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The video game characters Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad sit on giant toadstools and look out over a picturesque landscape of a bright blue lake and mossy boulders.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie:’ Hollywood’s New Superstar

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

Nintendo's film adaptation takes fans on an animated adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom.…

September 5, 2023

Studios seem to pick fame over talent regarding voice actors.

Okay, but Why Chris Pratt?

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The Super Mario movie raises some questions about big stars being cast for animated film roles over professional voice actors.…

November 3, 2022

SHINee: The Group That Probably Started All of Your Favorite K-Pop Trends

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While the South Korean boy band has made a name for themselves within the genre, they also paved the way for other bands to do the same.…

November 8, 2021

Chris Pratt as Mario jumps in the environment of a Super Mario Bros. video game.

Is Chris Pratt the Best Mario for the Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Film?

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star is slated to voice the iconic Italian video game protagonist, but people are worried that the movie will focus on star power over quality.…

October 18, 2021

Jack Black’s Gaming YouTube Channel, Jablinski Games, Is Wholesome Dad Content

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

It's definitely not a traditional game review, but that might be a good thing.…

January 21, 2019

‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ Is Really Just a Mash-Up of Your Favorite Fantasy Movies

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

It's 'Harry Potter' meets 'Goosebumps' meets 'Ghostbusters' meets 'Fantastic Beasts.'…

October 12, 2018

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