[cheery synth music]
[music ends]
[cheery synth music returns] [speaking in Japanese] [translator] -Hello, everyone.
I'm Shigeru Miyamoto. As we previously mentioned, in today's Nintendo Direct,
we'll reveal the first trailer for the Super Mario Brothers animated movie
for the very first time. This Nintendo Direct is also being broadcast simultaneously
at New York Comic Con.
Hello, New York Comic Con!
It's been nearly 40 years since the original Mario Brothers game
was released in Japan.
Today, lots of people around the world are playing Mario games.
Thank you all so much.
Finally, the world of Super Mario Brothers
will become an animated movie.
We've been working on this movie together with Chris Meledandri
from Illumination for a long time,
from brainstorming, and all the way through production.
The time flew by as we were having fun figuring out how to depict
the Super Mario characters and world.
Now, I'd like to hear from Chris-san,
my good friend, and great partner for the movie.
Let's bring him in.
Chris-san!
[Chris Meledandri] -Thank you, Miyamoto-san.
I am speaking on behalf of our directors
Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath,
and the entire Illumination crew of artists,
when I tell you that producing The Super Mario Brothers movie with you,
and your team at Nintendo, has been an absolute privilege.
Our crew is filled with Mario fanatics,
and they're bringing the very best of their talent to this film, every day.
Next week we complete animation.
We are knee-deep into lighting and compositing.
Composer Bryan Tyler heads to the scoring stage in just 11 days.
He's been working hand-in-hand with Koji Kondo
to integrate classic themes from the game, into the film's score.
Miyamoto-san,
it's been over seven years since we first started talking about
making this movie together.
And it is thrilling to finally be here to show the very first look
at footage with Mario fans at Nintendo Direct, and at New York Comic Con.
Miyamoto-san, shall we go ahead and introduce some of our cast?
[speaking in Japanese] [translator] -OK, Chris-san.
Now, I'll introduce two of the stars from this movie.
Both of them love Nintendo games and made this into a really fun movie.
Are you ready?
[Chris Pratt] -Uh, growing up, man, I spent hours of my life
stomping Koopas
in the original Mario Brothers arcade game,
at my local laundromat.
Then of course it came out on Nintendo and I played that,
I mean, maybe years of my life?
Uh, it's, it's an honor truly to, to be able to speak to the man
who created those memories for me,
and it's, it's an honor to work alongside you.
It's been a lifelong dream of mine to become Mario.
Um...
That, uh, that dream, like all dreams, faces one critical challenge.
As in the film,
I must face off against an utterly ruthless scene-stealer.
Every great hero needs a diabolical enemy,
and I promise you I could not have been paired with a more perfect
King of the Koopas,
Bowser!
Than my friend,
the great, and hilarious, supremely talented, Mr. Jack Black!
[Jack Black] -Thank you Chris, but I can't let you have all the fun!
Now it's time for us to make this moment all about me!
While you've been dreaming about playing Mario,
I've been preparing.
Look at all this Koopa muscle I packed on.
And this flowing mane doesn't just appear overnight.
Do you have any idea how long it took me to learn how to breathe fire!?
I had to go learn it from Gene Simmons of KISS!
And, all this hard work's been worth it though.
I am so proud to have been able to collaborate with you,
and Miyamoto-san, as well as the entire Nintendo and Illumination team,
on this cinematic experience,
one that will make its mark on Mario fandom forever!
Much love.
Peace out.
[speaking Japanese] [translator] -Thank you Chris-san! Jack-san!
Alright, then. Thank you all for waiting!
Let's press the Start button!
[music ends]
[menacing orchestral music]
[music builds]
[music slows]
[Kamek] -Behold! The King of the Koopas!
[menacing music intensifies]
[music pauses]
[Bowser growls]
[Bowser] -Open the gates!
[Penguin King] -Attack!
[Penguin soldiers yelling] [menacing music returns]
[music stops]
[Penguin soldiers grunting]
[heroic orchestral music builds] That is but a taste of our fury!
Do you yield?
[music stops] [Bowser chuckles]
[Bowser] -I do not.
[Bowser roars]
I finally found it! Now who's gonna stop me!?
[Super Mario Brothers jingle]
[Mario yelling]
[wistful piano music]
[Mario gasps] [music intensifies]
[music returns to previous pace]
[Mario] -What is this place?
[Toad] -Do not touch that mushroom, you'll die!
[music stops] Oh, I'm sorry. That one's perfectly fine.
Come on Mario!
[wondrous piano music returns] [music slowly builds] [Mario] -Mushroom Kingdom,
here we come!
[music intensifies]
[music slows, with notes timed to names]
[intense music suddenly returns] [Luigi yelling]
[music ends]
[cheery synth music returns] [Chris Meledandri] -I want to thank all of you
for being part of this moment with us.
And we're excited to share even more footage in the coming months.
[speaking Japanese] [translator] -I'm looking forward to it, too!
What do you think will happen during Mario's adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom?
Production of the movie is going well.
Currently, like with any Nintendo game,
we're working on the finishing touches.
I hope you're looking forward to the next trailer.
It'll be a great experience watching
The Super Mario Brothers Movie
in movie theaters.
You'll get to see the Mushroom Kingdom on the big screen.
Look closely, and you'll spot things in all sorts of places.
This film can be enjoyed by people of all ages,
so I hope you'll get to a movie theater and cheer for Mario.
That's all for today.
We'll see you next spring in movie theaters. Thank you!