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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Nintendo confirms the actors saving Hyrule in the live-action Legend of Zelda film
After months of speculation, Nintendo has finally confirmed the two actors for the lead roles in the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. The casting choices were announced this morning by Shigeru Miyamoto, who said that he is 'very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.' The announcement also reiterated a release date of May 7, 2027. Nintendo announced the new release date last month. Originally slated for a March 2027 release, that would have put it in direct competition with 'Avengers: Secret Wars' (which has also been delayed now). Recommended Videos Ainsworth is a relative newcomer to the silver screen with only a small number of roles under his belt, although it is worth noting he appeared in the Netflix hit 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and in 2022's 'Pinocchio.' This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025 Bo Bragason has a bit of experience portraying royalty with her role as Queen Gunhild in 'King and Conqueror,' and she's also known for playing Roxy in the 2024 TV series 'Renegade Nell.' The casting announcements are some of the most solid information we have so far on the film. Nintendo hasn't revealed anything about the story or setting, although it's a reasonable guess that it will take place somewhere in Hyrule (unless, of course, they push us down a hole in a tree and the movie is set in Termina.) Direct Wes Ball knows the importance of the task he's been given. In an interview with Total Film, he wrote, 'I've been thinking about it for a long freakin' time, of how cool a Zelda movie would be… I want to fulfil people's greatest desires. I know it's important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape.' Fans remain hesitant about the news. Given the history of live-action video game films, that's no surprise. There's no word on whether the film will be an adaptation of a previous game or a unique story, so stay tuned for more details.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Legend of Zelda live-action finds its Zelda and Link ahead of 2027 theatrical release
Nintendo has officially announced the lead cast for its highly anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, confirming Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025 Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto revealed the casting on July 16 via a social media post, writing, 'I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.' The announcement included first-look images of the actors in costume, giving fans an early glimpse at how the beloved characters will be brought to life. Bragason, an English actress, is known for her work in BBC One's Three Girls, The Jetty, and Disney+'s Renegade Nell. She also starred in the 2024 vampire comedy The Radleys. Ainsworth, also English, voiced Pinocchio in Robert Zemeckis' live-action adaptation and played Miles in Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor. He currently stars in the Canadian sitcom Son of a Critch and appeared in The Sandman. The film is being directed by Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner trilogy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Producers include Miyamoto and veteran filmmaker Avi Arad. Originally scheduled for a March 2027 release, the film will now debut in theaters on May 7, 2027, due to production adjustments. Following the blockbuster success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, expectations are high for The Legend of Zelda, which marks Nintendo's next major venture into cinematic adaptations—this time with Sony. The film promises to bring the world of Hyrule to life like never before, offering a fresh take on the beloved lore for fans around the world. Ask ChatGPT
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo warns of Switch 2 stock shortages as pre-orders expand
All signs are pointing to the Switch 2 being a huge hit. The console quickly sold out in the UK when pre-orders opened earlier in April, and now Nintendo is warning that it can't meet demand in its native Japan. Despite planning ahead with a lottery system to keep things fair and fend off scalpers, Nintendo says it still can't keep up. Around 2.2 million people in Japan applied for a chance to buy the Switch 2 through Nintendo's first lottery, vastly outstripping what the company can deliver for launch day on June 5, the company's President Shuntaro Furukawa said on Wednesday. Those who missed out will now automatically be entered into the second draw but, even then, not everyone will get one. Nintendo is now ramping up production to meet demand, and is advising gamers to check with Japanese retailers, which are holding their own pre-order lotteries from Thursday, April 24. 'We plan to continue producing and shipping a considerable number of Nintendo Switch 2 units in the future,' Furukawa said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) in Japanese. 'We apologize for the delay in our ability to meet your expectations, and we appreciate your understanding.' 古川です。みなさまのお手元に「Nintendo Switch 2」をお届けすべく、事前に多くの部材を調達し、生産を進めてきました。4月2日には「Nintendo Switch… — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) April 23, 2025 The follow-up to Nintendo's smash-hit Switch console, the Switch 2 is another hybrid device that works both on your TV and as a handheld. It features a larger 7.9-inch display and a powerful new graphics chip that enables smoother gameplay, 4K output when docked, and cutting-edge features like ray tracing for more realistic lighting and reflections. The console is also backward compatible, meaning it can run existing Switch games. In the UK, it's priced at £396 on its own, or £430 in a bundle with Mario Kart World. Despite the higher price tag compared to its predecessor, the Switch 2 could mark the biggest console launch ever. Nintendo is reportedly lining up between six and eight million units for the initial launch, but experts warn that may fall short of demand. 2) For context, Switch 1 sold ~35M times in Japan so far, a ridiculous number for a country with 125M originally promised enough supply for launch - which of course immediately sounded like a fairy tale for anybody with a basic understanding of the game market. — Dr. Serkan Toto (@serkantoto) April 23, 2025 Tokyo-based gaming analyst Serkan Toto said: 'Nintendo originally promised enough supply for launch—which, of course, immediately sounded like a fairy tale to anyone who understands the games market.' If the Switch 2 meets expectations, it would dwarf previous launches. By comparison, the original Switch sold 2.7 million units in its first month, while Sony's PS5 and PS4 each managed 4.5 million units in their debut quarters.
