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entertainment2 years ago

Unveiling the Mystery of Floating Blocks in the Mushroom Kingdom: Insights from Super Mario Movie Directors.

The directors of The Super Mario Bros. Movie have come up with an explanation for the floating blocks in the Mushroom Kingdom, stating that there is a mineral called "floatanium" that is mined by the Toads and transformed into blocks for construction purposes. However, the film does not delve into the scientific details of the mineral. The directors compare the concept to James Cameron's Avatar films, which rely on feasible speculation but ultimately prioritize escapism. The Super Mario Bros. Movie has set new box office records for animation and video game-inspired cinema.

entertainment2 years ago

From Blocks to Bowser: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Phenomenon.

The director of the Super Mario Bros. movie, Aaron Horvath, has explained how the brick blocks float in the Mushroom Kingdom. He revealed that there is a mineral called "Floatanium" that is natural to the Mushroom Kingdom, which the Toads mine and transform into blocks for construction purposes. Although it never made it into the final movie script, it's a neat explanation for a long-standing question. The Variety feature also contains insights from Shigeru Miyamoto, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, and the film's cast.