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The Super Mario Galaxy

movie is the ultimate piece of

fan service. It's full of references

to games, scenes, and sounds from various

Nintendo properties, which helps make it both a

successful brand extension and an exercise

in nostalgia for anyone who's

plugged in a Mario game.

It's a sequel to the Super Mario Brothers movie, which made more than a billion dollars worldwide.

It brings back Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser for a new outer space adventure

that brings in other characters from the Nintendo Cinematic Universe,

including Yoshi, Bowser Jr., and a few surprises.

I'm Stephen Thompson, and today we are talking about the Super Mario Galaxy movie

on Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining me today is Ronald Young Jr.

He's the host of the film and television review podcast Leaving the Theater.

Hey, Ronald.

Hello, Stephen Thompson.

Also with us is Jordan Morris.

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