Metro
23-04-2025
- Business
- Metro
Switch 2 demand 'far exceeds' expectations as Nintendo apologises to players
Demand for the Switch 2 has surpassed Nintendo's expectations in Japan, as it issues a statement about pre-orders. Nintendo may have fumbled certain details around the Switch 2's reveal, with some very poor communication around pricing, but that has had seemingly no effect on pre-orders. Many retailers across the UK and Europe have already sold out, after pre-orders went live earlier this month – ahead of the console's launch on June 5. Pre-orders across the US and Canada, meanwhile, are set to go live tomorrow, after they were delayed by the tariff situation. Meanwhile, in Japan, interest in the console has reached such an unprecedented level that Nintendo has had to release a statement to apologise for failing to meet demand. In a statement released on Wednesday, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa warned that many people who applied for the My Nintendo Store lottery will miss out on a chance to pre-order a console on April 24, as they received 2.2 million applications in Japan alone. 'Hello, this is Furukawa,' the statement begins. 'We have been procuring many materials and proceeding with production in advance so that we can deliver the Nintendo Switch 2 to you. On April 2, we announced details about the Nintendo Switch 2 and started accepting applications for the lottery sale on the My Nintendo Store. 'As a result, we received an extremely large number of applications, approximately 2.2 million in Japan alone. However, this number far exceeds our expectations, and far exceeds the number of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that can be delivered from the My Nintendo Store on June 5. Therefore, unfortunately, we expect that a significant number of customers will not be selected when the winners are announced tomorrow, April 24.' 古川です。みなさまのお手元に「Nintendo Switch 2」をお届けすべく、事前に多くの部材を調達し、生産を進めてきました。4月2日には「Nintendo Switch… — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) April 23, 2025 Furukawa states those who are not selected in tomorrow's lottery will be automatically re-entered into a second draw, but even after both lotteries, Nintendo 'cannot fulfill all of the applications we received'. He added: 'We deeply apologise for failing to meet your expectations despite our preparations.' Nintendo states it is 'working on further strengthening our production system' to meet demand, and encouraged people to try and a secure a console through other retailers. 'Furthermore, we are planning to produce and ship a substantial number of Nintendo Switch 2 units moving forward,' Furukawa added. 'We sincerely apologise for the time it will take to fully meet your expectations and kindly ask for your understanding.' The high demand for the Switch 2 in Japan might be unique because Nintendo has taken special measures to maintain its dominance in the region. More Trending Along with the standard Switch 2 console, priced at 69,980 yen (£370), Nintendo is offering a cheaper region-locked edition which will only have Japanese language settings, priced at 49,980 yen (£264). Many of Nintendo's stranger decisions make more sense when you realise that Japan is always their number one priority, with the region-locked Switch 2 designed to combat foreign resellers looking to capitalise on a favourable exchange rate with the weak yen. Even with these caveats though, 2.2 million applications is a wild number. For context, the original Switch sold around 330,000 units in its first week in Japan. At the moment, the PlayStation 2 still holds the record for the biggest debut, with almost one million units sold in its first weekend, according to reports. Based on these numbers, the Switch 2 could easily eclipse both if there are enough units to meet demand – but we'll have to see how it plays out on June 5. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Ghost Of Yōtei release date announced and it's a big risk for Sony MORE: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review – a classic JRPG made in France MORE: Oblivion remaster mod support is only a matter of time as fans get to work
