SMB MovieIn September 2017, a 4K scan was commissioned of the "This Ain't No Game" trailer of the Super Mario Bros. movie by members of the Super Mario Bros. Movie Archive. This 4K video scan was mildly restored by Reset Media Productions.
This trailer, along with the previous release of "The Power" trailer, represent the first 4K transfers of the movie ever commissioned, and also include alternate and unused takes that were deleted from the final film.
This trailer also includes shots from the film's original extended introductory sequence, which was replaced with the faster-paced animated opening.
It is the SMB Archive's hope to continue the 4K scans of other materials and build them into an extended cut.
All footage and film rights copyright Buena Vista 4K Negative Scan Commissioned by Ryan Hoss via A/V Geeks Color Balance restoration by Reset Media Productions
Super Mario Bros: This Aint No Game 4K Restored Trailer (2017)SMB Movie2017-10-10 | In September 2017, a 4K scan was commissioned of the "This Ain't No Game" trailer of the Super Mario Bros. movie by members of the Super Mario Bros. Movie Archive. This 4K video scan was mildly restored by Reset Media Productions.
This trailer, along with the previous release of "The Power" trailer, represent the first 4K transfers of the movie ever commissioned, and also include alternate and unused takes that were deleted from the final film.
This trailer also includes shots from the film's original extended introductory sequence, which was replaced with the faster-paced animated opening.
It is the SMB Archive's hope to continue the 4K scans of other materials and build them into an extended cut.
All footage and film rights copyright Buena Vista 4K Negative Scan Commissioned by Ryan Hoss via A/V Geeks Color Balance restoration by Reset Media ProductionsSMB Movie Archives Teaser Trailer Reaction for The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)!SMB Movie2022-10-07 | Join Ryan Hoss and Steven Applebaum from The Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive website as they react to and break down the Teaser Trailer for Nintendo and Illumination's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023).
Want to purchase that sweet “Plumber Alert” shirt for yourself? Pick that up (along with many other amazing SMB movie designs) here: teepublic.com/user/campesinoBob Hoskins Performing Stunts in Super Mario Bros. (1993) - Behind the ScenesSMB Movie2020-10-27 | The legendary Bob Hoskins was known for his exuberance and remarkable spryness when it came to tackling stuntwork in the films he performed in. His work in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" is undoubtedly the most well-known example of this, but Hoskins was also put through the ringer in Super Mario Bros. (1993).
In this quick clip (taken from our scan of the extended rough cut of the film), we see Hoskins performing some wire work and a flip/tumble.Exclusive SMB Archive Interview w/Screenwriters Dick Clement & Ian la Frenais!SMB Movie2020-09-02 | In this exclusive video interview, the founder/webmaster of Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive, Ryan Hoss, interviews acclaimed British screenwriters Dick Clement and Ian la Frenais (Flushed Away, Across The Universe).
The screenwriting duo were brought onto Super Mario Bros. (1993) as the second major screenwriting team during Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel's tenure to steer the story closer to the more mature directorial vision. Their drafts of the screenplay attempted to wrangle all of the high-concept vision of the directors and the inherent video game elements, while adding in a solid focus on enhancing the characters and narrative. Their drafts are what attracted major talent like Bob Hoskins and Fiona Shaw to work on the film.
In the interview, learn how Dick & Ian were approached to work on the film, how they interacted with the directors and producers, how they tackled their drafts of the screenplay, and what they thought of the film when it was released!
Video production by Cyberpunk Studios (youtube.com/channel/UCJVvm2S5eR69zJVYrTxnmyg)Exploring the Super Mario Bros. (1993) Extended Rough Cut Special: Restoration Commentary!SMB Movie2020-04-18 | On May 15th 2019, we discovered a tape containing an extended rough cut of the 1993 cult film Super Mario Bros. This version is about 15 minutes longer than the official theatrical cut, including new and extended scenes that expand backstory and strengthen character arcs.
Unfortunately, the tape had very poor image quality and required heavy restoration. For this task we turned to director/editor/artist Garrett Gilchrist.
