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2011-08-08T05:56:27Z

August 8, 2011

If you couldn't tell by that big banner staring you in the face:

Our exclusive interview with screenwriter Parker Bennett is now live. It's one of our longest interviews and there's a LOT of great content, photos and sketches in there. Check it out and you'll (hopefully) get a much better idea of how Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel's concept was translated into a screenplay by Parker and Terry.
Obviously, we're trying out a new website design! It's only on a few pages for now, but if all goes well the entire site should be converted soon.
Our social media links are located on the upper right banner of the screen--note that we now have an RSS feed if you're into that sort of thing.
And finally, we're running a little contest to win the following:

A SIGNED COPY of Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America by Jeff Ryan!

To enter, email me and tell me why you like the Super Mario Bros. movie. I'll accept responses up until Monday, August 15th. After that date I'll pick my favorite response, post said response on the site, and get your info you can recieve your prize!

Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive

2011-08-08T02:42:11Z

August 2, 2011

All right, so this isn't everything I wanted to post, but it's pretty close:

So here it is, folks--next week I'll be posting an exclusive interview with screenwriter Parker Bennett. You don't want to miss it! In preparation for the interview, we have quite a few items to get you prepared:
- Parker Bennett and Terry Runté's original pitch for the film (complete with the poster concept you see above!), dated 10/28/91,
- Parker and Terry's initial 7-page opening to the film,
- Parker and Terry's script revisions,
- "Goomba subtitles" letter/document, and
- "Dino prologue" letter/document

So, make your way through all that over the next week and get ready for Parker's interview. You don't want to miss it!

Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive

2011-08-08T02:41:49Z

July 27, 2011

I've got a pretty decent mid-week update for you today:

We have a new addition to our Affiliates section:
- City of Films--Your site for the latest news, reviews, and views on everything film. Look forward to their coverage of our updates from their perspective!
Our Specials: Editorials section has launched! Our inagural pieces include:
- Mario Bits: The Thwomp Stomper by Eduardo Jardim (Reino do Cogumelo)
- Could've Been A Krull: Super Mario Brothers by Robert Peterson AKA Tony Lazlo (http://www.robertjpeterson.com)

Also--I've got to apologize for not posting our "lead-in" update last week...but that means the whole thing should be posted in one go. Look forward to it soon!

Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive

2011-08-08T02:41:37Z

July 19, 2011

This week, we've got another one of those exclusive interview things we like to do from time to time:

So without further delay, we have an interview up with Michael Criscuolo--who was both a "featured extra" and John Leguizamo's stand-in.
And under Fan Contributions: Fan Art, we have some great interpretations of Toad from the same artist that explore his characterizations throughout a couple of the scripts:
- Toad by GoreChick
- Movie Toad by GoreChick
- Toad With Reptile Features by GoreChick
- Dinosaur Toad by GoreChick

I'd also like to thank all the sites that picked up our scripts update from last week! We weren't expecting the coverage it recieved--especially from sites like 1UP, GoNintendo, NintendoLife, Games Radar and the like. FYI, it gave us our biggest traffic ever for a single update. I suppose that shows that people aren't tired of this thing yet...

As far as next week's update goes, everything's heading toward one of this website's defining interviews. So like I said last week, read those scripts!

Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive

2011-08-08T02:41:26Z

July 11, 2011

Get out your reading glasses, folks--because this update is a doozy:

The Pre-Production: Scripts sub-section has been extensively updated. Not only do the two scripts previously available have updated information and overviews, but we also have TWO new scripts available for your viewing pleasure:

For the very first time, experience Parker Bennett and Terry Runté's original first draft of the Morton/Jankel concept.
Then, make your way through Dick Clement and Ian la Frenais' initial revision of the Bennett/Runté draft (the original draft of theirs posted on the site is actually their second revision).
And speaking of that second revision, we actually have Annabel Jankel's script notes on Clement and la Frenais' first draft--and you can see her suggestions implemented in their second draft.
Also, if you're a bit too busy to read through the new scripts, Ragey from Random Action Hour has provided us with some excellent detailed synopses for each script. Heck, read 'em even if you've read the scripts:

Finally, we have a couple of updates for the Media: Reception sub-section:
- Effects don't impress as video game plays to big screen by Joe Holleman
- Mario Bros. Is Anything But Super by Matt Brunson (by the way, thanks to Mr. Brunson for providing us his review!)

So, you guys have got some light reading to do. And trust me, you'll want to because it will enhance your understanding of a future update...

Also, I have to throw out a totally shameless and unrelated plug. Vicious Cycle's Earth Defense Force: Insect Armaggeddon recently shipped for the Xbox 360 and PS3. It's a total blast, and worth picking up for $40. Pick up a copy if you want to support my new job!

Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive

2011-08-08T02:41:12Z

July 1, 2011

Wow folks--sorry to let June totally pass me by. I have a good excuse though--I recently got myself a cool job in the game industry as an FX Artist, so I've been pretty busy blowing stuff up and making other kinds of tomfoolery. So unfortunately that means this is another one of those "non-update updates," but I have some cool stuff to report nonetheless:

Mike Placito of The Junior Varsity has been contributing to this series of articles dealing with 1990s nostalgia, and one of the sections features our favorite film. Click HERE to give it a read.
And speaking of 1990s nostalgia, it's worth noting that Super Mario Bros.' "competition," the Jurassic Park trilogy of films, is coming to Blu-Ray on October 25:

So if there was ever a reason for good ol' Disney to reconsider getting the ball rolling on a SMB re-release, the time is (and has been) NOW. Get a good special edition Blu-Ray out in time for the film's 20th anniversary in May 2013. It can totally be done, guys--so do it. Please?

As always, you can send Disney an e-mail to let them know you're interested in an improved release of Super Mario Bros.