BlueCoreStudio's Sonic The Hedgehog(Fan Film)

[TurtleTitan97]

Sonic fans, rejoice!!! Everyone's favorite Speed Demon is getting the Live Action/ CGI treatment by none other than Eddie Lebron, the man who created the hit fan film, Mega Man. But that's not all! The voice of Sonic has been announced, and it's none other than... JALEEL WHITE!!! That's right, the guy who voiced Sonic in the hit 90's cartoon Sonic SATAM returns to voice in the new film! :D The film is suppose to be based off the early STH games and have a dark tone similar to SATAM.

Here's an early teaser trailer, which features a more detailed Sonic compared to the one in the games:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB6oUnS-MFQ

Here's a newer model of Sonic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JEy0TzVTSk&feature=related

And finally, here's the official site for the fan film:

http://www.sonicfanfilm.com/

I will continue to post updates on the film. Here's the facebook page for the film: http://www.facebook.com/sonicfanfilm

[Logan]

I've been following this on and off for a while now. I'm hoping that it turns out to be decent enough.

[TurtleTitan97]

Alright some news! Acording to Lebron, the film is set to premire this May. A new and final trailer is going to appear in April.

[oldmanwinters]

I am absolutely shocked Jaleel is involved! He sounds so much different than he did in the 90s!

Surprisingly, this is the first I've heard of this!

When I first saw the Sonic model in the early trailer, I thought he had a bit of the "Sonic the Werehog" resemblance. I'm glad they made him bluer. I'm still gonna have to get used to the "fuzzy"-ness though.

Knowing Sega these days, I'm surprised they haven't already tried to shut this down though. Anybody remember the fiasco that followed the release of the Streets of Rage (SorR) fan-project?

[Logan]

Knowing Sega these days, I'm surprised they haven't already tried to shut this down though. Anybody remember the fiasco that followed the release of the Streets of Rage (SorR) fan-project?

It sounds vaguely familiar. Care to fill me in?

[ZariusTwo]

It sounds vaguely familiar. Care to fill me in?

To cut a long story short, someone made a free "requel" (remake and a sequel of sorts) of Streets of Rage, it could be ported over and played on things like PC and X-Box. Sega caight wind of it's momentum and banhammered it.

[tmnt transformer]

Interesting.....

[TurtleTitan97]

I just thought I would share some details with you guys:

1) The movie will act as a prequel to the first STH video game from 1991.
2) Sonic's allies like Tails and Knuckles will not appear in the film since this takes place before Sonic meets them.
3)Eggman's robots from the early Sonic games will return as CGI characters.
4) The millitary group G.U.N. will be in the film also.
5) The film will have CGI backgrounds that will also include Green Hill Zone.
6) The Egg Carrier will also be in the film.

[oldmanwinters]

It sounds vaguely familiar. Care to fill me in?

To cut a long story short, someone made a free "requel" (remake and a sequel of sorts) of Streets of Rage, it could be ported over and played on things like PC and X-Box. Sega caight wind of it's momentum and banhammered it.

Interesting.....

And no money was ever involved in the SorR project, as far as I know.

There is clearly some money changing hands on this Sonic film project, even if it is only in the form of "donations."

I wish em all the best though, in spite of the potential legal spin dash from Sega.

[TurtleTitan97]

Just thought I share some concept art from the movie: http://sonicfanfilm.com/blog/?more=10

[oldmanwinters]

Somebody tell the band to cue up "I am the Eggman!"

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The dialogue in this trailer is pretty terrible, IMO, but the voice acting is pretty good!

