Nintendo to develop Zelda movie in latest film push

The Zelda film will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony. — Reuters

TOKYO: Nintendo says it will develop a live-action film of long running franchise The Legend of Zelda in the Kyoto-based firm’s latest push beyond its core gaming business.

Nintendo scored a runaway success with its animated Super Mario Bros movie this year, which has underscored the box-office appeal of video game adaptations and helped drive demand for its aging Switch console.