Garrett is best known for his incredible work on The Recobbled Cut of The Thief and the Cobbler. This is perhaps the best and most comprehensive film restoration effort outside of official studio work.
For the Super Mario Bros. restoration, Garrett used Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, EBSynth, the Remini Photo app, Topaz AI Gigapixel, Virtualdub, EBSynth, and other tools, over a period of several weeks.
Garrett painted out dirt, splices, ghosting and damage frame by frame in many scenes, using Photoshop. The 60fps VHS was carefully adjusted down to 24fps, noise reduced and color graded. A low quality VHS of early concept trailers was also provided.
Some shots were recreated with more complex special effects. In certain key scenes, Garrett used the EBSynth style transfer program to match the look and quality of the VHS to that of the theatrical Blu-Ray as much as possible, or to our transfers of the trailers, or to frames whose quality had been enhanced (using the Remini app, Topaz upscaling and Photoshop corrections). We may do more style-matching work like this, once we've acquired a good open matte (uncropped) transfer of the film. (Some VHS releases were open matte.)
In this video, Garrett shares the deleted and extended shots with commentary about his process. More work can still be done, though we hope the progress so far demonstrates the viability of an extended edition.The SMB Archive’s Reaction to the SONIC MOVIE!SMB Movie2020-02-17 | The SMB Archive’s webmaster and founder Ryan Hoss shares his experience of seeing the Sonic The Hedgehog film on its opening weekend!Exploring the Super Mario Bros. (1993) Extended Rough Cut Pt. 3: Koopa, The Party PoopaSMB Movie2020-01-14 | On May 15th 2019, the Super Mario Bros. The Move Archive discovered a tape containing an extended rough cut of the 1993 cult film - Super Mario Bros.
This version is about 15 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, including new and extended scenes that expand the story and character arcs.
We're excited to debut never-before-seen footage of several new scenes from the cut political commentary arc, including the infamous Spike & Iggy rap at the Boom Boom Bar.
Koopa's henchmen Spike & Iggy have an unusual arc, beginning as incompetent enforcers and ending as loquacious rabble-rousers on the heroic side.
Perhaps their defining scene is their denouncement of Koopa after being arrested by Lena at the Boom Boom Bar.
However, many have long wondered what exactly Lena meant by saying that Spike & Iggy were "preaching [Koopa's] overthrow."
The trading cards, Official Movie Magazine, and our very own interview with Spike's actor Richard Edson revealed that a deleted rap sequence was filmed and took place during the Boom Boom Bar, just before Lena's arrival.
Richard Edson was a musician and the original drummer for Sonic Youth. The film's constant rewrites allowed him and Iggy's actor Fisher Stevens the freedom to expand their roles. Edson wrote the lyrics and beat and the two actors pitched the rap to directors Rocky Morton & Annabel Jankel live on-set.
It's unknown exactly why the sequence was cut, though it could have been for the political subject matter, the editing or pacing, or perhaps due to the additional focus on the provocatively dressed go-go dancers.
The likeliest reason may be the political subject matter as the full rough cut reveals additional footage that also focuses on political commentary. It turns out the Spike & Iggy rap is only the culmination of an ongoing transformation brought on by Luigi & Mario.
Viewers might note in the background of Dinohattan many campaign posters for Koopa. This was originally commented on in a cut sequence just after Luigi, Mario, Spike and Iggy hijack a Sludge Gulper to re-enter the city.
Soon after, just as the group enters the Boom Boom Bar, a brief exchange between Spike and Mario was cut.
Spike pleads with Mario to help them overthrow Koopa, but Mario says "It's your world. Do something about it." This exchange paired with the earlier Sludge Gulper scene would have inspired Spike & Iggy to perform the rap.
Finally, the pair unceremoniously exit the narrative just before the final battle after reuniting Daisy with her father the Fungus King.
Although Spike & Iggy do return in the post-credits stinger of the Theatrical Cut pitching "The Super Koopa Cousins" to Nintendo, this was a later addition meant to provide some satisfaction to their arc after their true final scene, which takes place in Koopa Tower, was cut.