[TurtleTitan97]

Here's a two part interview with the director,Eddie Lebron:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATFCwYz7N_8&feature=player_embedded

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pA3eEe8mVk&feature=related

[TurtleTitan97]

This page from the official site not only shows the new Sonic model, but concept art for Eggman's robots Motor Bug & Buzz Bomber: http://sonicfanfilm.com/blog/?more=34

Also, here's a post-production Blog for the film that was released last month,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox5ulgXfyG4&feature=plcp&context=C3b5d2e9UDOEgsToPDskJx49boTTGyECOsbJfAPGV1

Check out this way past cool poster for the film:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/Pitch/002.jpg

[Zany Orange Dude]

I am looking forward to this! So far, it looks really promising!:tgrin:

[ZariusTwo]

Since this is a prequel, I hope they refer to aspects of the Fleetway comics origin (Robotniks' dialouge referring to himself as once being a "kinder man" could be a hint we'll see him as Kintobor), but yeah, it does seem like there going in a fresh direction with it.

[Powder]

I didn't care for their Megaman film, but I still gave it a shot. I'll humor this too. Seems more promising, at least.

[Logan]

Since this is a prequel, I hope they refer to aspects of the Fleetway comics origin (Robotniks' dialogue referring to himself as once being a "kinder man" could be a hint we'll see him as Kintobor)

Never really gave much thought to that before, but that's an interesting observation. I like the Fleetway comics, so I wouldn't be against them using that material.

[oldmanwinters]

Since this is a prequel, I hope they refer to aspects of the Fleetway comics origin (Robotniks' dialouge referring to himself as once being a "kinder man" could be a hint we'll see him as Kintobor), but yeah, it does seem like there going in a fresh direction with it.

If I recall, that was actually the "official" origin story provided by Sega of America in 1991. There was a 16-page comic that appeared in gaming magazines that detailed Sonic's evolution as brown fully-quilled assistant of Dr. Kintobar to the righteously stylish blue blur of the first Genesis game.

Perhaps Fleetway just adapted the story into their continuity?

http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_%28promotional_comic%29

[TurtleTitan97]

Very interesting. I wouldn't mind if a flashback of this event was in the movie. Anyway, here's this other poster I found for the movie:

http://sonicfanfilm.com/images/sonic_teaser/sonic_homepage.jpg

[Logan]

"Kintobor" as a name was the West's original name for Robotnik.

Fleetway: Ovi Kintobor, benevolent scientist.

Sonic AM cartoon/ Archie: Warlord Julian Kintobor of the House of Ivo.

The depictions differed greatly, but the name was kept.

[Jester]

I am absolutely shocked Jaleel is involved! He sounds so much different than he did in the 90s!
So it is Jaleel. I thought it was just a sound alike. Was he still a teen when voicing Sonic for the animated series?

[oldmanwinters]

"Kintobor" as a name was the West's original name for Robotnik.

Fleetway: Ovi Kintobor, benevolent scientist.

Sonic AM cartoon/ Archie: Warlord Julian Kintobor of the House of Ivo.

The depictions differed greatly, but the name was kept.

So was the "Kintobar" mantra just a pseudonym used by "the good doctor" in the Fleetway series?

It started to get complicated when grandpa "Gerald Robotnik" was introduced in Sonic Adventure 2.
The later games wouldn't have been relevant to the Satam toon; I didn't follow the Archie comics long enough to see if they ever recognized the Kintobar legacy.

[TurtleTitan97]

Was he still a teen when voicing Sonic for the animated series?

Yep, he started to voice him in 1993, back when the show Family Matters was in its second season. He was 17 years old.

[Jester]

Yep, he started to voice him in 1993, back when the show Family Matters was in its second season. He was 12 years old.
Well, that explains the voice difference...Puberty. :P

[oldmanwinters]

Yep, he started to voice him in 1993, back when the show Family Matters was in its second season. He was 12 years old.

Jaleel was born in 1976, so he would have been around 17 when he did the Sonic recordings.

He's still the voice I most associate with Sonic the Hedgehog. I go into fan-boy mode everything I see Jaleel on TV shows nowadays.

[TurtleTitan97]

Jaleel was born in 1976, so he would have been around 17 when he did the Sonic recordings.

