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Carrying the Mustache: Mario’s New Voice Embraces the Legacy
news1 month ago

Carrying the Mustache: Mario’s New Voice Embraces the Legacy

Kevin Afghani, who took over Mario (and also voices Luigi and Wario) in 2023 after Charles Martinet stepped back, says he’s honored yet nervous to carry on the iconic role and shows deep respect for Martinet, calling him the true Mario; he discussed the mantle in a USA Today interview and will make his first American convention appearance, underscoring his wish to keep the characters meaningful for fans as Martinet continues to engage with them without improvising dialogue.

via Kotaku|
#charles-martinet#kevin-afghani#mario
Afghani Praises Martinet, Embraces the Mario Legacy
gaming1 month ago

Afghani Praises Martinet, Embraces the Mario Legacy

Mario voice actor Kevin Afghani says Charles Martinet is 'THE guy' and that he’s nervous yet honored to take over as Mario, praising Martinet’s iconic performance; ahead of Charlie's ComicCon in Estero, Florida, Afghani discussed his Nintendo roots, the pressure of following a legend, and confirmed he never worked for Nintendo before voicing Mario, while Martinet remains Nintendo's brand ambassador and continues to engage with fans.

via Nintendo Life|
#charles-martinet#gaming#kevin-afghani
gaming2 years ago

Kevin Afghani Takes Over as Mario's Voice Actor in Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game

Voice actor Kevin Afghani has announced that he will be voicing Mario and Luigi in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder game for Nintendo Switch, taking over from Charles Martinet who has transitioned to the role of "Mario Ambassador." The game is set to release on October 20 and will feature both local and online multiplayer functionality.

via Anime News Network|
#charles-martinet#gaming#kevin-afghani
Kevin Afghani Takes Over as Mario's Voice Actor in Super Mario Bros. Game
gaming2 years ago

Kevin Afghani Takes Over as Mario's Voice Actor in Super Mario Bros. Game

Kevin Afghani has been chosen as the new voice actor for Mario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. game, taking over from Charles Martinet who recently retired. The game, titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder, will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 20. Afghani expressed his pride in voicing Mario and Luigi and thanked Nintendo for the opportunity. Martinet, who had been the original voice of Mario for many years, will now serve as the Mario Ambassador, continuing to promote the character worldwide.

via Deadline|
#charles-martinet#gaming#kevin-afghani
Mick Wingert: The New Voice of Mario?
entertainment2 years ago

Mick Wingert: The New Voice of Mario?

The new voice actor for Mario in the upcoming game Super Mario Bros. Wonder may have been revealed through a datamine of a retail demo. An unverified list of voice actors surfaced on social media, suggesting that Mick Wingert, a veteran cartoon and video game voice actor, could be taking over the role from Charles Martinet. The list also hinted at potential recasting for other characters such as Daisy, while some previous voice actors for Peach, Toad, Bowser, and Bowser Jr. may be returning. Nintendo has not officially announced the new voice actor for Mario.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#charles-martinet#datamine#entertainment
"Nintendo Appoints Charles Martinet as Official Mario Ambassador"
gaming2 years ago

"Nintendo Appoints Charles Martinet as Official Mario Ambassador"

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser discusses the decision to make Charles Martinet a Mario Ambassador, stating that it was a nice transition for Martinet to continue representing Nintendo and the Mushroom Kingdom. Bowser confirms that Martinet will no longer voice characters for Nintendo's games, and fans will hear a different voice in future Mario games. The new voice actor will be revealed in the game credits, with no advance announcement planned.

via Nintendo Everything|
#ambassador#charles-martinet#gaming
"Voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, Retires After 27 Years"
entertainment2 years ago

"Voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, Retires After 27 Years"