The subtext of this scene has incredibly radical implications for the entire film, suggesting that Spike & Iggy orchestrated the downfall of Koopa, and it gives more weight to them being the Fungus King's "most loyal supporters."
The scene also implies that Spike & Iggy intend to take over Dinohattan for themselves.
It's possible this could have been a factor in Daisy's return and the plot of the unmade sequel.Exploring the Super Mario Bros. (1993) Extended Rough Cut Pt. 2: Its More Than Just DeathSMB Movie2019-11-05 | On May 15th 2019, the Super Mario Bros. The Move Archive discovered a tape containing an extended rough cut of the 1993 cult film - Super Mario Bros.
This version is about 15 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, including new and extended scenes that expand the story and character arcs.
We're excited to exclusively debut this never-seen-before footage of one of these scenes, set in the film's infamous Devo Chamber.
In the Theatrical Version, Mario and Luigi are brought into the Devo Chamber where they witness Toad get de-evolved into a Goomba.
Koopa then threatens them with the same fate, but the brothers act quickly by pushing Koopa himself into the machine.
For years, fans and critics alike have fixated on a clear continuity error: the spontaneous appearance of a puddle of slime at the base of the machine.
It's difficult to ignore as Koopa slipping in the puddle is crucial in the Mario Brothers catching him off-guard.
The official novelization provided our best explanation for the slime. Shortly after Toad becomes a Goomba, a sneezing Devo Technician draws the ire of the germaphobic Koopa, who has the technician thrown into the machine and de-evolved all the way back to the Primordial setting.
We now have footage of this scene, and it's remarkably close to the novelization. Unfortunately the VFX work is incomplete. We hope you enjoy it.
The missing scene has long since fascinated and frustrated fans, many of whom claim to have witnessed the full scene in test screenings.
It very well could have been just as memorable as the directors predicted. Why was it so close to inclusion, yet cut despite the continuity error?
The Making Of Documentary "This Ain't No Game" even showcased an in-progress VFX shot for the cut sequence, which suggests it was a priority late into the production.
An Editing Memo shows the directors pushed to keep the sequence, citing it as "2nd most popular" and suggesting it would "set up Koopa's own demise very very effectively".
However they also admit the sequence was "3rd most unpopular" which could suggest the decision was a desire to avoid disturbing audiences of young children and their parents.
As a bonus, this version of the film also includes an extended epilogue to the Devo Chamber scene.
Although not necessary, confirmation that Koopa developed the Devo Machine is intriguing backstory drawn from earlier drafts of the screenplay.
In 2005, Alan McCoy, the actor for the Devo Technician, recounted his chaotic experience filming the sequence alongside Hopper in a 3-part post on his blog "120-Page Monster".
In a 2018 follow-up, McCoy responded to the memo;
"Learning that the film's directors fought for the scene was huge. I sure hope they still have the footage."
"Today, any bitterness or cynicism towards the Super Mario Bros. production that I still retain is softened by the excitement and devotion of the film's many fans. Actor Wil Wheaton once remarked 'Being a nerd is not about what you love, it's about the way that you love it.' For all the Super Mario Bros. nerds out there, I have nothing short of complete gratitude. Thank you!"
Although this tape does not contain the extended Devo Chamber sequence in full, we believe such footage might still exist.
Our goal is to restore the footage for a new definitive home release. If you'd like to inquire about the project or have information on additional materials, please contact the Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive at:
We'll be publishing additional unseen footage, as well as a commentary, so be sure to like, subscribe and share.
And remember: Trust the Fungus!Exploring the Super Mario Bros. (1993) Extended Rough Cut Pt. 1: Nobody Touches My ToolsSMB Movie2019-08-15 | On May 15th 2019, the Super Mario Bros. The Move Archive discovered a tape containing an extended rough cut of the 1993 cult film - Super Mario Bros.
This version is about 15 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, including new and extended scenes that expand the story and character arcs.
We're excited to exclusively debut this never-seen-before footage of one of these scenes, set during the first act while our heroes are still working in Brooklyn, where Mario and Luigi answer the call for a job at the Riverfront Cafe and encounter the Scapelli plumbers--Doug and Mike.