Oops, my bad. Got it from a bad source.:toops:

Still, I agree. He was one of the best VA for Sonic.

[Jester]

Heck I's still holding out hope for a Family Matters spin off that follows Laura and (a slightly more mature, normal voiced) Steve and their kids. I mean 90's nostalgia is huge...TV Land should get on it. :P

[oldmanwinters]

Heck I's still holding out hope for a Family Matters spin off that follows Laura and (a slightly more mature, normal voiced) Steve and their kids. I mean 90's nostalgia is huge...TV Land should get on it. :P

I don't recognize the last season as "canon" on account of the recasting of Harriet. So... maybe Steve and Laura ended up together... and maybe they didn't.

Ya know, their relationship was almost like Sonic & Amy Rose... very much a one-sided infatuation, but a mutual friendship and respect for each other... in spite of being annoyed out of their minds 90% of the time.

[Jester]

I don't recognize the last season as "canon" on account of the recasting of Harriet. So... maybe Steve and Laura ended up together... and maybe they didn't.
Technically they didn't anyway, because the wedding never happened even with the recast Harriet.

Gotta say though, she did have good reason for leaving the show...

[TurtleTitan97]

So, now that most of us have seen Sonic's new character model, what is everyone's opinions?

[Ninjinister]

To cut a long story short, someone made a free "requel" (remake and a sequel of sorts) of Streets of Rage, it could be ported over and played on things like PC and X-Box. Sega caight wind of it's momentum and banhammered it.

The difference is, SoRR was in development, with Sega's knowledge and some sort of quasi-consent, for eight years. It released, and was kicked to the curb by Sega's suits.

[oldmanwinters]

The difference is, SoRR was in development, with Sega's knowledge and some sort of quasi-consent, for eight years. It released, and was kicked to the curb by Sega's suits.

Not to try and defend Sega, but Nintendo did something similar with the "Super Mario Bros. X" fan project, although I don't think the situation was quite as devious as the SoRR fiasco. Apparently, when fans make something too awesome, the game companies get jealous and threaten legal action to get their toys back and take them home.

[Jester]

Looks like Sonic, could be a bit brighter.

(What was Super Mario Bros. X? Anything like Super Mario Crossover?)

[oldmanwinters]

Looks like Sonic, could be a bit brighter.

(What was Super Mario Bros. X? Anything like Super Mario Crossover?)

Not quite, it was a sprite-based four-player-co-op Mario platformer that integrated elements from most of the best Mario games.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/super-mario-brothers-fanmade-mario-game-windows/

It did feature some guest stars from other Nintendo games, however. And a level editor program.

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Nintendo got the official site shut down soon after its release last year, so now the game is only downloadable from shady sites that will probably sneak some spyware onto your computer.

[TurtleTitan97]

Here's a new video which is from this month, a Q&A with Eddie Lebron about the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Fc046tZgVPo

[oldmanwinters]

Here's a new video which is from this month, a Q&A with Eddie Lebron about the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Fc046tZgVPo

That's cool that it looks like he's in the legal clear.

But that Sonic 1 Special Stage music playing in the background hypnotizes me!

[ZariusTwo]

I don't recognize the last season as "canon" on account of the recasting of Harriet. So... maybe Steve and Laura ended up together... and maybe they didn't.

Ya know, their relationship was almost like Sonic & Amy Rose... very much a one-sided infatuation, but a mutual friendship and respect for each other... in spite of being annoyed out of their minds 90% of the time.

There's also "that" ending in the first season of the Japanese Sonic X...let's just say I prefer the French version of that...:trazz:

[TurtleTitan97]

Here's some more early concept art from the movie:
http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/300W/i/2011/019/0/e/sonic_fan_film__sonic_design_1_by_evanstanley-d37k825.jpg


http://jaleelwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sonic-poster.jpg

[Logan]

So was the "Kintobar" mantra just a pseudonym used by "the good doctor" in the Fleetway series?

