The new Sonic redesign is essentially a more polished and CGI-heavy version of the classic Sonic from the video games, specifically the 3D action titles like Sonic Colors and Sonic Lost World.It still remains something of a shock that Paramount decided to deviate so heavily from that distinct design, the one that has defined the character for decades and made him so popular. [94][95], The film topped the American Blu-ray and DVD charts for several weeks upon release. Unfortunately, King Dedede, the greedy ruler and Escargon, his assistant, aren't happy with that and do whatever they can to drive him out. One night, Sonic becomes upset over his loneliness when playing baseball by himself, and runs at supersonic speed, and as a result, inadvertently triggering an electromagnetic pulse which causes a power outage across the Pacific Northwest. While there, Sonic meets Chris Thorndyke, who aids at collecting the Chaos Emeralds, so Sonic and friends can go home. Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world's speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. Robotnik arrives in a hovercraft and attacks them, forcing Sonic to use a ring to send Tom and Maddie back to Green Hills. Sonic the Hedgehog was scheduled for 2018 by Sony Pictures Releasing. Marc a bit afterward deleted his post from Twitter but his post from Instagram remains intact. Written by Wary fans expecting the usual easy target to mock will instead find something to fervently celebrate for years. Shortly after defeating a robot sent by Robotnik, an explosion injures Sonic. Take a trip back in time with the full version of the Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Was this review helpful to you? [87], A second trailer revealing the redesigned Sonic was released on November 12, 2019. Dr. Robotnik is up to his old tricks again. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? A blue hedgehog that can run at incredible speeds its best friend, a two-tailed flying fox, defend planet Mobius from the evil Dr. Robotnik and his bumbling mechanical goons. Tom Butler appears as Commander Walters, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who orders Robotnik to investigate the disturbances caused by Sonic,[22] and Frank C. Turner appears as Crazy Carl, a conspiracy theorist who seeks to prove Sonic's existence and refers to him as the "Blue Devil". [145] The title, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, was confirmed on February 10, 2021. to do righteous battle. [90] The second trailer received thousands of likes and the highest like-to-dislike ratio of any trailer on Google in the last three years. [102][7] After making $21 million on its first day (including $3 million from Thursday night previews), estimates were raised to $64 million. So they plow through to the center of the planet and the ancient city of Robotropolis (the former New York City?) [88] The trailer received far more positive responses, with many praising Sonic's new design. [139] Filming is set to take place between March 2021 and May 2021, under the working title Emerald Hill. Blur Studio previously produced cutscenes for the games Shadow the Hedgehog (2005), for which Fowler directed cutscenes, and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). Critics praised the performances (particularly Schwartz and Carrey), Sonic's character design and animation, visual effects, action scenes, and its faithfulness to the source material, but criticized its story and perceived lack of originality. The majority of the cast signed on by August 2018, and principal filming took place between September and October that year in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. The ending theme of "Look-A-Likes" by Riu Konaka was pretty good. Michealene Risley, the newly appointed consumer products director who helped license Sonic for Adventures, negotiated with several Hollywood producers. Knuckles fans who liked the dedication he has in other universes will cry. The Sonic The Hedgehog movie reveals the purpose and meaning of the gold rings SEGA's blue speedster loved collecting in the video game series. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is scheduled for release in 2022. The Mario Brothers, Princess Toadstool, and Toad go on various adventures while battling the evil King Koopa. “The first Sonic the Hedgehog live action movie poster is creepy as hell,” blares a headline on PC Gamer. Yet I would also call the overly kiddified tone of the movie a mistake. Additionally, the film features Benjamin L. Valic as the voice of Baby Sonic, Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone, a government agent who works for Robotnik,[21] and Melody Nosipho Niemann as Jojo, Rachel's daughter and the niece of Maddie and Tom. What would you say if we told you that Sonic wasn't as fast as you thought he was? Jeffries suggested that the film was scrapped as both Sega and MGM wanted a higher share of the profits, while Densham said it followed creative differences between Sega and Trilogy. [118] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, and PostTrak reported it received an average 4 out of 5 stars, with 70% of viewers they surveyed saying they would definitely recommend it. Sonic the hedgehog movie releases digital so we take a look at the original sonic movie you new saw. Their ongoing cat-and-mouse game is entertaining, and passionate fans of the Sega franchise should appreciate all the nods to Sonic's history. The titular hedgehog is far less "cutesy," and much more mischievous, similar to the beloved video game character that has graced our lives since the '90s. Tails, a two-tailed fox, emerges from a ring portal in search of Sonic. Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Sonic X and Kim Possible: So the Speedster Drama - Original Movie (2005 - WBFE, WB Animation, Walt Disney Pictures, DisneyToon Studios, Hollywood Gang Pro., Anarchos Pro., Silver Pictures, DDLC, American Zoetrope, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Amblin Ent.) [23] Colleen O'Shaughnessey, the voice of Miles "Tails" Prower in the video game series since 2014, reprises her role for the mid-credits scene. "[123] Amon Warrman of Empire gave the film two out of five stars, writing, "An on-form Jim Carrey can't stop Sonic's live-action debut from feeling like a missed opportunity. [71] The film was originally going to be released in Japan on March 27, 2020, but was moved to June 26, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "[128], Paramount confirmed that a sequel was in development on May 28, 2020. One thing Paramount didn't change was the color of Sonic's arms. It received near-unanimous criticism,[81][82][83] with Gita Jackson of Kotaku calling it "horrific" and "a blight upon this weary earth". Yep, you guessed it, he's on his way! [58] The redesign added an estimated $5 million to the production budget,[59] took around five months, and was achieved without overtime. [98] Paramount Pictures also confirmed that the movie as well as its upcoming sequel entitled Sonic the Hedgehog 2 would release later on Paramount+ with its sequel being released after its theatrical release window. Along with Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and a new recruit named Sticks. 1 Logos 2 Development images 2.1 Storyboards 2.1.1 Douglas Einar Olsen 2.1.2 Heiko von Drengenberg 2.1.3 Matt Jones 2.2 Concept artwork 2.3 Stand-ins and props 2.4 Miscellaneous 2.5 CGWORLD.jp article 3 Promotional 3.1 Posters (original design) 3.2 Posters (new design) 3.3 Displays 3.4 Advertisement 3.5 Photos 3.6 In-cinema concession items 3.7 Style guide (original design) 3.8 … The Sonic redesign for the upcoming live-action movie is here, and fans seem overall quite pleased. In February 2018, shortly after taking over the rights, Paramount Pictures rescheduled the film to November 15, 2019. Sonic's journey to becoming the world's most famous hedgehog began in 1991 with the release of the franchise's first video game entry on the SEGA Genesis console (known elsewhere as the Mega Drive) and immediately captured the … She uses one to send him to Earth while she fends off the echidnas. [24] Garry Chalk, who previously voiced Grounder and Robotnik in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Underground respectively, appears as the US Navy Chief of Staff. Production involved the collaboration of Sega Sammy's Japanese studio Marza Animation Planet, with Fowler brought in to direct in 2016. Sonic the Hedgehog's original movie design was first revealed last December - and everything felt wrong. [52], According to animator Max Schneider, Paramount expected that Sonic fans would object to the redesign but that general audiences would not care, as had been the case with their 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. [97], After its release to Digital HD in 2020, Paramount Pictures announced that the film would land on the streaming service, EPIX. Fowler returns as director, while Casey and Josh Miller return as writers. [9] It was the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2020, and the highest-grossing superhero film of the year, ending Marvel Studios' decade-long run of having the highest-grossing film of the genre (from 2010 to 2019). [60] The soundtrack was released alongside the film on February 14, 2020 in both digital and physical formats. Paramount Pictures / Sega Games Co. Not that the Sega games—in which the fleet-footed hero zips around doing flips and collecting gold coins (which here encircle the Paramount mountain) gave the director, Jeff Fowler, much to work with. Sonic and his royal siblings seek to find their mother and defeat the tyrant, Robotnik. [53] Sonic's humanoid appearance was described as evoking an uncanny valley response. