The Odyssey World Tour Unveils Trojan Horse in New York City The Odyssey world tour arrived in New York City on Tuesday night, transforming Lincoln Square into a dramatic spectacle with a star-studded red carpet, military-style security, and a massive 40-foot Trojan Horse prop. The statue, central to the film’s plot, serves as the vessel through which Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) and his crew execute their secret attack on Troy, marking the start of their journey home. Christopher Nolan and his team constructed the horse as part of the film’s production, with the director himself participating in its creation. During a press event, John Leguizamo, who portrays Odysseus’ loyal companion Eumaeus, described his surprise upon learning that Nolan had been inside the horse during filming. “I was looking for Chris Nolan to meet him, and they told me he was inside the horse with 20 actors and the DP [Hoyte van Hoytema] and the IMAX camera. I couldn’t believe that. I was like, wow, this man is a leader,” Leguizamo said to The Hollywood Reporter. Damon, who walked the NYC red carpet alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, and Jon Bernthal, shared insights about filming the Trojan Horse sequence. During a press run, he revealed that Nolan had no premeditated plan for the scene, instead instructing the cast and crew to “cram in there and figure it out.” Damon described the process as capturing the “claustrophobia” of the moment, with cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and the IMAX camera operating in real time. “Hoyte was looking through the lens, and Chris was right next to him. They just built that in real time. It was so cool to see. If we had planned it out, I don’t think it would have had that same energy,” Damon told GamesRadar+.#universal_studios_hollywood #matt_damon #chris_nolan #odyssey_world_tour #lincoln_square
March in-store events coming to Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO The Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO stores are hosting a week of activities to celebrate Mario and friends—and you’re invited! Stop by to play the latest games featuring Mario and friends, shop fun Mario items, and participate in these activities: Starting March 4, check in at the in-store My Nintendo™ kiosk to enter the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Super Mario™ Celebration My Nintendo™ Sweepstakes for a chance to win a family vacation to experience SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort. From March 8 to 14, save on select games featuring Mario and enjoy $20 off a Samsung 256 GB microSD Express Card. On March 14, compete in or take in all the action at the Mario Tennis™ Fever Tournament starting at 11 a.m. local time at both stores. A Warp Pipe Pass will be required to participate in the tournament. Capacity is limited. Entry is first come, first served. The Nintendo NEW YORK store and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO store are excited to invite you to participate in their first doubles tournament for the new Mario Tennis Fever game, available on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. Register for a Warp Pipe Pass to compete at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, for the Mario Tennis Fever Tournament. The event can take up to 4 hours, depending on how your team performs. All participants are encouraged to stick around for an awards ceremony to celebrate the winners. All tournament participants will receive a special giveaway. Buddy up with a partner and get ready! We hope to see you on the court. Registration details: Only one person from your team of two should reserve a Warp Pipe Pass to enter the tournament.#nintendo_new_york #nintendo_san_francisco #super_nintendo_world #universal_studios_hollywood #universal_orlando_resort