Charles Martinet, the voice actor behind Nintendo's iconic character Super Mario, has announced his retirement after 27 years. Martinet first voiced Mario in 1996 and also provided the voices for Luigi and Wario. Nintendo stated that Martinet will now serve as a Mario ambassador, stepping back from recording character voices but continuing to travel and interact with fans. Fans expressed gratitude for Martinet's contributions, and his final performance as Mario's father in the recent animated film adaptation, The Super Mario Bros Movie, was noted. The next game in the series is set to be Super Mario Bros Wonder.

via The Independent|
#charles-martinet#entertainment#mario
Iconic Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Retires, Leaving Nintendo in Search of a New Voice
entertainment2 years ago

Iconic Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Retires, Leaving Nintendo in Search of a New Voice

Charles Martinet, the voice actor behind Mario, Luigi, and Wario in Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. games for the past three decades, will no longer voice those characters. Nintendo announced that Martinet will transition into the role of "Mario Ambassador," continuing to promote the joy of Mario worldwide. The change was first noticed by fans in recent game trailers, and Nintendo confirmed the switch after weeks of speculation. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day have been cast as the voices of Mario and Luigi, respectively, in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie.

via Polygon|
#charles-martinet#entertainment#nintendo
"Mario's Voice Sparks Debate Among Fans and Parents in Latest Nintendo Direct"
gaming2 years ago

"Mario's Voice Sparks Debate Among Fans and Parents in Latest Nintendo Direct"

Fans are speculating whether Charles Martinet, the historic voice actor for Mario, has been recast in newly-announced Mario games after trailers for Super Mario Bros Wonder and WarioWare: Move It featured soundbites from characters traditionally voiced by Martinet that some believe don't quite sound like him. However, the reuse of old voice lines and the fact that Martinet hasn't posted on Twitter in three months suggest he may still be the voice of Mario. Nintendo has not yet clarified the situation.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#charles-martinet#gaming#mario
The Controversial World of Super Mario Bros.
entertainment2 years ago

The Controversial World of Super Mario Bros.

Fans are speculating that Charles Martinet, the voice actor for Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi, may not be returning for the newly announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder and WarioWare: Move It! games. However, despite the lack of official confirmation, it is likely that Martinet will return as the voice of these beloved characters. The speculation has caused some exhaustion among fans, who are more excited about the promising lineup of games announced in the recent Nintendo Direct.

via Nintendo Life|
#charles-martinet#entertainment#nintendo-direct
Chris Pratt's Controversial Mario Voice in Super Mario Bros. Movie
entertainment2 years ago

Chris Pratt's Controversial Mario Voice in Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie features a meta moment at the beginning acknowledging Chris Pratt's performance as Mario and the lack of the character's distinct Italian accent. The scene includes a cameo by Charles Martinet, the voice actor behind Mario and Luigi in the video games. The movie's casting has been criticized for prioritizing big-name Hollywood actors over seasoned voice talent. The response to the movie has been mixed, with some praising Jack Black's performance as Bowser and Keegan-Michael Key's as Toad.

via Kotaku|
#charles-martinet#chris-pratt#entertainment
Uncovering the Voices of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
entertainment2 years ago

Uncovering the Voices of The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Charles Martinet, the voice actor famous for his portrayal of Mario in video games, makes a surprise cameo in Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Martinet plays two roles in the film, including an original character named Giuseppe and Mario and Luigi's dad. The moment serves as a hand-off from Martinet to Chris Pratt, who voices Mario in the movie. The Super Mario Bros. Movie premieres in theaters on April 5.

via Polygon|
#charles-martinet#chris-pratt#entertainment
Exploring Charles Martinet's Role in the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Other Mario Movie What-Ifs
entertainment2 years ago

Exploring Charles Martinet's Role in the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Other Mario Movie What-Ifs

Fans believe they have identified the characters voiced by veteran Mario voice actor Charles Martinet in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, with one being an unnamed character who praises Mario and Luigi's Italian accents and the other being Mario's father. Martinet's work as these characters has been seemingly confirmed by the French dub credits. The movie stars Chris Pratt as Mario and has post-credits scenes.

via Eurogamer.net|
#charles-martinet#chris-pratt#entertainment