Miyamoto and meledandri reveal the secrets behind illumination's mario movies

Illumination's partnership with Nintendo has yielded a cinematic goldmine, with the Mario franchise now spanning two blockbuster films. To uncover the magic behind these movies, IGN sat down with legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The conversation delved into everything from character selection to world-building, providing a unique glimpse into the creative process.

Bridging the gap between games and film

Miyamoto and Meledandri emphasized the importance of collaboration and shared vision in bringing Nintendo's iconic characters to life on the big screen.