In the Theatrical Version, Mario and Luigi are called to a job at the Riverfront Cafe.
But when they arrive they find a Scapelli van is already there. The movie then cuts to Daisy at the Digsite...
But we know from the script, the novel, trading cards etc... that Mario and Luigi actually enter the Riverfront Cafe and interact with the Scapelli Plumbers, Doug and Mike.
These two are the same goons seen later, sabotaging the digsite.
This scene is notable for two reasons.
Firstly, it establishes the full name "Mario Mario" before we reach Dinohattan's Police Station.
ADR Notes advised that this line be changed or removed, likely to leave the reveal for the Police Station.
Secondly, this scene is the origin of Mario's trademark line: "Nobody touches my tools!" This is quoted on the back of the ERTL Toy box and spoken by the oversized Talking Mario toy.
Editor Mark Goldblatt explained that this scene was cut in an effort to move the action to Dinohattan more quickly.
Mike and Doug also never returned and never got their comeuppance. Though Scripts suggest they would have been de-evolved like Scapelli, this scene was never filmed.
This rendered their introduction meaningless, even with their brief appearance sabotaging the digsite.
Our goal is to restore the footage for a new definitive home release. If you'd like to inquire about the project or have information on additional materials, please contact the Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive at:
We'll be publishing additional unseen footage, as well as a commentary, so be sure to like, subscribe and share.
And remember: Trust the Fungus!Resident Evil 7 Ending 2 + Credits using PSVRSMB Movie2017-02-05 | Official YouTube channel for the Super Mario Bros. Movie Archive (www.smbmovie.com)Ryan Hoss Live StreamSMB Movie2016-12-21 | ...Crazy glitch in Batman: Arkham Knights Deathstroke missionSMB Movie2015-08-22 | ...Super Mario Bros. (1993) Blu-Ray vs. DVD Comparison HD 1080pSMB Movie2014-10-19 | The following video shows the difference in quality between Disney's original DVD release of Super Mario Bros. and Second Sight's upcoming Blu-Ray.
The screenshots have been taken directly from the releases, and are unaltered with the exception of upsizing the DVD screenshots to match the Blu-Ray screen size (1920x1080).
DVD screenshots are presented first, followed by their Blu-Ray counterpart.
To get the most out of this comparision video, please watch it in HD resolution.
For more information about the Blu-Ray release or the Super Mario Bros. film in general, visit Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive: http://www.smbmovie.comJohn Leguizamos Super Mario Bros. 20th Anniversary MessageSMB Movie2013-05-25 | John Leguizamo recorded a special video message to help promote our 20th anniversary screening of Super Mario Bros., which was held at LA's Nuart Theatre on May 24th, 2013. Now it's up on YouTube so everyone can enjoy!
For more Super Mario Bros. movie info, visit our site www.smbmovie.com or follow us on Twitter @smbmovieSuper Mario Bros. The Movie Theatrical Screening @ LA NuArt Theatre 5/25/12SMB Movie2012-07-09 | This year, the Super Mario Bros. Movie Archive website is sponsoring the first theatrical screenings of the 1993 film since its release nearly 20 years ago.
What follows is a collection of footage from the May 25, 2012 screening held at Landmark's NuArt Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
Enjoy this 12-minute recap video that features interviews with moviegoers, cast and production members, and introductions to the film from both the SMB Movie Archive staff and production designer David L. Snyder.Super Mario Bros. The Movie Theatrical Screening @ NYC Sunshine Cinema 4/27/2012SMB Movie2012-05-21 | On April 27, 2012, the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie was screened in theaters for the first time since its initial release.
The Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive website is sponsoring screenings like this across the country to promote the film's 19th anniversary.
What you'll see in this video is the introduction to the April 27, 2012 screening held at the Sunshine Cinema in New York City. Shawn Caple of Underbelly hosted the event on the site's behalf, while Michael Criscuolo introduced the film and spoke about his experiences working on the picture.
Thanks again to Mike and Shawn!
