description The Wizard Overview
"The Wizard" is a 1989 American adventure film directed by Todd Holland that blends a cross-country road trip narrative with competitive video gaming. Starring Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, and Jenny Lewis, the plot follows two brothers and a runaway girl traveling to California to enter a universal video game championship. The film is notable for its heavy product placement from Nintendo, including a prominent promotional role for the upcoming game "Super Mario Bros. 3."
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What is the video-game contest in The Wizard?
Corey, Jimmy, and Haley travel to California for a major video-game championship after Jimmy proves unusually skilled at arcade and console games. The 1989 film builds toward the Video Armageddon competition.
Who are the three children in The Wizard?
Fred Savage plays Corey, Luke Edwards plays his younger brother Jimmy, and Jenny Lewis plays Haley. The three form the road-trip group heading west while adults search for them.
Why is The Wizard associated with Super Mario Bros. 3?
The film prominently features Nintendo hardware and uses Super Mario Bros. 3 as a major climax and showcase. Its promotional feel also comes from scenes involving the Nintendo Power Glove and other late-1980s gaming products.
What are the release details for The Wizard?
Todd Holland directed the 1989 Universal Pictures film, which runs about 100 minutes and carries a PG rating. Universal has issued it on digital services, Blu-ray, and DVD.
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