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The 7 Best TV and Movie Do-Overs, From ‘Dune’ to ‘Deadpool’

TAKE TWO

When a beloved story’s first screen adaptation is a total flop, rarely does it get another chance to prove itself. But these are the ones that did—and we’re so grateful for it.

Eddie Mouradian | Published Mar 02, 2024

‘Super Mario Wonder’ Is Hellbent on Tearing Friends Apart

GAME OVER

The latest big Nintendo game out on Switch is an absolute blast—unless you happen to be playing alongside your nearest and dearest, who you may never talk to again afterwards.

Allegra Frank | Published Oct 31, 2023

Mario and Luigi Get a New Voice After Previous One Retired

LET’S A-GO!

Kevin Afghani has been chosen for an upcoming game.

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Mario’s Voice Actor Is Retiring After Nearly 30 Years

GAME OVER

Charles Martinet first voiced Mario in a little-known PC game in 1994. Since then, he’s performed the character (and his brother and nemeses) more than 100 times.

Allegra Frank | Published Aug 21, 2023

The Best TV Show and Movie Reviews of the Last Year

BEST OF THE BEST

As The Daily Beast’s Obsessed turns one, we look back on our favorite reviews and recommendations from the past year.

The Daily Beast | Published Aug 15, 2023

Jack Black’s Princess Peach Song Is Sweeping the Nation

OSCARS NEXT!

With lyrics like, “Peaches, Peaches, Peaches-Peaches-Peaches/ I love you,” it’s no wonder Bowser’s love song from “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” just broke into the music charts.

Allegra Frank | Published Apr 18, 2023

‘Mario’ Needs to Kill the Awful Hollywood Voice Acting Trend

SHUT YOUR MOUTH

Terrible stunt casting in animated films—that is, choosing on-screen actors instead of vocal artists—is a decades-old tradition.

Barry Levitt | Published Apr 12, 2023

Of Course ‘Super Mario’ Is One of the Biggest Movies Ever

LEVEL UP

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” smashed box-office expectations and is on track to make animated history. Haters and critics are both shocked and annoyed about this. They’re wrong.

Allegra Frank | Published Apr 11, 2023

‘Super Mario Bros.’ Is Unapologetic Nostalgia Bait. Good!

SEE/SKIP

A guide to the week’s best and worst TV shows and movies from The Daily Beast’s Obsessed critics.

Coleman Spilde | Published Apr 11, 2023

How Keegan-Michael Key Nailed Toad’s Shrill Voice in ‘Mario’

MUSHROOM PRIDE

The actor tells The Daily Beast’s Obsessed how he altered his deep, baritone speaking voice to play the iconically high-pitched Toad in the now-smash “Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

Allegra Frank | Published Apr 10, 2023

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