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With A Big Screen "Angry Birds" On The Way, Here's How 10 Movies Based On Video Games Fared

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Rovio Entertainment isn't about to let its prize property "Angry Birds" max out on a cell phone screen.

They're thinking much bigger -- cineplex bigger.

With former Marvel execs on their side and a "Rio" tie-in already under their belts, the birds look ready to take the box office.

But let's face it -- even the most popular video games don't always translate well.

John Leguizamo would rather you didn't bring up 1993's "Super Mario Bros.," which made back less than half its $42 million budget.



In 1994, "Street Fighter" did respectable business, grossing just shy of $100 million.



"Mortal Kombat" made a $122 million killing in 1995.



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