Thursday Edition April 2, 2026

MOVIES

Jack Black and Anya Taylor-Joy Play ‘Name That Mario Sound’

How well do you know the different musical themes in games like Super Mario 64, Mario Kart, and other titles? More importantly, do you think the stars of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be able to recognize them? Starting with Jack Black (Bowser) and Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), let’s see if they can “Name That Mario Sound”!

After you’ve watched the above, be sure to watch part 2 with Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), and Donald Glover (Yoshi). We think you’ll be surprised how well Glover does!

MOVIES

Chris Pratt Got Confirmation About a Long-Rumored Super Mario Glitch

More than just being the voice of Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Chris Pratt has had a very revealing conversation with legendary Nintendo game developer Shigeru Miyamoto about an “infinite lives” glitch in Super Mario Bros. “It was confirmed to me the other night as I sat across from Miyamoto-san at dinner,” Pratt reveals. “You could jump on a turtle when you’re at the edge of a screen and get a million free lives.”

Alongside co-star Charlie Day, who plays Luigi, Pratt reflects on how surreal it is to now be getting Mario lore straight from the source while promoting the new movie, and our exclusive interview explores why discovering hidden tricks like the aforementioned through word-of-mouth hit differently in the pre-internet era. Read all about how Pratt got his first NES through a pawn shop or how Day swapped tips at school about warp zones and hidden paths. It’s a real nostalgic journey through the magic of early Nintendo obsession with reflections on how the new film is trying to tap into that feeling.

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MOVIES

Donald Glover Reveals Why Mario Is So Important in His Family

These days, whenever an actor or filmmaker signs onto a nerdy property, their promotional tour always involves a bit of catechizing. We geeks expect the people making movies about our favorite comics and games to know everything about them, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast is no exception. And while Donald Glover, who voices Yoshi in the film, has very limited experience with the Nintendo game system, his connection to the game actually runs surprisingly deep.

Come explore Glover’s memories of his dad bringing home the original console and becoming just as fascinated by it as the rest of the household. Glover now plays Mario Kart with his kids and loved their reaction to the old-school side-scrolling Mario that he was used to. You’ll also learn about the experiences of co-stars Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.) and Keegan-Michael Key (Toad) about their own very different Nintendo upbringings. It’s a sweet, funny conversation about how Mario keeps finding new players in every generation.

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EDITOR’S PICKS

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Meet Your New Favorite Character Rosalina

Rosalina is prepared to win over Mario movie fans, just like she did with the gamers.

The Best Level from Every Main Console 2D Mario Game

These side-scrolling levels prove that Super Mario will always stay the king of 2D gaming.

Mario’s 40th Anniversary Proves Super Mario Galaxy Is the Best Mario Game

From a major re-release to The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, Nintendo is using Mario's 40th anniversary to celebrate its hero's finest hour.

Why Yoshi’s Island Is the Best Super Mario Side-Scroller Ever

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island is the best side-scrolling platformer in the franchise that practically defines the genre.

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