It started to get complicated when grandpa "Gerald Robotnik" was introduced in Sonic Adventure 2.
The later games wouldn't have been relevant to the Satam toon; I didn't follow the Archie comics long enough to see if they ever recognized the Kintobar legacy.

For Fleetway, Kintobor was his original name but he changed it when he accidentally got irradiated with Chaos energy.

In regards to Archie, Robotnik was the original family name, but after the incident with Gerald, the family changed it to Kintobor. Once Julian overthrew Mobius, he reverted back to the original family name.

Obviously, the toon never got around to addressing the discrepancy, but I think it's safe to use Archie's explanation for this particular canon.

[TurtleTitan97]

New video from the Unofficial Sonic Fan Film Channel on youtube. It mentions an interview with Lebron was suppose to be on March 10, but it will be delayed next week:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WiFvc3XhV8&list=UUUoLNR307y872i_0-mT-xOQ&index=1&feature=plcp

I will be posting a link to this new interview when it comes out.

[TurtleTitan97]

In the mean time, here's an old poster from a while back from a film panel for the film:

http://wounthisworld.narod2.ru/tssp/image.jpeg

And here's a video link from the event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acmdTnTAp-o&list=PL2680D149EA49E0FA&index=2&feature=plpp_video

Here's some early cocept art for Motor Bug:
http://images.wikia.com/sonic/images/7/77/B1.jpg

[oldmanwinters]

Jaleel is back in the news!
http://tv.yahoo.com/news/jaleel-white-dishes-dancing-fatherhood-keeping-family-matters-220134873.html

No mention of his Sonic the Hedgehog role, though.

However, Jaleel fans will be happy to know that he's reprising his guest star role on Psych this coming Wednesday!

[TurtleTitan97]

Alright a new update from the Eddie:

http://sonicfanfilm.com/blog/?more=55
He has confirmed a final trailer will be released next month with the official date for the film! :)

[Zany Orange Dude]

The final trailer is coming out soon eh? I can't wait to see it! Hopefully it will shine some more light on the film!:tgrin:

[SherlockJr]

Wow, this looks like a fan film worth seeing! Can't wait for the next trailer!

[TurtleTitan97]

Hey guys, Eddie says that a big way we can help support the film is by spreading the word about it. So if you know anybody whose a Sonic fan or someone who likes action adventure movies, let them know. The more the merrier! :)

[TurtleTitan97]

Eddie posted this on the facebook page for the film: A late night editing "Sonic" and creating some MotoBug chaos! Will be doing a rough video update very soon. -Eddie L.

[Peanut]

This looks straight up awful.

[The Stryker]

This looks straight up awful.

FINALLY! Someone said it.

I thought I was taking crazy pills reading this thread.

[TurtleTitan97]

This looks straight up awful.

FINALLY! Someone said it.

I thought I was taking crazy pills reading this thread.

I'm sure it will look better to you when we see the new trailer with the new Sonic model. Besides, what could be better than seeing Jaleel returning to voice Sonic The Hedgehog?:tgrin: Also, a lot of people are helping with the special effects to make them look almost Hollywood quality.

[The Stryker]

Besides, what could be better than seeing Jaleel returning to voice Sonic The Hedgehog?:tgrin:

Almost anything?

It seems like that's the only thing people are talking about. Sure you got Urkel but it still looks like the Megaman movie (Really bad)

[Peanut]

Besides, what could be better than seeing Jaleel returning to voice Sonic The Hedgehog?

Sonic Generation proved that Sonic not speaking at all is optimal.

[TurtleTitan97]

Sonic Generation proved that Sonic not speaking at all is optimal.

True, but a movie where Sonic doesn't talk would seem pretty strange. Plus, a lot of work is being put into this film, and most Sonic fans are liking what they are seeing. I say we give it a chance before brushing it off. The people working on it are dedicated Sonic fans and I belive they will deliver a way past cool film for us fans.

