Genesis in the movies [Archive]

hadjiquest

09-17-2005, 07:07 AM

Mel

09-17-2005, 08:38 AM

Which movies and TV shows has the Sega Genesis appeared in?

I know it appeared in Wayne's World, Supercop & Blank Check

On the small screen, it appeared in Nickelodeon Arcade. What other TV shows did the Genesis appear in?

Its talked about in Mallrats, and was supposed to be a genesis, but it turned out to be a saturn ...

crazyjoedavola

09-17-2005, 08:02 PM

I remember that in the first Austin Powers movie towards the end Scott Evil came out and asked his dad if he could take the Sega. Although it never showed which Sega he was talking about. I think at the time the movie came out, the Saturn was the newest Sega system, but the Genesis still had a pretty decent following if I'm not mistaken.

StRiDA CoL

09-17-2005, 09:18 PM

billy madison has a genesis vs snes riverally between Mortal Kombat and donkey kong

Nazza

07-03-2006, 08:20 PM

The kid in Surf Ninjas plays a Game Gear.

Flash1087

07-03-2006, 09:45 PM

I think it was Swingers where the characters were shown playing one of the early NHL games and declared the fight animations to be "pretty money".

oneupthextraman

07-03-2006, 10:06 PM

Austin Powers, I believe was '97, late gensis era, and most people refered to the Genesis as the 'sega'. People still do and I have to ask them if they mean the Genesis.
Aslo, there was an episode, I heard, of the x-files (late in the series with the two new people) where the new guy made some comment about Sega. I read that somewhere, I've never seen it.

Mendicant

07-03-2006, 11:45 PM

In Chasing Amy, Banky & Holden are seen playing Mutant League Hockey.

Flash1087

07-04-2006, 01:42 AM

Its talked about in Mallrats, and was supposed to be a genesis, but it turned out to be a saturn ...

Actually, it was a Genesis, and the original Mallrats DVD audio commentary has an interesting story about it.

If I remember correctly, it was originally supposed to be the EA NHL of that year, but Sega promised that if they put the SegaSports version in that they'd show Mallrats off during one of their big Sega promo tours. So Kevin Smith put the SegaSports game in instead, and Sega didn't show a single thing for Mallrats during the tour.

Joe Redifer

07-04-2006, 02:18 AM

Sega Saturn x

07-04-2006, 02:29 AM

Actually, it was a Genesis, and the original Mallrats DVD audio commentary has an interesting story about it.

If I remember correctly, it was originally supposed to be the EA NHL of that year, but Sega promised that if they put the SegaSports version in that they'd show Mallrats off during one of their big Sega promo tours. So Kevin Smith put the SegaSports game in instead, and Sega didn't show a single thing for Mallrats during the tour.
Maybe my memory on the matter is fuzzy but I really do remember seeing a saturn there.

landstalkerx

07-04-2006, 02:50 AM

In the spectacular thrill-a-minute roller-coaster-ride-of-the-summer Rumble in the Bronx the stupid little kid plays a Game Gear without a game cartridge in it. This mistake cost the movie the BEST PICTURE EVER MADE at whatever year's Acedemay Awards ceremony. :)

I've watched the movie many times in my quest to try to find myself (I was an extra in it.) However I don't remember seeing a game gear. Then again I couldn't find myself either...

Benjamin

07-04-2006, 05:10 AM

Drew Carey often displayed a Sega console on the show. I want to say it was a Saturn. I also believe The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air had a Genesis hooked up to the TV from time to time.

VinnyT

07-04-2006, 01:41 PM

In Napolean Dynamite, when he's in the flea market for 3 seconds there's a Genesis among the stuff on one of the upper shelfs.

And Drew Carrey has mentioned Genesis in one of his books, claiming if he ever meets the guy who invented Sega Genesis he'd beat the shit out of him.

Zebbe

07-04-2006, 01:59 PM

I saw a Genesis in Ricki Lake once... And btw, the Mega Drive is also "the Sega" in Sweden.

Flash1087

07-04-2006, 02:24 PM

Maybe my memory on the matter is fuzzy but I really do remember seeing a saturn there.

And I'm not trying to sound like a jerkstore or anything, but I don't even think the Saturn was out when Mallrats was being filmed (late '93 through '94). That, and during the scene in Brodie's room they show him holding a Genesis controller and they show the TV at least once.

GeckoYamori

07-04-2006, 02:41 PM

There was some swedish movie where a kid was playing Sonic 3 (Camera was positioned behind the TV, but the Hydro City music was playing) but he was holding a SNES controller. Hurray for sound editor fuck-ups in post production!

Benjamin

07-04-2006, 02:49 PM

And Drew Carrey has mentioned Genesis in one of his books, claiming if he ever meets the guy who invented Sega Genesis he'd beat the shit out of him.

Why? Is it because he gets a lot of people asking him about the system on the set of the show?

