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Sam Neill Wraps Zelda Film Role Ahead of Death
entertainment22 days ago

Sam Neill Wraps Zelda Film Role Ahead of Death

Sam Neill completed his part in the live‑action Legend of Zelda film before his death from pneumonia at 78; filming wrapped in April and the movie is set for release next May. While his exact role hasn’t been disclosed, fans speculate he could portray the King of Hyrule. The project, directed by Wes Ball, stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, and marks Nintendo’s first big-screen Zelda adaptation. Neill also shot scenes for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort.

via The Guardian|
#entertainment#film-adaptation#legend-of-zelda
DYKG Challenges Metacritic’s Zelda Score, Threatening Top-Rated Status
culture27 days ago

DYKG Challenges Metacritic’s Zelda Score, Threatening Top-Rated Status

Did You Know Gaming argues Metacritic’s near‑perfect 99 for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is flawed, noting omissions of certain pre‑Metacritic outlets and the inclusion of non-numeric praise. Their recalculation would drop the score to 98, potentially tying Ocarina with GTA IV, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Soulcalibur, highlighting that Metacritic is influential but not a definitive measure of a game's value.

via Kotaku|
#culture#did-you-know-gaming#legend-of-zelda
MTG Could Get Zelda Crossover as Hasbro Lands Nintendo Licensing
business1 month ago

MTG Could Get Zelda Crossover as Hasbro Lands Nintendo Licensing

Hasbro announced a licensing deal with Nintendo to bring The Legend of Zelda into MTG's Universes Beyond, with potential Zelda products launching from 2027 and the possibility of a full MTG x Zelda set or Secret Lair drops; development cycles for UB sets can take up to four years, so a Zelda MTG release could arrive around 2029–2030, though some form (like a Secret Lair) could arrive sooner and would likely open doors to other Nintendo IPs if successful.

via Draftsim|
#business#hasbro#legend-of-zelda
Zelda’s Quiet Revolution: How a Console Classic Defined a Genre
gaming6 months ago

Zelda’s Quiet Revolution: How a Console Classic Defined a Genre

Forty years after its debut, The Legend of Zelda didn’t invent a genre but crystallized it by bringing the depth and challenge of computer RPGs to consoles through streamlined action-adventure gameplay. Drawing on predecessors like Druaga, Hydlide, Xanadu, Perseus, and Dragon Quest, Zelda popularized dungeon-based exploration and item-driven progression, spawning a wave of “Zelda-like” games and shaping the broader understanding of action RPGs and JRPG influence. Its influence persists in modern open-world entries and a continuing expansion of the series through spin-offs and adaptations, cementing Zelda’s enduring impact on gaming.”,

via AV Club|
#action-adventure#action-rpg#dragon-quest
Hyrule at 40: Zelda's Enduring Open-World Legacy
technology6 months ago

Hyrule at 40: Zelda's Enduring Open-World Legacy

Celebrating The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary (in Japan), Nintendo Life looks back at its groundbreaking 1986 debut, Koji Kondo's iconic score, and the series' lasting influence. The piece notes Zelda's ongoing availability across generations—from the Famicom Disk System era to Nintendo Switch Online—and invites readers to share where they first played the game via a poll.

via Nintendo Life|
#gaming-history#legend-of-zelda#nintendo
Lego Recreates Ocarina of Time's Final Battle in a 1,003-Piece Zelda Diorama
toys-and-collectibles7 months ago

Lego Recreates Ocarina of Time's Final Battle in a 1,003-Piece Zelda Diorama

Lego and Nintendo unveiled Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle, a 1,003-piece diorama that faithfully recreates Link vs. Ganondorf in the fiery Hyrule arena, featuring minifigures of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf, a brick-built Ganon, hidden recovery hearts and the Megaton Hammer, plus Navi on a display stand; priced at $130, it hits shelves March 1 and is available for preorder now.

via Gizmodo|
#ganondorf#legend-of-zelda#lego
‘Legend of Zelda’ Live-Action Movie Casts Zelda and Link, Impacting Nintendo Stock
entertainment1 year ago

‘Legend of Zelda’ Live-Action Movie Casts Zelda and Link, Impacting Nintendo Stock

The live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie has cast Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, with a release date shifted to May 2027, directed by Wes Ball and produced by Avi Arad, marking Nintendo's second major film adaptation following the success of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.'

via Los Angeles Times|
#benjamin-evan-ainsworth#bo-bragason#entertainment
Nintendo Announces Cast for Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Film
entertainment1 year ago

Nintendo Announces Cast for Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Film

Nintendo has announced the lead actors for its upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, with Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, set to be released on May 7, 2027. The film is produced by Miyamoto and Avi Arad, with Sony Pictures handling distribution, and aims to create a grounded, serious adaptation of the beloved franchise.

via IGN|
#casting#entertainment#legend-of-zelda