For more information about this summer's theatrical screenings, visit www.smbmovie.com!Super Mario Bros. (1993) Isolated Score Farewell by Alan SilvestriSMB Movie2011-03-17 | I was listening to Alan Silvestri's wonderful score soundtrack to the film, and I started noticing some inconsistencies between some of the tracks and how they're presented in the film.
One of these scenes is at the end of the film in when Mario and Luigi leave Daisy behind in Dinohattan. Since the scene with Lance Henriksen as "The King" was added in late in production as a reshoot, some of the original "Farewell" track was cut off.
Also, some of the best parts of the track are a bit too soft to hear over the actor's voices here. So, here's the complete track, isolated over the clip from the film. Enjoy.Super Mario Bros. Movie Sneak Peek on Bad Influence TV Show 1993SMB Movie2011-02-15 | This rare clip from the UK's "Bad Influence" television show provides us an extremely rare early look at the Super Mario Bros. movie.
This footage appears to be from the 1993 winter CES show which took place in January of 1993. This (I believe) was before the actual trailer was completed and therefore you see some really great never-seen-elsewhere clips, such as:
--The first footage you see is of Mario arriving into the alternate dimension--and with what looks like some "in-progress" VFX work.
--Temp dialogue throughout the whole thing.
--Bertha's "Come and get it, big boy" is seen with her actually saying the line--and with different dialogue than in the finished film.
--Extended dialogue in the jail sequence; Luigi: "You told me to go after her..." Mario: "Yeah, for a date, not into another world."
Thanks a ton to badinfluenceepisodes for letting me repost, and for our forum member "nametaken" for discovering this clip in that episode.
Original video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfUoWAkO4GwSuper Mario Bros. Movie Booth and Live Goomba at the 1993 Summer CESSMB Movie2011-02-15 | Short clip featuring the Super Mario Bros. movie stuff at the 1993 Summer CES. MEL (Makeup & Effects Laboratory) was at the show with a the live "Toad" Goomba to interact with the crowd. And yes, the Goomba is holding one of the animatronic "allosaurus rats" featured in the film as well.
John Fifer (who portrayed Goomba Toad in the film and was also a founder of MEL) is the one in the outfit here.
If you look closely, you can make out the SMB Movie booth in some of the backgrounds, featuring a poster of the regressed form of Koopa and the de-evolution chamber.
Thanks to DigitalNeoHuman for allowing me to repost the SMB portions of his original video, located here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIsYIp3wknYSuper Mario Bros. Movie Trailer at the 1993 Summer CESSMB Movie2011-02-15 | Inside the Nintendo Theater at the 1993 Summer Consumer Electronics Show, featuring a special trailer for the Super Mario Bros. film.
Thanks to DigitalNeohuman for allowing me to repost.
Original video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRrTBIxIOiMSuper Mario Bros. (1993) Trailer Inception StyleSMB Movie2011-02-02 | Ever wonder what the Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993 would look like if the film's trailer was modernized and set to some badass music, like from Chris Nolan's Inception?
Well, wonder no more...Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie This Aint No Game Trailer (as seen on E!)SMB Movie2011-01-11 | This is one of the trailers for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, featuring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo, as seen on E!
See a higher quality version of just this trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nId9yYi2qMSuper Mario Bros. 1993 Movie Behind the Scenes from Entertainment Tonight (clip 3)SMB Movie2011-01-11 | Take a look at this extremely rare behind the scenes look into the making of the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.
In this clip, watch Leeza Gibbons totally screw up John Leguizamo's name, as well as "Dinohattan."
Also, check out some of the Dinohattan citizens cracking some jokes behind the scenes!Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie Behind the Scenes from Entertainment Tonight (clip 2)SMB Movie2011-01-11 | Take a look at this extremely rare behind the scenes look into the making of the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.
This clip has some great comments from both Hoskins and Leguizamo regarding their work on the film. Enjoy!
Oh, and look--Leguizamo has a mustache, too. Just to taunt all of you "Luigi has no mustache" haters.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie Behind the Scenes from Entertainment Tonight (clip 1)SMB Movie2011-01-10 | Take a look at this extremely rare behind the scenes look into the making of the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.
