Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman may be famous for playing the role of Wolverine in the popular X-Men series of films, but he revealed himself to be something of a secret Nintendo fan during a recent press trip to Japan to promote the movie Logan.
While waiting at some lights, Jackman (who wasn't driving, we should add) turns his attention to a real-life Mario Kart event taking place on the road. He barely seems able to contain his excitement as he lists the various racers ("Princess Peach! Who is it? Bowser? I can't remember") before the light switches to green and the karts race off down the street, leaving Jackman's car for dust. He urges them on, chanting "Go! Go! Go!" with all the enthusiasm of someone who has been endlessly touring the globe to promote a film for the past few months.
The event spotted by Jackman was arranged by Maricar, which has made headlines recently for less appealing reasons. The company doesn't have the official blessing of Nintendo to use these characters for such activities, and as a result the Kyoto giant is now suing Maricar.
[source kotaku.co.uk]
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I thought Nintendo failed in their attempt to sue these guys.
Everything about that is delightful!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE No, they are currently being sued by Nintendo.
Someone is gonna end up under a truck. . . :/
@Nintendoforlife Ya, I remember the story but I guess I got it mixed up with something else.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE They tried to file a copyright infringement a while back and failed, but the lawsuit is different.
was hoping to see some do a start boost
Or one of them holding a banana at least. Looked like 50cc mode...
This is so great! XD Go! Go! Go!
I saw these while I was in Japan last week! Really awesome sight. Gave me goosebumps.
How come that dont sound like Hugh? Lol
@NintyNate Because his inner child is peeking out
Lmao don't know why I expected Logan's voice commentating the race , didn't expect the joyful Australian accent lol LMAO.
I didnt think it was possible to have a bigger man crush on Hugh than I already did...then I find out he is a Mario fan. Lol
If the Universal park is going to have a Mario Kart attraction, now we know why Nintendo wants to shut them down as soon as they can.
Regarding the news.... The video is just great. Hugh Jackman is just great!
Do you think a kart racer can outrun a lawsuit? Let's find out.
@invictus4000
We're all joyful Aussie's down here, unless you annoy us.
Then the claws come out!
So now Nintendo Life makes a post about a twitter post I saw a few days ago from an actor? Okay....
Still my favorite site
Why is Peach a man?
The racers look bored.
@LemonSlice Most Japanese people look bored...
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I hope Nintendo loses.
Lol tbh Jackman doesn't sound like he is geeking out. Not like the story suggests anyway.
Cool!
@maceng Not unless they're bored.
@Filth_Element He sounds very tired, I think that's all the excitement he can muster.
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