I also remembered its featured in Devil Hunter Yohko. According to the commentary, the series was created to promote the MegaDrive and Game Gear games. What I find most odd is the shot showing her in her bedroom with game stuff everywhere -- there's a Lynx clearly on the floor as well, and I'm surprised it'd be referenced in Japan being largely a little known American portable system.

redrum666

07-04-2006, 04:01 PM

remember the show step by step on ABC the kid Mark Foster got addicted to video games his dad had got him a genesis LOL

GeckoYamori

07-04-2006, 04:20 PM

Oh, and there was some episode of that old high school show Lewis Parker (Or something) where the nerd had nightmares about Altered Beast.

redrum666

07-04-2006, 04:58 PM

Oh, and there was some episode of that old high school show Lewis Parker (Or something) where the nerd had nightmares about Altered Beast.

yah i remember that the show was called Parker Lewis Can't Lose his friend was addicted video games Parker Lewis trys to get him off video games and he has a nightmares that hes in Altered Beast funnyest and allso sad part about that episode was wane they steam roller over his game collection you hear well come to your doom from Altered Beast as the steam roller goes over the hill of games :D

Benjamin

07-04-2006, 05:26 PM

VinnyT

07-04-2006, 07:40 PM

Why? Is it because he gets a lot of people asking him about the system on the set of the show?

I also remembered its featured in Devil Hunter Yohko. According to the commentary, the series was created to promote the MegaDrive and Game Gear games. What I find most odd is the shot showing her in her bedroom with game stuff everywhere -- there's a Lynx clearly on the floor as well, and I'm surprised it'd be referenced in Japan being largely a little known American portable system.
He was talking about how the first thing he bought when his show was succesful was a brand new entertainment system, and the only thing he really had to go with it was his old Genesis. I think just playing the games and fucking up all the time was what was pissing him off.

Novaka

07-04-2006, 08:08 PM

In Home Alone.....or somthing along that the kid is playing a Genesis.....If not home alone i can't remember it...but i belive it was Home Alone

Joe Redifer

07-04-2006, 08:12 PM

I don't understand why Drew Carrey hates the Genesis so much. Is it because people actually like the Genesis whereas Drew is nowhere near as popuar?

Parker Lewis Can't Lose rocks. I have very vague recollections of that episode. I wish I had all of those episodes to watch again. That series was too short.

redrum666

07-04-2006, 08:20 PM

Parker Lewis Can't Lose rocks. I have very vague recollections of that episode. I wish I had all of those episodes to watch again. That series was too short.

how was it short it ran from 1990-1993 for 3 Season :?

redrum666

07-04-2006, 08:39 PM

Wow, I'm a fan of Parker Lewis and don't even remember that. I have some episodes on my media PC that I've yet to watch through. I'll see if I can find it and upload it.

This would make a good feature project I think -- Sega On Screen.

yah i allso just remeber something about that episode after they roll over his games Parker Lewis gives his friend the guy that was addicted video games a gamegear LOL i forgot why Parker Lewis gave him it (thanks you just rolled over my game collection with a steam roller but here a gamegear enjoy)

j_factor

07-05-2006, 01:32 AM

I don't understand why Drew Carrey hates the Genesis so much. Is it because people actually like the Genesis whereas Drew is nowhere near as popuar?

Drew Carey loves Genesis. At least I thought he did. I know he was big on Saturn anyway.

Joe Redifer

07-05-2006, 01:58 AM

3 seasons isn't exactly a long run.

Drew Carey loves Genesis.
Then why does he want to BRUTALLY MURDER the system's creator? Or at least harm him? Maybe Drew was trying to be funny? I say "trying" because it is extremely rare that Drew is actually funny.

landstalkerx: In Rumble in the Bronx, the dipshit kid the wheelchair plays the GameGear without a game and he loves it. Don't make me post a picture! I don't blame the kid. I'd have more fun with an empty Game Gear than with a real Game Gear game myself.

landstalkerx

07-05-2006, 02:24 AM

Would this happen to be the scene that you speak of?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/sf2genesis/ritbbrat.gif

David J.

07-05-2006, 02:26 AM

remember the show step by step on ABC the kid Mark Foster got addicted to video games his dad had got him a genesis LOL

I remember that. And I also recall it was a really crappy show. The Cody character was funny.

Joe Redifer

07-05-2006, 05:21 AM

landstalkerx, yes that's it. Damn that thing is huge, with such a microscopic screen as well.

Obviously

07-05-2006, 05:22 AM

The Genesis appears in Megas XLR with Coop trying to shove a cartridge that doesn't fit into it.

VinnyT

07-05-2006, 01:36 PM

Would this happen to be the scene that you speak of?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/sf2genesis/ritbbrat.gif

"When's that boy gonna learn the Game Gear only works WHEN YOU PUT A CARTRIDGE IN? I'm so glad he gets his ass kicked by thugs in this movie"

Flash1087

07-05-2006, 03:39 PM

The Genesis appears in Megas XLR with Coop trying to shove a cartridge that doesn't fit into it.

I forgot about that!

In theory, every video game system ever has appeared in Megas XLR. Watch the long shots of Coop's room and pay attention.

Obviously

07-05-2006, 09:21 PM

Yes, I know, but the article is pertaining to the Genesis. The Genesis controller is also used as frequently as the Playstation controller is as part of Megas's controls as well.