Good news, bad news time. The bad news is that Bob Hoskins, famed English actor who starred in such films asThe Long Good Friday,Who Framed Roger Rabbit,Hook, and the notoriousSuper Mario Bros., was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and has decided toretirefrom acting. He’s given us some great times, and I wish him the best in the journey ahead.
The good news is that David Oxford ofPoisonMushroom.orghas discovered the perfect way to celebrate Mr. Hoskins’ illustrious career! Fellow 90s kids no doubt begged their parents to take them to seeMarioin theaters and then purchase odd bits of movie merch. You might even be familiar with thechildren’s bookor the coloring book. Speaking of the coloring book, when was the last time you looked at it? I meanreeeeeaaaaallylooked at it?
David was sifting through theSuper Mario Bros.The Movie Archivewhen he began to notice certain things were off about the coloring book. Some scenes depicted in the book didn’t actually take place in the film, while a lot of the art was unintentionally… well… look at the header.
Maybe Bob Hoskins wasn’t exactlythrilledto be a part ofMariomovie magic. I will say that if it wasn’t for him, we wouldn’t have had such a treasure trove of entertainment. So enjoy some choice pages below, or visit thearchivefor the whole hog. Why not print ’em out, color ’em in, then hang ’em on your fridge! Just don’t forget to thank Bob!