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Sonic the Hedgehog and his sidekicks Tails and Knuckles the Echidna are determined to thwart a plan that would turn their Land of the Sky into the equivalent of The Land of Darkness, which lurks beneath the surface (and is obviously the former planet Earth). It was later moved a week earlier to November 8, 2019. [62], Akeem Lawanson of IGN gave the film a score of 7 out of 10, praising the performances and the nostalgia, stating, "While this family-friendly action-comedy suffers from a simplistic story and leans too heavily on tired visual clichés, Sonic the Hedgehog is nevertheless boosted by solid performances from Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. My first live action feature coming in 2022." Playing with Fire took the original release date. [40][41] In August, Ben Schwartz joined the cast to voice Sonic. Take a look ahead at all the major movie releases coming to theaters and streaming this season. While Tom explains their situation to Maddie, Sonic receives a new pair of sneakers from Maddie's niece. [25] Michael Hogan appears as the Air Force Chief of Staff. This OVA also contains THE most annoying Sonic world character I have ever encountered in my life. Sonic was given larger and differently colored eyes, new sneakers, white gloves, and a less humanlike body to better resemble Sonic's video game design. [104] In its second weekend, Sonic the Hedgehog made $26.2 million and retained the top spot at the box office, bringing its ten-day domestic gross to $106.6 million. Having discovered one of Sonic's quills, Robotnik realises it has the potential to power his robots and becomes obsessed with capturing Sonic. The group soon head to the roof of the pyramid and recover the rings. Tom Wachowski, the officer-turned-newly appointed sheriff of small town Green Hills, Montana, goes on a journey from Green Hills to San Francisco in his efforts to assist Sonic, an anthropomorphic delinquent hedgehog who can run at incredible speeds, in evading capture by the government, recovering his rings, and defeating the insane Dr.Robotnik. On the right, Sonic the Hedgehog as he appeared in the first movie trailer. Sonic the Hedgehog is racing into theaters in a few months, and today received a new trailer showing the character's redesign.. Sonic the Hedgehog premiered at the Paramount Pictures studio lot on January 25, 2020, and was theatrically released in the United States on February 14, 2020. [57] Sonic was redesigned by the Japan-based Marza Animation Planet. There's no sign of a Master Emerald anywhere, and the closest thing to hinting of it is in the fact that he likes to treasure hunt. [54], In February 2019, Tom Holkenborg, who previously worked with executive producer Miller on Deadpool, was hired to compose the score. Ten years later, Sonic enjoys a secret life near the town of Green Hills, Montana, but longs to make friends. [121] John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter, gave the film a positive review, saying: "Flesh-and-blood actors help keep this game derived kids' flick afloat. Fans complained of a lack of resemblance to the games and criticized the positioning of Sonic's legs, spawning an Internet meme in which users recreated the position. Deep inside Robotropolis, Dr. Robotnik has finished his latest creation, Hyper Metal Sonic, in an attempt to kill Sonic the Hedgehog. Executive producer Miller said: "It would be weird and it would feel like he was running around nude if he was some sort of otter-like thing. And they'll probably like it just fine. [33][34], On October 2, 2017, Paramount Pictures announced that they had acquired the rights after Sony put the film in turnaround. [55] The film was delayed from its original release date of November 8, 2019 to February 14, 2020 as a result. [43] Having enjoyed his performance, they officially cast Schwartz as the voice of Sonic. [115][116], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 63% based on 240 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10. Only the power of the Chaos Emeralds can stop him! It is the first installment in a planned Sonic the Hedgehog film series. [43] Adam Pally and Neal McDonough were added to the cast later that month. [39] A day later, it was announced that James Marsden was cast in an undisclosed role, but later revealed to be Tom Wachowski. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Sonic the Hedgehog and his sidekicks Tails and Knuckles the Echidna are determined to thwart a plan that would turn their Land of the Sky into the equivalent of The Land of Darkness, which lurks beneath the surface (and is obviously the former planet Earth). Sonic flees from Robotnik, who uses the power of Sonic's quill to match his speed. Despite Kalinske's concerns, Sega was enthusiastic. [38], In May 2018, it was reported that Paul Rudd was in talks for a lead role as Tom, "a cop who befriends Sonic and will likely team up to defeat Dr. Robotnik,” however this was later denied by Paramount. [144] On February 9, 2021, The Illuminerdi reported that the studio was considering Jason Momoa for the role of Knuckles. [31] In February 2016, Sega CEO Hajime Satomi said the film was scheduled for 2018. 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