[The Stryker]

The people working on it are dedicated Sonic fans and I belive they will deliver a way past cool film for us fans.

Don't say things like that please.

[TurtleTitan97]

Don't say things like that please.

Excuse me if I sound rude, but I take it your not a big fan of White or Sonic SATAM? Because that's where that line is from.

[TurtleTitan97]

Here's some early CGI concept art for Sonic:

http://images.wikia.com/sonic/images/1/1e/A2.jpg

http://images.wikia.com/sonic/images/1/1f/A1.jpg

http://images.wikia.com/sonic/images/b/b6/A3.jpg

[Peanut]

Are you involved somehow with this project? I mean...it just seems weird someone would be so insanely into a weird fan project to the point where they're re-posting non-news and obsessing over small things like early concept art.

[oldmanwinters]

Oy, another thread just got "Peanut Stryked.":roll:

For the record, I thought the Mega Man film was "so bad, it's good," but I'm at least cautiously optimistic about this Sonic film... even if I think the 3D model has obvious problems. Sadly, most people who see it probably won't get past how weird Sonic looks. I think making him appear more "quilly" was a novel idea, but it doesn't seem to look very good in execution thus far.

[Powder]

Are you involved somehow with this project? I mean...it just seems weird someone would be so insanely into a weird fan project to the point where they're re-posting non-news and obsessing over small things like early concept art.

I have nothing against it but I was going to ask the same thing.

I could search around but I don't feel like it. Have they a rough idea of when this will be wrapped up?

[TurtleTitan97]

Have they a rough idea of when this will be wrapped up?

Their goal is to have it out by May. Their finishing working on the visual effects and Sonic and that takes the longest according to Eddie.

[Jester]

That's good to hear. Thanks Eddie. ;)

[Peanut]

Oy, another thread just got "Peanut Stryked.":roll:

The f*ck you talking about? I don't even know who the hell you are. How would you know me if you don't come to the VG section?

That's good to hear. Thanks Eddie.

I lol'd.

[Dane E5R]

This looks great for what it is. Seems like they're accomplishing quite a lot with their limited resources. I'm definitely looking forward to checkin' this out.

[oldmanwinters]

The f*ck you talking about? I don't even know who the hell you are. How would you know me if you don't come to the VG section?


Peanut, you are a legend on these boards (maybe more of the "urban" variety, though).

And I have dabbled enough in the General Video Game section to have observed quite a number of your contributions to this online community. I hoped you would view my little "Peanut Stryked" moniker as a badge of honor for those who are unafraid to speak their minds bluntly and without fear of censure.

I am honored to have made your formal acquaintance.
;)

[Cure]

Peanut, you are a legend on these boards (maybe more of the "urban" variety, though).

Sooo, he's not real? Kinda dumb.

[Jester]

I think he means that his reputation is probably a bit exaggerated....

[Krang]

Everyone, let's try to get along. Back on topic, please.

[TurtleTitan97]

The robot E-102 Gamma(or a robot like him) is stated to appear in the film. For those who don't remember him, he appeared in Sonic Adventure and was part of Eggman's E-100 series robots.

[TurtleTitan97]

While back Eddie said that a "Boss Battle" will be in the film between Eggman and Sonic. What do you hope to see in this fight?

[oldmanwinters]

While back Eddie said that a "Boss Battle" will be in the film between Eggman and Sonic. What do you hope to see in this fight?

Liberated critters popping out of the Egg Prison (http://sonicpedia.wikia.com/wiki/Egg_Capsules)!

[TurtleTitan97]

Cool idea dude. As for me, I would like to Sonic become Super Sonic since the Chaos Emeralds are mentioned to appear.

[TurtleTitan97]

Here's an image from the movie that gives a good backview of Robotnick's costume.

http://sonicfanfilm.com/blog/?more=46

[Jester]

Here's an image from the movie that gives a good backview of Robotnick's costume.

http://sonicfanfilm.com/blog/?more=46
Am I alone in seeing nothing but a page asking for me to make a donation?

