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George Lucas has a surprise cameo in the new Minions movie, and he already wants to be in the next one

Less Star Wars, more Banana: George Lucas wants to star in more Minions movies

Total Film

George Lucas has surprise role in Minions and Monsters

Producer Chris Meledandri has revealed George Lucas has voiced a character in Minions and Monsters.

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George Lucas comes out of retirement for surprising new film role

‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ creator stepped away from Hollywood in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disney

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The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood's most consistent blockbuster-making operations

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Is Star Fox 64 Being Remade? Nintendo Announces Surprise Switch 2 Reboot

Nintendo is releasing a Star Fox 64 remake for the Switch 2, featuring enhanced visuals, new content, and online multiplayer. The game launches on June 25, priced at £44 for physical copies.

International Business Times UK

I'm Amused By The Shameless Ways Both Donald Glover And Glen Powell Wound Up In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The two stars took an unconventional path into Nintendo’s latest hit.

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'It's like having the secret to Coca-Cola': Illumination CEO attributes the success of the Super Mario movies to the 'inclusion of Miyamoto and the Nintendo artists'

The secret ingredient is Shigeru Miyamoto.

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Illumination CEO says the "secret" to the massive success of the Super Mario movies is working directly with Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is in theaters now

Total Film

Glen Powell was cast as Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie after calling Nintendo and Illumination directly: "His dream was to one day be part of a Star Fox movie"

Glen Powell wants to be in a Star Fox film

Total Film

Miyamoto says not to expect a Smash Bros-style crossover in future Mario movies

Illumination explains that they have not mapped out a Nintendo Cinematic Universe

Total Film

Hollywood star Chris Pratt 'varied' Mario's catchphrase

Chris Pratt has discussed his role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer launch breakdown: all the news, analysis, and reaction to the new Nintendo film's teaser

The first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has arrived – here's everything you need to know about what was revealed.

TechRadar

Super Mario Galaxy movie "aspires to earn its place" in Mario's history, according to Illumination head, and "hold surprises for fans" of every game

The sequel is coming

Total Film

Nintendo reveals official title, teaser, and cast for its Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel – and one big name is missing from its line-up

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the official name of Nintendo and Universal's next animated film.

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Total Film

Super Mario Galaxy movie officially announced with the first teaser for the intergalactic sequel

The Super Mario Bros Movie sequel is set to be released in theaters in April 2026

Total Film

Nintendo and Illumination are "working hard" on Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, with Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto saying the idea for the sequel is an "interesting" one

Give us 90 minutes of Lumalee

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Zendaya to star as Shrek's daughter in Shrek 5

Zendaya has been cast in 'Shrek 5' and will play the daughter of the titular ogre.

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Shrek 5's release date pushed back to December 2026

'Shrek 5's release date has been pushed back to December 2026 from July 2026.

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The Guardian - AU

Shrek 5: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz returning for 2026 sequel

Core voice cast are all returning for Shrek 5, which will be released 16 years after Shrek Forever After

The Independent UK

‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office

After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming

The Guardian - UK

‘Beyond marketing, beyond explanation’: how Inside Out and Despicable Me saved the summer

As Pixar’s sequel unexpectedly becomes the fastest-ever $1bn movie, and with Despicable Me 4 poised to top the box office, film-makers reveal the secrets of their successes – and why adults are the new superfans of family films

Evening Standard

Shrek fans can stay in the famous swamp on Airbnb this Halloween

‘I’m absolutely delighted to invite you in for a fairytale stay,’ Donkey said in the listing

Cinemablend

Super Mario Movie Studio Boss Clears The Air Over Legend Of Zelda Rumors

Following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, its studio boss addressed recent rumors tied to a Legend of Zelda film.

Total Film

Legend of Zelda movie isn't in the works, studio boss confirms

"I don’t know where that came from"

WhatToWatch

Will there be a Super Mario Bros. Movie 2? And what might the plot be?

Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 in the works? We've gathered every bit of info about the Mario Movie sequel that we've heard so far.

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