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Idea: Super Mario Bros. The Movie - Special Features?

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Hey there. I read over on DVDActive that the UK are getting a barebones re-release of this cheesy old film. Apparently the trailer is included but nothing else. Someone in the comments section mentioned that there was a making of and a music video. My question is … does anybody have either of these in watchable quality? Is there anything else tied-in to the film? It’s just I know I’m going to track down this ridiculous movie as I remember watching it several times. I’d like to be able to burn some extras to go with it is all.

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I have a .cbr file of an issue of Nintendo Power from 1993 (I'm not sure of the exact issue, so it may take a little while), but there's a three or four page article on the making of the film, as well as a few shots from the set, including Samantha Mathis looking on while John Leguizamo plays Super Mario World. If you want it, I can put it up on Rapidshare for you.
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crazyrabbits, that sounds interesting. Please if you can upload to RS that would be great. I don't think an archaic issue of Nintendo Power is an issue in regards to posting direct links... but better just PM me instead. Thanks.

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Well, I'm hoping this DVD is widescreen too. In fact, there's a DVD in Holland that is 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen. There are 2 sound options: 2.0 and 5.1 plus the trailer is included. I really hope this UK DVD is basically the same disc. It'd be easier for me to buy a UK DVD then to track down the Holland DVD.

So, I know a lot of people are reading this thread and not replying (lurkers?). I just want to ask again; are there any comic adaptations or other material for this film? Does anyone have the previously mentioned 'making of' and music video? Please, either post in this thread or let me know at klokwerk(at)gmail[dot]com

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I've just checked on ebay and managed to find a few copies of the score (it's one of those typical promo/'bootleg' scores as there was never an official release). It shares its disc with another Alan Silvestri score from the film 'No Mercy'. The UK/German auctions are ridiculously expensive, however there is a US auction that is much cheaper. I don't think I can afford this at the moment unfortunately. Does anybody have this particular CD? I know a lot of people collect rare/preservation/fanedit DVDs, but are there any other score collectors here? I'm hoping I can get a FLAC copy of this disc.

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If we were really dedicated we could track down text interviews with the actors, use that Nintendo Power article, and IMDb trivia and create a trivia track. I imagine we're not going to find much.

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I have the US VHS, German and Chinese DVDs and the US Laserdisc of this movie as well as the US DVD. (I bought them in that order, waiting for the US DVD to be released.) I also have the soundtrack (not score) and maybe some other misc stuff. I'll take a look when I get home.
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droidguy, I think you're right. While a text commentary would be cool, I don't think we'd find enough trivia and the like. Perhaps we could still dig some stuff up and include a small collection of text stills with facts about the film (a la the 'Production Notes' on early DVDs).

marioxb, I'd like to know what state your soundtrack is in as my copy is a very scratched-up 2nd hand one from ebay. Anything you can find would be great.

crazyrabbits, I don't think I ever got your email, could you please send it through to klokwerk[at]gmail{dot}com

On an unrelated note: I really wish we could upload our own avatars! 3 of us in here have the same one. I know I could change to one of the other standard forum ones but then it would be a similar problem just with a different batch of users. Arggh.

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