptable as a trailer for Star Fox. And only just about. As something someone would pay to watch? Get outta here, it's light years away from the required quality.
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You probably should lower down that expectation when it comes to something like this.
 
N

Nanashrew

Banned
Griss said:
The fact that they've stated they know live action movies are a bad idea is good news.

But what on earth do they mean by doing it themselves? They don't have any ability to do that, surely. Not to a cinematic release caliber.



The Star Fox Zero short was acceptable as a trailer for Star Fox. And only just about. As something someone would pay to watch? Get outta here, it's light years away from the required quality.
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Who knows.

The article says Nintendo is "partnering with multiple production studios from around the world."
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https://twitter.com/FarmboyinJapan/status/731994744218210304

Nintendo could still do plenty of work while also getting help from production studios they're partnering with.
 
J

James Scott

Banned
I heard a rumor from some random podcast that focuses on cartoons that Nintendo was planning on announcing a few movies later this year depending on how Angry Birds and Warcraft was doing.
Might be too soon, but Angry birds is doing well critically and seemingly commercially so I'm not sure if this announcement was done thanks to that.
There's also that random large non-gaming company acquisition Nintendo made awhile back. I wonder if it's related to this
 
G

GSR

Member
Sorry for the delay. I'm actually not sure what the policy is on GAF for full interview translations, but it's worth noting this isn't behind a paywall, just a registration wall:

Also: I am not a professional translator. If you see a mistake, call it out.

http://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/n...view-with-tatsumi-kimishima-movies-mobile-nx/

-You're currently working to invest your IP in new fields. In April Nintendo sold its stake in the Seattle Mariners; are you putting the income from that to use?
We aren't looking to make money simply by directly licensing our characters, but we must invest heavily in new areas such as film production going forward. When we've finalized that sale, we'd like to use part of the proceeds in these areas.

-By film production, you mean movies?
The most common meaning is films, but there's a variety of opportunities such as video content. We're currently talking with a number of partners, and I think we'll be able to finalize something in the not-too-distant future.

-In the past, there was a live-action Super Mario Brothers movie, correct?
That live-action film didn't do particularly well at the box office. From now on we'd like to do things ourselves more than just license something.

-Are you partnering with Hollywood companies?
That could be an option. That's not to say it absolutely must be Hollywood; we'll be able to discuss more once things are finalized. However, we'd like to work together with partners who can be successful on a global scale.

-Does that mean another live-action film?
We've already tried that, so perhaps not this time.

-Is the intent to be like (3D animation companies) Disney and Pixar?
We have a strong stable of IP, so we'd like to be able to do something like them. So we'll keep that in mind as we work towards making this a reality.

-Will you be announcing any production in 2016?
While I can't say a particular year, we are in specific talks at the moment. Of course we'd like to make use of any income from this year, but I can't say we're pushing it to something five years out. I'd like to make something happen before that.

-Would it be movies for Zelda or Mario?
We'd like to use IPs that are really quite popular. But I can't exactly say "we're doing Mario!" All I can say is that we'll make something everyone can enjoy.

-Well, if we're talking movies, it seems like the Zelda series would be a good fit, considering how popular it is overseas.
Put that way, of course we understand that it's something there's a strong demand for.

-So you feel there's many people who want a Zelda movie?
That's right.

-Do you believe these films will be profitable for the company?
Our primary goal is to increase the number of people who know our IPs. Our core business is to create games and hardware, but the question becomes how to make that business more effective. And of course simple advertisment is no good. So we'd like to create other businesses that can support that goal.

-In the past, have there been movies created by Nintendo?
Our partner companies have created films such as the Pokemon movies, so it's not an area we're entirely unfamiliar with.

-Pokemon's a franchise that involves games, movies, toys, all sorts of things. Would the same sort of expansion be possible for other Nintendo characters?
It's true that Pokemon has become a great success, and we have learned a lot from it, but the question for us is always "should this be the case for our IPs"? We came to the conclusion that these things must be in order to guide consumers to our core business, but that we'd like to actively move forward.

-Is Mr. Miyamoto involved in these new businesses?
Of course. He's taught many other game producers, and as a result of that we're able to have him consider how best to use our IPs. We'd like his input in our film business as well.

-How is Miitomo doing?
The number of downloads is in line with expectations, but the most important thing is that we'd like people to keep playing for a long time. We've gotten many requests to make it easier to add friends and to increase the speed of the app, and we're working to respond to those. With Miitomo, the more friends you connect with the wider the possibilities become, and we'd like to implement that into our next apps as well.

-Your next apps will be the two games announced for release this fall, correct?
That's right.

-The Animal Crossing series, where players enjoy creating fantasy towns, has fans from children to adults. Is the plan to have the smartphone app connect with games on traditional hardware?
We aim to have our smartphone games work in synergy with our traditional hardware, so we'd like to make something like that a reality. I feel that we at Nintendo are well-suited for that sort of thing.

-Do you mean interacting with the 3DS?
Considering the sales numbers for the platform, I don't think you would be wrong to imagine as much.

-Fire Emblem is more popular amongst hard-boiled fans. It's a SRPG where you direct an army, after all.
It's precisely because of that that we felt it was a good fit for smartphones. But if we were to bring it over 1:1 it would feel a bit pointless. So the question is, what parts of Fire Emblem would be enjoyable to bring to smartphones? That was the key question, and while I'm afraid the answer to that is an industry secret, we're keeping it in mind as we develop.

-In your future apps the plan is to have more monetization, but is there any concern about the increasing number of people who spend too much on smartphone games?
At the moment, we have no official reports on that. However, the players of Nintendo games are not simply made up of people who can splurge on any amount of DLC. We're working for a solution that can satisfy everyone.

