Nintendo announces new 'Zelda' movie

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LOS ANGELES: Nintendo is developing a film based on its hugely popular 'The Legend of Zelda' franchise, the Japanese gaming giant announced, as it bids to capitalize on the blockbuster success of its recent 'Mario' movie.

The new, live-action 'Zelda' movie will be directed by Wes Ball, who made the 'Maze Runner' trilogy, and co-produced by Avi Arad, who has overseen several major 'Spider-Man' films.Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto, who created both the Mario and Zelda game franchises, and was heavily involved in this year's smash-hit 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' also returns to produce the 'Zelda' film.

But its return to the big screen with 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' was an enormous box office success, grossing $1.36 billion globally — second this year only to 'Barbie.'The success is part of a growing Hollywood trend. Other recent successful video game adaptations have included HBO's TV series 'The Last of Us,' and horror movie 'Five Nights at Freddy's,' which has topped the US box office for the past two weeks.

 

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