In addition to an interview with Bob Hoskins himself, look at :40-:44 to see (and hear!) the infamous "Spike and Iggy Rap" deleted scene being filmed.
Also, don't miss Key Makeup Artist Jeff Goodwin in the background at 1:25.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie TV Spot/Commercial 5SMB Movie2011-01-10 | Short TV Spot/Commercial for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie TV Spot/Commercial 4SMB Movie2011-01-10 | Short TV Spot/Commercial for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie TV Spot/Commercial 3SMB Movie2011-01-10 | Short TV Spot/Commercial for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie TV Spot/Commercial 2SMB Movie2011-01-10 | Short TV Spot/Commercial for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie TV Spot/Commercial 1SMB Movie2011-01-10 | Short TV Spot/Commercial for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie Jump TV Spot/CommercialSMB Movie2011-01-10 | TV Spot/Commercial for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, featuring the song "Jump (for my love)," along with sprites from Super Mario World.
Thanks to user in10se365 for allowing me to repost this video!Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie Super TV Spot/CommercialSMB Movie2011-01-10 | TV Spot/Commercial for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, featuring the song "Walk the Dinosaur," along with sprites from Super Mario World.Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie This Aint No Game TrailerSMB Movie2011-01-10 | This is one of the trailers for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, featuring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and John Leguizamo.
In my opinion, it's the best trailer made for the film from the time. It gets the tone and point of the film across beautifully.
Thanks to user in10se365 for allowing me to repost this video!Jim Lee (Dev Future Joker) in Battle of the Legends DC Universe Online End-of-Beta Event on PS3SMB Movie2011-01-07 | On January 5, 2011, I was fortunate enough to participate in the "League of Legends" End-of-beta event for DC Universe Online for the PS3.
Jim Lee participated in the event, playing as "Dev Future Joker." I also believe Marv Wolfman was "Dev Future Batman," keep a lookout for him as well.
Note: All of the "shadow people" you see is because that's what happens when too many characters get on the screen at once.Super Mario Bros. Movie ERTL Action Figure Commercial 1993SMB Movie2011-01-03 | Very, very rare TV commercial for the Super Mario Bros. movie action figure toyline from ERTL, featuring a "real" Goomba from the film!The Making of Super Mario Bros. New Version Part IISMB Movie2010-08-24 | Part II of The Making of Super Mario Bros. Check out part I!
Visit http://www.smbmovie.com for more info!The Making of Super Mario Bros. New Version Part ISMB Movie2010-08-22 | Part I of The Making of Super Mario Bros. Check out part II!
Visit http://www.smbmovie.com for more info!Super Mario Bros. Deleted Scene Draw me a bath.SMB Movie2010-08-22 | As seen in the The Making of Super Mario Bros., Koopa asks for someone to draw him a bath, directly after he's been shoved into the Devo machine by Mario and Luigi. This line of dialogue is also in the Todd Strasser novelization. Although it's not a necessary line of dialogue, it's a pretty humorous foreshadowing to Koopa's "mud bath" a couple of scenes later.
Visit http://www.smbmovie.com for more info!Super Mario Bros. Deleted Scene Koopa walks toward the Devo ChamberSMB Movie2010-08-22 | This short clip has been seen in The Making of Super Mario Bros., among other places. The most likely place for this to go would be right before you see Koopa walk into the Devo Chamber. Why? First, because the long corridor seems to lead straight to the chamber and they have the same kind of structure. And second, because Koopa is still wearing his "Larry Lazard" lawyer suit. I'm not really sure why this would have been cut out--you see this area later in the film with the gathering Goomba army, so it would've been nice to see it before then to provide a little bit of foreshadowing.
Visit http://www.smbmovie.com for more info!Super Mario Bros. Deleted Scene Want a cigarette?SMB Movie2010-08-22 | Thanks to the German DVD version of The Making of Super Mario Bros., we now know there was a short clip of one of the Brooklyn Girls offering their Goomba guard a cigarette. It's kind of a cool moment, just to see more Goombas interacting with the actors. It was likely cut to keep the focus on Daisy as she was being escorted into the Goomba barracks, although the scene could just have easily been placed elsewhere in the film.
