Nintendo to make Zelda movie after Mario success; shares pop 6%
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-08 04:25:15
Summary
Nintendo plans to develop a live-action film of the popular video game character, Legend of Zelda. This decision comes after the success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which generated over $1 billion at the box office. Nintendo shares surged 6% in Japan on the news of the Zelda movie, and the company also raised its sales and profit forecast. Nintendo aims to capitalize on its recognizable characters to drive users to buy its game console, Switch. The film will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, with Wes Ball directing.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/08/nintendo-to-make-the-legend-of-zelda-movie-after-mario-success.html