Nintendo is Ready to Make Movies Again

Considering the current movie landscape and the fact that Nintendo has hit a rough patch, it would seem only natural that the company, with its wealth of colorful and iconic characters, would expand into the movie business. In fact, they're planning on doing just that to aid in future growth.

Although Nintendo has licensed its characters in the past, it's now thinking about making its own film content. Makoto Wakae, the company spokesman, said on Monday that there are no set details so far, but the projects might be released in theaters or on DVD.

Nintendo hopes to invest in film making with the proceeds received from selling its stake in the Seattle Mariners MLB team, though it probably won't become a full-fledged film studio. Reportedly, Nintendo is speaking with various film companies regarding a possible partnership and that the work they produce may involve 3D animation.

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