[TurtleTitan97]

Am I alone in seeing nothing but a page asking for me to make a donation?

That's only an option, if you donate you get credit for helping in the film and if you donate alot you get stuff from the movie and exclusive content on the films' website.

[TurtleTitan97]

Here's something I think you guys will like, behind the scene pictures from when they first started filming:
http://sonicfanfilm.com/blog/?more=40

Still no word when the new trailer will appear, but I'll keep you all posted. Titan out. :)

[Jester]

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[TurtleTitan97]

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Oh Haha...VERY funny Jester.

[Peanut]

Stop posting in here, J. Let him keep talking to himself.

[TurtleTitan97]

Stop posting in here, J. Let him keep talking to himself.

Dude, there's no need to be negetive. I'm just posting this because I thought people would like to see stuff from the movie. If you don't like the movie so far, I respect your opinion, but can we just try not to start a fight here please? Besides, I'm not the only one who is interested in this movie. Also, I was just joking.

[Jester]

There are people who do care, a little, but not to the point that they want to see every minor little update.

[TurtleTitan97]

There are people who do care, a little, but not to the point that they want to see every minor little update.

Okay...no more updates till the trailer is online. Also, here's some news from facebook today: Eddie is currently planning all the remaining visual effect shots with the visual effects team. More to come!

[Dane E5R]

Hey, man. I'm interested. I've seen a lot more about this here than I have anywhere else.

[oldmanwinters]

Hey, man. I'm interested. I've seen a lot more about this here than I have anywhere else.

I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for news and pics on this project too.

It is a little weird that most of the updates posted are from months and months ago, but I can't say that I bothered to actually look them up myself.

Anyhoo...
I really want to see the final project.

[TurtleTitan97]

Hey, man. I'm interested. I've seen a lot more about this here than I have anywhere else.

Thank you for the kind words, my friends. I'll be sure to keep posting more from the film if I can find more cool recent stuff.:tgrin:

[TurtleTitan97]

This just in...

A new update from the facebook page about the trailer:

Eddie is currently prepping to do some render test for the final trailer! This coming week should be quite interesting work-wise....

We should be expecting the trailer soon in the coming days. Prepare to be excited! :)

[TurtleTitan97]

Just in. A new update from facebook:

Eddie hope to upload a rough video blog tonight as an update regarding the trailer this month and the film's progress!

I'll be puting a link to this tonight so be sure to check back later!:tsmile:

[Zany Orange Dude]

You have the link Turtle Titan? I'd love to see the update!:tsmile:

[TurtleTitan97]

You have the link Turtle Titan? I'd love to see the update!:tsmile:

Aw,sorry dude, I went to the FaceBook page to find the link this morning but saw this instead:

Had a bit of technical difficulties with my rough video blog today (don't normally use my iPhone for such things) but figured out a workaround. Shall put something up after I get some sleep (spent the day working "Sonic" VFXs)- Eddie L.

However, I did find this comment from Eddie:

I should have some trailer news within the next few days to present everyone, thus, some news on the film itself!

I'll be sure to post this when it comes out. :toops:

[Zany Orange Dude]

Aw bummer dude.:tsad: But good thing to hear we will have news about the trailer heading our way! :tgrin:

[TurtleTitan97]

Found a new update on the progress of the trailer on Facebook:

Currently figuring out the rendering logistics of the "Sonic" model for the final trailer. The fur and quills are really processing heavy!

When asked if they could give a rough idea on when it will be released, here was Eddie's response:

Ultimately depends on all this technical stuff (IE. how long it takes to render Sonic for the film).- Eddie

Edit: This just in...

Sonic renders are improving in time and quality! -Eddie

[TurtleTitan97]

This just in...