Visit http://www.smbmovie.com for more info!Super Mario Bros. Deleted Scene Koopa tracks down Daisys motherSMB Movie2010-08-22 | Seen in various trailers and previews, this (extremely) brief shot of Koopa turning in the rain may not seem like much. However, upon closer inspection, do you recall seeing Koopa in the beginning of the film anywhere outside of the gateway tunnel, wearing his military regalia?
Consider this section from the 3/25/92 draft of the script:
Lightning. TITLES OVER cables, steel and brick, awash in a torrent of rain. A black boot hits a puddle. TILT UP ON a dark figure, gazing at the New York skyline. He spins...
The end of that section is spot-on with this clip--and that leads me to believe that the rest was likely filmed as well. In the script, Koopa shows up a couple more times as Daisy's mother attempts to escape back to Dinohattan.
It's also worth noting that this scene is wonderfully outlined in Todd Strasser's novelization as well.
Visit http://www.smbmovie.com for more info!Unreal Kismet ProjectSMB Movie2010-04-11 | Here I did a lot of experimentation with the Unreal Kismet visual scripting toolset. Included in the level are things like cutscenes, countdown timers, pickup items, switches, streaming levels, and moving water volumes. In addition to these things, I also modeled, skinned, and rigged a custom character and imported it into the engine, which required some light code and editing a couple of .INI files.Yoshi animatronics from the Super Mario Bros. MovieSMB Movie2008-02-05 | This is a pretty rare clip of the fantastic Yoshi animatronics from the Super Mario Bros. Movie. This was taken from the old "Movie Magic" show that aired on the Discovery Channel from 1994-1996. Thanks to "Koopaprince" for providing the clip, and see a LOT more cool SMB Movie stuff at www.smbmovie.comHickmans Quest Part 2 Billy Bob the Cactus BlobSMB Movie2007-07-01 | Enjoy the second part of Hickman's Quest, and visit the official website at www.billybobthecactusblob.com!Hickmans Quest Part 1 Billy Bob the Cactus BlobSMB Movie2007-07-01 | Join the ever valiant Hickman McGee on his search to find Billy Bob the Cactus Blob, who has been captured by the evil Too Mah Toe! Aided by Monkey Manah, they'll both take a wild ride through the farm, forest, desert, and even Too Mah Toe's Fortress!The Making of Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie RARE Video-Part 3SMB Movie2007-06-21 | Here's the third and final part of The Making of Super Mario Bros. The Movie. Be sure to watch the other parts, and visit my Super Mario Bros. Movie website at www.smbmovie.com!The Making of Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie RARE Video-Part 2SMB Movie2007-06-20 | Here's the second part of The Making of Super Mario Bros. The Movie. Be sure to watch the other parts, and visit my Super Mario Bros. Movie website at www.smbmovie.com!The Making of Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie RARE Video-Part 1SMB Movie2007-06-19 | I tracked down this ridiculously rare glimpse of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and have converted it and put it on You Tube so all the fans can see it in its glory. It's broken up into three parts, and there's some really interesting stuff in here. Be sure to watch the other parts, and visit my Super Mario Bros. Movie website at www.smbmovie.com!Roxette Almost Unreal RARE Super Mario Bros. movie versionSMB Movie2007-06-19 | Yes, this is the often remembered but not-so-often seen Super Mario Bros. movie version of Roxette's Almost Unreal music video. Enjoy, and visit my Super Mario Bros. Movie website at www.smbmovie.comMonkey Manah: a Mockumentary Billy Bob the Cactus BlobSMB Movie2007-05-11 | Billy Bob Web Films' very first production. Go on a journey with Ryan Hoss, creator of the Billy Bob the Cactus Blob video game series as he interviews Monkey Manah, and reminisces about the Billy Bob series...
Visit www.billybobthecactusblob.com for more info!