THE LEGO MOVIE Producer Would Love To Get His Hands On A Few Nintendo Icons

THE LEGO MOVIE Producer Would Love To Get His Hands On A Few Nintendo Icons

"I think Zelda, Mario, and the whole universe of characters would be perfect for a Lego Movie type of [film]," says Lego Movie producer Roy Lee. Which Nintendo characters would you like to see featured?

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By MarkJulian - Feb 18, 2016 07:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Video Games
Source: Game Informer

While speaking at the DICE 2016 summit in Las Vegas, Roy Lee, one of the producers on The Lego Movie, stated that he believes an animated mash-up film using Nintendo's characters would be a smash hit.  "I think Zelda, Mario, and the whole universe of characters would be perfect for a Lego Movie type of [film].  I don't have the rights to it, but I would love to. That would be my Holy Grail."

Lee's comments come at the perfect time.  Recently, Nintendo has hinted that they're contemplating loosening their stance on licensing out their IP's for use in film and TV.  Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima stated earlier this year that announcements on the company's film, TV and mobile game plans would be revealed at some point in 2016.  While Lee indicated that he doesn't have the rights, perhaps now is the time to start making calls?

 

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BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 2/18/2016, 7:11 AM
Won't happen. Wreck-It Ralph 2 is a must though.
Mick808
Mick808 - 2/18/2016, 7:12 AM
Give me a live action adaption of ocarina of time and I'll die happy
DrLove1023
DrLove1023 - 2/18/2016, 9:55 AM
@Mick808 - yes. All the yes.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 2/18/2016, 7:18 AM
I could honestly see a CGI Star Fox and a live action Legend of Zelda working very well if the right amount of dedication was brought to both. The stories are already clear and written. It would just take the right people to adapt them.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 2/18/2016, 7:25 AM
How is there not a good Mario Brothers animated movie yet? Its like the easiest thing to make into a cartoon.
Even a live action could be cool if they stuck to the source and not make De Evolving the humans the plot to the movie ;)
Kadara
Kadara - 2/18/2016, 8:50 AM
@slickrickdesigns - That looks seriously cool!
PeterStarker
PeterStarker - 2/18/2016, 7:30 AM
Anticipated Rating: R
JamesMann
JamesMann - 2/18/2016, 7:32 AM
I could see a CGI Smash Bros movie, Ratchet & Clank and Sly Cooper are getting one so why can't Smash Bros?
jumpingtheshark
jumpingtheshark - 2/18/2016, 8:33 AM
I'd be way into it, but there is no way Nintendo would license those characters for the inevitable tie-in game.
JSamueliaml8
JSamueliaml8 - 2/18/2016, 8:34 AM
A Zelda movie could be interesting.
Kadara
Kadara - 2/18/2016, 8:51 AM
How about a new Zelda game for crying out loud? Been waiting for years now come on!!
Blast
Blast - 2/18/2016, 10:38 AM
@Kadara -

Don't worry, it's coming.
Kadara
Kadara - 2/18/2016, 1:26 PM
@Blast - Hope so man!
IkeHatesMike
IkeHatesMike - 2/18/2016, 9:11 AM
#GiveTheRightsBackToMarvel
McGee
McGee - 2/18/2016, 9:21 AM
Kadara
Kadara - 2/18/2016, 1:27 PM
@McGee - Jesus, thanks I'll never see Mario same way again:)
Luigi
Luigi - 2/18/2016, 10:04 AM
Please do it.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 2/18/2016, 10:47 AM
A somewhat live action Starfox could be great. People would just have to make sure the furries don't see it.
IkeHatesMike
IkeHatesMike - 2/19/2016, 10:16 AM
This is supposed to be a COMIC BOOK MOVIE site!
It's even called Comicbookmovie.com!!
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