From Mario To Minecraft: Jack Black Boards New Video Game Adaptation
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Jack Black, known for voicing Bowser in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie', has joined the cast of the 'Minecraft' movie, produced by Vertigo, Legendary, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The film, set for release on April 4, 2025, also stars Jason Momoa and is directed by Jared Hess. Black is also involved in 'Borderlands', a Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) film based on the Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) game. 'Super Mario', produced by Nintendo (NTDOY) and Universal Pictures (CMCSA), was a major hit. Microsoft (MSFT) acquired Mojang, the studio behind 'Minecraft', which continues to grow in popularity.
January 03, 2024 | 7:16 pm
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Comcast's Universal Pictures, which produced 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' with Nintendo, saw significant success, potentially influencing Comcast's stock.
The success of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie', produced by CMCSA's Universal Pictures, could reflect well on Comcast's broader entertainment portfolio and have a favorable short-term impact on its stock.
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Lions Gate Entertainment is producing the 'Borderlands' film featuring Jack Black, which may attract investor attention and influence the stock.
The involvement of Jack Black in the 'Borderlands' movie, based on a popular game by TTWO, could create excitement and have a positive effect on LGF's stock, considering the current trend of successful video game adaptations.
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Microsoft's acquisition of Mojang, the creator of 'Minecraft', continues to pay off with the game's growth, which could positively affect Microsoft's stock.
The ongoing success of 'Minecraft' and the upcoming movie adaptation could maintain investor interest in MSFT, given the game's significant contribution to Microsoft's gaming segment.
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Nintendo's 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' was a major hit, which could have a positive impact on Nintendo's stock in the short term.
The financial success of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie', involving NTDOY, could boost investor confidence and have a positive short-term impact on Nintendo's stock, especially as the company explores more film adaptations.
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Take-Two Interactive Software's 'Borderlands' game is being adapted into a film starring Jack Black, which could increase visibility and potentially the stock price.
The film adaptation of TTWO's 'Borderlands' could renew interest in the game franchise, potentially leading to increased sales and a positive impact on the stock in the short term.
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Warner Bros. Discovery is producing the 'Minecraft' movie, which could boost its film portfolio and potentially its stock in the short term.
The anticipation for the 'Minecraft' movie, especially with high-profile actors like Jack Black and Jason Momoa, could generate positive buzz and investor interest in WBD's stock in the short term.
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