-You previously announced that five apps would be released before March of 2017. That leaves two; is the next one finally Mario?
We're working to plan and develop IPs with a strong demand for them. I can't say "the fourth game will be Mario", but we're well aware of people's hopes.

-What are your thoughts on your next-generation console, NX?
It's something very new. The hardware, the software lineup, all of it is something I'd like to play for the first time myself.

-By releasing in March 2017, you're missing end-of-year sales. Isn't that a bit late?
It's for the purposes of our game development schedule. When people finish the launch titles, they'll want things to buy in spring, on summer break, at Christmas. As such, it's not simply a question of when the hardware's ready; rather, we need to ensure our software lineup is also in a good place.

-Is that in response to criticisms that the Wii U stalled out due to lack of games?
That was indeed a learning experience for us. However, it's also true that we were struggling with the exchange rate at the time as well.

-Given the NX will be released next March, won't that cause people to stop buying consoles this year?
Our business is a lively one. Of course, if you compare the Wii U to the Wii, you understand that situation. When the NX is released, the Wii U business will slow. But the 3DS has Pokemon coming this autumn, and that's such a big hit that I can't imagine the NX will have a negative impact on the 3DS.

-It seems more to me that the NX will have an effect on the Wii U due to the fact that both will be consoles.
I suppose it can be seen that way. However, the NX is neither the successor to the Wii U nor to the 3DS. It's a new way of playing games, which I think will have a larger impact than the Wii U, but I don't feel it's a pure replacement for the Wii U.

-The forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2017 remains unchanged from last year. However, projected Wii U sales are 240,000 units behind. Do you feel the NX will sell enough to make up that difference?
The NX is still an uncertain quantity, so any numbers are tentative. However, it's true it will be difficult unless we foster a strong interest in the NX in our customers. In addition, I have high hopes for the sales of our smartphone apps.

-I am curious about the price. Nintendo has a history of value-focused consoles.
It's true there is a certain expectation for the prices of Nintendo consoles. Our developers put a lot into them, but we can not sell at a loss. The final price is determined by balancing these two conflicting ideas. I don't believe it's as simple as "because this is a new platform, we can make it more expensive."
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L Thammy

Member
Time Twist, with Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ.

Also Mach Rider, Battle Clash, Sin & Punishment, and Famicom Detective Club.
 
W

watershed

Banned
Thanks for the translation. I'm more and more curious if the NX will have a gimmick beyond having 2 form factors with a shared library (if that is even the case). And it definitely seems like the next smartphone game after AC and FE will be Mario. I just hope Nintendo knows what they're doing. Miitomo is a bore.
 
J

James Scott

Banned
I'm now wondering why more videogame studios dont' have in house animation studios.
A lot of them use CG for trailers, and I imagine that the technical knowledge and 3D assets created for games can be used in movies as well.
The Star Fox CG renders for promotional materials, for example, were used for the animated short.
Nintendo also has the benefit of being able to use their 3D assets to help them as a toy maker (the smash bros amiibo line is based on 3D models from Smash 4)
There's a lot they can get out of their assets which seems pretty smart
 
S

Skux

Member
Staggering that they don't already have their own series of animated films (that aren't Pokémon).

A Starfox or Yoshi film, if done right, would destroy box offices.
 
S

SalvaPot

Member
GSR said:
Sorry for the delay. I'm actually not sure what the policy is on GAF for full interview translations, but it's worth noting this isn't behind a paywall, just a registration wall:

Also: I am not a professional translator. If you see a mistake, call it out.

http://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/n...view-with-tatsumi-kimishima-movies-mobile-nx/
-It seems more to me that the NX will have an effect on the Wii U due to the fact that both will be consoles.
I suppose it can be seen that way. However, the NX is neither the successor to the Wii U nor to the 3DS. It's a new way of playing games, which I think will have a larger impact than the Wii U, but I don't feel it's a pure replacement for the Wii U.
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Brilliant stuff, I think I am going to make a thread about this particular part, since there is a very interesting discussion there waiting to happen.
 
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L Thammy

Member
Nickle said:
Kranky Kong's Red Light District Adventure
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This better be a whole movie revolving around Cranky Kong complaining that video gme gorilla hookers were better in the golden age of arcade games.
It should be at least as long as the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
 
E

Etzer

Member
-Does that mean another live-action film?
We've already tried that, so perhaps not this time.
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One bad live-action movie in 1993 is the reason they're averse to considering making one today, seeing the recent wave of successful live action adaptations?
 
N

Nanashrew

Banned
Etzer said:
One bad live-action movie in 1993 is the reason they're averse to considering making one today, seeing the recent wave of successful live action adaptations?
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Tbh, I think it's perfectly fine that they don't want to pursue live-action. All their IPs are best fit as cartoons/anime and animated CG.
 
G

GiantBreadbug

Member
Get the fucking Smash 4 CG team to do a Smash movie. Those reveal trailers were hype as shit. With some good writing behind them, that'd be insanely popular.
 
P

Penguin

Member
Etzer said:
One bad live-action movie in 1993 is the reason they're averse to considering making one today, seeing the recent wave of successful live action adaptations?
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Yeah those live-action video games have been kicking arse recently...

Granted, CG/animation hasn't been killer either.
 
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Makonero

Member
casiopao said:
Xenoblade Chronicle X anime please. I need that slice of life of BLADE. LOl.^~^

Pizza for life guys.^~^
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If we had a cross between Xenoblade X and Mario we could have Manon talking to Toads...which by definition would be the most grating conversation to hear in the world
 
C

casiopao

Member
Wait wait wait. Everyone loves those dogs and cats video right?

Lets make Nintendogs Hachiko edition.^~^ just make it tragedy and we will get all the money running.^~^
 
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