Nintendo and Sony team up for live-action Zelda movie
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Nintendo has spilled the beans on a live-action movie for The Legend of Zelda, a mega-famous game series. Wes Ball, the mastermind behind The Maze Runner and the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will be steering this ship. Notably, Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment will join hands to bring this epic to life. Plus, the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto, the genius behind The Legend of Zelda, will be flexing his executive producer muscles for this cinematic adventure.
Now, let's dive into the world of Zelda – a video game saga that has ruled the roost for over three decades with 19 thrilling games. This tale revolves around Link, a young hero on a mission to save the kingdom of Hyrule and its beloved princess, Zelda, from the clutches of the wicked Ganon. This game series is renowned for its captivating gameplay, epic stories, and music that's etched in our hearts.
Fasten your seatbelts because this news is a curveball! Nintendo has a track record of guarding its precious IPs, especially after the disastrous 1993 Super Mario Bros movie flop. But guess what? The 2022 Super Mario Bros animated movie was a billion-dollar jackpot, and that's like music to Nintendo's ears. So, they've given the green light to a live-action Zelda flick.
The movie is scheduled to be released in 2025, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the series. No star-studded cast info yet, but fans are throwing names like Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa into the ring. We're all ears to see who grabs the triforce!
Plot? Well, Nintendo's playing coy on that front, but they promise it'll sing the same tune as the games, with a sprinkle of fresh twists and turns. And the music, oh, the iconic melodies of the series by Koji Kondo, will make sure you're in for a nostalgic treat.
This live-action Zelda epic is causing ripples in the gaming and movie worlds. It's got "blockbuster" written all over it. Nintendo aims to open Hyrule's magical gates to new folks while making old fans shed a happy tear. The world of Zelda is about to become even more legendary!