Word on the web is that the new trailer is set to appear sometime tomarrow. Although this is yet to be confirmed, this rumor could be true after a visitor on the official website had found part of an announcment to a blocked update from Eddie. The message reads:

"Hello all! It's been a while since our last update so I have to make this one count. Sorry about the disappearance on our end but things are pretty wacky."

If this is true, I'll be posting this the moment I find it tomarrow. Titan out.

Edit: It appears that the rumor isn't true.

[TurtleTitan97]

Officially beginning the rendering process for the film today. (IE. visual effect shots are being completed and put into the film as final VFX shots). Slowly making our way to the end....-Eddie

[Zany Orange Dude]

Yes! I can't wait to see the finished product! Sounds like they really have been working hard on this!:tgrin:

[TurtleTitan97]

More visual effects completed for the film. New blog going up within the next 48 hours on the main site!

New blog written and going up within 48 hours (with new stills).-Eddie L.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Oh yes! I can't wait to check out the new stills! :tgrin:

[TurtleTitan97]

Trailer update: Due to technical issues involving the rendering of the CGI shots during April, the trailer was delayed in it's release. We tried to make it for a release at the end of this month (we were hoping for April 29th) but these issue had to be resolved before moving forward since this would reflect on the actual film. Now that the issues have indeed been resolved, we are getting the trailer ready for an early-May release. Thank you all for being patience and it shall be worth the wait. -Eddie L.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Not another technical difficulty! *Sigh* well I guess I would rather have an as close to perfection fan film than a glitchy one. Guess we'll be waaiting even long for the final product huh?

[TurtleTitan97]

Not another technical difficulty! *Sigh* well I guess I would rather have an as close to perfection fan film than a glitchy one. Guess we'll be waaiting even long for the final product huh?

Looks like it, ZOD. Lets just hope we won't have to wait too long.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Looks like it, ZOD. Lets just hope we won't have to wait too long.

I hope we don't, I really want to see this trailer!

[Peanut]

A fan project full of broken promises, missed dates and constant excuses? No WAY!

[TurtleTitan97]

A fan project full of broken promises, missed dates and constant excuses? No WAY!

These things just happen, dude. The team is trying to make this film look as good as possible and get it out for fans quickly. They've been working on this for 2 years, trying to give Sonic fans what most of them have wanted for years. If they just rushed it it wouldn't look good, we just gotta wait until we are shown footage for this. The people who are supporting this film understand that there will be delays. It's not like Sega is going to make a real Sonic movie anytime soon.

[Dane E5R]

The trailer for this thing finally went up tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gHGYI8yz9U8

Seriously. For a fan film? These efforts are to be commended.

[The Stryker]

Jaleel White sounds awwwwwffffuullllllll.

Also the movie. Typical fan film trash. Bunch of cos-play looking costumes and no original ideas.

[Logan]

Didn't really like the trailer. The footage just seemed... corny, I guess?

I'll hold off total judgement until it gets full release. I'm still hoping for the best.

[Cure]

The footage just seemed... corny, I guess?



The tag line didn't exactly help, either.

[Dane E5R]

So, this thing came out.

http://youtu.be/JtCtQpclpY8

I really enjoyed it for what it is. I definitely think it's a step in the right direction for a live action Sonic film.

[oldmanwinters]

So, this thing came out.

http://youtu.be/JtCtQpclpY8

I really enjoyed it for what it is. I definitely think it's a step in the right direction for a live action Sonic film.

Thanks for the heads up, Dane.

I'll never get those 18.5 minutes of my life back, but I can at least say that I've seen the whole thing. :lol:

[Cure]

That wasn't even laughingly bad; it was just bad.

[The Stryker]

Oh my goodness.

That was awful.

[Peanut]

"Way past cool, huh!?"

No, Jaleel. It isn't. It's actually really really sad.

[Donatello19]

I honestly was not impressed by the fan film, and I believe it was way overhyped. As a Sonic fan, I noticed every little inaccuracy :P

[DarkLightDragon]

I honestly was not impressed by the fan film, and I believe it was way overhyped. As a Sonic fan, I noticed every little inaccuracy :P



Inaccuracies are the least of the film's problems.

