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Source: Nintendo / Illumination Since making its cinematic debut on April 1, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved a monumental commercial triumph. Over its initial five-day launch period in the United States, the animated spectacle garnered an estimated $190.1 million in ticket sales. As detailed by Deadline, this performance represents the most lucrative opening...

Rob Carr, a veteran Sound Engineer formerly with Rockstar Leeds, recently sat down for an extensive conversation on the Kiwi Talkz YouTube channel. Like most interactions involving former Rockstar personnel, the dialogue was notably circumspect, a direct result of the lifelong non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that the studio famously mandates. This air of professional caution was...

Rob Carr, a veteran sound designer from Rockstar Leeds who contributed to several of the studio’s most iconic titles, recently sat down for an extensive interview on the Kiwi Talkz YouTube channel. As is common with current or former Rockstar employees, Carr’s insights were carefully measured, a necessity driven by the strict, lifetime non-disclosure agreements...

From left: Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. (Photo: Courtesy of Guns N’ Roses) Guns N’ Roses dug deep into their archives to surprise fans with a long-lost rarity during a recent stop on their South American tour. While headlining the Monsters of Rock festival at São Paulo’s Allianz Parque on Saturday, April 5, the...

Image: Dark Horse Comics/Chris Scalf Sam Witwer, the definitive voice of the former Sith Lord in various Star Wars projects and the upcoming Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord, has recently clarified that prior viewing isn’t mandatory to follow the new series. While technically accurate, a deeper understanding of Maul’s obsession with reclaiming his underworld...

While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might not be heralded as a pinnacle of cinematic achievement, it possesses a singular, undeniable power: it leaves the viewer with an insatiable craving to dive back into the digital worlds that inspired it. Illumination’s animated sequel functions less as a traditional narrative and more as a vibrant, high-definition...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Image: Illumination/Nintendo While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might fall short of being a cinematic tour de force, it undeniably succeeds in one area: it ignites a profound desire to dive back into Nintendo’s digital worlds. Illumination’s latest animated venture functions less like a traditional narrative and more like...

Kanye West attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. | Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Pepsi has officially severed its long-standing partnership with London’s Wireless Festival following a firestorm of controversy over the event’s decision to feature Ye as its primary headliner. The beverage titan, which has served as...

Image: Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha/Toei Animation Nearly a decade since their mysterious introduction, One Piece has finally unmasked Imu, the clandestine sovereign of the World Government. Alongside this long-awaited visual reveal, the series has identified the specific Devil Fruit wielded by the figure poised to be the narrative’s ultimate adversary. This milestone stands as one of the...

Patch Notes is our weekly curated digest of Polygon’s finest, delivered every Friday and mirrored on the site every Sunday. You can subscribe here. Following an extended campaign of tantalizing previews, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally made its cinematic debut. This latest collaboration between Illumination and Nintendo serves as a visually arresting, if...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Image: Illumination, Nintendo Patch Notes is our curated weekly digest of the finest Polygon stories, delivered every Friday and mirrored on the site each Sunday. You can sign up here. Following a protracted marketing campaign of cryptic teasers, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally made its grand debut....

Image: Philippe Bossé/Paramount Pictures As the cinematic seasons turn, the *Scream* saga shows no signs of slowing its momentum. Scream 7 recently surpassed franchise expectations, crossing the formidable $200 million threshold at the global box office. This commercial triumph has paved the way for another Ghostface onslaught, leaving fans with nowhere to retreat. According to...

Shiloh Jolie attending a Los Angeles premiere. | Photo: JC Olivera/Getty Images Shiloh Jolie Makes Striking Cameo in New Music Video Teaser for K-Pop Artist Dayoung Shiloh Jolie has taken fans by surprise with an unexpected appearance in the latest visual project from K-pop sensation Dayoung. On Thursday, April 2, the singer unveiled a high-octane...

James Gadson performing at the Playing for Change – We are One Benefit concert in Los Angeles, 2017. | Photo: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images James Gadson, the rhythmic architect behind some of the most enduring hits in soul, funk, and disco, has passed away at the age of 86. A cornerstone of the music industry for...