Nintendo Seems Interested in More Animated Adaptations ✖ It would appear that Nintendo seems interested in more animated adaptations of its many, many video game franchises. In terms of adaptations of Nintendo properties for the big and small screen, there have been relatively few, and essentially none in recent memory. The upcoming Mario movie, which is confirmed to be happening by Nintendo itself, is the first in a long while and is in the works at animation company Illumination, known for films like Despicable Me, Sing, and Minions. According to a new wide-ranging interview with Nintendo representatives, that could potentially change in the near future.