[oldmanwinters]

First of all, kudos to Mr. Lebron for trying to make this thing work. I'm sincerely disappointed that it didn't turn out too well. Even though there's no disguising the fact that it's a pretty poor product overall, I did at least get a bit of enjoyment out of watching him try to pull it off. Not really sure if it would have been possible for him to pull off a "good" film given his available resources and relative expertise.

Inaccuracies are the least of the film's problems.

Heh, at a running time of 18 minutes, I thought the film fell victim to dragging on too long without actually advancing the story at all. Seems like many shots were more interested in showcasing cameos of semi-famous internet people like James Rolfe and Doug Walker more so than actually telling a story or developing a plot. How many minutes did we spend just watching talking heads on monitor screens?

And once Sonic finally shows up... well...
Maybe there's a reason they spent so much time showcasing the talking heads.

Not everybody liked Blue Core's Mega Man film, but it was SO much better than this Sonic effort, in my opinion.

(And I'll admit it, I did like the Mega Man movie.) hehe

[Dane E5R]

Gotta say I'm surprised by the reactions. I thought it was a very solid fan attempt.

[DarkLightDragon]

I also love how they had the Chaos Emeralds in the intro, indicating that they'd be important to the plot but all that was mentioned of them was Robotnik getting one, saying that he already has two and that there's four more to get. When did this happen? For being the series's plot McGuffins for any continuity, they were barely utilized here.

Which brings me to another thing. Robotnik barely does anything here too. Yeah, I get it, it's basically pandering to SATam fans since he was like that in the show, but he did not strike me as a villain I wanted to watch, care or even enjoy. For someone who wants me to take him seriously, his wardrobe didn't reflect that. Don't make the moustache long and cartoony but keep his Classic design from the first game. Yep, realism at it's finest. Seeing him actually doing something besides sitting around and monolouging to his victims would've been more interesting than focusing on a bunch of human characters or newcasts telling us what's going on as well. Of course, Sonic doesn't appear much in the film either despite the film being called 'Sonic' so I guess it's kinda moot.

I know I'm sounding like I'm nitpicking and that I hated this fan-film, but I honestly don't. It's just below average for me. I commend this Eddie Lebron and everyone who worked on this, but that doesn't mean it should be sugarcoatted and love it for just having some popular Internet stars serving as cameos. Overall, it was just 'meh' and I'll probably end up forgetting all of it by the end of the day.

[oldmanwinters]

Gotta say I'm surprised by the reactions. I thought it was a very solid fan attempt.

I really did like the last half minute or so of watching Sonic run around Green Hill Zone. I'm not a fan of the "realistic" Sonic design, but he worked much better in that type of world than he did in the live-action forest.

When it came to Sonic's various action shots, for the most part it seemed he (or the Badniks) was floating across the ground. The Motobugs scene was especially bad. I did like the shots where the camera seemed to follow Sonic (like the fight with the Buzz Bombers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtCtQpclpY8#t=12m20s)) as opposed to him just running in circles while the camera remained still (most of the movie).

[The Stryker]

I thought the green hill part was the worst. Just about everything I hate in these fan films. Creatively bankrupt and pandering. "Hey! It's the place from the game for no reason! Isn't this exciting you guys?"

There's absolutely nothing interesting about it. Sonic's design is EXACTLY how it is in the games only way sh*ttier. Couldn't be jiggered to even try to change up or alter the designs on any of the characters in any way to make it work at all. It's just lame from start to finish.

[oldmanwinters]

I thought the green hill part was the worst. Just about everything I hate in these fan films. Creatively bankrupt and pandering. "Hey! It's the place from the game for no reason! Isn't this exciting you guys?"


:ohwell:

Well, I agree it didn't make sense being in the movie.

[Brodie]

Hey. This was terrible.