You may recall a little film by the name of “Super Mario Bros.” Back in 1993 that was loosely based on the video game characters and their struggle to fight the Koopa forces. The movie was critically panned and was said to be too flashy with not enough story substance. It was labeled as a novelty and cash-grab with a recognizable name. Nintendo wasn't pleased.
Because of that disaster, Nintendo has chosen not to license out its properties to the Hollywood big-wigs, even though they clamor for them. A pitch for a fully CGI “Legend of Zelda” film shot down in 2007. It portrayed the heroes in a Disney-esque fashion and had a rather generic fantasy setting. Not all that inspiring.
Chances are we'll never see our favorite Nintendo characters on the big screen again. After all, Nintendo is doing just fine selling their consoles and games and don't need to get a piece of that Hollywood action.
