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Nintendo is taking another swing at Hollywood, following up its billion-dollar Mario smash by adapting another famous IP: 'The Legend of Zelda'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lim, Lionel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Nintendo's announcement of a new film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film will be co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, the designer of the Mario series, and Avi Arad, founder of Marvel Studios, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The Zelda franchise, which began in 1986, includes 19 games and has seen significant sales success with its recent titles. Additionally, Nintendo reported strong financial results, with a notable increase in net sales and an upgraded profit forecast, despite maintaining a conservative sales target for its Switch console. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173537209
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